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Dolphin Swim Speed Club thanked sponsors for successful meet
The Dolphin Swim Speed Club held its annual inter club meet recently at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.
Paul Mahaica of Dolphin Swim Speed Club presents the printer and hamper to Mrs. Karen Henry of Peter’s Hall Primary in the presence of the students.
The Meet began with a lively march past and was later declared open by Director of Sport Christopher Jones. The clubs that participated are Healthy Minds Swim Club and Guests of Berbice, Torpedo Swim Club of Linden, Dorado Speed Swim Club, Orca Speed Swim Club, Sea Otters, Silver Shark Aquatic and the host; swimmers from the Guyana Police Force also took part. In addition to the standard competition races, there was action in the pool from the Novice swimmers, exhilarating no-breath races as well as time trials for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games slated to commence on July 26 in Peru and the 18th FINA World Swimming Championship in Gwangju, South Korea.
It was an exciting day for the swimmers who were cheered-on by over 300 fans. The host club collaborated with several schools in an innovated move designed to develop an interest in the sport among the youths. The Peter’s Hall Primary School was presented with an Office Jet Pro 7740 printer compliments of Starr Computers, while Mrs. Karen Henry, the teacher responsible for organising the students received a hamper from Toucan Distributors. The meet culminated with a presentation of medals, ribbons, gifts and hampers to the athletes.
The Dolphin SSC has expressed gratitude to its sponsors Amalgamated Security Services, Banks DIH, Bounty Farm Ltd., Bravo Arts, Chris Auto Sales, Setaliz Event Services, Fairfield Rice Ltd., The Guyana Defence Force Medical Team, Hose N Bolts, Maggie’s National Sports Commission, Seven Seas Products through Massy Distribution, Star Party Rentals, Sterling Products and Toucan Distributors.
The club has also expressed gratitude to the parents, guardians, volunteers and swimmers for their participation.
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