CEO/Head Coach Message
June 6 is right around the corner, and Lake Berryessa is one of those events that reminds you why DAM is special. We host one of the longest-running open water swims in the country — right in our backyard — and it only happens because our members make it happen.
If you've never done it, this is the year. There's nothing quite like racing in that setting, and the energy on race day is something you have to experience. If open water isn't your thing, we still need you. Volunteers are the backbone of this event — from loading the truck the day before, to setup, to tear down (and everything in between) — every shift matters.
Swim it. Volunteer for it. Do both. Details are below — let's make this the best Berryessa yet.
Big Day of Giving – Raffle Prizes
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year's Big Day of Giving.
If you won a raffle prize, please pick it up at the office at Civic. If you don't want your prize, no problem — just let us know and we'll include it in an upcoming re-raffle. Stay tuned for details on that soon.
Questions or donations:
fundraising@damfast.org
Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim
Less than three weeks to go — June 6 at Steele Canyon is coming up fast!
If you haven't registered yet, click HERE to sign up. Not sure if you're ready? If you can get through a one-hour workout, you can finish the 1-mile swim. Beautiful lake, calm water, and perfect pre-summer California weather — it's a great day out.
We also need volunteers to make this event happen:
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Parking – help guide athletes and spectators on race day
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Water Safety – critical role keeping swimmers safe on the course
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Can't make it to the lake? – consider helping load the truck on Friday
This event runs because of our community. However you can help, we appreciate you.
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer.
Brute Squad Party – Coffee, Croissants and Caps!
Celebrate your 2025 Brute Squad achievement! If you completed Brute Squad or supported a swimmer, you're invited.
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Where: Brady Building (Civic)
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When: Saturday, May 30, 10:30–11:30 AM
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Don't miss: Group photo at 11:00 AM
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RSVP: Click HERE to RSVP!!
All swimmers receive their Brute Squad Survivor Cap. Come celebrate and connect with fellow Brutes.
Adult Learn to Swim
Our Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) program returns this summer. Registration is open and we are looking for participants. If you know anyone who can benefit from this program, let them know!
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Program Dates: June 16 – July 9
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Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:15–7:00 PM at Civic Pool
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Registration: Click HERE to sign up
Questions? Contact:
Schedule Change
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, we will run a holiday schedule:
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Workouts at Civic only: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM
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No other workouts that day
Stroke Clinic with Cullen Jones
The USA Swimming Foundation is teaming up with Sacramento Masters Swimming to host a special clinic with Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones!
Cullen will lead the group through freestyle technique and drills before sharing his story with swimmers after the session.
This should be a fun and inspiring event for swimmers of all levels. Proceeds support the USA Swimming Foundation’s mission of Saving Lives, Building Champions, and Impacting Communities.
Click HERE to sign up!
Arroyo Update
Good news — Arroyo is OPEN! We're glad to have it up and running again and appreciate everyone's patience through the repairs.
Julie Veress Celebration of Life
The DAM community is invited to celebrate the life of Julie Veress.
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Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Time: Midday
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Location: Ruhstaller, Dixon
The Veress family has long been a part of the Davis swimming community, and Julie will be dearly missed. We hope to see a strong DAM presence there to honor her memory and support the family.
TYR Pro Series
DART is hosting the TYR Pro Series this weekend (May 20–23).
Come out to North Natomas Aquatic Complex to watch Jack Alexy, Torri Huske, Ryan Murphy, Phoebe Bacon, Michael Andrew, and more!
Buy tickets at SACRAMENTO TYR PRO SERIES.
If you have any questions, email Jamie Kiarie at jamie.kiarie@dartswimming.com.
Competitions
2026 Distance Non-Free Virtual Challenge
BAC LCM Meet
2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim
2026 Del Valle Open Water Festival
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Date: June 20–21, 2026
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Location: Livermore, CA
2026 Silver State Meet
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Date: June 28, 2026
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Location: Reno, NV
2026 Pacific Masters LCM Championship Meet
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Date: July 17–19, 2026
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Location: Moraga, CA
2026 USMS LCM Championship Meet
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Date: August 5–9, 2026
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Location: Sacramento, CA
2026 Donner Lake Open Water Swim
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Date: August 8, 2026
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Location: Donner Lake
2026 Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend
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Date: August 15–16, 2026
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
2026 Santa Rosa Masters Pentathlon
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Date: August 22, 2026
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Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Workout Rotation
Week of 5/18/26
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Monday – Sprint
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Tuesday – Distance
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Wednesday – Kick/Pull
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Thursday – IM
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Friday – Sprint
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Saturday – Coach Choice
Week of 5/25/26
DAM Board Meeting
Our next board meeting will be held on 6/10/26 at 6:30 PM in the Brady Building.
