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. 4^th 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 14^th 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.