By Yasas Senanayake & Disalana Jayasooriya (Web Content Team)
A highlight of the school calendar, the Inter-House Swimming Meet took place during the second and third weeks of October 2024. Through fierce competition, Boarding House came out on top from the Junior School and Sahayam House reinstated their status as champions in the Middle School, after knocking down its rivals. And finally, as the overall champions of the Inter-House Swimming Meet 2024, Garrett House emerged victorious by scoring an impressive 129 points.
At the heats, each swimmer was ready to give their best in hopes of making their way into the finals of this coveted event. The top 7 swimmers of each event were eligible to participate in the finals. The stakes were high as the first whistle marked the commencement of the competitive events between the otherwise friendly swimmers.
Finally, upon the commencement of the finals of the Inter-House Swimming Meet, the adrenaline wash palpable in the spectators. This occasion, graced by the presence of Mr. Ranga Balasuriya displayed acts of great sportsmanship. The sheer talent and dedication of these swimmers were enough to get the spectators onto the edge of their seats as they eagerly prepared to witness a fierce and tense battle to push their house over the edge to claim victory.
In contrast to the competitive atmosphere maintained by the swimmers, a relay was organized between the coaches, old boys, and current seniors of Trinity Swimming to maintain the fun and light-heartedness of the event. Whilst the Seniors emerged on top, this was just a glimpse of the unprecedented camaraderie seen in the background of Trinity Swimming.
In the end, these swimmers, regardless of their placement in the events, were rewarded for their commitment towards taking their respective Houses to greater heights.
-AWARDS-
Age Group Champions
Under 13 – S.C. Goonetilleke – Sahayam House
Under 15 – S.R. Tennakoon – Sahayam House
Under 17 – I.A. Dissanayake – Oorloff House
Under 19 – S.J. Vishuwadesh – Garrett House
Over 19 – S.N. Ranaweera, S.D. Alexander – Central Boarding House
Junior School Results
- Boarding House – 242
- Carter Reds – 203
- Carter Yellows – 102
- Campbell House – 89
- Carter Blues – 50
Middle School Results
- Sahayam House – 191 points
- Saunders House – 119 points
- Gibson House – 85 points
- Squealary House – 78 points
- Pilcher House – 15 points
Upper School Results
- Garret House – 129 points
- Simithraaratchy House – 122 points
- Oorloff House – 106 points
- Central Boarding House – 90 points
- Lemuel House – 24 points
Congratulations to all the participants and winners for their efforts. A huge thank you goes out on behalf of all the swimmers to the Master-in-Charge, Mr. Pemlath Uyanhewa and the Head Coach, Mr. Avantha Weerasinghe as well as the coaches, Mr. Mafaz Ashabdeen and Mr. Ruvinda for their remarkable support and dedication towards making the annual Inter-House Swimming Meet a huge success.
