About Us

The Dayton Area Sharks (DAS) is a Masters swim team whose objective is to train and develop adult swimmers of all levels of ability.

We train the younger and the mature, we train triathletes, we train the serious and the not-so-serious swimmer, we train the experienced and the new. We train year round at a variety of pools, with the Dayton Raiders Aquatic Center being our main site. In the summer we all swim together at the Prairies Pool near WPAFB.

We are here to develop you as a swimmer. We do so while trying to have as much fun as possible. Competition is purely optional. For those interested we participate in local, regional, national and international meets (with much success and a lot of team fun!)

We believe that technique is the quickest way to become a better swimmer. We use our knowledge and experience to develop your stroke technique so that you can improve as much as possible. We believe that every swimmer needs diversity in their work out. Balance is the key. Sprinters need speed and endurance. Distance athletes need aerobic capacity and strength and the ability to peak. We strive to have our work outs be diverse, educational, challenging and fun.

Our team is quite unique in that we are 100% volunteer with no team fees. We have an experienced coaching staff that consists of nationally recognized swimmers. All of our coaches are long time experienced swimmers who still compete and all have taken the time to complete coaching certification/training.

Our team goal says it all: "Improve the fitness and overall swimming ability of every member of the team to continue a lifelong healthy lifestyle while forming a strong team relationship and having as much fun as possible." You can join one of our work outs at any time and try us out!

Please note the upcoming changes to our hours and fees starting this month.

Open Lap Swim Hours (Starting Tuesday, September 8):

  - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Note: Holiday schedules may vary. Please check with Michael or John for updates.

Fees:
  - Individual: $8 drop-in or $60 monthly (no senior discounts).
 - Couples (same household): $105 monthly (reflecting a 25% discount for the second person).

Payment Options:
We accept credit cards, checks, and cash (checks or online payments are preferred). If you plan to swim from September through May, we recommend setting up recurring online payments for your convenience.

To pay online, please visit the Dayton Raiders Swim Club website:

Dayton Raiders Swim Club Home

and follow these steps:

1. Click "Join Our Program"
2. Click "Explore"
3. Select "Open Swim and Masters"
4. Follow the prompts to add your name as a participant, then proceed to the Cart to create an account and complete your payment.

If you have any questions, please contact John Ravestein at: SwimAmericaDayton@gmail.com