The Monday Message

March 6, 2023

Head Coach's Message

I wanted to give a BIG congratulations to our two One Hour Swim champions, Leslie Westergaard and Hannah Orbach-Mandel! Leslie took first in the 80-84 category, swimming a total of 2,940 yards. Hannah took first in the 25-29 category, swimming a total of 4,875 yards. The One Hour Swim is a tough event and these ladies totally crushed it! Way to go!!

I would also like to give a shout out to all of our One Hour Swim competitors. DAM finished third overall in the medium team category with 38 athletes swimming a total of 134,115 yards. I am proud to coach a group of athletes that are brave enough to take on this challenge. Well done!

Matt

mzachan@damfast.org

Brute Squad Party Wrap-Up

Thank you to everyone who attended the Brute Squad party on Sunday evening. We had over 40 Brutes hanging out and having a good time! A HUGE thank you to Lynda Yancher for hosting and picking up the bar tab! If you missed the party and didn’t get your awards, no problem. Grab your stuff at your next workout. We have caps ready, certificates will be ready soon. Way to go Brutes!

Upcoming Competitions

• 3/26/23 - Sacramento Masters Short Course Pentathlon
  
• • Location: North Natomas Aquatic Complex: 2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento CA 95835
  • Event Info
    
  • Registration Page (Registration closes 3/24)
• 4/14-4/16 - Pacific Swimming SCY Championships
• • Location: Morgan Hill Aquatic Center, Morgan Hill, CA
• 4/27-4/30 - USMS Spring Nationals
  
• • Location: Woollett Aquatic Center, Irvine, CA
    
  • Event Info
    
  • Registration Page (Registration closes 4/3)
    

• 4/27-4/30 - USMS Spring Nationals

• • Location: Woollett Aquatic Center, Irvine, CA

  • Event Info

  • Registration Page (Registration closes 4/3)

Find event information on the PacMasters site:

https://www.pacificmasters.org/page.cfm?pagetitle=Calendar

Dr. Brian Cunningham Zoom Presentation

We are excited to announce that Dr. Brian Cunningham will be doing a Zoom presentation for all DAM members on Thursday March 9th at 6:00 pm. Dr. Cunningham’s presentation is titled: “Tips to Swim Fast and Pain Free.” He will discuss pre-workout warm up, post-workout warm down, proper technique to swim pain free, and will answer questions submitted by DAM members. 

Cunningham works with swimmers of all ages and abilities including USA National team members, USMS swimmers, triathletes, open water swimmers and was even a member of the staff at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. He brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience in body mechanics, swimming and technique.

The presentation will be free of charge. If you can make it, I highly recommend being there (virtually of course). If you have questions for Dr. Cunningham, please send them to Coach Matt (mzachan@damfast.org) ASAP! You will also be able to ask questions during the meeting. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered by an expert so come prepared! 

To attend the meeting follow this link to pre-register:

Dr. Brian Cunningham Zoom Presentation

Grand Prix

5 points for 30/30; 1 point for all others

March 1-31: 30/30: it’s baack! Swim at least 30 minutes on 30 consecutive days in March. Anywhere, any time, equipment allowed, creativity encouraged! 5 points! 

March 5: Bay Area Senior Games, Palo Alto. Ages 50+. Entry includes a commemorative T-shirt!*

March 18 or 19: Clovis Masters Spring Open, Clovis. Check PacMasters calendar in the link below for updates.*

March 26: Sac Masters Sprint Pentathlon, North Natomas. 100 of each stroke and 200 IM, bling awarded to age group winners with lowest cumulative time for all 5 events. Bonus: relays too! Great run up to PacMasters Championships!*

* Pacific Masters Calendar 

DAM Board Meeting

The next DAM Board meeting will be on Tuesday, March14, at 6:30PM in the Brady Building.

DAM Birthdays 

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