Hey...
TALISS (Lifesaving) will now resume at IST elementary (Upanga) from this Saturday (29.10.2011) from 8a.m to 10a.m. Please be there this Saturday as the Life savers will receive their certificates!
Thursday 27 October 2011
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Pictures..
Check out the new pictures from the Swimming life saving Clinic that took place last week down below... :)
Friday 21 October 2011
Change of venue...
On Saturday, October 22 2011 TALISS will take place at IST upper school (Masaki).
The training (Lifesaving) session will begin at 10:00a.m to 12:00p.m
Hope to see you all there! :)
Sunday 2 October 2011
Information about the Isamilo Swim Gala in Mwanza...
Isamilo Invitational Swim Gala*** (we are waiting for confirmation on this gala from the organizers)
When? 5/6 November 2011 (a Saturday and Sunday). Swimmers would leave Friday Nov. 4th in the afternoon and return Sunday evening.
Where? Mwanza at the Isamilo International School
Who Can Participate? This is an invitational – any swimmer can participate, regardless of qualifying times. Swimmers in Stroke Development can participate as well.
Why? This is great opportunity for our swimmers to compete outside of Dar es Salaam, and to build team spirit through healthy competition – the more swimmers who participate from Taliss, the better!
When is the deadline? We need to know by October 14th who would like to participate in this gala in order make flight reservations, etc.
How is it Organized?
-- The Isamilo Swim Club (??) is hosting the event
-- A ‘Special Forces’ group will help coordinate the participation of TALISS swimmers. This includes arranging hotel and flight bookings, submission of paperwork, and supervision of TALISS swimmers.
-- Parents of kids who participate will be responsible for the costs. We will do our best to reduce these costs, but they are likely to be in the range outlined below. You will be asked to pay in cash (TSh or dollars) and most costs are nonrefundable once bookings are made.
Flights (Fly540 or Precision): $320
Hotel (double, B&B, 2 nights) 80
Team Spirit (?tshirt) 10
Ground Transport ? 30
Registration* 10
Dinner and Lunches: 40
Share of Coaches Cost* 50
TOTAL: $540
*parents and nonswimming siblings do not need pay registration or share of coaches cost.
If we have a lot of participants, we may be able to reduce transport costs, share of coaches’ costs, supervision responsibilities of accompanying parents, etc.
If you are interested (certain or maybe), please email to amycarrhome@yahoo.com with the following details: Swimmer’s name, number of nonswimmers who want to go, and any individual circumstances we should be aware of for initial bookings.
We’ll have more detailed communication later about events and logistics with those who express interest.
If you know of an individual or business who might be willing to sponsor Tanzanian swimmers who can not afford these costs, please let us know that too.
Information about Mombasa National Age group Gala...
National Age group, open and relays swimming Championships
(Short Course)
When? 28,29 and 30 October 2011 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
(Swimmers would leave Thurs. Oct 27 at 9:20 a.m .on Precision flight to Mombasa, return on Monday, Oct. 31st at 11:23 a.m. on Precision flight to Dar)
Where? Oshwal Academy MOMBASA
Who Can Participate? Swimmers have to qualify with the appropriate times to participate. The age groups are 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, and Open.
When is the deadline? October 14, 2011
Why? Gives swimmers an opportunity to compete internationally
How is it Organized?
-- The Kenya Swimming Federation is hosting the event
-- A ‘Special Forces’ group will help coordinate the participation of TALISS swimmers.
-- Parents of kids who participate will be responsible for the costs. The possible costs are outlined below. You will be asked to pay in cash (TSh or dollars) and most costs are nonrefundable once bookings are made.
Flights (Kenya Airways- Precision) $380
Hotel (double, B&B, 4 nights) 120
Team Spirit (?tshirt) 10
Ground Transport ? 50
Visa: (depending on nationality of swimmer)**
Registration 20
200 ksh per individual event = $2
400 ksh per relay entry= $4
Dinner and Lunches: 80
TOTAL: $660
If you are interested (certain or maybe), please email to rhmcelroy@bellsouth.net the following details: Swimmer’s name and number of nonswimmers who want to go
We’ll have more detailed communication later about events and logistics with those who express interest.
If you know of an individual or business who might be willing to sponsor Tanzanian swimmers who can not afford these costs, please let us know that too.
Information about the Uganda invitational Gala Regional Championships..
East Africa Regional Championships: Uganda invitational
When? 22 and 23 October 2011 (Saturday and Sunday) (travel Friday to Uganda, come back Monday)
Where? Kampala International School, Uganda
Who Can Participate? Swimmers have to qualify with the appropriate times to participate. The two fastest swimmer per event quality to represent Tanzania. There is one team going from Tanzania. The clubs that have expressed interest in having their swimmers participate are holding team specific time trials to identify the fastest swimmers per event in their clubs. Then the clubs will hold a time trial together where those fastest swimmers will compete against each other. There is no club representation. The age groups are 10 years old and younger in the 100 meter events, 12 years and younger for the 200 meter events, 13-14, 15-16, 17 and older.
Why? Gives swimmers an opportunity to represent Tanzania internationally
When is the deadline? The swimmers for the Tanzanian team need to be selected and submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 5th
How is it Organized?
-- The Uganda Swimming Federation is hosting the event
-- A ‘Special Forces’ group will help coordinate the participation of TALISS swimmers. This includes arranging hotel and flight bookings, submission of paperwork, and supervision of TALISS swimmers.
-- Parents of kids who participate will be responsible for the costs. We will do our best to reduce these costs, but they are likely to be in the range outlined below. You will be asked to pay in cash (TSh or dollars) and most costs are nonrefundable once bookings are made.
Flights (Air Uganda): $400* (approximate)
Hotel (double, B&B, 3 nights) $45 ($90 for two people)
Team Spirit (?tshirt) $10
Ground Transport (depends on how many travel) $50
Cost of taxi (fits 4 or 5) to hotel from airport=$35
Daily cost of hiring a vehicle=$90 per day+ fuel
Visa (Tanzanian are exempt. All other nationalities pay) $50
Registration $20
200 ksh per individual event = $2
400 ksh per relay entry= $4
Dinner and Lunches: ($20 a day) $80
TOTAL: $655
*parents and nonswimming siblings do not need pay registration.
If we have a lot of participants, we may be able to reduce transport costs, supervision responsibilities of accompanying parents, etc.
If you are interested (certain or maybe), please email to nehaamin@hotmail.com with the following details: Swimmer’s name, number of nonswimmers who want to go, and any individual circumstances we should be aware of for initial bookings.
We’ll have more detailed communication later about events and logistics with those who express interest. If you know of an individual or business who might be willing to sponsor Tanzanian swimmers who can not afford these costs, please let us know that too.
Saturday 1 October 2011
Uganda Time Trail results..
A Big Well Done to everybody who participated in the Uganda Time trials on Saturday the 1st of October... The Times will be coming out later this week the following people that have been highlighted in yellow have qualified for their age group:
Girls Boys
10 and younger: Talin Stengel, Sonia Tumiotto Marcel Awori, and Richie
11-12: Nela, Angel and Agnes Shamrod, Eric
13-14: Danielle Awori Iyas Shivji, Patrick
15-16: Shreyashi Chowdhury Godfrey, Filipo
17 and older: Hillal Hillal, Adam David, Majembe
Congratulations to everybody who qualified.. Keep Training hard to all the others who didn't make it. :)
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