29 April 2011
First National Bank (FNB) and Dolphin Swimming Club recently signed a N$25 000 funding agreement to support the club’s efforts to establish a swimming training course offered to children from the age of 2 to10 years over a two-day period.
The agreement will benefit approximately 280 children in the country.
Speaking at the signing ceremony Dixon Norval, FNB’s head of strategic marketing and communications, said the bank’s commitment to sport has a far-reaching influence in soccer, netball, cycling, table tennis and swimming.
He said that sport is not only healthy but is also something that can be enjoyed by a whole community as spectators and supporters gather around to encourage their favourite team or individual.
“Swimming is probably one of the best sport sorts there are, as it is fun, places no strains on body parts and strengthens muscles, improves endurance and much more,” Norval explained.
On his part, Janis Stergiadis, coach of Dolphin Swimming Club, thanked FNB, who he said, willingly contributed money for the development of swimming in the country.
“To us, teaching these kids to swim is as important as teaching kids to read and write. We focus on each individuals desire whether it is to just being able to swim or becoming a competitive swimmer someday,” Stergiadis said.
He further said that the coaches of the club are well trained in swimming techniques and will strive to give what is expected from them during the training course to the children.
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