The University of Cebu (UC)-Blue Marlins start their bid in the 106th Silliman University Founder’s Age-Group Swimming Competition today at the Shaw Memorial swimming pool in Dumaguete City.
After begging off in the event several times before, the UC-Blue Marlins squad return to action with 30 swimmers to banner their championship campaign.
The UC-Blue Marlins of multi-titled coach Rolando Alvarez hopes to make a good comeback in the event, targeting no less than the overall title.
Winning the crown will be a bit easier than their other campaigns with only Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA) members allowed to join in the competition.
Among the top bets of UC-BM are Renan Tapang Navarro siblings, Anthony III,Lyh Ann and Anthony Lin,Karen Indaya,Israel David,Serge Bischoco, Bethmay Arellano, Danielle Ballesteros,the Cañedas-Noel,Trina and Diane, Patricia and Pierre Niño Baguio, Michael and Abigael Vega, Mary Arlette Baller, Eldy Banluta, Marlon Galo, Todd Aris Belleza, Beverly Vasig and Warren Troy Vergara.
They will competed in different age brackets starting with the 6-under up to the 30-above class. — Caecent No-ot Magsumbol