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Astorino Announces County Swimming and Diving Championships

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

WHITE PLAINS, NY –County Executive Robert P. Astorino invites swimmers and divers from all over the county to compete for top honors during the 90th annual Westchester County Swimming and Diving Championships, which will take place in July and August.

While the display of these athletes serves as a testament to the natural talent of Westchester’s youths, Astorino is most proud of the skill that each of them developed through hours of practice. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to demonstrate the value of practice, hard work, and dedication,” Astorino said. “I wish you all the best of luck.”

The events are sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester County Swimming Association.

The diving competition is slated for Monday and Tuesday, July 27 and 28, beginning at

2 p.m. each day, at Lake Isle in Eastchester. Divers ages 10 to 13 will compete on Monday, while divers 14 to 17 will compete on Tuesday. Rain date is July 29.

Playland Pool in Rye will host the swimming competition, which begins on Monday, August 3, and runs through Thursday, August 6, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. Rain date is August 7.