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Bear Down Aquatics Alumni & Friends

Homecoming 2025 & Triathlon National Championship

November 7-9 in Tucson & Tempe

Swimming, Diving & Water Polo
Tucson, AZ 

Friday, November 7

12:00 PM – Water Polo Reunion Picnic

  • Hosted by the legendary late-70s UA Water Polo teams

  • Location: Conner Park, 2200 E Glenn St, Tucson

  • Bring what you'd like to eat and drink

  • Open to all teammates, families, and friends

3:00 PM – UA Swimming & Diving Dual Meet vs. Southern Cal

  • Hillenbrand Aquatic Center

  • Come cheer on the Men’s & Women’s teams against a long-time rival

  • Wear Blue

6:00 PM – Bear Down Aquatics Reception

  • Venue: The Landing, 8195 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson

  • Hosted by: Bear Down Aquatics

  • Complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks

  • No charge to attend — friends, alumni, and family welcome

 

Saturday, November 8

12:30 PM – Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. UCLA

  • Hillenbrand Aquatic Center

  • Another great chance to show support for the Wildcats

  • Wear Red

Time TBD – Letterwinners Tailgate & Homecoming Football Game vs. Kansas

  • Hosted by the UA Letterwinners Association

  • Details to come as game time is announced

 

Additional Information

  • RSVPs appreciated for planning, but walk-ins are welcome

  • Questions? Please reach out to the Bear Down Aquatics team

Triathlon National Championship
Tempe, AZ - Defending our National Title!

Friday, November 7 – Kickoff Day
6:00 PM – Evening Meet-Up at 100 Mile Brewing Company

  • Location: 690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288

  • Great spot for food and drinks

  • No formal reservations — drop in anytime

  • Relaxed gathering for athletes, alumni, family, and friends after the meet


Saturday, November 8 – Race & Reunion Day
7:00 AM – Other Universities Race Start

  • Note: Expect road closures in the morning near the course

12:00 PM – Group Meet-Up at Culinary Dropout

  • Location: 149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

  • Food and drinks available — casual pre-race hangout

  • Convenient 0.3-mile walk to the southern edge of the course

  • 1-mile walk to the transition area (recommended spectating spot per Wes)

  • Flexible — come and go as you please

3:00 PM – UA Triathlon Team Races

  • Join the group to cheer on the Wildcats!

  • Ideal viewing spots near the transition area or along the course

  • Parking is available at Culinary Dropout; walking to the course is encouraged

 
Additional Information

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

Any Questions?

Reach out to us via email...gocats@beardownaquatics.org

We need your help to grow and strengthen our alumni network! 

 

Please forward this email or the link below to any former Arizona Swim & Dive, Triathlon, Synchronized Swimming, Waterpolo, and Adaptive Aquatics athletes, alumni, or friends who may not be on our list. Click the link if you need to sign up yourself. This will generate an email to gocats@beardownaquatics.org

 

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Your Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association Committee

  • Annie (Chandler) Grevers ‘10

  • Brandy (Collins) Maben ‘08   

  • Eliot Dash ‘09                                              

  • Michele Mitchell ‘83          

  • Mike Myers '88  

  • Frank Smith '74

  • Mike Stanich '75

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