DAM Weekly Highlights
Message from CEO/Head Coach
Big week ahead. Summer Nationals kicks off tomorrow in Sacramento, and a strong group of our swimmers will be racing on the national stage through Sunday. Whether you're competing, cheering from the stands, or holding down our regular workouts back in Davis, you're part of what makes this club what it is.
Plenty more below — a fundraiser recap, a record we need to set straight, our Fall schedule returning next week, and a September meet worth getting on your calendar. Let's have a great week.
Yolo Berry Fundraiser
Big thanks to everyone who came out to our Yolo Berry fundraiser last week! A strong group of DAM swimmers showed up to enjoy some froyo. Final numbers aren't in yet, but the food was delicious and the company was even better.
Broken Records — Correction
One quick correction from last week: when we shared the broken records from the Pacific Masters Long Course Meters Championship meet, we left one swimmer off the list.
Jennifer Phalen also set 2 new club records at that meet — 1500 Free and 800 Free. Apologies for the miss, Jennifer, and congratulations!
USMS Summer National Championships
Summer Nationals is this week!
- Coach Matt will be at the meet Wednesday–Sunday.
- Coach Sean will be at the meet Thursday–Sunday.
- Our regular workout schedule continues back in Davis, run by our awesome assistant coaches.
Want to get involved without swimming?
- Come cheer! Teammates will be racing — bring your energy and help cheer our swimmers to the wall.
- Volunteers needed! Help with timing, hospitality, or other roles. Sign up [HERE]. Volunteering earns 1 Grand Prix point per day.
Date: August 5–9, 2026 Location: Sacramento, CA Click [HERE] for all important links
DAM SCM September Classic Meet
We're excited to host a Short Course Meters meet on 9/12 at Schaal — a great chance to get SCM swims in while supporting the team (all proceeds go directly to the club).
- Registration is OPEN — sign up [HERE].
- Volunteers needed — sign up [HERE].
- Can't swim or volunteer? [Donate to the meet HERE] to support operations like hospitality, supplies, and staffing.
Thank you for your support!
Fall Schedule
Returns NEXT WEEK, Monday, August 10.
Arroyo
Civic
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm, 6:15 pm
- Tuesday/Thursday: 6, 7, 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm, 6:15 pm
- Saturday: 7, 8 am (coached workouts), 9 am–12 pm (lap swim)
- Sunday: 9 am–12 pm (lap swim)
We're Looking for a Graphic Designer!
DAM is looking for a member (or someone you know) with graphic design skills to help create marketing and outreach materials — flyers, business cards, brochures, and banners. If you have design experience and want to lend your talents to the club, email Matt: mzachan@damfast.org.
Calling All Aquadart Alumni
If your children spent time as an Aquadart or SummerDart, or worked as a Summerdart coach, there's a good chance they were impacted by Carolee Gregg. For well over 30 years, Carolee poured her heart into coaching, teaching, leading, and loving your children — and she's finishing her coaching career this month.
The DART club is planning her retirement party on the evening of September 12 at Community Pool. Mark your calendars — you're invited to come celebrate with her. More information coming soon.
Upcoming Competitions
| Meet |
Date |
Location |
| 2026 USMS LCM Championship Meet |
Aug 5–9, 2026 |
Sacramento, CA |
| 2026 Donner Lake Open Water Swim |
Aug 8, 2026 |
Donner Lake |
| 2026 Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend |
Aug 15–16, 2026 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
| 2026 DAM SCM September Classic |
Sept 12, 2026 |
Schaal Aquatic Center (Davis) |
Registration, volunteer, and donation links available on the club site.
Workout Rotation
Week of 8/3/26
- Monday: Kick/Pull
- Tuesday: SCY – IM, LCM – IM
- Wednesday: Sprint
- Thursday: SCY – Distance, LCM – Distance
- Friday: Kick/Pull
- Saturday: Coach Choice
Week of 8/10/26
- Monday: IM
- Tuesday: Sprint
- Wednesday: Distance
- Thursday: Kick/Pull
- Friday: IM
- Saturday: Coach Choice
DAM Board Meeting
Next meeting: 8/4/26, 6:30 pm
Note: Due to extreme heat, this meeting will be held at 129 E Street, Suite D3 (above Sophia's) instead of the usual location.
