Pools

RAM holds practices in three different pools. These are placed so that swimmers from all over Raleigh can find a practice relatively close to their home.

MILLBROOK EXCHANGE POOL

The address: 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh NC 27615 (919-872-4130) Get Directions
For more information about Millbrook Exchange pool click here.

RAM practices in the Millbrook main pool which is a 25 yard pool covered by a fabric tension structure and operated year round.

The facility also contains a an outdoor wading pool and spray ground that is used during the summer season the wading pool and spray ground that are open for use.

Millbrook Exchange Pool is located within the Millbrook Exchange Park. The Millbrook Exchange Park is located beside Millbrook High School. Other facilities in the park include the community center, tennis center, ball fields and a dog park.

OPTIMIST PARK POOL

The address: 5902 Whittier Dr., Raleigh NC 27609 (919-870-2882) Get Directions
For more information about Optimist pool click here.

Like the Millbrook Exchange pool, Optimist is covered by a fabric tension structure and operated year round. The pool is a 50 meter pool in length and a 25 yard pool in width. The majority of the year, the facility is operated in the yard configuration but during the months, June through August, RAM swims in the facility in it's 50 meter configuration.

During the summer months, this facility also has an exterior diving well and a wading pool.

PULLEN AQUATIC CENTER POOL

The address: 410 Ashe Ave., Raleigh NC 27606 (919-996-6197) Get Directions
For more information about Pullen Park pool click here.

This facility contains an olympic-sized (50 meter) swimming pool which is housed in a two-story complex with a classroom, dressing room, a vending area and spectator seating. The center also features a warm-water therapy pool that gradually deepens from floor level to four feet to accommodate wheelchairs, non-swimmers and children.

The majority of the year, the facility is operated in the yard configuration but during the months, June through August, RAM swims in the facility in it's 50 meter configuration.

MISCELLANEOUS POOLS

From time to time, RAM uses the pool at Saint Mary's school and in the summer it may use various out door pools. This is done as space is available or the normally used pools are scheduled for maintenance. The team is notified as these situations arise.

New Swimmers

If you are new to the area or have decided to try swimming with RAM there are a few things you need to know. Hopefully this will answer your questions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must be at least 18 years if age.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Swimming is a fun sport that can be performed your entire life. Swim practice generally is enjoyable but is demanding. To maximize your chance of enjoying swimming we request you consider a few items.

1. If you have any medical condition that might impact your participating in practice, you must provide this information to the coach along with any information needed to ensure your safety.
2. Masters swim practice is not a learn to swim program. It is a program that assumes you have a minimum swimming capability. That minimum level is that new members should be capable of swimming at least several passes across the pool non-stop.

Other than physical considerations, we hope you will quickly discover how your desire to swim can aid you in improving fitness and your stroke technique. Possibly learn a new stroke.

REGISTRATION

You will need to do the following to be a part of the RAM program.

1. If you are new to US Masters Swimming (USMS) or have allowed your USMS registration to expire. Click the link below to register with USMS. You can select RAM as your club during the registration process.

   US Masters Swimming Registration

2. If your USMS registration is in good standing and you want to join RAM, please click to link below.

   Join RAM

3. If you are already a RAM member and you want to change the credit card on file or update your current contact information, please follow the link below.

   Pay RAM Dues

4. RAM dues are automatically charged to your credit card on file on the 5th of each month. If you need to make a change to your membership status (due to injury / travel / etc.), please email our Treasurer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Requests to be removed from active status / automatic billing must be received by the first of the month.

USMS and RAM Dues can be found on our FEES page.

Visiting Swimmers

One of the pleasures and exciting features of Masters swimming is the ability to locate and swim with Masters teams across the United States, indeed in the World. As a registered swimmer you are granted that option. RAM upholds that tradition but does request a few things to be considered.

1. If you are a visiting USMS registered swimmer from out of town that swims for other US Masters Swim teams, you must do the following.
1. Please bring a copy of your current registration card.
2. You will be asked to pay the standard drop in fee of $20 per swim.  You can pay that here:  https://www.clubassistant.com/club/cl.cfm?c=1340.

ARRIVAL AT THE POOL

When you arrive at the pool, please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before THE START OF practice. This will give you a chance to perform a few necessary tasks before practice.

1. On arrival, stop at the pool reception desk, ask for the RAM sign-in book and sign in at the end of the membership listing and mark with an "x" on each date you swim.
2. Take time to talk to the coach. This is your opportunity to let the coach know of any medical condition you may have that may affect you while in practice. In addition, this is the time when the coach can assess what lane in which you should swim. Remember that the beginning of practice is a very busy time for the coach so please be patient.

USMS annual fees and RAM Club Dues

The fees for swimming are as follows:

a. The United States Masters Swimming (USMS) annual membership fee is $75.00

Click here to register today!

b. RAM dues (membership and practice) is $75.00 / month, $850.00 / year.

c. RAM dues if you are a full time student is $37.50, $425.00 / year.

d. RAM dues if you are 70 years of age or older is $37.50, $425.00 / year.

You can pay dues or sign up for automatic billing to your credit card by clicking here.

Interested in joining USMS/RAM? You might find the information on our New Swimmers section helpful. Just click here.