MEET RECAP
DAM Swimmers Shine at Pacific Masters SCM Championships
Walnut Creek, Calif. — DAM swimmers took to the pool at the Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships this past weekend, with club leadership praising both the racing and the camaraderie on deck. "It was great to see our DAM swimmers racing, supporting one another, and representing our team," the club said.
Individual DAM records will be updated next week. Relay records are also getting an overhaul to ensure they're accurate, complete, and easier to read going forward — the club is asking for patience while that cleanup continues.
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.
CELEBRATE OUR COACHES
Coach Appreciation Week Runs October 5–11
DAM is marking Coach Appreciation Week from October 5 through 11, encouraging members to thank coaches who've helped with their stroke, confidence, fitness, or simply brought good energy to a workout. Gifts are welcome but not required — a quick thank-you on deck or a short note goes a long way. For those who'd like to bring a gift, club favorites include Dos Coyotes, Chipotle, In-N-Out, Trader Joe's, and Starbucks; members are reminded that Coach Matt has Celiac disease, so any treat for him should be gluten-free.
Members can also recognize a coach in writing through DAM's Coach Thank You document, or share their own DAM experience in the club's Tell Your DAM Story document — testimonials the club uses to celebrate its community and show prospective members and supporters its impact.
COMING THIS FALL
18th Annual Brute Squad Returns November 1–30
The Ross Yancher Brute Squad kicks off November 1st and runs through the end of the month. DAM will spend October building toward the event with longer IM and freestyle work, and workouts will gradually increase over the coming weeks. Full event details are still to come, with the club aiming to make this year's Brute Squad its biggest yet.
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
October Points Opportunity: The DAM Fall Picnic
DAM's Grand Prix offers one way to score points this month: attending the DAM Fall Picnic at Arroyo Park on October 10th.
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
18th Annual Brute Squad — November 1–30, Any 25-Yard Pool
Registration and event details are coming soon.
Santa Rosa Masters Resolution Meet — January 23, Santa Rosa Junior College
Olympic Club 1500 Meet — January 30, San Francisco
USF Valentine's Affair — February 6, San Francisco
Info and registration coming soon.
DAM SCY February Swim Meet — February 13, Schaal (Davis)
Info and registration coming soon.
Armada Sprint Pentathlon — February 20, Albany
Info and registration coming soon.
The City Mile — February 28, San Francisco
Info and registration coming soon.
ON DECK
Workout Rotation: Weeks of October 5 and 12
Week of 10/5: Monday – IM · Tuesday – Sprint · Wednesday – Distance · Thursday – Kick/Pull · Friday – IM · Saturday – Coach Choice
Week of 10/12: Monday – Sprint · Tuesday – Distance · Wednesday – Kick/Pull · Thursday – IM · Friday – Sprint · 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.
