Interested in Joining the Dayton Raiders?

Andrew Kramer • April 9, 2026

Interested in joining our team? There are a variety of ways to join!

Looking to get involved in the water this season? The Dayton Raiders Aquatic Club offers something for everyone! Whether you're diving in for the first time or continuing your competitive journey, our aquatic programs provide structured training for athletes of all levels, from those building strong fundamentals to experienced athletes striving for peak performance.


The Dayton Raiders Swim Team offers a variety of ways for swimmers of all ages and experience levels to get involved. From developmental groups focused on technique and fundamentals, to competitive training squads designed to push performance to the next level, our program is built to support growth at every stage.


Beyond the swim team, we’re proud to offer a wide range of aquatic opportunities for our community. Our swim lesson program helps swimmers of all ages develop confidence, safety skills, and a love for the water. For those looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented challenge, our water polo program brings energy, competition and fun to the pool.


No matter your experience or goals, the Dayton Raiders Aquatic Club is a place to grow, connect, and be part of a supportive, passionate community. There’s a lane for everyone here. Come find yours today!

The Dayton Raiders Represent at Speedo Sectionals

By Holly Hulett • April 9, 2026
The Dayton Raiders Throwdown At Speedo Sectionals IN Indianapolis

Dayton Raiders Age Group Program Ranked in Top 50

By Andrew Kramer • April 9, 2026
The Dayton Raiders were selected as the #16 small team age group program by the American Swim Coaches Association. The rankings were based on percentage of athletes ages 10-14 that met the qualifying AAA & AAAA+ time standards relative to their club size. The Raiders were the only team in the Dayton area named to the list, and one of only 3 teams in Ohio to make a list. Congratulations to our Dayton Raiders swimmers and staff!

Progression of the Athlete: STAC SwimFit

By Thomas Conner • August 9, 2023
How to Evaluate a Swim Race at a Non-Focus Meet

“That Swim Stunk”

By Thomas Conner • August 9, 2023
How to Evaluate a Swim Race at a Non-Focus Meet

Resetting Goals After a Successful or Maybe Not So-Successful Season

By Thomas Conner • August 9, 2023
Coming off the short course season and starting Long Course is a perfect time to take a deep breath and ask yourself as a swimmer “OK. How am I doing? What have I done? Where am I going?” Swimming can be just as mentally taxing as physically, so a healthy conversation and reflection on your achievements or disappointments the previous season is a great way to clear your head. We can’t do anything about the previous season’s results. What can we do to exceed our accomplishments from the short course season or avoid a repeat of the feelings of disappointment? The first thing to remember about a disappointing season is that everything in life can be a stepping stone or a cliff. That extends beyond the confines of a swimming pool. Failure or disappointment is not unique to swimming, and there will never be a single moment in your life where failure marks the end if you do not let it. Taking tangible lessons from the season, August to March, can help shape these tough lessons into a positive outlook moving forward. An untimely injury or illness, a break in focus and consistency in practice due to outside stress, or performance anxiety can all lead to or compound this. Did we work on our swimming weaknesses, be it technique or training , as much as our strengths? Could we be more open to making changes in our eating or sleeping habits to help our practices? Could we improve our time management so that school stress doesn’t affect us in the pool? Any number of changes can help lead a swimmer to a successful season. Identifying what may have held us back before is a great first step. Sometimes it can be more difficult to reset the goals after a great season that ended on a high note. It could be a new time standard achieved, a State or Southern Premier title, or any long sought goal in your favorite event. The question now is how can we sustain this momentum and replicate the success? Again, making note of what improvements we made to our training or habits may help identify not only what made this season so great, but show what other areas may need to be improved to supplement our improvements. Thinking about new stepping stone goals to go along with our new long term goal can help sustain that feeling that we are still succeeding, and that our next goal isn’t so much a mountain as it is a molehill.