Media Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195

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 “Make your Mark,” the 23rd Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet, February 13 to 15, 2009.

The Black History Invitational Swim Meet was established to provide urban youth nationwide with the exposure to strong competition, a positive outlet for self-expression, a forum of positive role models, and the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital.

DPR is now seeking volunteers to be part of this annual event; volunteer shifts are available throughout all three days of the meet.  Those interested in volunteering should contact the DPR Aquatics division at (202) 671-1289.

Event:
“Make your Mark!” - 23rd Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet

Dates:
February 13 - 15, 2009

Times:
4 pm - 9 pm (Friday)
6 am - 5 pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Location:  
Takoma Aquatic Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Phone: (202) 671-0335

Volunteer Shifts: 

• Session I, February 13: 4 pm - 9 pm
• Session II, February 14: 6 am - 11 am
• Session III, February 14:  12 noon - 5 pm
• Session IV, February 15: 6 am - 11 am
• Session V, February 15: 12 noon - 5 pm

Volunteer Duties:
250 timers (50 timers per session, per day)
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Volunteer Coordinator:
DPR Aquatics Division, (202) 671-1289