The Competition Pool will be closed November 9–22 for a much needed and long overdue filter replacement.
We took a hard look at our calendar and determined this timeframe to be the least disruption to our programming and membership. Our current filter is original to the facility and requires an entirely new system replacement to ensure the pool continues to operate safely and smoothly.
The Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC) will host a formal signing ceremony on May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM to celebrate six exceptional swimmers who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
The event will take place at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Road, White River Junction, Vermont, and is open to family, friends, teammates, and members of the community.
We’re excited to share that Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC) has proposed a new initiative to help revive competitive swimming and boost aquatic participation in the Claremont swim program.
At the Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC), we believe that behind every great swimmer is a knowledgeable, dedicated, and professional coach. That is why we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for our program: our entire UVAC Swim Team coaching staff has achieved 100% ASCA Membership!
Every year in the United States, thousands of children are touched by unintentional drownings — a tragedy that often could be prevented with early swim education and water safety skills. In fact, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and remains one of the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14, after motor vehicle crashes..
I’ve never been a good swimmer.
I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a pool feels more like a battle for survival than a workout — especially after the first few laps. My legs are too long, my stroke is uneven and I constantly struggle to get a decent breath.
At Upper Valley Aquatic Center, water safety is our top priority. As we head into the busy summer swim season, it's important to understand the real risks—and how we can work together to prevent them.
UVAC is proud to announce that two of its top athletes, Iris Freeman and Hugh Hawkins, have officially signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Iris Freeman, a senior at Hanover High School, has committed to swim at Colby College, a prestigious NCAA Division III institution in Waterville, Maine. Iris has been swimming competitively for over nine years, with the past three as a valued member of the UVAC swim team. Her dedication, positive spirit, and steady improvement have made her a standout among her peers.
