The City of Atlanta Dolphins Swim Team will host the 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Classic on January 16-18, 2009, at the Washington Park Natatorium. Last year’s classic drew over 500 swimmers from the Metro-Atlanta area, and is one of the most popular swim meets in the Georgia.
“We are extremely excited about celebrating 15 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Classic,” says Charlene Braud, Office of Recreation Director. “This meet is a great showcase for gifted swimmers to compete at one of the City’s aquatic facilities.”
The event is free and open to the public. The meet will start on Friday, January 16th at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th at 8:00 a.m. Washington Park Natatorium has 10-25 yard lanes and is equipped with an Omega timing system. Washington Park Natatorium is located at 102 Ollie Street, Atlanta, GA 30314. All City of Atlanta Natatoriums will be closed during this weekend to assist with the staffing needs at the MLK Holiday Classic
The MLK Holiday Classic is open to all swimmers registered with the USA Swimming, Inc. Entry fee for competing swimmers is $3.00 for individual event and $5.00 for relays. For onsite registration, there will be an additional fee. There will be awards for all swimmers at every level. Further information on competing in the MLK Holiday Classic, contact Aquatics Manager Janet Davis at 404-853-7242.
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