The search for new swimming stars continues as the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) stages One for All-All for One Swim Series Leg 3 on Sunday, April 14, at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila.
Sponsored by Speedo Philippines, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), and sanctioned by the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI), the event is part of the extensive grassroots level program of COPA, led by swimming icon and Batangas 1st District Rep. Eric Buhain.
According to tournament director Chito Rivera, also president of the Samahang Manlalangoy sa Pilipinas (SMP), the competition is open to all young swimmers regardless of their affiliation.
“Since Day 1, when the Philippine Olympic Committee and World Aquatics recognized PAI as a legitimate swimming association in the country, PAI’s program has promoted grassroots development. Para sa lahat as we campaign for inclusivity and not exclusivity,” said Rivera.
Rivera asserted that the tournament is also part of the swimmers’ preparation for the PAI’s National tryouts for the team competing in the Southeast Asian Age Group Championship, scheduled in December in Bangkok, Thailand.
Students from public schools and those who don’t have clubs can participate in the tournament for free.
The competition categories are 6-under to 17-under and 18-over.
