A highlight of the meet was a mixed medley relay heat of recent graduates of USMS's Adult Learn to Swim programs. Shari Cruse's Marin Aquatic Masters (MAQ) and Kim Elsbach's Get Fit Davis Masters formed 3 relays to swim their first competition. The teams were comprised of swimmers who just a short while ago enrolled in ALTS programs hoping to become comfortable and safe in the water. ALTS provided the instruction, nurturing and motivation to continue their swimming experience and here they were in a competition. The pool deck was packed with cheering fellow swimmers and anyone witnessing the event was filled with awe for the competitors and with admiration for the ALTS program.

Shari Cruse recalls how Marin Aquatic Masters' Learn to Swim Program had her swimmers starting out from those learning basic water safety to racing at a meet:
"It was an amazing testament to the power and purpose of the ALTS program. The swimmers' effort in taking on the challenge of learning a skill so foreign to them, and which they never thought they could master, was inspiring to all in attendance. Many ALTS participants come to us after frightening experiences as children, others have dreamed of swimming but have never had the opportunity to learn. While most programs dont have the resources to allow people to swim for free, without such programs many adults are kept away from this life saving sport."