INTERNATIONAL T21 SWIM WARRIORS
USADSS is USA’s National Sports Organization recognized by SUDS for swimming and by DSISO.
Please follow this process to join USADSS, be a T21 Swim Warrior and register as USA International Swimmer with SUDS: (Sports Union Down Syndrome) and the Down Syndrome International Swimming Organization (DSISO).
Swimmers must be registered with a total of 4 organizations to:
a: set international records
b: compete at a DSISO event
c: be considered for selection to the National Team.
Please note: There is one USA Down Syndrome National Swimming Team that includes both swimming and artistic swimming. Applying to SU-DS and DSISO does not guarantee that a swimmer will be selected to the USA national team. To compete, an athlete must be 13 years old by the 1st day of international competition.
The start date for an athlete’s SU-DS and DSISO membership does not begin until all forms are received by USADSS, SU-DS approves the medical forms, and payment is received.