The revival of the Dolphin swimming gala could be permanent.
Education chiefs said last year's inter-school competition would be the last one due to cost-cutting, sparking anger among some MHKs.
However, the Isle of Man Swimming Association was approached by parents to stage the event in 2011, and it will go ahead at the National Sports Centre next week with 30 Island primary schools competing.
Chairman Clive Parrish hopes it will now remain an annual event:
Researching your Manx family history can be a very interesting and rewarding hobby. Trace your roots in the Isle of Man with our helpful of guide.
