April 9, 2009

AMHERST, Mass. - UMass Aquatics has announced the dates and events for their annual Alumni Weekend, which will be held May 1-3 and include the Team Banquet, the Golf Outing, the Alumni Cookout, and the Annual Auction. Men's Swimming Head Coach Russ Yarworth will also be honored during the festivities of the weekend for his dedication to the UMass swimming program over the last 30 years.

The event to honor, and roast, Yarworth will be held on May 1 at the Courtyard Marriot Hotel in Hadley, Mass. and begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are on sale now and cost $40 per person or a table of eight can be reserved for $250. The price of the ticket includes a dinner buffet, roast of the veteran coach, guest speaker, and a formal presentation. A maximum of 100 people can attend the event so it is important to register early. For more information about buying tickets for the event and details about the weekend's events, visit www.umassaquatics.org