MORE than 200 young swimmers from 22 clubs troop to the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac, this weekend for the Finis Philippines’ Long Course Swimming Championships Luzon leg.
Finis Philippines Managing Director Vince Garcia said brand ambassadors and national swimmers Kyla Soguilon, Marcus DeKam and juniors record holder Jamesray Ajido and Jasmine “Water Beast” Mojdeh will give inspirational messages in the opening ceremony set at 8 a.m. Saturday
“Our Finis brand ambassadors are all products of grassroots programs supported by the company,” said Garcia, an active triathlete and godfather to TODO Para Triathletes team. “Their presence will boost the morale of the young swimmers who all want to follow their footsteps.”
The best swimmers in the Luzon leg will qualify as National Capital Region representatives to the National Championships set December 17 and 18 also at New Clark City.
They will be pitted against champions from the Visayas and Mindanao legs held in Las Paz, Iloilo, and Zamboanga City, respectively.
The Angeles City, Baguio Invictus, Bulacan Water Dragons, Cainta Alpha, Dax Swim, Ilocos Urban, Manta Ray Swim Team, Marikina Poseidon, Viking, Pampanga, Baguio, St. Mary Swim Team and Joey Andaya Swim—with the biggest entry of 24—have confirmed their participation.
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