FINIS National Long Course Swim Competition series go South with the staging of Mindanao leg this weekend (Nov.12-13) at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex Swimming pool in Zamboanga City.
Chief organizer and FINIS Managing Director Vince Garcia said at least 200 tankers from different schools, clubs and organizations have signed up to participate in the competition.
Next stop is the Luzon leg on Nov. 26-27 at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Capas, Tarlac.
The top swimmers in all three legs will then compete in the Nationals Finals on
Dec. 17-18 also in Clark.
“Napakaraming talents sa Mindanao, parang minahan naghihintay lang na mabungkal. Actually, some of the country’s best swimmers are coming from Mindanao. Kami sa FINIS yan ang adhikain naming, makakuha ng mga talent sa mga provinces,” said Garcia.