This years Swim-a- thon proceeds were donated to the Tucson YMCA to support their program Go For Green

Left to Right:
Robin
Alanna
Joannie
John
Samantha
Not pictured: John Blok

CLUB NEWS
Check the calendar tab above for upcoming events or just keep reading.

SWIM MEET NEWS and CLUB EVENTS

February 2nd, ANNUAL 2025 POLAR BEAR MEET
Location: University of Arizona
Registration info: https://www.swimphone.com/meets/meet_menu.cfm?smid=19284

February 28th CHARITY SWIM$10 minimum donation. We will swim 20 x 50 laps or30 x 50 laps or 40 x 50 laps of your choice of stroke. Charity to be announced at a later date. (YMCA of TUCSON kids Go For Green Program.

March 1st & 2nd DISTANCE MEET
Location: Oro Valley Aquatic Center
Registration info: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2633&smid=19182

March 15th & 16th AZ STATE MEET
Location: Phoenix Country Day School
Registration info: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2267&smid=19359

March 18th SPRING POTLUCK SWIM PARTY
Time: 5-8pm
Where: Tammy and Bill's house
Sign up in office

April 24th -27th USMS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Registration info: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_informat-UP ion.cfm?c=2267&smid=19359

GROWN-UP SWIMMING TUCSON LEAGUE
Come join the Green Valley swimmers for a fun time swimming 25's and socializing to music. 4 meets are scheduled.

Meet schedule:
April 27th at Oro Valley pool at 11:00am Meet start
May 10th Tucson Parks and Rec Archer pool 11:00am
May 25th Sahuarita aquatic center 11:00am
June 7th at Saddlebrooke Desert view pool 9am Meet start

CURRENT PRACTICES
We currently have two swim groups:
8:00 - 9:30 am
9:30 - 10:45am
10:45 - 12:00am This is not a workout group, just extra time for swim club members.
(The swim club has every right to the pool at the stated times above; however, if there are lanes available please welcome other GVR members)

COACHING
8:00am group swims the posted workout as a group. Different time intervals are used if needed.
Monday: Alanna (from deck)
Wednesday: Joanne (from water)
Friday: Samantha (from water)

9:30am group has coaching on Deck and in the water with each lane swimming at their own pace.
Monday: Brad (on deck)
Wednesday: Samantha (on deck)
Friday: Jeff (on deck)

February fitness challenge

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Past and Present Presidents

2019 Christmas

Gordie, Dave, Pete, Dave

Pretzel relay

Reindeer games 2023

Two Green Valley Club swimmers medaled at U. S. Masters Swim Nationals held in Indianapolis, Indiana this summer. The meet drew over 2,300 swimmers from around the country. Craig Shaffer competing against 56 other men in his age group medaled in three events taking a third place in the 200 fly, fourth place in the 400 Individual Medley and sixth place in the 100 fly. Samantha Martoni competed against 98 women in her age group and placed 6th in the 50 breaststroke, 7th in the 100 breaststroke and eighth in the 100 fly.

Big round of applause for their achievements!