CEO / Head Coach Message

Spring is here — and it’s a great time to be DAM Strong!

We have several competition opportunities coming up, including the PMS Short Course Yards Championship in Marin. Registration is open now, so if you’re planning to swim (especially distance events), be sure to sign up soon.

Looking for a different kind of challenge? Join our March 30 for 30 and commit to swimming every day in March. It’s a simple way to build consistency and momentum heading into the spring season.

And don’t forget — Big Day of Giving is right around the corner. We’re planning a fun week of activities, including another evening restaurant fundraiser to bring our community together.

Let’s make it a strong spring at DAM.

Pool Update

Good news — Manor Pool is back up and running! We will continue holding our 6:00 AM workouts (Monday–Friday) at Manor until Arroyo reopens.

We are currently operating on our regular schedule at Civic Pool.

There is no new update on Arroyo just yet, but we do expect it to reopen soon. We’ll share more details as soon as we have them.

Thank you for your flexibility and patience!

Save the Date: Big Day of Giving — Friday, May 1

Mark your calendars! Big Day of Giving is Friday, May 1, and we’ll have a fun day (and week!) planned to celebrate our community.

As a nonprofit organization, DAM relies on the generosity of our members and local businesses to operate and grow. Big Day of Giving is one of our most important fundraisers of the year.

Your support helps us continue providing a high-quality program with a full schedule of workouts and exceptional coaching.

More details are coming soon — but for now, save the date and get ready to join us!

Are You Getting Your DAM Discount?

Did you know we offer special membership rates for:

• Seniors (65+)

• Super Seniors (80+)

• Students (must provide a valid student ID and be currently enrolled in high school or college)

If you qualify, simply email admin@damfast.org and we’ll get you set up.

Big Day of Giving – Tax Receipt Reminder

If you made a donation during the 2025 Big Day of Giving, thank you again for your support.

DAM sent an email receipt in May 2025 that serves as your official tax donation acknowledgment for your records.

If you’re unable to locate that email or have any questions, please contact admin@damfast.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Thank you for supporting Davis Aquatic Masters — your generosity makes a real difference.

DAM Grand Prix Opportunities

Looking to earn Grand Prix points and represent DAM this spring? Here’s what’s coming up:

Upcoming Meets

• TVM Spring Classic — Pleasanton

• Pacific Masters Relay Meet — Palo Alto

• Bay Area Senior Games — Palo Alto

• Short & Sweet Meet — Sacramento

• PMS Short Course Yards Championship — Marin

DAM Event

March 30 for 30 — Swim all 30 days in March
(Since we’re getting this out a little late, you can start now and finish into early April!)

Whether you race once or dive into several events, these are great opportunities to challenge yourself, score points for DAM, and have some fun with teammates.

In Memory of Diane Lardelli

For those who have asked about honoring Diane’s memory, her family has shared that donations can be made to the Tahoe Fund’s East Shore Trail Project. This fund supports the goal of building a walking path between two of Diane’s favorite places in Tahoe: Sand Harbor and Spooner Lake.

If you would like to contribute, you can do so here: Tahoe Fund

Thank you for continuing to support one another and our extended DAM family.

Competitions

TVM Spring Classic

• Date: March 8, 2026

• Location: Pleasanton

• Click HERE to register and for more information

Pacific Masters Relay Meet

• Date: March 14, 2026

• Location: Palo Alto High School

Bay Area Senior Games

• Date: March 22, 2026

• Location: Palo Alto

• Click HERE to register and for more information

Short and Sweet Meet

• Date: March 29

• Location: Natomas

• Click HERE to register and for more information

Pacific Masters Short Course Yards Championships

• Date: April 10–12

• Location: Novato

• Click HERE to register and for more information

2026 Distance Non-Free Virtual Challenge

• Date: May 1 – June 30, 2026

• Location: Any SCY pool

• Click HERE for more information

Workout Rotation

Week of 3/2/26

• Monday — Distance

• Tuesday — Kick/Pull

• Wednesday — IM

• Thursday — Sprint

• Friday — Distance

• Saturday — Coach Choice

Week of 3/9/26

• Monday — Kick/Pull

• Tuesday — IM

• Wednesday — Sprint

• Thursday — Distance

• Friday — Kick/Pull

• Saturday — Coach Choice

DAM Board Meeting

Our next DAM Board Meeting will be held on:

March 11 at 6:30 PM
Location: Brady Building