Join Us

 Joining  RAA is simple:

• The first step is to print and fill out our RAA Registration Agreement
  • Under Forms/Documents tab, on this page 
• Next, bring your completed membership forms and registration fees to the Woodhead Pool in Bobby Bonds Park located at 2060 University Ave. at the corner of Kansas Ave in Riverside any weekday afternoon between 4 and 6 pm. Locate either a coach or a staff member and they will help you (and your swimmer) get started. Remember we need to see your childs birth certificate, before, we can enroll you.
  
• Visit Sippy Woodhead Pool.
  Tryouts for swimming are held every day,
  Monday – Friday at 4:00

Wondering about the Cost?
RAA is a parent-run organization. All costs for meets, coaches, and shared equipment come from our monthly fees and fundraising efforts. Dues range from $68 to $96 per month.

What to Expect
RAA holds its members to a very high code of conduct. It is important to remember that RAA is not an "after school" program. As a parent, you are responsible for your child’s transportation to and from practice sessions.

Discounts
A $25.00 discount for second swimmer and $20.00 discount for third swimmer in the same family (excluding college and masters). There is no family discount for both sports. The maximum charge per family is $250.00 for swimming. **Discounts do not apply to college, masters or swimming as a second sport.

• Monthly Dues Payment
  All payments are due on the first day of each month and will be assessed a $15.00 late fee if received after the 21st of the month, swimmer will not be able to enter water until dues are paid in full or payment arrangements are made.
  
  Make checks payable to RAA. You can put them black box in the swim office or mail them directly to: Riverside Aquatics Association, P.O. Box 1193, Riverside, CA 92502
  
  Please use the memo line on your check to indicate your RAA account number, swimmer’s name, and group. If the payment is for something other than dues, please indicate that on the check also. This will ensure your account will be credited accurately.

• Waiving Monthly Dues
  Swimmers are expected to pay dues for the entire month no matter how many days they attend practice. However, if the swimmer/parent notifies the accountant/pool manager in writing within 5 days of the month in which they plan to not swim, dues shall be waived.
  
  For practice schedules and times, please refer to the Group Calendars Page

• Annual Family Registration Fee

The family registration fee is $40.00 per year per family and is due at registration. This fee covers costs of meet forms, printing, awards, etc. Please include this when you complete your new registration form for the upcoming swim season.

Annual SCS (USS) Registration

The annual SCS registration fee is $55.00 per swimmer. All athletes must register with Southern California Swimming.

SCS registration forms may be obtained from the Membership chairman

Masters swimmers must register with the Masters organization (SPMA). This is for insurance purposes and allows a swimmer to participate in SCS sanctioned meets. Swimmers will not be permitted to train with RAA or compete at SCS meets without the proper registration.

Note: All parents using the pool for lap swim must be registered with SCS as non-athletes.

RAA-hosted Meet Participation

In addition to membership fees, each family is responsible for working eight hours at each RAA hosted swim meet. Usually, the RAA hosts two meets per year.  

If you do not fulfill your obligation you will be assessed a $75 per meet fee.