Happy Wednesday, BAM. Good luck to Victoria Good and Victoria Peterson at the Viking Invitational meet this Sunday! News for the week: Practices will run as normal next week (mid-winter break for the Bainbridge Island school district), including on President’s Day (Monday, Feb. 16) Except that next Tuesday’s (February 17) meet prep practice is cancelled; the regular practice will proceed per normal. Meet prep practices will resume on the following Tuesday, February 24, at 11:45. Looking further ahead, no practice on Saturday, March 7. The Aquatic Center will be closed...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. February is American Heart Month, and Coach April is doing her best to make sure our hearts (and lungs) are as healthy as they can be! Happy Birthday! to the following BAMmers with birthdays in February: Kristen Lobisser Larry Hile Joyce Reinitz Karen Getty Bill Galvani Linda Sohlberg Mary Tuffley Orlando Boleda Marilynn Gottlieb Traci Goodwin Tim Bomke JB Goessman Jared Hummel Eileen McSherry Jan Fick News for the week: Reminder: meet prep practices are held on Tuesdays at 11:45 for the next few weeks. Look for...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. When I wished for snow, I meant * here*, not the rest of the US. My apologies to the BAMmer stranded in Dallas due to the record snowfall there. News for the week: There is an age-group meet this Saturday (and Sunday). To conform with USA Swimming Safe Sport regulations, the locker rooms will close at 8:00a. If you’re swimming at the 6:25a practice on Saturday, you’ll need to move quickly in and out of the locker room if you want to change before leaving. Aquatic Center...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. It looks like we might make it through the winter without any snow, but I won’t give up hope yet! Several people have let me know that they didn’t get the weekly email last week. I’m assuming/hoping this was a SportsEngine glitch, but in case it happens again: remember that you can find all the information from the weekly email on BAM’s website! Instructions are included at the bottom of this email. News for the week: There are still 5 spots left in the Bellevue Masters Mile,...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. Still waiting for snow…. News for the week: Practices will follow their regular schedule on Martin Luther King Day (Monday, January 19). Only 10 spots left in the Bellevue Masters Mile, to be held on Sunday, February 1 st. Can you keep up with BAMmers Andi Hunt and Larry Hile? USMS Go the Distance: USMS swimmers across the US have collectively logged over 11,000 miles so far this year, and we’re not even half-way through January! Puget Sound Masters (which includes BAM) is currently the fifth largest...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Please don’t be alarmed by the theme of this week’s SignUpGenius. It’s just wishful thinking on my part; there is no snow in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Unless you’re visiting the Cascades – they’re about to enjoy a hefty snowfall. News for the week: Please check the attached document to confirm that you are registered with USMS for 2026. If your name is not on the list, please renew your USMS membership before participating in any BAM practices. The Bellevue Masters Mile is open for...

Happy New Year, BAM! I hope everyone is looking forward to resuming practices, ready to pursue goals old and new. Take a look at the news for some fun USMS events that you can join this year. One of them allows you to earn rewards simply by tracking your yardage at practice! Happy Birthday to the following BAMmers with birthdays in January: Leilani Tonsmann Rutilio Clark Ken Goodman Greg Rosenthal Deb Fuller Natalie Montanez Jessica Dubey Andi Hunt Linda Warren Abby Smith Georgia Tsaprali Joe McRitchie Dennis Sawyer Hollie McIntyre...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. We’re back! Kind-of sort-of. Practices will resume (with coaches on deck) next week on Friday (Jan. 2), so the SignUpGenius in this week’s email has slots that you can sign up for. I hope everyone is enjoying their break and will be recharged and ready to get back in the water next week! News for the week: BAM’s December hiatus continues through January 1 st. BAMmers are welcome to swim during lap swim (please check the Aquatic Center schedule for lap swim hours). Practice resumes on Friday,...

Happy Wednesday, BAM. Many thanks to the BAM Boosters for hosting another warm and cozy holiday party! It was fun to sit and talk with friends without the pressure of “when do we leave for the next set?” For those who were unable to attend, be sure to ask your lanemates about the world premiere performance of Bamalot: �� “In short there’s simply not… a more congenial spot… for happy aquatic mastering, than here in Bamalot!” �� A BAM Tshirt and pan were left at the party (see attached photos)....

Happy Wednesday, BAM. The BAM Boosters Holiday Potluck is this Saturday, December 13 th from 5:00 to 8:00 at the American Legion Hall. Come learn what your teammates look like when they have dry hair! My apologies to the following BAMmers with birthdays in December – I missed you on last week’s list. Many happy returns! Elisabet Gordon Brad Payne Jim Stretch News for the week: USMS memberships expire at the end of December. Please renew before then, as membership is required for participation with BAM. BAM holiday practice schedule:...