Boys and Girls Club Outreach Program/Catholic Club Outreach Program

In April of 2002, GTAC initiated an outreach program at the Detroit Avenue Boys and Girls Club. Recognizing that the highest rate of drowning occurs among central city children, and hoping to encourage some budding swimmers, GTAC introduced the club members to some of our swimmers, and the enthusiasm on both sides was immediately infectious! Using their 25 meter pool, GTAC provided coaching staff, supplies, equipment and apparel for the youngsters who were eager to learn how to swim or how to swim better. Currently, approximately 25-30 children participate in GTAC’s twice weekly program.. In 2006, we hosted the first Boys & Girls Club inter-squad meet, and some of the happy swimmers are picture above. For more information about this program, e-mail Coach Chris at cpierson@sev.org.

In Fall of 2004, GTAC began a cooperative program with the Toledo Catholic Club on Jefferson Avenue. We provided equipment and coaching assistance, and enabled Catholic Club swimmers to join GTAC and compete in USA Swimming. We welcome swimmers and coaches from the Catholic Club, as we hope to provide opportunities for new swimmers everywhere. For more information about the Catholic Club's competitive swimming and their Aquatics Programs, contact mike@catholicclub.org