The Isle of Man Swimming Association’s Primary Schools’ Dolphin Trophy Swimming Gala takes place on Wednesday, April 18, at the National Sports Centre in Douglas.

The gala is split into two events - large schools at 9.45am and the small and medium schools start at 1.30 pm.

The gala is being supported again by Utmost Wealth Solutions.

Alison Lodge, of the association, said: ’We really appreciate their continued commitment as sponsors of this prestigious community event.

’For the fourth year running all 33 primary schools on the island are competing for the much-coveted Dolphin Trophy.

’Many of the Isle of Man’s most successful swimmers, including the Commonwealth Games team in the Gold Coast, began their competitive swimming careers in the Dolphin Trophy.

’It’s highly likely that someone in this year’s event will follow in their footsteps and represent the island at an international event.

’The enthusiasm of all the participants in representing their school in the gala, together with the spectators, always makes this event exciting.’