CEO/Head Coach Message

As we head into spring, there’s a lot of momentum building across the club — and some great opportunities to get involved.

First up, the Pacific Masters Short Course Championship Meet (April 10–12 in Marin) is right around the corner. This is a fantastic chance to challenge yourself, race in a beautiful facility, and connect with swimmers from across the region. Whether it’s your first meet or your hundredth, I encourage you to consider jumping in.

We’re also gearing up for our Big Day of Giving, our largest fundraising event of the year. The support we receive through this campaign directly fuels everything we do — from high-quality coaching and programming to the events that make DAM such a special community. More details below on how you can participate.

And speaking of events, mark your calendars for the Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim on June 6. This is one of our signature events and always a highlight of the year. We’ll be sharing more information soon — get excited.

Lots of great things ahead as we move toward summer. Thanks, as always, for being part of what makes this community so strong!

Thrive Event at Civic

Spring is a great time to hit reset. Whether you're looking to build strength, protect your joints, or return to training after an injury, Thrive is offering a Spring Reset Functional Movement Screen designed specifically for swimmers.

You’ll receive a 1-on-1 Functional Movement Screen with personalized feedback from Thrive’s professional trainers to help improve strength, reduce stress on your body, and lower your risk of injury.

Choose the option that works best for you:

• $149 – Spring Reset Screen Package
  1-on-1 Functional Movement Screen, personalized feedback, take-home exercise plan, and access to Thrive’s virtual exercise library.

• $249 – Spring Reset + Training Package
  Everything in the Screen Package plus 2 Thrive strength classes per week for 4 weeks.

Date: Saturday, April 4 beginning at 8:00 AM
Space is limited.

Click HERE to reserve your time (spaces are limited!)
Click HERE to view Thrive’s class schedule

Questions? Email: thrivechooseyou@gmail.com

Adult Learn to Swim

Our Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) program is returning this summer, and we are once again looking for volunteer instructors to help adults in our community learn this life-saving skill.

Program Dates: June 16 – July 9
Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:15–7:00 PM
Location: Civic Pool

Instructor Training:
June 9, 6:30–8:00 PM
Brady Building

If you’re interested in volunteering, please check your calendar to confirm you can attend both the training and the class sessions.

Questions? Contact:
Rose Cholewinski — rose@swimamericadavis.com
Pat Quinn — prose.quinn@gmail.com
Diane Barrett — dianebarrett3@gmail.com

Big Day of Giving and Berryessa Sponsorships

Preparations are underway for both the Big Day of Giving and the Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim, and we are currently seeking local business support.

You can help support Davis Aquatic Masters if you:

• own a business

• know someone who owns a business

• frequent local businesses that may be interested in supporting DAM

We are looking for event sponsors for the Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim and raffle prize donations for Big Day of Giving.

If you have a connection or would like to help reach out to businesses, please contact Patti Bryant at plynnbryant@gmail.com to learn more.

Support for the Veress Family

The DAM community was saddened to learn that Julie Veress passed away on Monday, March 2. The Veress family has long been part of the Davis swimming community. Don Veress served as an early coach for Davis Aquatic Masters, Julie swam regularly at Get Fit Davis and worked at Sutter Davis, and their son Ian Veress currently works with both Davis Aquatic Masters and the Aquadarts.

DAM has shared our condolences with the family, and many members have asked how they can also help during this difficult time. The following options are available for those who would like to offer support:

• Meals for Don and Ian: members who would like to bring a meal can coordinate with Lynda Yancher
  Text: (530) 304-3982
  Email: yancher@aol.com
  Note: They currently have lots of food, so please plan to bring meals starting in April.

• Cards or letters can be placed in the labeled box outside the coaches’ office inside the Brady Building.

• Donations or gift cards can be placed in the grey drop box in the Brady Building.

• Please place any contributions in an envelope labeled for the Veress family.

• Checks should be made payable directly to Don Veress.

• Please do not give items directly to the coaches or leave them on the pool deck.

Contributions may also be mailed to:

Davis Aquatic Masters
PO Box 921
Davis, CA 95617

Thank you to everyone who has reached out and shown support for the Veress family during this difficult time.

Competitions

Bay Area Senior Games
Date: March 22nd, 2026
Location: Palo Alto
Click HERE to register and for more information

Short and Sweet Meet
Date: March 29th
Location: Natomas
Click HERE to register and for more information

Pacific Masters Short Course Yards Championships
Date: April 10th – 12th
Location: Novato
Click HERE to register and for more information

2026 Distance Non-Free Virtual Challenge
Date: May 1st – June 30th, 2026
Location: any SCY pool
Click HERE for more information

Workout Rotation

Week of 3/16/26

• Monday – IM

• Tuesday – Sprint

• Wednesday – Distance

• Thursday – Kick/Pull

• Friday – IM

• Saturday – Coach Choice

Week of 3/23/26

• Monday – Sprint

• Tuesday – Distance

• Wednesday – Kick/Pull

• Thursday – IM

• Friday – Sprint

• Saturday – Coach Choice

DAM Board Meeting

Our next board meeting will be held on 4/8 at 6:30 pm in the Brady Building.