Swim With Mike Week at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center
(L-R) Chad Durieux, RBAC Head Coach, Masters Swim; Mike Nyeholt, Founder of Swim with Mike; Kurt Knop, RBAC Executive Director; John Naber, Olympic Swimmer and College Teammate of Mike Nyeholt, and Kaia Hedlund, Swim With Mike Director of Recipient Relations.
Date: Friday, April 8th – Friday, April 15th
Location: Rose Bowl Aquatics Center: 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626.564.0330
Website: www.rosebowlaquatics.org
Event Details: The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center is calling athletes of all ages and skill levels to take part in a weeklong Swim-A-Thon to raise funds for Swim with Mike, a scholarship fund for physically challenged athletes. The RBAC will “kick off” the Swim-A-Thon on Friday, April 8th at 12:30 p.m. with Mike Nyeholt of Swim with Mike and past scholarship recipients and conclude Friday, April 15th.
Swim in the morning, at lunch or in the evening – whenever it is convenient. Bring your school group, club or even swim with the Masters Swim Team. For the daily lap swim schedule, visit www.rosebowlaquatics.org.
Participants are encouraged to obtain sponsors and sponsors may pledge a flat rate or an amount per lap with no minimum required. Any donation is greatly appreciated and donations may be cash, check or credit card. Those who raise a minimum of $50 will receive a ticket to the Swim with Mike Barbeque event held on April 16th at USC and a mini Goodie Bag. Those who raise $100 or more will receive commemorative items that may include: a T-Shirt, Goodie Bag, (Swim with Mike) 31st Anniversary Tile Coaster, Sweatshirt, Collectors Mug and Beach Towel.
Mike Nyeholt, Founder of Swim with Mike, shares his story of members of the RBAC Masters Swim Team
The RBAC hopes to raise $10,000 for Swim with Mike. “Mike’s story and commitment to helping others is remarkable,” exclaimed Kurt Knop, Executive Director. “It’s an honor to support this cause and one of our own RBAC swimmers. I hope that all members of the community will participate and swim for the cause.”
Contact:
For more information, contact Paige Kenny at 626.564.0330 x 426 or email pkenny@rosebowlaquatics.org
Click here to view the event page.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education School. We are your closest Hydro-therapy pool to USC. Dr. Charles Lowman legacy, father of adapted aquatics, is happening at our school.
I can’t wait so meet everyone and be a part of the aquatic rehab community.
More info please. My students will be at “Spirits In Action” 4/16 too.