For a complete listing of swimming competitions in the

Pacific Northwest, see www.pns.org.

For Masters competitions and information, see www.SwimPNA.org.

 For a complete listing of swimming competitions in the Pacific Northwest, see www.pns.org (1/08)
For Masters competitions and information, see www.SwimPNA.org (1/08)

Ongoing Events

Sundays: Mary Meyer Swim Training, Seattle; all levels welcome; for swimmers who want to be pushed to the next level; www.marymeyerlifefitness.com (12/08)
Tuesdays: Adult Miracle Swimmer Mini Class, Seattle; this beginner-level class teaches adults to overcome fear of water and learn the basics of swimming; third Tuesday monthly, (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Adult Stroke Class, Issaquah, WA; (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Open Water Swim Workouts, Seattle; Madrona Beach; Saturdays, all levels welcome; half-mile to mile swims; www.marymeyerlifefitness.com (12/08)

January

Jan 1: Resolution Run and Polar Bear Dip, Lake Padden, WA; social run followed by dip and warm drinks and snacks; (360) 647-7665, www.cob.org (12/08)
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Olalla, WA; Al’s Grocery Store; (253) 851-4955 (12/08)
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Mercer Island, WA; Clarke Beach, (206) 236-3545 (12/08)
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Seattle; Matthews Beach, Sandpoint entrance at NE 93rd Street, (206) 684-4989, www.seattle.gov/parks (12/08)
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Seattle; Mount Baker Beach Park, (206) 725-0421, www.seattle.gov/parks (12/08)
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Boise, ID; Lucky Peak Dam, benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho; www.idahowish.org (12/08)
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Ketchum, ID; Big Wood River; www.visitsunvalley.com (12/08)
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Sanders Beach; (208) 664-3194, www.coeurdalene.org (12/08)
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Bellingham, WA; Birch Bay, 7900 Birch Bay Drive; (360) 371-5004 (12/08)

February

March

March 21: Dive-In Movie, Seattle; enjoy fun film while you swim; free with admission, 6:30-8 p.m.; Medgar Evers Pool; (206) 684-4766, www.seattle.gov/parks/Aquatics/everspool.htm (1/08)

April

April 15: Adult Swimmer Mini Class, Fircrest pool, N. Seattle; (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com (1/08)
April 26-28: Northwest Short Course Championships, Boise, ID; (208) 846-5967, kristidlee@aol.com, sawtoothmasters@cableone.net (1/08)

May

May 28: Open Water Swim, Lakewood, WA; American Lake, Harry Todd Park; Need a swim partner? Need tips?; 6 p.m.; (253) 588-3049, www.trisportcoach.com (1/08)

June

June 4, 11, 18, 25: Open Water Swim Workouts, Lakewood, WA; American Lake, Harry Todd Park; Need a swim partner? Need

tips?; 6 p.m.; (253) 588-3049, www.trisportcoach.com (1/08)
June 14-16: Pacific Rim International Swimming Classic, Seattle; Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic center; www.metrokc.gov/parks/events/aquactr.htm, mike.dunwiddie@metrokc.gov (1/08)

July

July 19: Fat Salmon Swim, Seattle; 1 mi and 3 mi open water swim on Lake Washington, both ending at Madison Park Beach; (206) 898-8992, www.fatsalmonswim.org (1/08)
July 16-18: Speedo Blue Sectional Championship / KING, Federal Way, WA; swimmomseven@comcast.net, www.metrokc.gov/parks/events/aquactr.htm (1/08)
July 20: Steve Omi Memorial Open Water Swim, Coeur d’Alene, ID; 1 mi open water swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene; Sanders Beach; (208) 667-3721, www.steveomi.org (1/08)
July 25-28: Pacific Northwest Long Course Swimming Championship, Seattle; mike.dunwiddie@metrokc.gov, www.metrokc.gov/parks/events/aquactr.htm(1/08)
July 30-Aug. 3: Pacific Swimming’s Long Course Far Western Championships,San Jose, CA; (925) 680-8372, www.terrapinswim.com (1/08)

August

Aug. 2: Brent Rice Memorial Swim of the Sound, Des Moines, WA; benefits Des Moines Foundation fund that provides swim lessons for low-income residents; 2.5 mi swim to Pt. Robinson; (206) 491-4738, www.brmsos.com (5/08)

Aug. 7, 14: Open Water Swim Clinics, Seattle; last chance to fine tune your skills for the Fat Salmon Open Water Swim Race; (206) 684-4396, wendy.vandesomple@seattle.gov, www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/openwaterswim.htm (1/08)
Aug. 16: Fat Salmon Open Water Swim Race, Seattle; Andrew’s Bay on Lake WA (Seward Park); straight and triangle course; a Seattle tradition; (206) 684-4396, wendy.vandesomple@seattle.gov, www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/openwaterswim.htm (1/08)
Aug. 16: Emerald City Open Water Swim Race, Seattle; Andrew’s Bay on Lake WA (Seward Park); straight and triangle course; a Seattle tradition; wendy.vandesomple@seattle.gov, www.seattle.gov/parks/Aquatics/openwater.htm (1/08)
Aug. 16-17: Skagit River Races, Skagit River, WA; www.nwwhitewater.org(1/08)
Aug. 23: Alcatraz Challenge Aquathalon and Swim, San Fransisco, CA; 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz to the Presidio and 7 mile out and back run along the promenade and Golden Gate Bridge; 8 a.m.; (650) 359-3773, www.alcatrazchallenge.us (1/08)

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