UEAto host naturist swimming 'OlymP-ics' By CAROLINE J EATER, Deputy Editor.
UEA has let slip its naked ambition to make the new Sportspark a success - by revealing plans to play host to naturist athletes from around the world. Skinny-dipping swimmers are keen to use the University' s new venue for theii annual European Naturist Swimming Championships when the competition returns to Britain. The campus was revealed as a pools in the country, and UEA is a popping out and flashing at people," possible setting for the competition very convenient choice for European joked Roger. when the bare essentials of the teams," explained British Naturism's ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• event were flashed out by British Sports Officer, Roger Johnson. Other news: Naturism - the UK arm of the naturist "lt is such a fantastic pool, and - Lord Sainsbury dies 3 we've been made $0 very welcome. - History exodus furore 5 UEA has bent over backwards to Enhanced - New semester system 7 accomodate us." And the chances of the Olympics The design of the new pool should of the naturist world coming to also help swing it for the University But if the contest does come to Norwich were enhanced alter and prevent students and locals Norwich, students will have to 'skin organisers stripped away rival pools getting an eyeful of the competitors. and bare' the fact they won't get the with less admirable assets - leaving "There were other sites but two of opportunity to take the plunge and them with a stark choice of venues them are surrounded by three sides participate. for the prestigious contest. "lt is not an all corners thing," he of glass, which we wouldn't even "There are only eight 50 metre consider. We wouldn 't want to be lamented , "You have to be a
member of British Naturists and qualify in the lead-up competitions." Despite not being able to join in, students seem to admire the bare cheek of the event.
Distraction "lt will be a good distraction. I don't think people will take offence, although some of the older lecturers may get a bit of a shock," giggled Laura Bumpus (BIO 1) But University Press Officer, Katy Jones, is confident that the competition will be free from any lewd behaviour that could offend. "We understand that naturist swimming is one of the few events where streakers will not be able to disrupt proceedings," she smiled.