THE OLYMPIC Games in Beijing are only days away so I'm getting very excited about cheering on my friends in the GB swimming team. With this in mind, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to let you know about the asa's Swimtastic Awards, sponsored by Kellogg's.
The awards celebrate some of the country's most outstanding achievers in the pool.
Aimed at amateur swimmers, the ten award categories recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons.
National winners will be invited to a special awards ceremony at the Stratford-upon-Avon Holiday Inn on 17th October 2008 where they will be able to join me as well as some of the GB swimming team in the pool before receiving their awards at a celebration dinner and disco in the evening.
The event highlights some of the heart-warming, courageous and motivational stories of the people involved.
Swimming has given me so much in my life and Swimtastic is a celebration of what the sport has done for different people at different levels.
I hope you will join me in giving your support to these awards and helping us to generate nominations for those who really deserve this kind of recognition.
To find out more about each award and to nominate someone who deserves recognition for their achievements, call 0800 220 292 or
email.
Nominations close on 29th August 2008.
Steve Parry
Olympic Bronze MedallistThe full article contains 258 words and appears in South Yorkshire Times newspaper.
