Happy Wednesday, BAM! Happy Birthday to the following BAMmers with birthdays in July! Blythe Cozart Andrea Wilson Hanna Steplewska Alejandro Henao Heather Adkins-Narte Melanie Miller Viviane Barry Anne Raisler Atle Rist Kate Meyers Joanie Ransom Drew Marlar Mike Cyger Brian Allen Janette Dodge Ellen Murphy News for the week: No practice on Friday, July 4. The pool will be closed for the holiday. But don’t be sad about missing practice – represent the Aquatic community in the parade, instead! The Park District (BIMPRD) is celebrating 60 years of operating in...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! School’s out! Kinda sorta. Almost. Next Monday is the official last day of school; tomorrow is a holiday (Juneteenth). Anyone want to venture a prediction for attendance rates on Friday? (February’s snow days really messed with the end-of-school-year schedule.) News for the week: Another week, another Sunday schedule change! New time and location for this Sunday’s Race Rehersal workout: Sunday, June 22, 4:30 to 6:00 in Nakata (Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center). The Park District (BIMPRD) is celebrating 60 years of operating in the Bainbridge Island community. Part...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Congratulations to all those with loved ones who are graduating from BHS, EHHS, or other schools this season! News for the week: This Sunday’s practice at Olympic High School has been cancelled so that lifeguards can prepare for end-of-year exams and celebrate graduation. Sunday practice will resume next Sunday, June 22, with a single Race Rehearsal practice from 3:00 to 4:30. Do you have ideas about what Bainbridge’s parks and recreational activities should look like in the future? Now’s the time to let your voice be heard!...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! It is my pleasure to announce that the Bainbridge Island Park District is honoring BAMmer Cindy Ruggiero for her volunteer work coordinating the BAM Angels for the last decade. This group of BAMmers quietly, unobtrusively, and anonymously supports BAMmers who are facing challenges in their lives, fostering a team spirit that extends beyond the pool. News for the week: Another change to the practice line-up: starting Sunday, June 15, the two practices at Olympic High School are being combined into a single “Race Rehearsal” practice from 3:00...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Serendipity! Just in time for the warmest day of the year (so far), it’s National Flip Flop Day! Happy Birthday! to the following BAMmers with birthdays in June: Rita Belserene Cathy Davies Mike Karas Joyce Popendorf Isobel Coney Maureen McNulty Mariann Tonder Peggy Nimb Kyoko Fukuma Elliott Taylor Lynn Erickson Meegan Rucker Ken Bennett Erin Cyger Jamie Damm Brooke Rufo-Hill News for the week: Starting next week (today’s SignUp): a single 12:30-1:45p practice will replace the current dual practices on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This practice will...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Happy news: Have you heard? The Ray pool will temporarily reopen for the fall and winter, between phases 1 and 2 of construction! You can read more details on the Park District website. Somber news: There is a memorial service for Tom Reveley this Sunday, May 25, at 1:00 PM at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow at Wing Point Country Club. Feel free to send me an email ( [email protected]) if you’d like more information. News for the week: There will be no...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Say it together, BAM: I’m an IM’er! This week has featured many opportunities to put last week’s breaststroke skill building to work. News for the week: Schedule change #1: the 3p practice for this Sunday, May 18, has been cancelled. But all is not lost! The 4:15 practice will run per normal, so you can still practice at Olympic High School this Sunday. (I highly recommend it – it’s a fun practice.) Schedule change #2: There will be no practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). PNA...

Happy Wednesday, BAM! It’s breaststroke week! My knees aren’t thrilled, but the improvement in my stroke makes their grumbling worthwhile. A good time was had by all at the BAM Boosters Pizza Party last Saturday! Badminton, corn hole, lawn bowling, a trivia competition, and some really good vegetarian pizza (also pepperoni and cheese pizzas). Many thanks to the BAM Boosters (Cynthia, Tim, Barbara, Dennis, Larry, Toni, Jocelyn, and Steve) for hosting this event! News for the week: Are you looking for a longer practice in a pool with more lanes...

Good evening, BAM. Please remember that portions of the parking lot will be closed tomorrow, May 2 nd . And an announcement at the pool this afternoon: “ HOT TUB CLOSURE Starting Thursday, May 1 st through (estimated) Wednesday, May 7 th the hot tub will be closed for a pump repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding.” See you at the pool. Tamara

Happy Wednesday, BAM! Congratulations to Andi Hunt, second in the nation at Spring Nationals in the 1000 Free, 1650 Free, and 200 Back, third in the 500 Free, fourth in the 50 Back, and fifth in the 100 Back! Want to be able to brag to your friends and family members that you, too, competed at Nationals? The USMS Summer Nationals are coming to Seattle this August 6-10; no qualifying time required for your first three events. Happy birthday to the following BAMmers with birthdays in May! Dave Bomalaski Kelly...