Jen Ritsema has spent her career helping people, initially in education and then in the field of health and wellness. First as a school psychologist for seven years, followed by 10 years in university recreation and now as HAC's...
Open-water athlete Bryan Huffman (pictured with Stacy Huffman above) is once again attempting another monumental swim to benefit a scholarship fund at Holland Aquatic Center. This time he’s traveling to New York City to do so. Huffman, who successfully swam across...
All classes below listed by the days of the week. All core classes are free with membership except where noted. Register for classes by the month by going to Programs (recdesk.com) (filter Fitness). If single session participation is preferred, drop-in rates are $10...
HOLLAND, Mich. – Holland Aquatic Center has invited Grand Rapids-based The Center for Physical Rehabilitation (The Center) to bring their well-established reputation and expertise to town. Beginning Tuesday, October 2, The Center’s therapists will offer...
The recent attempt by Bryan Huffman to become the first person to swim from Wisconsin to Michigan without a wetsuit did not end with the desired victorious landing. Due to mechanical issues with the support boat, the swim ended prematurely after Huffman swam 12 of the...
All classes below listed by the days of the week. All core classes are free with membership except where noted. Register for classes by the month by going to Programs (recdesk.com) (filter Fitness). If single session participation is preferred, drop-in rates are $10...
In 2022, Bryan Huffman successfully swam across the English Channel. In 2023, he is setting his sights on swimming across a Great Lake. For his newest open water swim, though, Huffman, a 50-year-old Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics (MLA) Masters swimmer and Holland...
All classes below listed by the days of the week. All core classes are free with membership except where noted. Register for classes by the month by going to Programs (recdesk.com) (filter Fitness). If single session participation is preferred, drop-in rates are $10...
In 2022, Doug Knox came out of retirement and got back in the pool. And it was a decision that floats our boat! After teaching 8th grade language arts in Oregon for 30 years, Doug and his wife returned to Michigan (they both grew up on the east side of the state...