Saturday, June 02, 2007 New swimmers compete today
THE stage is set for the Maria Montessori Children’s House (MMCH) Novice Swim Meet 2007 and a huge field of new swimmers plunge into their very first competition today at the MMCH swimming pools in Talamban.
One of the organizers, Coach Benjo Jimenez, said that they expect some 100 fresh graduates from different swimming clubs to compete in the daylong competition. The competition today features contests in the 6 yrs. old and under, 7 – 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15 years old and above age brackets.
The participants are graduates from the summer classes conducted by clubs Talisay City Swimming Team, Calbayog City Mighty Dolphins, Cebu Seal of Sacred Heart Center, Sacred Heart School-Jesuit, Copa de Casino of Casino Español, Cebu Swimming Instructors Association and MMCH.
The top three winners from every event will be receiving medals. Medals are at stake in the 100 meter individual medley, 25 m backstroke, 50 m backstroke, 25 m breaststroke, 50 m breaststroke, 25m, 50m and 100m freestyle, 35m and 50m butterfly. (MCB)
