Swimming is a “life sport” that is enjoyed by over two million people of all ages and abilities. As the premier masters swim team in the south metro Atlanta area, and as leaders in the swimming community, the Southside Seals actively promote swimming at all levels. The Southside Seals sponsors two annual awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments in swimming by members of the Fayette County swimming community. Nominations are now open for the 2007-2008 Fayette County Swimmer of the Year Awards and the Fayette County Swimming Hall of Fame.

The Fayette County Swimmer of the Year is awarded annually to the most outstanding male and female swimmers for the previous year. The award is open to swimmers that are residents of Fayette County or members of USA Swimming, high school, and recreation teams that are based in Fayette County. The selection of the outstanding swimmers of the year is based on the accomplishments of those swimmers in the pool, classroom, and community.

The Fayette County Swimming Hall Of Fame recognizes lifetime achievement by swimmers coaches, and officials as residents of Fayette County or as members of a Fayette County based team. Members of the hall receive an award plaque and are listed on a master plaque displayed at the home pool of the Southside Seals. No more that four individuals can be elected to the hall in any year.

For more information these awards visit the Southside Seals web site at http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-southsideseals. For nomination forms contact the Awards Chairman, Mr. Steve Justice, via email at stevejustice@bellsouth.net.

Please send all nominations to: Mr. Steve Justice, Awards Chairman, PO Box 486, Tyrone, GA 30290 or e-mail to stevejustice@bellsouth.net

All nominations must be received by Friday, May 16.

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