Located in Marana, AZ. The Northwest Swim Team (NWST) is a summer swim team that focuses on proper stroke mechanics in a fun and supportive environment. We pride ourselves in being able to meet the needs of all of our swimmers, from beginner to expert, through consistent coaching and feedback.  Gator's swimmers are ages 4-18 and compete in the Southern Arizona Aquatic Association (SAAA) Summer Swim league, which runs from mid-April through mid-July. If you are looking for a family-oriented community swim program on the Northwest side of Tucson, come check us out!

2025 PRACTICE SCHEDULE

*Please note that our practice schedule at the YMCA has been extended by one week due to construction delays at Wade McLean.

April 28th - May 15th* (Location: Northwest YMCA)

Monday through Thursday

8:00pm - 9:30pm for all age groups

May 16th - May 22nd (Location: Marana High School Wade McLean Pool)

Daily, Monday through Friday

5:30pm - 6:15 for 6-unders/novice

5:30pm - 6:30 for 7-8 and advanced 6-unders 

6:30pm - 7:30pm for swimmers aged 9 and over

May 27th - July 3rd (Location:Marana High School Wade McLean Pool)

Daily, Monday through Thursday

6:30pm - 7:15 for 6-unders/novice

6:30pm - 7:30 for 7-8 and advanced 6-unders 

7:30pm - 9:00pm for swimmers aged 9 and over

**No Practices on 5/22 for MHS Graduation; 5/26 for Memorial Day; or 7/4 for Independence Day**

2025 MEET SCHEDULE

Home Meets: 5:00pm Arrival/Warm-ups

Away Meetings: 5:30pm Arrival/Warm-ups

All Meets begin at 6:00pm

Friday, May 30th:            vs. Catalina Terrace (home)

                                    12000 W Emigh Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Tuesday, June 3rd:            @ Tucson Country Club (away)

                                    2950 N Camino Principal, Tucson, AZ 85715

Saturday, June 7th:        SAAA 9-18 Invitational @ Oro Valley Aquatic Center (Warm up 6:45am, Meet start 8:00am)

                                    23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Tuesday, June 10th:        @  Highland Vista Aquatic Club (away) 

                                    315 N Woodland Vista, Tucson, AZ 85711

Friday, June 13th:        vs.  Southwest Aquatics (home) 

                               12000 W Emigh Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Tuesday, June 17th:        @ Tiger Sharks (away)

                                    6718 East Calle Marte, Tucson, Arizona 85710

Thursday, June 19th:        @ Catalina Terrace (away)

                                    2440 E Hedrick Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Saturday, June 21st:       SAAA Muppet Meet @ Oro Valley Aquatic Center (Warm up 6:45am, Meet start 8:00am)

                                    23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Tuesday, June 24th:        @ Los Tibs (away)

                                    2200 W Wetmore Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705

Friday, June 27th:        vs Los Tibs (home) - Senior Night!

                                    12000 W Emigh Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Monday, July 7th:           SAAA Championships @ Oro Valley Aquatic Center (Warm up 6:30am, Meet start 7:45am)

                                    23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Thursday, July 10th:       SAAA Super Finals @ Oro Valley Aquatic Center (Warm up 3:30pm, Meet start 5:00pm)

                                        *Top 5 swimmers in each event on Monday qualify*

                                    23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

*NOTES regarding Championships: 

Our league championships will be held on Monday July 7 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. The meet will start at 8:00 am and should be wrapped up by noon. To be eligible for the meet a swimmer must have competed in 3 meets this season. The top 5 swimmers in each event will qualify for a "Super Finals" on Thursday evening. Please declare or decline for this event by Wednesday, June 25. 

Here are a few things to know:

• Championships are for EVERYONE! Especially your kid... They have worked hard all season and have a chance to put it all together at great facility.
• Championships are FUN! The meet is long and can be hot, but the kids have a chance to relax in the bullpen and enjoy each other one more time.
• Swimmers will be assigned to 3 events (determined by the coaching staff)

For more information on SAAA Invitationals and Championships, visit https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/southernaaa/page/home or download the 2025 SAAA Chamionships information packet here.

Monday, July 7 SAAA 2025 Championships Heat Sheet

Thursday, July 10 SAAA Super Final Psych Sheet