The 23-year-old trophy will go to the 4x50m relay team which can swim closest to their nominated time tomorrow morning.

The regular 30m and 50m individual events will also take place.

Club president David Sly said the handicap system is a great leveller and plenty of fun.

“We’re encouraging people to come along,” he said at the Forbes town pool this week.

“They are not races, we call them timed events, and it’s all about having fun and getting the kids involved really.”

David said the swim was a memorial to Tim Baass, who was a club member before his untimely death. The club is keen to see the event continue for a long time.

“We want to keep the event going and are encouraging the kids to participate. It’s a family day at the pool really.”

With participation in mind, Sly said entry fees would be just $20 per team. Entry is $5 for those who aren’t competing and simply want to enjoy the famous Diggers hospitality and barbecue lunch (included in the cost).

The swim will get underway about 10am tomorrow so swimmers are urged to arrive a little early to nominate their team and time.

Beyond tomorrow, Diggers Swimming Club will continue to meet each Sunday at 10am until the pool closes in late March / early April.