University Sports Welfare
Swimming
Swimming will be the new activity that will be added to the sports disciplines of UMECIT, in which those who like this sport will have a new opportunity, since it represents a perfect mix that leads to victory, and we are not only talking about the sports plane, but also the one that is focused on the personal, social, educational, healthy level, among others
As a member of the University swimming team, you will be able to participate in various national and international tournaments organized by the University Sports Association of Panama (ADEUPA) and other institutions.
Join us and be part of this new story!
Training schedules:
Find the available schedules at each of our locations here:
| CAMPUS | TIME AND PLACE |
|---|---|
| PANAMA HEADQUARTERS | Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Carlos Lee Municipal Pool, Pueblo Nuevo |
Contact through:
(+507) 682-77576 (University Wellness) Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requirements to participate
- Be a student, administrator or teacher at UMECIT
- Have an updated and active accident policy (Applies only to students)
- Administrative and teaching staff (must sign liability release document)
- Be registered and attend training defined by location and discipline.
Registration:
To register click on the following button:
Meet the coaches
Swimming
Ricardo Torres
Coach of the Panama Headquarters. Ricardo Torres is a former high-performance athlete with a solid track record in swimming at the national and international levels. For more than ten years, he was a member of the national student swimming team, representing the country in regional and international competitions such as the CODICADER and JEDECAC games, as well as the CAMEX and CCCAN championships.
Throughout his sporting career, he stood out as an outstanding athlete, achieving champion and runner-up titles in the CCCAN (Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming) championships, consolidating his position within Central American and Caribbean swimming.
She was part of the national delegation in events sanctioned by the Olympic Committee, achieving significant results, including two bronze medals at the 2017 Central American Games in Nicaragua: one in the 400-meter individual medley and another in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, an event in which she also set a new national record. She also participated in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, qualifying for the individual finals.
His competitive experience, sports training, and commitment to the development of young talent position him as a benchmark in the comprehensive training of athletes.