Raise the Bar

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Washington's South Puget Sound, Raise the Bar (RTB) is a 200+ member multisport team that welcomes swimmers of all levels — from first-time lap swimmers to seasoned open-water competitors. We offer coached pool workouts, weekly Open Water Wednesdays, and clinics year-round, all backed by a culture built on community, safety, and continuous improvement.

Practice Information

RTB offers four coached workouts per week across multiple South Puget Sound locations:
Mondays 6:00 AM — Sumner High School Pool
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 AM — Covington Aquatic Center
Saturdays 6:30 AM — Kent Swim & Tennis Club