South West Aquatic Sports, Tucson

In addition to organizing swimming lessons and aquatic fitness programs for both kids and adults, South West Aquatic Sports serves as the proud home for two aquatic teams of regional fame. The 49er Country Club Gators gives swimmers aged 4–18 a chance to race against other teams that belong to the Southern Arizona Aquatic Association, a league in which they became the champions in 2010. Showing poise and grace both above the surface and beneath it, the Tucson Sun Rays synchronized-swimming team is helmed by a University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame synchronized swimmer, who introduces girls aged 6–18—as well as adults—to the challenging and competitive sport.