Entries by sgf

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BMA inaugurates Shelley Glover Tech Center

Shelley Glover ‘04 was a gregarious Burkie, who embodied a passion for excellence and an exemplary love of life. To the great sadness of her family and all of those who loved her, she passed away in 2004 from injuries sustained while training as a member of the U.S. Ski Team. On Oct. 15, 2017, […]

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2017 Goodman Waves

This year, the Goodman Waves accomplished adding a dive team, having victories at two dual meets, strengthening the Friends Group and increasing the number of swimmers on the team and competing at All-City. In addition, the Waves saw an increase in a cooperative team atmosphere between the different age groups as a result of offering […]

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2017 Boy & Girls Swim Lesson Program

The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) brought children to the Goodman Pool for swim lessons on Monday thru Thursday for eights weeks this past Summer. Both the Allied Family Center and Taft Street Site BGC locations participated in the program. Allied attended sessions one and three, while Taft attended sessions two and four. Swim lessons consisted […]

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2017 Shelley Glover Ski Racing Scholarship

Great Lakes Ski Academy skier Brad Seaborg was a multiple winner at the Shelley Glover Memorial Race held Jan. 13-15 at Marquette Mountain. (Submitted photos) Great Lakes Ski Academy skiers reach podium often at Shelley Glover Memorial Race MARQUETTE — Competitors from the Great Lakes Ski Academy did well in a weekend race at their […]

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Keeping Madison Swimmers Safe – at the Pool & Beaches

Thousands of children and families are expected to descend upon the Goodman Pool and Madison beaches this summer, and keeping them safe is a shared mission of some local community organizations.  According to Brad Weisinger, manager of the Goodman Pool, the Goodman Pool serves more than 4500 swimmers each season, with many more swimming at […]

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2016 Shelley Glover Ski Racing Scholarship

2015-16 Shelley Glover Ski Racing Scholarship Application Available Recipient to be Recognized at Shelley Glover Memorial Race Jan 15 – 17 This year the Shelley Glover Foundation is pleased to offer a $1000 ski racing scholarship to an exceptional Midwest student ski-racing athlete. The award will be determined by the SGF Board of Directors and […]

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All-City Swim Meet: Diversity program teaches underprivileged kids how to swim

While the Madison All-City Swim and Dive League, which now includes 13 area pools, has provided thousands of kids with recreational swimming opportunities for more than 40 years, the league continues to make strides toward helping the Madison swimming community become a more diverse and inclusive group. Swimming is an expensive sport, and it can […]

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New Partnership Ensures More Kids Will Learn to Swim

The Shelley Glover Foundation (SGF), the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, Madison Parks and the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation are pleased to announce a new community partnership that will expand swim lesson opportunities to more Madison children. This summer, beginning on June 23, 2014, the organizations will jointly launch a […]