by Cresi Heslop
This post is to say: “BON COURAGE YOUNG ATHLETES”, for the upcoming SA National and Regional Swimming Championships in March 2015. I know you are champions in and out of the water!
Below find the dates and venues of the upcoming events in which our young athletes will be competing.
But first things first – I want to encourage our Young Athletes with these words:
The Competitor’s Creed
I am a Christian first and last.
I am created in the likeness of God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.
I wear the colors of the cross.
I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch and to succeed in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor I face my challenger and as such, with the face of Christ.
I do not trust in myself.
I do not boast in my abilities or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of my Heavenly Father, the honor of Christ and the reputation of the Holy Spirit.
My attitude on and off the field is above reproach – my conduct beyond criticism.
Whether I am preparing, practicing or playing; I submit to God’s authority and those He has put over me.
I respect my coaches, officials, teammates and competitors out of respect for the Lord.
My body is the temple of Jesus Christ I protect it from within and without.
Nothing enters my body that does not honor the Living God.
My sweat is an offering to my Master.
My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.
I give my all – all of the time.
I do not give up. I do not give in.
I do not give out.
I am the Lord’s warrior – a competitor by conviction and a disciple of determination.
I am confident beyond reason because my confidence lies in Christ.
The results of my efforts must result in His glory.
LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN. LET THE GLORY BE GOD’S.
“The Competitor’s Creed” courtesy of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): http://fcaendurance.com/the-competitors-creed
As mentioned above here are the details of the different events.
Level 3 National Age Group Championships: 12-16 March 2015 – Port Elizabeth – Newton Park Swimming Pool
Level 2 Regional Age Group Championships: 19-22 March 2015 – Germiston – Delville Swimming Pool
Level 1 Regional Age Group Championships: 27-29 March 2015 – Johannesburg – Ellis Park Swimming Pool
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