QUAC Swim-n-Ski Weekend

Posted 10/24/2006

SALT LAKE CITY – Queer Utah Aquatic Club (QUAC) will host its annual Ski & Swim Weekend Presidents Day Weekend, February 16 – 18, 2007.  The event brings together gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and straight swimmers from across the country. The event combines Utah’s famous winter sporting opportunities with a sanctioned swim meet, water polo tournament and synchronized swimming exhibition.  QUAC’s famous hospitality and fun-loving members have made this annual event a very popular addition to the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) calendar.  For more information visit www.quacquac.org/Ski-n-Swim/

WHAT:          QUAC Ski & Swim Weekend

WHEN:            Friday February 16 – Sunday February 18, 2007    

EVENTS:      

• Friday Feb 16:
  • Women’s Mixer                                                                    
  • Opening Social
• Saturday Feb 17:
  • Swim Meet (Fairmont Aquatic Center)
  • Synchronized swimming exhibition                                  
  • Ice Skating & “QUACAPADES!”                                  
  • Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Cross-country                              
  • Hosted Dinners   
• Sunday Feb 18:
  • Water Polo Tournament                                     
  • Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Cross-country                              
  • Closing Social & Awards                 

HIGHLIGHTS:   

• Sanctioned swim meet with party atmosphere including music, comedy, and synchronized swimming exhibition. 
• Water polo tournament
• Opening and Closing Socials and small-group hosted dinner mixers.
•  “QUACAPADES!” Theatre on Ice. You may have seen them in the water, but until you see them on ice, you haven't seen our talented QUACsters.

CONTACT:     Dan Bates (ski.n.swim@quacquac.org / 909-477-0396)

Queer Utah Aquatic Club, Inc. (QUAC)

QUAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of adult, amateur swimming regardless of age, ability, gender or sexual orientation. QUAC is a member of International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA). IGLA's purpose is to promote participation in aquatic sports by lesbian women, gay men and friends of our community. QUAC members practice three times a week and are also welcome to practice daily with the area Masters Swim team. For more information, visit www.quacquac.org