Sports Clubs
GVR Aquabelles Club
Established in 1965, the Aquabelles are the oldest club in Green Valley. From May to September, the club’s synchronized swimmers practice rigorously for their annual performance. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or a novice, there’s a place for everyone in this enduring group. Aquabeaus are also encouraged to join.
Membership: As long as are a GVR member who can swim and float you can be an Aquabelle/Aquabeau!
Annual Dues: $20 full, $10 supporting, $1 spouse
Contact: Kristin Sager or Sheri Fronsee
Email: GVRAquabelles@gmail.com
Location and schedule: East Center Pool, 7 S Abrego Dr.; Schedule: May–July, Wednesday–Friday, 8-10am.; August–September, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8–10am.
GVR Billiards Club
GVR offers three billiards locations for all members and their guests. Club members enjoy both recreational and competitive play, with established schedules for women’s games and scrambles. The club organizes tournaments and participates in the Southern Arizona Senior Games. Classes are offered through GVR for those looking to enhance their skills. Regular maintenance ensures top-quality tables, complete with cues and chalk.
Membership: Must be a GVR member
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Richard Ohnstad or Marianne Bishop
Email: BilliardsClubGVR@gmail.com
Locations and schedule:
East Center (two billiards tables), 7 S Abrego Dr.
Del Sol Clubhouse (six billiards tables and two snooker tables), 3355 S Camino del Sol
Please check club website for schedule and playing times.
Website: billiardsclubofgvr.com
GVR Bocce Club
From humble beginnings with three dirt courts 25 years ago, the club has grown into the expansive venue at Canoa Hills Center, featuring carpeted, shaded courts. Enjoy year-round bocce and camaraderie, blending social connections with sportsmanship. Participate in the annual tournament and experience the low-impact Membership: Open to all GVR members
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: David Usher or Dave Fenske
Email: GVRBocceClub@gmail.com
Location and schedule: Canoa Hills Bocce Courts, 3660 S Camino del Sol; Schedule: Weekday mornings; Wednesdays, reserved for women’s play.
GVR Cycling Club
Established in 2020, the GVR Cycling Club boasts over 100 members. The club organizes informative meetings, events, and publishes a monthly newsletter catering to Arizona cyclists. Engaging in cycling advocacy and serving as an information hub for riding groups, the club welcomes cyclists of all levels.
Membership: Must be a GVR member or tenant.
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Joanie Rogucki or Neil May
Email: GVRCycling@gmail.com
Location and schedule: East Center, 7 S Abrego Dr.; Schedule: Second Wednesday of the month, 3pm. Please see club website for information about group rides.
Facebook: GVR Cycling Club
Website: www.gvrcycling.org
GVR Hiking Club
With over 300 GVR members, the GVR Hiking Club explores the stunning Sky Island mountain ranges, valleys, and deserts of southern Arizona. The club offers hikes of diverse terrain and difficulty levels, along with opportunities to learn about the region’s history, flora, and fauna. Each hike is led by experienced leaders and assistants.
Membership: Must be a GVR member or GVR tenant.
Annual Dues: $20
Contact: Mark Buchholz or Sue Palfrey
Location and schedule: West Center, 1111 S GVR Dr.; Thursdays, August–June. Please visit the clubs website for the hike schedules.
Website: www.gvrhc.org
GVR Hunting & Fishing Club
The GVR Hunting and Fishing Club offers members opportunities for socializing, learning about hunting and fishing in the Southwest and Mexico, sharing outdoor experiences, promoting these activities among local youth, and sponsoring wildlife conservation projects in the Green Valley area.
Membership: Must be a GVR member or GVR tenant.
Annual Dues: $15
Contact: Don Brown
Email: GVRHuntNFish@gmail.com
Location and schedule: East Center, 7 S Abrego Dr.; Schedule: September–May, third Wednesday of the month. Please see club website for details.
Website: gvrhuntfish.com
GVR Pickleball Club
The GVR Pickleball Club, established in 2007, has grown to approximately 1000 members. Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the US, offers a social and friendly atmosphere. It’s easy to learn but challenging to master, appealing to both recreational and competitive players. Beginner classes are available at GVRec.org from October–April for GVR members new to the game.
Membership: Open to all GVR members
Annual Dues: $15 per person
Contact: Jeff Washburn or Janet Reynolds
Email: GreenValleyPickleballClub@gmail.com
Locations and schedule:
GVR Pickleball Complex, 2612 S Camino de la Canoa; 24 courts
East Center, 7 S Abrego Dr.; Eight courts lighted until 9pm.
Canoa Ranch, 5750 S Turquoise Mountain Dr.; Four courts
Please see club website for more information and schedule.
Website: GVRPickleball.org
GVR Racquetball Club
The GVR Racquetball Club boasts over 60 enthusiastic men and women playing at various skill levels, actively engaging six days a week. With a diverse membership, the club offers dynamic matches and a supportive community for players of all abilities.
Membership: Open to GVR members
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Mike Lowrey or Joe Budnick
Email: GVRracquetballclub@gmail.com
Location and schedule: Las Campanas Racquetball Center, 565 W Belltower Dr.; Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 9am–12pm.
GVR Shuffleboard Club
The GVR Shuffleboard Club welcomes players of all levels to enjoy the strategic blend of skill and luck in shuffleboard. Beginners find simplicity and laughter in learning, while seasoned members discover increasing fascination with advanced strategy. Accessible to all ages and abilities, it’s a fantastic way to make friends and hone skills without additional gear. Competitive spirits thrive in the club’s fall and winter leagues.
Membership: Open to GVR members
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Gregg Ireland or Debbie Goulet
Club Email: ShuffleGVR@gmail.com
Locations and schedule:
West Center, 1111 S GVR Dr.
Abrego South, 1655 S Abrego Dr.
Casa Paloma I, 400 W Circulo del Paladin
Casa Paloma II, 330 N Calle de las Banderolas
Madera Vista, 440S Camino del Portillo
Schedule: October–April, Mondays, 10am.
GVR Swim Club
At the GVR Swim Club, members enjoy a blend of sunshine, fun, health, discipline, laughter, and teamwork. With over 50 members, including lifelong swimmers and newcomers rediscovering their passion, it’s a vibrant community. Alongside regular workouts, the club organizes social gatherings and themed swim events like Fun-in-the-Sun and Reindeer Games relays during the snowbird season.
Membership: GVR members who swim and are interested in fitness, recreation, camaraderie, stroke improvement and possible competition.
Annual Dues: $20
Contact: Samantha Martoni or Dave Gamrath
Email: GVRSwimClub@gmail.com
Location and schedule: West Center Pool, 1111 S GVR Dr.; Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: First workout, 8–9:30am; Second workout, 9:30–11am.
Website: https://www.gvrswimclub.com/
GVR Table Tennis Club
Established in the early 1980s, the GVR Table Tennis Club welcomes members of all skill levels. Emphasizing camaraderie, novices receive instruction while experienced players enjoy the challenge. With eight high-quality tables, including one with a robotic ball server, the club offers both doubles and singles play, promoting hand-eye coordination and aerobic exercise, ideal for indoor enjoyment in any weather.
Membership: Must be a GVR member
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Tom Mani or Mary Rahilly
Email: GreenValleyTTC@gmail.com
Location and schedule: West Center Auditorium, 1111 S GVR Dr.; Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8am–12pm.
Website: www.greenvalleyttc.com
GVR Tai Chi Arts Club
The GVR Tai Chi Arts Club offers a welcoming gathering place for members who wish to enhance their physical and emotional well-being, boost strength and balance, sharpen memory and focus, and learn self-defense skills. We specialize in Tai Chi, but our club activities also feature Karate and other external martial arts to ensure a diverse and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Membership: Open to all GVR members
Dues: $12
Contact: Dean Curd
Email: GVRMartialArts@gmail.com
Location and schedule: Desert Hills fitness studio, Mondays, 2-4pm. Santa Rita Springs Anza room, Wednesdays 2-4pm and Fridays, 10am-12 noon.
GVR Tennis Club
The GVR Tennis Club, with 450 members of all skill levels and 17 tennis/pop tennis courts, offers online reservations, weekly leagues, clinics, professional instruction, racket stringing, social events, USTA and Interclub team competition, tournaments, and ball machine use. Members can also play pop tennis which is played on shorter courts with shorter, solid racquets, and lower compression tennis balls. Social events are planed year-round.
Membership: Must be a GVR member
Annual Dues: $15; Ball Machine Usage: $30 per year
Contact: Frances Bouffard or Karen Philpott
Email: GVR_Tennis_Club@gvtennis.com
Locations and schedule:
West Center, 1111 S GVR Dr.
Desert Hills, 2980 S Camino del Sol
Canoa Hills, 3660 S Camino del Sol
Las Campanas, 565 W Belltower Dr.
East Center, 7 S Abrego Dr.
Madera Vista, 440 S Camino del Portillo
Please see the club website or email for more information and schedule.
Website: http://www.gvtennis.com
GVR Volleyball Club
Join the GVR Volleyball Club for an exciting experience! Players of all skill levels can enjoy three different game variations: water volleyball, sand volleyball, and court volleyball. New members learn in a relaxed, play-focused environment. Plus, enjoy four annual potlucks and participate in the Green Volley Games tournament. Court shoes with non-marking soles are required in Court Volleyball. Non-swimmers welcome in Water Volleyball.
Membership: Must be a GVR member
Annual Dues: $10
Contact: Kathleen Zollinger or Marilyn Querciagrossa
Email: GreenValleyVolleyball@gmail.com
Club Website: www.gvrvolleyball.org
Locations and schedule:
Abrego South (sand and water volleyball), 1655 S Abrego Dr.
Las Campanas Racquetball Court (court volleyball), 565 W Belltower Dr.
Please see the club website for play days and times.
GVR Wallyball Club
Wallyball is a sport that is like volleyball, but the walls in the racquetball center are used to play an angle shot hit off the walls. Everyone has fun learning to play this very active game. Social events are regularly scheduled.
Membership: Open to all GVR members
Annual Dues: $5
Contact: Jane Stambaugh or Jim Lavelle
Email: GVRWallyball@gmail.com
Location and schedule: Las Campanas Racquetball Center, 565 W Belltower Dr. Please contact the club for play dates and times.