Miles Bivens I’m 12 years old now, but ever since I can remember, my grandma has been a champion athlete. Grandma Karin became a member of the SaddleBrooke Swim Club when it first formed, under Coach Doug Springer, in order to train for Ironman triathlon competitions, which are comprised of three events: swimming, biking, and…
Tag: Swim Club
Sports, January 2023
Swim Club Shoulder Wellness Clinic a Success!
Claire Guidas As we age, injury becomes more likely without preventive actions. Swimming has been proven to be one of the best ways to stay fit with minimal injuries. Despite being a great way to exercise, however, it never hurts to incorporate regular shoulder stretching and strengthening exercises to avoid possible shoulder injuries while swimming…
Front Page, January 2023
A Newcomer’s Perspective on Swim Club
Lori A. Lyle “Join the Swim Club!” they said. “It’ll be fun!,” they said—and, boy, were they right! When my daughters (who were competitive swimmers in high school and college) visited last year, the first thing they did was head to the DesertView pool to do some lap swimming. At the pool, they encountered the…
Generals, October 2022
Come Try a Few Free Swim Workouts!
Claire Guidas If you can already swim laps and would like to socialize with others while you improve your skills, feel free to try a few SaddleBrooke Swim Club workouts for free before joining the club ($20 per year). Swimmers of all abilities (fitness to competitive) are welcome, and many time slots are currently offered…
Front Page, September 2022
Swim Club Has Something for Everyone!
Claire Guidas Don’t know how to swim? Can swim one length of the pool but want to learn some better techniques to start lap swimming? Able to swim laps but want to swim with others to socialize and/or get in better shape? We have an option that’s just right for you! SaddleBrooke Swim Club offers…
Generals, September 2022
Swim Club Offering Free October Swim Clinic
Does this sound like you? “It’s been years since I swam, but I sure would like to swim laps for exercise (insert weight loss, injury rehab, or strength), but, oh, I am soooo out of shape and my strokes need work! If this sounds like you, the six-session free Swim Club clinic is your answer. The…
Generals, April 2022
SaddleBrooke Swim Club Is Offering a Free Learn to Swim Clinic in May
Candy Armstrong Have you always wanted to learn how to swim, but it was either too intimidating or life just got in the way? Well, now is your opportunity! The Swim Club is offering a free clinic in May. You will be able to accomplish your goal and learn how to swim. You will achieve this…
Sports, December 2021
Swim Club Produces a Bumper Crop of Masters All-Americans
Dick Kreutzen It’s not unusual for the SaddleBrooke Swim Club to produce several All-American swimmers each season, but the club produced a bumper crop of All-Americans during the U.S. Masters Swimmers (USMS) short-course-yards 2021 season. The USMS awards All-American status to individuals who achieved the national best time in their age group for an individual…
Front Page, March 2021
What Is the SaddleBrooke Swim Club All About?
Elizabeth Henley Service The club has raised money for several other clubs and activities here in SaddleBrooke, including pickleball, softball, the dog park, and the multi-use court behind DesertView. We have donated equipment to the San Manuel high school swim team, and one of our members coached there for several years. Several members still donate…
Sports, October 2020
Swim Club Coach Doug Springer Retiring After 17 Years
Karin Bivens When Doug Springer moved to SaddleBrooke in 2003, there was a small group of swimmers, assisted by former SaddleBrooke resident and champion swimmer Sally Bolar, competing in the local Senior Olympics. Doug offered to help coach us. We were swimming at the SaddleBrooke One lap pool, the only 25-yard lap pool in SaddleBrooke at…