Durham Area Masters Aquatics (DAMA) is a Masters swim team, located in Durham, North Carolina. What kind of swimmers swim with DAMA? All kinds! Why join DAMA?
DAMA swimmers include both recreational and competitive swimmers, new and experienced swimmers, triathletes, and fitness swimmers of all levels who are interested in working out with a group. DAMA offers tailored workouts for a wide range of abilities. Our flexible format and strong social interaction help create an upbeat, motivational setting for practice, in addition to strong bonds and a sense
06/02/2026
The new clear bag policy implemented by Durham Parks & Rec (without any stakeholder input) puts undo barriers on DAMA swimmers and the broader swimming community and does not keep us safe. The DAMA board has created a petition to Durham city leaders to end this policy. Please sign the petition and help us end this burdensome policy!
https://tinyurl.com/mshkpzzr
04/23/2026
Unfortunately practice is cancelled tonight, 4/23. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
01/27/2026
Hi swimmers, unfortunately due to weather DPR is closing at 6pm today - therefore we will NOT have practice tonight. Thank you for your understanding and stay warm and safe!
01/08/2026
Unfortunately due to unplanned maintenance at Campus Hills DAMA practice tonight 1/8 is CANCELLED. We apologize for the short notice and thank you for your understanding and patience!
01/07/2026
The high school meet originally planned for tomorrow evening has been cancelled, and so we WILL be having DAMA practice at our normal time/location. See y'all there!
12/05/2025
The high school swim meet originally planned for Tuesday Jan 6 has been cancelled - so we will have practice that day. Our website calendar has also been updated.
11/30/2025
Hello DAMA-ites and visiting swimmers! Winter is upon us and we have several upcoming practice cancellations due to the winter high school swim season and upcoming holidays. For our regular and passing-through evening swimmers, we encourage you to visit our morning or Saturday practices! Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
09/30/2025
DAMA swimmers had a BLAST at the Swim Across America event at UNC. Smiles all around! Great job to our amazing team members 🎉
09/19/2025
DAMA is hiring! We are looking for a swim coach for our morning practices M/W/F with a starting date of October 2025. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for swimming, with prior USMS experience preferred. Please apply online at https://tinyurl.com/h2n5wt9s. Reach out to us with any questions!
| Monday | 6:15am - 7:30am |
| Tuesday | 6:30pm - 7:45pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15am - 7:30am |
| Thursday | 6:30pm - 7:45pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 10am |