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 (2/10)
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 (2/10)
Ongoing: Adult Stroke Class, Issaquah, WA; (425) 793-9870, www.orcaswimschool.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Open Water Swim Workouts, Seattle; Madrona Beach; Saturdays, all levels welcome; half-mile to mile swims; www.marymeyerlifefitness.com (2/10)
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 (2/10)
Ongoing: Open Water Swim Clinics, Seattle, WA;
Madison Beach; (206)684-4075, www.seattle.gov/parks (2/10)

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 near Warm Springs bridge; www.visitsunvalley.com (3/10)
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
Feb. 14: Polar Bear Dip, Helana, MT; to benefit Special Olympics; www.somt.org (1/09)
April

April 24-26: Northwest Short Course Championships, Boise, ID; (208) 846-5967, kristidlee@aol.com, sawtoothmasters@cableone.net (2/10)
May

June 4-6: Apple Capital Invitational Swim Meet, Wenatchee, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com (1/10)
June

June 11: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; www.weraisethebar.com/swimrace.html (1/10)
June 25-27: West Coast Swimming Invitational, Federal Way, WA; Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic center; www.metrokc.gov/parks, mike.dunwiddie@metrokc.gov (2/10)
June 27: Green Lake Open Water Swim Race, Seattle; (206) 684-4078, amber.wood@seattle.gov, www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/openwaterswim.htm (2/10)
July
July 9: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; www.weraisethebar.com/swimrace.html (1/10)
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 (2/10)

July 28-Aug. 1: Pacific Swimming’s Long Course Far Western Championships,San Jose, CA; (925) 680-8372, www.terrapinswim.com (2/10)
July 29-Aug. 1: Pacific Northwest Long Course Swimming Championship, Spokane, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com (1/10)
August

Aug. 3-7: US Open Swimming Championship, Federal Way, WA; www.metrokc.gov/parks (2/10)
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 (2/10)
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 (2/10)
Aug. 8: Lake Samish Open Water Swim, Bellingham, WA; www.lakesamishtriathlon.com (2/10)
Aug. 8: Sitka Open Water Race, Sitka, AK; www.alaskateamada.com (1/10)
Aug. 13: Lake Meridian Friday Night Swim Races; Open water swim; 6:15pm; .5mi, 1.5mi, 2.4mi swims; www.weraisethebar.com/swimrace.html (1/10)
Aug. 15: Ketchikan Pennock Island Challenge, Ketchikan, AK; www.alaskateamada.com (1/10)

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 (2/10)
Aug. 21: 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 (2/10)

December

Dec. 3-5 : Christmas Invitational Swim Meet, Wenatchee, WA; www.barracudaswimming.com (1/10)

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