The eighth season of the Dolphin Swimming League is set to commence on October 3 at Grange School, Ikeja, with 23 schools and clubs in attendance. This year's participants include Swimfinity Club from Abuja, which is joining the league for the first time. The league has grown significantly since its inception in 2018, when it began with just five schools. The competition will feature elementary and secondary schools competing in separate divisions.
A total of 19 elementary schools, 18 secondary schools, and six clubs from Lagos and Abuja will participate in the league. Some of the notable participants include Grange School, Lagos Preparatory Secondary School, Damswimm Club, Temple School, and St. Saviour’s School. Others are Makosail Swimming Academy, Foreshore School Ikoyi, AQUA Sports World Academy, The Learning Place, and Greensprings School Lagos. The participants will compete in over 30 events during the opening weekend, which is reserved for elementary swimmers.
The Dolphin Swimming League is organized by Dynaspro Promotions Limited in collaboration with Advanta Interactive Limited. The league is sanctioned by the Nigeria Aquatic Federation, the Nigeria Olympic Committee, and the Lagos State Swimming Association. To ensure accuracy and fairness, cameras will monitor every race this season, while assisted timing devices will be used to reduce human error.
The measures to improve the competition were introduced at a pre-season orientation clinic at Rowe Park, Yaba, where specialists trained coaches, officials, and stakeholders on updated World Aquatics regulations. According to League Coordinator, Oluseyi Oyebode, refreshing the competition each season is vital to its success. The league plans to expand beyond Lagos, with Abuja and the South West identified as future destinations.
The Dolphin Swimming League has a proven track record of producing talented swimmers who have gone on to represent Nigeria at regional and continental tournaments. Last year’s long course event in Lagos was staged in partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission. The league continues to provide a platform for young athletes to develop their skills and compete at a high level.
The eighth season of the Dolphin Swimming League promises to be an exciting and competitive event. With the addition of Swimfinity Club from Abuja, the league is set to attract more talent and interest from across the country. The competition will provide a valuable opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the country.
As the league gets underway, athletes and teams will be vying for top honors in their respective divisions. With the introduction of new measures to improve accuracy and fairness, the competition is set to be more intense and exciting than ever before. The Dolphin Swimming League continues to play a vital role in promoting swimming and developing young athletes in Nigeria.
Key points
- The eighth season of the Dolphin Swimming League will feature 23 schools and clubs competing in separate divisions for elementary and secondary schools.
- The league has grown significantly since its inception in 2018, when it began with just five schools.
- The competition will provide a valuable opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the country.
