CEO / Head Coach Message
As the weather warms up, we’re starting to see more new swimmers joining DAM, which is great to see. There’s a lot to learn when you first get started—different coaching styles, terminology, and the general flow of a workout—and it takes a little time to settle in, no matter your experience level.
One of the best parts of this club is how welcoming and supportive our community is. If you have a new swimmer in your lane, a quick introduction, a little guidance, or just a friendly vibe can make a big difference. I remember when I first joined DAM—it took me some time to find the rhythm, and I’ve been around swimming my whole life.
Let’s keep doing what makes this place special and help new swimmers feel right at home from day one.
Big Day of Giving — Build the DAM
Big Day of Giving is almost here (May 1), and we’re going all in with a full week of ways to support the club. This year’s theme, Build the DAM, is all about growing what we’ve built together.
Event Schedule
April 27
Fundraiser at Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, 4:00 PM to close
April 27 through May 1
Donation drop-offs and online giving
May 1
Big Day of Giving celebration at the Brady Building with snacks, music, and fun
What’s New This Year
Fund to support a future pool facility
Instant Joy Fund (yes, you can make the coaches dance, change the music or workout, and more)
First 14 sponsors in each category receive a special prize
Returning Favorites
Raffle with targeted prizes
Coach costume upgrades as donation goals are reached
All Star Alley, where you can watch the DAM grow with every contribution
We also need volunteers on May 1:
2 per hour from 6:00 to 8:00 AM
3 per hour from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Click HERE to sign up.
Questions or interested in sponsoring? Email fundraising@damfast.org
Let’s build something big together.
Dos Coyotes Fundraiser
Join us for a fun and easy way to support DAM.
Monday, April 27
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe (South Davis)
4:00 PM to close
Bring the event flyer and DAM will receive 20 percent of your bill.
It’s a great chance to grab dinner, connect with teammates, and support the club as we head into Big Day of Giving week.
Click HERE to download the event flyer. Flyers will also be available on deck at Civic.
Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim
Registration is open. Sign up to swim HERE and be part of one of DAM’s biggest events of the year. Early bird pricing ends April 30.
You can also represent the event with official gear. Check out the 2026 merchandise HERE.
This event only happens because of our community. We need volunteers for setup, check-in, first aid, water safety, truck loading and unloading, and more.
Sign up to volunteer HERE. You can take multiple shifts as long as they don’t overlap. Anyone who signs up by May 17 is guaranteed a free 2026 event T-shirt.
We are also looking for Area Coordinators for key roles, including First Aid, Finish Line and Awards, and Friday truck loading at Civic.
Interested? Contact Kevin Waterson at Berryessa@damfast.org
If you can’t make it to the lake, you can still help with truck loading on Friday or unloading after the event on Saturday.
Want to support in another way? Become an event sponsor. This is a great opportunity to promote your business or get your name on event merchandise.
For sponsorship details, contact Kevin at berryessa@damfast.org
However you choose to help, we appreciate you.
Competitions
USMS Spring National Championship
April 30 through May 3
Greensboro, North Carolina
Click HERE to register and for more information
2026 Distance Non-Free Virtual Challenge
May 1 through June 30, 2026
Any SCY pool
Click HERE for more information
BAC LCM Meet
May 31, 2026
Burlingame
Click HERE for more information
Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim
June 6, 2026
Steele Canyon Campground
Click HERE to register and for more information
Del Valle Open Water Festival
June 20 through 21, 2026
Livermore, California
Silver State Meet
June 28, 2026
Reno, Nevada
Pacific Masters LCM Championship Meet
July 17 through 19, 2026
Moraga, California
USMS LCM Championship Meet
August 5 through 9, 2026
Sacramento, California
Donner Lake Open Water Swim
August 8, 2026
Donner Lake
Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend
August 15 through 16, 2026
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Rosa Masters Pentathlon
August 22, 2026
Santa Rosa, California
Workout Rotation
Week of April 20, 2026
Monday
Sprint
Tuesday
Distance
Wednesday
Kick and Pull
Thursday
IM
Friday
Sprint
Saturday
Coach’s Choice
Week of April 27, 2026
Monday
Distance
Tuesday
Kick and Pull
Wednesday
IM
Thursday
Sprint
Friday
Distance — Big Day of Giving
Saturday
Coach’s Choice
DAM Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be held on May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Brady Building.
