Batticaloa coaches in pool training in Kandegoda near Balapitiya
The three new coaches for Batticaloa trained at Colombo’s NCC pool before heading down to Kandegoda near Balapitiya for ‘in pool’ training. Batticaloa town pool classes started on the 25th November.
Batticaloa coaches : Abdul Karrem, Sridran, Lal (Kalutara head coach), Manivannan
Coach Manivannan and students
The coaches taking their first class
Abdul Karrem in pool training
Batticaloa Town pool opens
On the 25th November, we saw the first pool open in Batticaloa. The ceremony took place next to the pool and the first class taken by the new coaches started directly after the opening.
Ravin arrives at the opening ceremony
The ceremony draws to an end and the children prepare for their first class
Even the rain doesn’t dampen the spirit of the first class
Kids under instruction
Well done!! The first length completed
The ceremony underway
The children gather around the pool for the first class
