DAM Weekly Highlights
Message from CEO/Head Coach
We have some fun things coming up at DAM!
First, our Yolo Berry fundraiser is tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29. Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM, mention DAM when you check out, and 20% of your bill comes back to the club. Eat frozen yogurt, support DAM, and maybe run into some teammates while you're there. Don't miss out!
Then, next week is USMS Nationals in Sacramento! We have 42 swimmers heading over to race hard in individual events and relays. Coach Matt and Coach Sean will be there coaching, cheering, and racing as well. It's going to be a super fun week! If you didn't sign up, you can still join in the fun by volunteering or just coming over to cheer!
Looking ahead, DAM is hosting a Short Course Meters meet on September 12 at Schaal. We're excited to bring another great racing opportunity to our local swimming community.
Lots of good stuff happening — thanks for being part of it!
Yolo Berry Fundraiser — Wednesday, July 29
TOMORROW, Yolo Berry Yogurt is giving back 20% of the day's proceeds to DAM — all you have to do is show up and mention DAM at checkout!
- When: Wednesday, July 29, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (all day!)
- How: Grab your favorite froyo, mention DAM at checkout, that's it.
- Who: Everybody! Bring your DAM crew, family, and neighbors.
Skip making dessert, treat yourself, and support DAM all in one trip. See you there!
Broken Records
Awesome swims a couple weekends ago at the Pacific Masters Long Course Championship meet. Congrats to the swimmers who broke DAM records:
- Dave Woodruff — 200 Breast, 400 IM
- Matt Zachan — 200 IM, 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 400 Free
- Women's 800 Free Relay — Jane Russell, Emma Garforth, Jennifer Phalen, Vivian Crow
USMS Summer National Championships
Registration has closed, but the meet is happening right in our backyard (August 5–9, Sacramento) — there are still two great ways to be part of it:
- Come cheer! Teammates will be racing — bring your energy and help cheer our swimmers to the wall.
- Volunteers needed! Help with timing, hospitality, or other roles. Sign up [HERE]. Volunteering earns 1 Grand Prix point per day.
Date: August 5–9, 2026 Location: Sacramento, CA Click [HERE] for all important links
DAM SCM September Classic Meet
We're excited to host a Short Course Meters meet on 9/12 at Schaal — a great chance to get SCM swims in while supporting the team (all proceeds go directly to the club).
Registration is currently OPEN — sign up [HERE].
Since this is a DAM-hosted event, we'll need volunteer help. Watch for a Sign Up Genius coming out in the next couple weeks. Thank you for your support!
Fall Schedule
Returns Monday, August 10.
Arroyo
Civic
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm, 6:15 pm
- Tuesday/Thursday: 6, 7, 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm, 6:15 pm
- Saturday: 7, 8 am (coached workouts), 9 am–12 pm (lap swim)
- Sunday: 9 am–12 pm (lap swim)
Upcoming Competitions
| Meet |
Date |
Location |
| 2026 USMS LCM Championship Meet |
Aug 5–9, 2026 |
Sacramento, CA |
| 2026 Donner Lake Open Water Swim |
Aug 8, 2026 |
Donner Lake |
| 2026 Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend |
Aug 15–16, 2026 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
| 2026 DAM SCM September Classic |
Sept 12, 2026 |
Schaal Aquatic Center (Davis) |
Registration/volunteer links available on the club site.
Workout Rotation
Week of 7/27/26
- Monday: Distance
- Tuesday: SCY – Kick/Pull, LCM – Mid Distance
- Wednesday: IM
- Thursday: SCY – Sprint, LCM – Sprint-ish
- Friday: Distance
- Saturday: Coach Choice
Week of 8/3/26
- Monday: Kick/Pull
- Tuesday: SCY – IM, LCM – IM
- Wednesday: Sprint
- Thursday: SCY – Distance, LCM – Distance
- Friday: Kick/Pull
- Saturday: Coach Choice
Grand Prix Point Opportunities
- Yolo Berry Fundraiser: Earn 1 point for attending tomorrow. Take a photo and email it to Coach Sean at skos@damfast.org.
- Nationals: Earn 1 point/day for volunteering, 2 points/day for swimming.
DAM Board Meeting
Next meeting: 8/4/26, 6:30 pm, Brady Building
