2024 Swim Team Registration Now Open!

2024 Swim Team Registration is now open. Sign up by April 30 to avoid additional fees.

Register at: https://cui.active.com/sports-reg/login?a=7a2b837f-3ce9-4c93-a86e-276ebc76f39d

More details and FAQs can be found under the Swim Team section.

Email Rockvilleracersteam@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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2024-2025 Membership Forms Now Available

Welcome to the 2024 season!

Opening dates will be provided as we get closer to May.

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August New Member Special!

It’s not too late to join the Rockville Center! Lot’s of swimming left between now and end of season. Remember the pool is open every day (weather permitting) through Monday, September 5th and a few additional weekends after that (again, weather permitting)!

August New Member Special!  New members pay dues only (no one-time initiation fee). Swim for the rest of the year and join next year as active members.  A savings of $200. 

Membership forms are available under the Resources section of this website. Or pick one up from one of the guards at the pool.

Questions? Please email rockvillecentermembers@gmail.com

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Special Pool Hours this Weekend (May 20 – May 22)

We are please to be able to offer pool hours to our members this weekend:

Friday, May 20th. 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, May 21st. 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, May 22nd. noon – 8 pm

Haven’t filled out your membership form yet? No problem! Just bring it with you to the pool when you come.

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2022 Pool Hours

Memorial Day Weekend!
Saturday, May 28th. 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, May 29th. Noon – 8 pm
Monday, May 30th. 10 am – 8 pm

Tuesday, May 31 through Sunday, June 12
Mondays – Thursdays: 4 pm – 8 pm
Fridays: 4 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays : 10 am – 9 pm
Sundays: Noon – 8 pm

Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16 (this is an update 6.6.22)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 noon – 8 pm
Tuesday, June 14: 12 noon – 4 pm (early close due to swim meet)

Friday, June 17 through Monday, September 5
Mondays – Thursdays: 10 am – 8 pm
Fridays & Saturdays : 10 am – 9 pm
Sundays: Noon – 8 pm

Hours after labor day: tba

The pool will close at 4:00 pm on these dates for Home Swim Meets:
Tuesday, June 14
Wednesday, Jun 22
Wednesday, July 6

Adult Night at the Pool (members and guests 18 years old and over).  Please note times for August dates:
Wednesday, June 29 (6 pm – 8 pm)
Wednesday, July 13 (6 pm – 8 pm)
Wednesday, August 3 (7 pm – 9 pm)
Wednesday, August 17 (7 pm – 9 pm) 

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2021 Pool Hours

As a reminder, Please sign up for Remind.  Text @rkvlpool to 81010 to join.  We will use this system to communicate weather delays, pool opening/closing and up to date pool capacity/availability (if needed).  If you choose, there is a Remind app you can download, but it is not necessary to use the app.

Friday, June 18 through Monday, September 6
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday : 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday: Noon – 8 pm

Hours after labor day: tba

The pool will close early on these dates for Home Swim Meets (subject to change as meet details are still being confirmed) :
Wednesday, June 23 (virtual 5 pm close)
Wednesday, Jun 30 (virtual 5 pm close)
Wednesday, July 7 (in person 4 pm close)
Wednesday, July 14 (in person 4 pm close)

Memorial Day Weekend!
Saturday, May 29th. 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, May 30th. Noon – 8 pm
Monday, May 31st. 10 am – 8 pm

Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, Jun 17
Monday – Thursday: 4 pm – 8 pm
Friday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Saturday : 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday: Noon – 8 pm

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Did you know the pool is available for rent (after hours)?

Did you know the pool can be rented for parties (outside of regular pool hours)? It’s true, you can rent the pool Monday-Thursday and Sunday from 8 pm to as late as 11 pm and on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 pm to as late as 11 pm.

Price is $275 for up to 20 people or $325 for more than 20 people (attendance is capped at 100). Members get 20% discount. Lifeguards will be staffed and are included in that price.

You can find a sample of the rental agreement on the Resources page on this website. Please see page 2 for rules. For questions or inquires, please email rockvillecentermembers@gmail.com.



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2021 Swim Team Registration is Open

2021 registration is now open! The form can be downloaded from the link here.

2021 Rockville Swim Team Registration

2021 Swim Team FAQs

Who can join the Rockville Racers Swim Team?

The Rockville Racers Swim Team is open to children ages 18 and younger of families who are members of the Rockville Center Pool.  Team members must be able to swim across the pool.  We have a Jr. team for children (typically ages 5-7) who can swim, but not yet across the pool.  A date will be scheduled at the beginning of the season for evaluations of young swimmers to determine if they can join the Jr. team.

How much does it cost to join the team?

The 2021 swimmers’ fees are $100.00 for the 1st swimmer, $175.00 for 2 swimmers, $260 for 3 swimmers, and maximum of $300 for 4 or more swimmers. In addition, parents must create a Swimmingly account for each child, which will be $18 per swimmer. Additional costs to the swimmer may be associated with the purchase of swimsuits, caps, goggles, or spirit wear.

What if my child isn’t a strong swimmer or doesn’t know all the strokes?

The Rockville Racers is comprised of swimmers at all skill levels. Swim team is a great way to learn and improve in an encouraging and fun environment. Regular practice attendance will typically result in significant learning and improvement for a swimmer over the course of the season.

When does the season start and end?

Swim team begins mid-May and extends to mid-July. Expect 3-4 weeks of training before the first meet. The season consists of six meets held weekly (usually on Wednesdays).  The 2021 meet schedule will be 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, and 7/14. Every meet will be at home with only our team swimming. If your child qualifies for Champs, practices will continue through July and the Champs meet will be held on 7/26 and 7/27.

When is practice?

Before school is out, evening practice is offered every weekday evening. Once school releases, there are both morning and evening practices held throughout each week.  You do not have to attend all the practices. You pick and choose the ones that work for your schedule and how many times a week you would like your child to practice.

What if my child will miss a meet?

If you know ahead of time that you will not be at a meet, please email rockvilleracersteam@gmail.com and notify the coach as soon as possible, but AT LEAST two days prior to the meet so the coaches do not schedule your child.  Missing swimmers especially impact relays and it takes a lot of work to redo the relays if the coach finds out later that a swimmer will be absent.

What should I bring to a meet?

  • Extra towels
  • Extra goggles: it’s always a good idea to have a back-up pair
  • Extra hair bands for swimmers with long hair
  • Swim Cap: you need to wear the RVDC team cap that will be included with your registration
  • Fold-Up Chairs and/or blankets to sit on, especially at away meets
  • Sweatshirts: swimmers can get chilly at the night goes on
  • Money for concession items
  • Things to keep your swimmer busy while they are waiting to swim (books, cards, etc.)

How do I know how well my child did in his/her event? You will use the Swimmingly Fan App to see your child’s time. Your child will be grouped with other swimmers by age and swimming ability for their finish place.  The five categories, which are determined by time (based on event, age, and gender), are Novice, Advanced, Junior Varsity, Varsity, and Senior Varsity.  Any time that is in the JV, V, or SV category qualifies your swimmer for Champs.  Your child may win his/her heat, but not win first place in the event. Final results will not be available for several days after the meet due to the virtual meet format planned for this year.

Do I have to volunteer?

Yes! Meets are made possible solely by the efforts of our amazing parent volunteers! Not matter what position you fill, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH YOUR CHILD SWIM! Most positions require no formal training (like timing—you get to watch all the swimming and get to know other swim parents) and are easy and fun.  A few (such as Strokes & Turns Official) require training and certification by GRAL. A BAND app link will be sent out once the season starts to secure volunteers for each meet and a description of each volunteer position and its responsibilities will be provided.

What is GRAL?

GRAL stands for the Greater Richmond Aquatic League. We belong to this league with 29 other teams. The teams are broken into divisions (determined based on past performance and team size). Our division determines the teams against whom we compete. See the GRAL website for more info.

How do I find out more?

We are so glad you are interested in finding out more about the Rockville Racers Swim Team! We hope to make 2021 a fun and positive experience for all the swimmers! For more information, and to ask other questions, please contact at rockvilleracersteam@gmail.com.

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2021-2022 Membership Forms Available Now

Welcome to the 2021 season!

Mother Nature willing we will be open weekends starting May 29rd (Labor Day Weekend) with full time hours once Hanover schools are out in June. 

We are still working through details since we are still in a pandemic, so please be patient with us.  As it was in 2020, our primary focus will be the health and safety of our lifeguards and members.

If you were an active member in 2019 and did not pay your inactive membership dues in 2020, you may rejoin this year provided you pay those  dues with your 2021 dues.  We have added that line into the 2021 Active Member form.

New in 2021: Tennis Only Membership. We’ve had several people show an interest in this option, so here you go!

2021 Active Member

2021 Inactive Member

2021 New Member

2021 Tennis Only Member

If you have any questions, please email us at rockvillecentermembers@gmail.com or you can call Jennie Burcham, Membership Chairperson at 804-749-3731.

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Pool Safety Reminders

Please take a few moments to review the following pool rules.  Let’s all do our part to ensure we have a safe and uneventful season!

Pool Reminders.  A full list of pool rules is available on this website.

  1. To ensure the Lifeguards’ maximum attention to pool safety, members are asked not to converse with the lifeguards when they are on watch.
  2. No running, pushing or causing of undue disturbance in or about the pool area and diving board is permitted.
  3. Noodles, kickboards, and toys (such as beach balls, diving rings, squishy balls, etc.) may be used in the main pool but must be kept in the pool and under control.
  4. The baby pool is for children ages 6 and under only.  Children may not be left unattended in the baby pool area.
  5. No flotation devices of any kind are permitted off the diving board.
  6. Diving is permitted from the diving board and pool deck in the diving area only, as well as the swim team diving blocks.
  7. Only one person may be on the swim team block, diving board, or diving board steps at one time and diving area must be clear before diving.
  8. No backward entries, handstands, cartwheels, excessive bouncing, sitting, or hanging on the diving board or diving blocks.  No diving toward the near edge of the pool.
  9. No glass articles are allowed in the pool area.
  10. All members and their guests using the pool must sign in at the gate.
  11. No hanging or playing on lane lines.
  12. Children who violate pool rules may be required by the Lifeguards to sit out for 5 to 10  minutes. 
  13. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times. The primary household member is financially and otherwise responsible for the guest while visiting and using the Center facilities, including the pool.
  14. Members must pay the required Guest Fee at the gate prior to admission of their guests (for those of you who purchased guest passes, please note your guests on the sign up sheet.  We will update your pass).
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