Get In The Water
Six steps from first email to your first official practice.
Send us an email and let us know you're interested in joining RCAM. Tell us a little about your swimming background — competitive, recreational, or none at all.
✉ Email UsBefore you can swim your first practice with us, U.S. Masters Swimming requires a quick online Trial Membership — it's what covers you under USMS accident insurance for that visit. It's free, takes a few minutes, and is good for one 30-day trial per lifetime. Complete it online before you show up on deck; we're not able to accept the paper version.
Register for your Trial Membership →Join us for a trial practice at any of our regular sessions — no pressure, no evaluation. Come see the workout, meet the coaches, and get a feel for the group before you commit.
View practice times →Ready to join for real? Every RCAM swimmer must have an active (non-trial) USMS membership. It covers insurance for every practice and gets you eligible to compete at USMS meets if you choose to.
USMS membership registration →RCAM registration and dues run through the same SportsEngine (GoMotion) team portal RCA already uses. Same system, same login if you're an RCA family, just without the age-group tryout step. Membership is $99/month plus a $20 annual registration fee (see Pricing). Have your USMS number from Step 4 handy and you'll be set in a few minutes.
Register for RCAM →You're officially part of River City Aquatics Masters. Grab a lane, find your pace group, and get to work — every day is race day. Questions before then? Check the FAQ.
Start the Process →