Nation’s Largest Youth Swimming & Diving Championship Coming to Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
YMCA Short Course Competition Kicks Off April 1
Shannon Vezina, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4743 or svezina@fortlauderdale.gov
Fort Lauderdale - More than sixteen hundred swimmers from 200 YMCA teams around the country will participate in the largest student-athlete championship in the United States. The event is expected to draw more than 3,500 coaches, family members and past Olympians.
Five-time medalist and three-time Olympian, Tom Jager will host the Athlete Welcome and Opening Ceremonies.
1964 Gold Medalist, Ginny Duenkel, and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist,
Gary Hall Jr., will serve as event speakers and award presenters.
President of USA-Swimming, Jim Wood, will also present event awards.
Tuesday, April 1- Friday, April 4
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Opening Ceremonies and Athlete March-In
Tuesday, April 1, 5:15pm
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
501 Seabreeze Boulevard (on Fort Lauderdale Beach)
(954) 828-4580
http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac/
YMCA character development focuses on the values of honesty, responsibility, caring and respect. These values are an integral part of the YMCA competitive swimming and diving program, whose ultimate purpose is to help participants realize their potential as individuals and grow in spirit, mind and body.
YMCA Nationals is the perfect forum to celebrate a year of training, showcase skills and enjoy a valuable YMCA experience that builds character and fosters life-long friendships through swimming.
http://www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org/
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