When Clive Rootes was swimming with the Dubbo Veterans, he dreamed up the idea of a four-lap relay to raise funds for Veterans group, Legacy. Many of the early members were ex-servicemen and have remained loyal to the charity that is pledged to support families of ex-servicemen and women.
Initially, the Clive Rootes was contested in the old 33-metre outdoor pool adjacent to the RSL Club but, thes...