| Postal Address |
| P.O. Box 921 |
| Davis, CA 95617 |
| Phone |
| (530) 757-SWIM |
| Website |
![[WWW]](http://wikispot.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} damfast.org |
| <rpswimmer AT hotmail DOT com>, head coach |
Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM) is home to Davis' Masters' swim team, the largest US Masters Swimming affiliated team in the U.S. DAM boasts a membership of over 600 people of all ages and from all walks of life — members range from beginning swimmers to world champions. DAM attracts and retains enthusiastic members and professional coaches, promotes and sponsors quality swim events (such as the annual Lake Berryessa open water swim) and proudly provides community service. They encourage all to attend a workout and learn more.
DAM workouts are held at various pools through town and at different times (there are 9 workout slots throughout the day) to accommodate all members of the community. Newcomers are welcome to try out a couple of sessions for free before joining DAM. Swim sessions feature paid, professional coaches and can be intimidating because so many members swim so DAMfast, but not to worry — all swimmers are placed in lanes according to their abilities and given workouts appropriate for them. If you can swim four lengths of the pool, then the coaching staff will work with you to improve your skills and endurance; you don't need to be able to swim all four competitive strokes (i.e., butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle). In addition to the tips provided during workouts, DAM also sponsors periodic "stroke clinics" in each of the four competitive strokes.
Many members find that they swim harder and more often when there are lane-mates to share the workout with and a coach to urge you on. It's much easier to swim with others than it is to swim alone.
DAM also has a social side, with periodic parties and trips to exotic locations such as Greece and the Galápagos Islands.
See our Gyms & Fitness page to find out about other fitness opportunities in the Davis area.
Read a feature about the Davis Aquatic Masters written in Davis Life Magazine.
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