Seals Invitational format can open swimmers’ minds - Kasujja

SWIMMING. Seals coach Darren Murray will count on the strength in numbers in his lower (12 years and below) and upper age categories (15 and over) with swimmers like Nuwa Senkebe plus sisters Ann and Anthea Mudanye.

Dolphins pose a real threat to Seals as the latter look to defend the four-day Seals Invitational Gala that climaxes tomorrow at Kampala Parents School -Naguru.
The two sides could go neck-to-neck but it is the intensity and format of the gala that has impressed Dolphins coach Tony Kasujja.

Most local and regional meets are swum in a one-off format from which swimmers are ranked according to best times. Here though they are required to qualify for finals from the heats every morning.
“Usually this is the format held at continental and international competitions,” Kasujja said.
“And though it is done starting with swimmers of 11 years. It is important that we have it for the 10years and under because it opens up their minds to new ideas,” he added.
Seals coach Darren Murray will count on the strength in numbers in his lower (12 years and below) and upper age categories (15 and over) with swimmers like Nuwa Senkebe, sisters Ann and Anthea Mudanye to stage a claim for silverware.

“We have issues with those demographics (13 and 14 years) but it is something we can work on,” the South African Olympian said.
Elsewhere, Altona’s Erick Kisero has put his trust in only three swimmers Amos Bakka, Rachael Galinda and Jordan Kulumba.
“I want to use only swimmers who are ready to compete with the very best.
“For me it is better to have one swimmer that can challenge for medals than compete for points,” Kisero said.