Development News

The Piscinas El Polvorin in San Salvador, El Salvador, was more than busy in May with five clinics taking place almost simultaneously: an advanced open water swimming clinic for coaches (May 23-31) was organised with Tomas Haces from Cuba, FINA TOWSC Member, training an enthusiastic group of eight participants.

Meanwhile, a beginner to intermediate-level clinic for water polo referees and officials was conducted by Cuban Eugenio Martinez, FINA Bureau Member, with 22 participants (May 22-31).

A synchronised swimming coaches clinic (intermediate level) was held with Brazil's swimming and synchronised swimming expert Ana Maria Lobo sharing valuable knowledge with 19 participants (May 22-30).

Participants in the Swimming clinic, El Salvador

A clinic for diving coaches (beginner level) took place with Felix Calderon (PUR) from May 23-29 with nine participants, who were able to learn about selection of divers, flexibility, acrobatics by age and basic starting exercises for beginners.

The last to take place was an intermediate-level clinic for swimming coaches conducted by Gustavo Roldan from Argentina (May 29-June 2) with 40 participants, who coach at various levels - from local to national.