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Welcome Swimmers
Welcome to the Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM), a Davis, California swim club that is one of the largest U.S. Masters Swim affiliates in the nation. DAM boasts a membership of some 500 people from all ages and walks of life. DAM members range in experience from beginning swimmers to world champions. Member ages range from the minimum of 18 to those in their 90s. We always welcome new swimmers to the club. Please browse this site and check out the "Club Info" section for more information on what it means to be a member of DAM.
Hour Swim Over Half Way to Goal
180 DAM Members Swim 617,180 Yards
As of Tuesday, Jan. 24, 180 DAM members swam for a total of 617,180 yards in the One Hour Swim National Championship. DAM is once again trying to win the national title for the team with the most total yards tallied in the event, which is held during the month of January. In the championship, DAM members swim as far as they can in an hour. The swim team with the highest total number of yards in the champ..
There are lots of swim slots left, so sign up and join other members who are helping DAM swim to another national record.
Here's the link for recording your hour swim yards:
http://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1308&smid=3291
Special Swim Hours for Saturday, Sunday (1/28 & 1/29)
Due to the large number of DAM'ers signed up for the 1-HR swim, please be advised of the following changes to the weekend Open Swim schedule:
On Saturday , the Open Swim lanes will only be available from 11 a.m. to noon.
From 10-11 a.m., and again from noon to 1 p.m., all of the Civic lanes will be used by members doing their 1-HR swims. Coaches will be at the 10 a. m. and noon sessions to administer the special event.
On Sunday , the coaches will not be at the pool. The 1-HR lanes will be available on an as-open basis.
Participants must bring their own lap counters. Clipboards, split sheets and stopwatches are provided.
Upon completion, enter yardage results on team roster on back of the white board.
ALL SWIMMERS - Take home split sheet and enter online at www.clubassistant.com before Feb 5.
Stu Kahn
DAM Head Coach
530-400-3005
Annual Food Drive
Don't forget to make a donation to the Food Bank of Yolo County. DAM is collecting food for the needy all during the month of January. Drop off the cans and boxes of food at the table at the Civic Center Pool.
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USMS RENEWAL NEEDED
It's time to renew your USMS membership which is necessary to swim with DAM in 2012.
You can renew your membership in two ways:
1. Go to USMS club assistant and follow the instructions (USMS registration for DAM is $46):
< https://www.clubassistant.com/club/or.cfm?c=208&lmscid=38&club_abbr=DAM >
2. Fill out the USMS form that is available at the pool and deposit it and a check for $46 made out to Pacific Masters Swimming in the mailbox between the bulletin boards at Civic Center Pool.
USMS provides our insurance, so EVERYONE WHO SWIMS AT A DAM WORKOUT OR LAP SWIMS MUST HAVE A VALID PacMasters or USMS card. All 2011 PacMasters cards will expire on December 31, 2011, so everyone must renew their PacMasters card to swim in 2012.
If you have any questions, please conatct admin@damfast.org.
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MEMBER INFORMATION FORM DUE
At the end of the year, DAM members must also fill out the information form, which allows the club to have contact information for emergencies and match swimmers to preferred workouts. Please complete the form and hit the button at the bottom, which sends it to Valerie and Stu.
< Registration Form for 2012 >
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