Hosting winter swim titles

The Umina Blue Swimmers will be hosting the Northern Districts Winter Swimming Titles at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Sunday, July 1, and then gathering at Everglades Country Club for the presentation and entertainment.

The competition involves 300 swimmers from 12 winter swimming clubs from Umina to Port Macquarie competing in heats and finals of 20 individual sprints and relay events.

"Events range from over 25-year-old to over-80s in five year age groups," carnival organiser Mr Graham Tangye said.

"Competition is always keen at the Northern Districts.

"This event attracts some excellent swimmers, with competitors in the open event expected to clock around 25 seconds for the 50 metre sprint."

The carnival starts at 9am and visitors are welcome.

Press release, 1 Jun 2007 Graham Tangye, Umina Blue Swimmers