The DOLPHIN SWIMMING LEAGUE (DSL) is Nigeria’s No 1. Schools Swimming Tournament. The DOLPHIN SWIMMING LEAGUE (DSL) is an initiative to grow the sport of swimming from the grassroots to the international level. The league will involve a minimum of five elite private schools to start (2018) and the number is expected to grow within the next few years. Participation will be on a round-robin basis which means each school will have a chance to host the events in the competition. The participants (Girls & Boys-Ages 6 -16) will be drawn from primary and secondary levels to compete in over 25 different categories. The overall league winner will receive a trophy and cash prize. The best swimmers will join the DOLPHIN SWIMMING ACADEMY and will have the opportunity to be exposed to international competitions and training with FINA-certified coaches.
The Dolphin Swimming League is officially endorsed by the following sporting bodies/Associations:
- Nigeria Olympic Committee
- Aquatic Federation of Nigeria
- Lagos State Sports Commission
- Lagos State Swimming Association
- Amateur Swimming Association (British)
- EuroWorld Sports Ltd.
All Technical officials shall be provided by the Lagos State Swimming Association.
DSL Objectives:
- To encourage and discover young, talented swimmers that can represent the country in the future.
- To promote the sport within and amongst schools that have the facilities to grow the game.
- To expose children to the world of competition and discipline required for future success.
- To imbibe the spirit of teamwork, keeping healthy, and achieving glory.
- To create an atmosphere of fun, friendship, and networking among the children, parents, and spectators.
- To help children build confidence, focus, determination, strength, and self-worth.
The Dolphin Project Multivalued Proposition:
- The Dolphin Swimming League will help uncover young swimmers.
- The Dolphin Swimming Classics will help discover the best of the best that can represent the country at International swimming tournaments.
- The Dolphin Swimming Academy will help prepare young talented swimmers for global events.
- The Dolphin Train-the-Trainer (T-T-T) program will help develop school swimming coaches.
Contact Us:
The Dolphin Swimming Schools League
Organizing Committee
4, Olukole Street,
Off Olufemi/Ogunlana Drive,
Surulere,
Lagos-Nigeria.
Tel: Efe Ojigbede – 08023144140,
Tel: Seyi Oyebode – 0802 352 2804