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RBC to sponsor swimming nationals for 26th straight year By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian: The RBC Bahamas National Swimming Championships begin on Wednesday June 24, and will run though Saturday June 27, at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex. Facilitated by the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF), the event features seven swim clubs and over 300 swimmers. Morning sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and the evening sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. "This year's swimming nationals feature a highly talented pool of athletes," said Algernon Cargill, President of the Bahamas Swimming Federation. "We are anticipating a highly competitive meet and are pleased that RBC is again partnering with us as the main sponsor of this event. RBC will celebrate its 26th consecutive anniversary of sponsoring the RBC Bahamas National Swimming Championships in partnership with the Bahamas Swim Federation. In addition to sponsoring this year's national meet, RBC will be the inaugural sponsor of the Academic All-Bahamas Swimming Team Award. This new initiative aims to recognize and support BSF student athletes who display excellence in sports and academics," said Jan Knowles, Regional Manager, Public Relations, RBC. To be recognized as part of the Academic All-Bahamas Swimming Team, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have achieved a BSF national time standard in an individual swimming event. "This is in keeping with RBC's commitment to youth and education," Knowles concluded. The Swimming Nationals will be televised live on Cable 12 from June 24-27, 2009. The official opening ceremony and first presentation of the Academic All-Bahamas Swimming Team Awards will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets to each day's events can be purchased at the door. The Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex is located at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.
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