Dates: Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2008.
Time: 6 am–6 pm (Saturday and Sunday).
Event History: Hailed by USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming, as the “premier minority swim competition in the United States and in the World,” the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the United Black Fund will host “Be The Water,” the 22nd Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet. The meet was established to provide urban youth nationwide the exposure to strong competition, a positive outlet for self-expression, a forum of positive role models and the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital.
Event Description: “Be The Water” is a two day event free event attracting over 800 minority competitors, ages 5-18, from swim teams in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Cleveland, New York and other US metropolitan areas. The competition is divided into three (3) sessions each day, allowing swimmers to participate accordingly.
Saturday
- Session I Ages 13 and over, event starts at 7 am
- Session II Ages 8 and under, event starts at 11:10 am
- Session III Ages 9-12, event starts at 2 pm
Sunday
- Session IV Ages 13 and over, event starts at 7 am
- Session V Ages 8 and under, event starts at 11:10 am
- Session VI Ages 9-12, event starts at 2 pm
Location: Takoma Aquatics Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Phone: (202) 671-0335