Est. 1970
Hall of Fame
Andrea “AJ” Block – BIO
- Active masters swimmer 1998-present
- ILMSA State Champion 150+ times
- USMS-Certified Level 2 Coach
- Past coach of Highland Park and Buffalo Grove Masters Group
- Head coach of Highland Park HS Girls Swim Team 2009-2015
- Head coach of Vernon Hills Girls Swim Team 2016-present
- Summer age group coach since 2008
- Star swimmer at Carman High School (Flint, Michigan), Ft. Lauderdale High School & University of Michigan
- World FINA Medalist in all of the butterfly events
- World FINA record holder in SCM 200-239 800 Free Relay
- Married to Peter Block since 1988
- Mother of three – Sam (Elyssa), Molly (Thomas), and Nate (Aubrey)
- Grandmother of 2
USMS Achievements
- Pool Records – 2 lifetime individual, 8 lifetime pool relay, 1 long distance individual and 1 long distance relay
- All American – 12 years pool Individual, 7 years pool relay, 6 long distance individual and 3 long distance relay
- Top Ten – 350 individual and 65 relay
- USMS National Champion – 28 times
USMS Volunteer
- 2017 USMS Dorthy Donnolly Service Award
- Fitness Education Committee Member 2013-2019
- Recognition and Awards Committee Member 2010-2012
- Marketing Committee 2007-2009
- Swimmer magazine contributor
- Illinois LMSC Fitness Chair
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