Phil White is being inducted into the New England Local Masters Swimming Hall of Fame

On October 1, 2023, Phil White, Director of Kingdom Games and founder of the Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association (NEKOWSA), is being inducted into the New England Local Masters Swimming Committee’s Hall of Fame for his work as race director, administrator, and photographer. In announcing the selection, Tracy Grilli, Chair of the NELMSC said, “With his wide-reaching Kingdom Games, Phil and his team now support more than 40 days of competition ranging from ice swimming to marathon swimming. He inspires people from all walks of life, ages, and abilities to participate in races both short and long on a year-round basis. He enthusiastically encourages daring people to dream and helps them achieve those goals.”