EXPERIENCE IRELAND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Global Ireland Sports Gathering
How about spending New Year’s week 2014 in Ireland: training, competing and enjoying all things Irish? Coaches, swimmers, family and friends will be in great company, including four-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Dana Vollmer:
It is my pleasure to invite you to Ireland late this year to compete in the Dana Vollmer UCD Ireland Gathering Swim Meet (www.danavollmer.com), an official event of the country’s yearlong celebration of all that is Irish, The Gathering Ireland 2013, www.thegatheringireland.com We are planning a fun, competitive swim event for teams from America, Canada, Europe and of course, Ireland. The event will focus on high school and college-age student athletes in all individual events and relays. This will be a two-session meet, prelims and finals. The meet will be over two days, divided by age groups: 18 and under, and 19 and over. Each swimmer will compete both days of the meet, in the prelims and finals/consolation finals. Swimmers may enter by high school team or club, with individual and team honors presented. In addition, swimmers are invited to train in the amazing new UCD pool prior to the meet, enjoying the fast water and pristine surroundings.
While swimming will surely be a central reason for going to Dublin, you will also experience the colorful Irish culture, visit incredible historic sites, and spend time with the hospitable people of this island nation. Adding to this extraordinary opportunity is the chance to share it with other student athletes from all over America and the world!
