Despite the rain, nearly 100 of the 165 swimmers who registered for the event participated, prompting organizers to shorten the course to a half-mile. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Point One Mile Swim Makes Waves Despite Weather
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Zoom Webinar Set for July 25: Play It Safe, Grass vs. Artificial Turf Playing Fields
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The webinar will feature both the basics and recent findings about artificial turf and grass fields, as well as recommendations and guidelines for establishing and maintaining durable grass playing fields. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports
UConn Basketball Legends and the National Championship Trophies Come to Greenwich in Support of Bleeding Blue for Good
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Golf tournament and reception at Greenwich Country Club will include Coach Calhoun, Ray Allen, Rudy Gay, Emeka Okafor and Scott Burrell. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports
Greenwich Croquet Club Makes its Home in Bruce Park
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The Greenwich Croquet Club, which is nearly 40 years old, is based in historic Bruce Park. Membership is open to interested players and would-be players. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Bill Miller, Bob Kroeger, Bruce Park, Claire Furlin, croquet, Greenwich Parks & Rec Dept, Renee Seblatnigg
Tod’s Point One Mile Swim Set for Saturday, July 13
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All proceeds from the One Mile Swim event will go toward supporting the YMCA of Greenwich’s Swim School Scholarship Fund, helping to provide swim school instruction and critical water safety skills to local children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports
Swim Across America Open Water Swim Draws Hundreds to Long Island Sound
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Swim Across America’s funding of clinical trials for patients helped contribute to four FDA approved life-saving immunotherapy cancer treatments with Yervoy, Opdivo, Tecentriq and Keytruda. More than 60 scientific grants are funded each year and there are now ten dedicated Swim Across America Labs at major institutions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports, Swim Across America, Swim Across America Fairfield County
Olympic Swimmer Donna de Varona to be honored at Swim Across America June 29
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Three swim distances are available at the June 29th swim: a half-mile, 1.5-mile and 3-mile swim. NEW this year is a Kids’ Splash for children ages 6 to 11 and for parents with young children, and a High School Cup trophy to be awarded to a Fairfield County area high school team (a combined swim, dive and/or water polo team), who together fundraises the most. Continue Reading →
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Maddie’s Dance Studio Opens at YWCA Greenwich
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“Coming back to Greenwich was always a goal for me.” – Madilyn Perez Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich High School, Maddie's Dance Studio, Madilyn Perez, YWCA Greenwich
PHOTOS: Gorgeous Weather for Greenwich Road Runners Father’s Day Fun Run and 5K Race
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Weather for the Father’s Day Fun Run and 5K was warm, but not hot, breezy and not a cloud in the sky. Probably one of the nicest days at Tod’s Point ever! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Sports, Anna Weiksner, Bryn McConnell, First County Bank, Greenwich Road Runners, Justin Calloway, Kristen Calloway
Greenwich Road Runners Father’s Day Family 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Are Saturday
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The 5K course loops around Tod’s Point, partially on paved roadway and partially on compacted trails, all with water views and refreshing breezes. Continue Reading →