For a complete listing of swimming competitions in the

Pacific Northwest, see www.pns.org.

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

Ongoing Events

Sundays: Mary Meyer Swim Training, Seattle and Mercer Island, WA; all levels welcome; for swimmers who want to be pushed to the next level; www.marymeyerlifefitness.com
Ongoing: Adult Miracle Swimmer Mini Class, Seattle; this beginner-level class teaches adults to overcome fear of water and learn the basics of swimming; (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com
Ongoing: Adult Stroke Class, Issaquah, WA; (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com
Ongoing: Open Water Swim Workouts, Seattle; Madrona Beach; Saturdays, all levels welcome; half-mile to mile swims; www.marymeyerlifefitness.com
Ongoing: Dive-In Movie, Seattle; enjoy fun film while you swim; free with admission; Medgar Evers Pool; (206) 684-4766, www.seattle.gov/parks/Aquatics/everspool.htm
Ongoing: Open Water Swim Clinics, Seattle, WA;
Madison Beach; (206)684-4075, www.seattle.gov/parks

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
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Olalla, WA; Al’s Grocery Store; (253) 851-4955
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Mercer Island, WA; Clarke Beach, (206) 236-3545
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Seattle; Matthews Beach, Sandpoint entrance at NE 93rd Street, (206) 684-4989, www.seattle.gov/parks
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Seattle; Mount Baker Beach Park, (206) 725-0421, www.seattle.gov/parks
Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip, Boise, ID; Lucky Peak Dam, benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho; www.idahowish.org
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Ketchum, ID; Big Wood River near Warm Springs bridge; www.visitsunvalley.com
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Sanders Beach; (208) 664-3194, www.coeurdalene.org
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip, Bellingham, WA; Birch Bay, 7900 Birch Bay Drive; (360) 371-5004

February

Feb. 14: Polar Bear Dip, Helana, MT; to benefit Special Olympics; www.somt.org

April

April 24-26: Northwest Short Course Championships, Boise, ID; (208) 846-5967, kristidlee@aol.com, sawtoothmasters@cableone.net

May

June 4-6: Apple Capital Invitational Swim Meet, Wenatchee, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com

June

June 11: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; http://fridaynightswimraces.com/
June 25-27: West Coast Swimming Invitational, Federal Way, WA; Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic center; www.metrokc.gov/parks, mike.dunwiddie@metrokc.gov
June 27: Green Lake Open Water Swim Race, Seattle; (206) 684-4078, amber.wood@seattle.gov, www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/openwaterswim.htm

July

July 3: Finish Strong Open Water Swim at Martha Lake, Lynnwood, WA; www.finishstrongevents.com

July 9: Finish Strong Open Water Swim Series, Everett, WA; 7:00 P.M.; (425) 248-0908 www.finishstrongevents.com

July 9: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; http://fridaynightswimraces.com/
July 17: Fat Salmon Swim, Seattle; 1 mi and 3 mi open water swim on Lake Washington, both ending at Madison Park Beach; (425) 836-8943, www.fatsalmonswim.org

July 18: 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 July 28-Aug. 1: Pacific Swimming’s Long Course Far Western Championships,San Jose, CA; (925) 680-8372, www.terrapinswim.com
July 29-Aug. 1: Pacific Northwest Long Course Swimming Championship, Spokane, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com

August

Aug. 3-7: US Open Swimming Championship, Federal Way, WA; www.metrokc.gov/parks
Aug. 5, 12: Open Water Swim Clinics, Seattle; last chance to fine tune your skills for the Seattle Open Water Swim Race; (206) 684-4078, steve.vela@seattle.gov, www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/openwaterswim.htm
Aug. 8: Dog Swim, Seattle; Helene Madison Pool, 7 - 9 pm; $12; Calling all dogs for a swim!!! Calling all owners for a BBQ!!! It’s that time for a Splish - n - Splash dog swim at Madison Pool. This is a rare opportunity to bring your K-9 small or big into our pool for a splash fantastic good time. This is an event you cannot miss. On your way out not only does your dog get a treat but we will be barbequing hot dogs for all dog owners. Bring a camera! A license is required. If you do not have one you can buy one at the pool. Sorry, no owners allowed to swim with the dogs. Soap shower is required before entering the pool. Owners must wash their dogs at the pool. (206) 684-4979, www.seattle.gov
Aug. 8: Lake Samish Open Water Swim, Bellingham, WA; www.lakesamishtriathlon.com
Aug. 8: Sitka Open Water Race, Sitka, AK; www.alaskateamada.com
Aug. 13: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; http://fridaynightswimraces.com/

Aug. 13: Finish Strong Open Water Swim Series, Everett, WA; finishstrongevents.com

Aug. 14: 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.facebook.com/brmsos
Aug. 15: Ketchikan Pennock Island Challenge, Ketchikan, AK; www.alaskateamada.com

Aug. 21: Emerald City Open Water Swim Race, Seattle; Andrew’s Bay on Lake WA (Seward Park); .5 mi or 1 mi gaurded swim; a Seattle tradition; (206) 684-4078, www.cityofseattle.net/parks

September

Sept. 3: Finish Strong Open Water Swim Series, Everett, WA; 7:00 P.M.; (425) 248-0908; ;www.finishstrongevents.com

Sept. 6: AquaRun and Swim for Adoption; Tacoma, WA; 9:30 A.M., $35-$95; Swim 2K/Run 5K or Swim 2K in Puget Sound’s Commencement Bay at Les Davis Marine Park; 253-927-3695 www.aquarunforachild.org

Sept. 11: Swim Across America; Seattle, Please join our open water swim, ask friends to swim with you, or bring your family along. The Seattle, Lake Washington Swim has a fantastic course, a fun crowd, and benefits one of the best cancer institutions in the country, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. www.swimacrossamerica.org

December

Dec. 3-5 : Christmas Invitational Swim Meet, Wenatchee, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com

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