Crawford International School to host KSF Kiambu Minnows Swimming Championships

Crawford International School will host the second edition of the Kenya Swimming Federation - Kiambu County Minnows Swimming Championships set to take place on the weekend of 10 -11 June 2023.

The championships - coming hot on the heels of the first edition of the championships held last March at Braeburn School - will involve a group of over 500 swimmers stemming from teams and clubs in Kiambu County and its environs.

Among the schools expected to grace the two-day gala specifically set up for 9 and Under swimmers include; the hosts, Potterhouse School - Runda, Braeburn School, Juja St. Peter’s, Juja Preparatory and Senior School, Regis School Runda, Aga Khan Academy, Crawford International School and Woodcreek School.

On Tuesday, a delegation from the Kenya Swimming Federation led by Public Relations Officer Nesmus Mbati met the Crawford International School management and sports department in a bid to plan for the event in advance, with the school administration expressing commitment towards nurturing young swimmers in the region.

“The school has offered to sponsor certificates of participation to all swimmers who will participate in order to boost their motivation towards the sport,” a statement from Crawford International School read. “The school will also offer logistic support and work in hand with the federation in future galas in order to realize its vision and mission.”

Aga Khan Academy emerge champions in Kiambu Minnows Swimming Championships

In the March event, Aga Khan Academy topped the combined team-scores with a points total of 484.50, ahead of Super Marlins Swim Club and Potterhouse School who recorded 405.50 and 313 points respectively.

KSF during the weekend’s county time trials sanctioned the Aberdare Swimming Championships that will be held on Saturday 27 May 2023.