Another year has passed and that means it’s time to bestow the Betsey Kassen award onto one of our stellar TWIM teammates
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TWIMmers tackle Last Splash of Summer and enjoy another great TWIMFest.
Over 10 unforgettable days, we immersed ourselves in everything the great Alaskan outdoors has to offer
by Dan Underbrink Special Olympics of Washington held their Spring State Games on June 10, with the Swimming events being held at the King County Aquatic Center, and TWIM members were there in force, to help out at this worthy event. We helped out as officials (Holly Lickwala, Brad Jones, […]
Our Betsey finalists for 2023 all have that very attitude in common…
Scott recounts the story of his dad who turns 99 today (!) and who is a generous contributor to TWIM.
When the officials arm goes up in the air during a race, they unfortunately are not just stretching…
Our board has just inaugurated the Elizabeth Kassen Achievement of Excellence Award, which will be bestowed annually on an individual who exemplifies the core values that Betsey has demonstrated as a person, as a swimmer and as a teammate. Betsey is a cofounder of TWIM and has been one of […]
Injuries suck! But what’s worse is the recovery. And why? Everyone understands the nature of injuries. It doesn’t matter if it’s during athletic training or in a train wreck, rolling your ankle or being injured in a roll over car accident, a fall off a ladder or any of a […]
“There are three types of people on this earth: Those that make the world noticeably a worse place by their being here, those that really have little affect and those that make it a better place. Dawn not only was in that last group, she was one of their leaders.” — Scott Neuhaus
TWIM member, Scott Neuhaus, shares a deeply personal story of pain and perseverance.
Coach Erin shares a deeply personal road to inner peace and how swimming during these past months played a huge role.
What pandemic? TWIMmer James recounts the past year from a sunny disposition.
Our President outlines several key things we can do now to prepare for competition again.
New TWIM Board member, Holly Lickwala, shares how the past year has affected her and invites us to do the same.
SWYM Coach Steve Fogg shares what this last year has been like as both a swimmer and a coach.
Mid June, the 18th to be exact, was when I had had enough. I awoke that morning under some kind of anadromous spell and instinctively migrated to a local lake. Despite the water being an unseasonal 66 degrees, I gritted my teeth, removed my sweats, girded my loins and dove […]
Head Coach Tammy shares some advice on returning to a pool near you.
TWIM-mer Scott comments on the circumstances confronting us all now.
Several swimmers complete 12.5K on New Years Day and all complete at least 5K