Friday, August 22, 2008

Swimmer Competitor Count

As of today, there are at least 200 swimmer-competitors who have enlisted themselves for the competition while about 175 of these swimmers have paid their registration fee. With 2 more weeks to go before the big event, the organizers are expecting more registration forms to fly over at the ULTRA. According to the coaches, the competition is really good for the swimmers who are not given the opportunity to compete because they are "not well trained" yet.

Our contention is that if we do not allow and give the children enough exposure, they will not be able to build confidence in their skill. What's worse is when we allow them to compete against other swimmers who are not of the same level as they are in, they're bound to lose interest to pursue the sport.

However, in this competition, we want to let the children compete and enjoy competing. As one of the parents of the swimmers, I'd be happy just to see my daughter compete. She would love to do so too because she knows that she's benchmarked according to her own level.

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The Classified B, C & D Age Group Swimming Invitational Competition Short Course Season 1 is the first competition hosted and organized by the Pasig Flying Dolphins Swim Team. It is set for September 6, 2008, 8:00 a.m. and will be held at the ULTRA Swimming Pool.

As of August 25, 2008 there the tally has already reached 280 participants enlisted for the event. A Technical Committee and a Grievance Committee composed of professional swim coaches from the different teams have been formed in order to ensure a fair and orderly competition. The secretariat and members of the different committees that make up the organizing team are composed of family-oriented professionals who are also the parents of the swimmers. All concerns, issues and plans are discussed and delegated to those who can address them appropriately. Thus, joining or dealing with the team gives you a professional yet friendly experience.

People Behind the Competition

Tournament Director: Gucci Gutierrez

Ways and Means Committee: Jane Cajuguiran, Ruby Leyva and Olive Vicencio

Program Committee: Cat Encarnacion and Marj

Finance Committee: Mags Espiridion and Jane Datu

Physical Arrangement Committee: Boyet Borres, Jun Espiridion

Food & Refreshment: Olive Vicencio

Technical: Stan Manlapid and Coaches

Medical: Dr. Ella, Yummy, Jane Cajuguiran

Security and Safety: Bob Brillantes