LOOKING AHEAD
DAM Calendar Fills Up With Championship Meet, Fall Picnic, Brute Squad on the Horizon
Davis, Calif. — DAM has a packed stretch ahead, starting with the Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championship Meet next weekend in Walnut Creek. Club leadership is encouraging members to join in, whether they're looking for another shot at SCM racing after DAM's own meet or diving into the format for the first time.
The club then shifts to a lower-key gathering on October 10th, when members head to Arroyo Park for DAM's Fall Picnic — a chance to spend time with teammates outside the pool. Looking further out, Brute Squad opens November 1st, and the club's Head Coach and CEO is urging swimmers to start building toward it now.
Members looking to take on a bigger role in the club have an opportunity too: Board of Directors nominations are currently open. "We'd love to hear from you," the club said in its weekly message.
SAVE THE DATE
DAM Fall Picnic Set for October 10 at Arroyo Park
DAM families are invited to gather Saturday, October 10th, starting at 4:30 p.m., in the new picnic area near the pool at Arroyo Park. Members are asked to bring their own dinner and drinks along with a snack or dessert to share, and lawn games — cornhole, ladder toss, and lawn darts among them — are welcome additions to the evening. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
CLUB GOVERNANCE
Board Seeks Nominations for Four Open Director Seats
The DAM Board of Directors is accepting nominations to fill four seats for the 2027–2028 term. Directors serve two-year terms overseeing club bylaws, budget, and policy, with commitments rising during fundraisers, the Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim, and meets hosted by DAM. All nominees must be DAM members in good standing.
Members may nominate themselves or a teammate — nominators putting forward a teammate should confirm that person's willingness to serve first. Statements of interest (200 words) and a photo are due October 2nd, 2026, and should be sent to Board Member Kent Anderson at kentaanderson@gmail.com.
CELEBRATE OUR COACHES
Coach Appreciation Week Runs October 5–11
DAM will honor its coaching staff during Coach Appreciation Week, October 5 through 11. Gifts are welcome but not required — club leadership notes that a word on deck or a quick thank-you note means just as much to coaches who put in the hours to help swimmers improve.
LOCAL PARTNER
Members Save 10% on Gear at Swim America Davis
DAM is encouraging members to shop local for goggles, caps, and fins at Swim America Davis, located at 2121 2nd Street, Suite A101. The shop stocks the same equipment used at DAM workouts, and DAM members receive 10% off equipment purchases, with additional holiday discounts expected later in the year.
GRAND PRIX
Three Ways to Score Points Through Early October
DAM's Grand Prix offers several chances to earn points in the weeks ahead: the 30-days-of-September challenge — 30 minutes of swimming a day through the end of the month (a late start is fine); the Pacific Masters SCM Championships in Walnut Creek, October 2–4; and the DAM Fall Picnic at Arroyo Park on October 10th.
UPCOMING COMPETITION
2026 PMS SCM Championship — October 2–4, Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek
Registration and details are available through DAM's weekly email.
ON DECK
Workout Rotation: Weeks of September 21 and 28
Week of 9/21: Monday – Distance · Tuesday – Kick/Pull · Wednesday – IM · Thursday – Sprint · Friday – Distance · Saturday – Coach Choice
Week of 9/28: Monday – Kick/Pull · Tuesday – IM · Wednesday – Sprint · Thursday – Distance · Friday – Kick/Pull · Saturday – Coach Choice
CLUB CALENDAR
Next Board Meeting: October 14 at the Brady Building
The DAM Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Brady Building.
