To take part all that is needed is a team of six swimmers - or however many you can muster - and a lane marker. If you can’t find someone who can sit still long enough to keep a check on how many lengths your team are swimming then don’t worry, there are always plenty of people around to fill any gaps so don’t let that put you off.
It doesn’t matter what your swimming ability is, or how old you are, we’re happy to see anyone who’s prepared to put on a swimsuit and jump in and if you need floats to help keep you from sinking then there are always plenty on hand.
Once you’ve got your team together, then take a look at the Schedule to see what times are available. Please be warned that the more popular times are chosen quickly so if you have youngsters that don’t want to get out of bed in the middle of the night then get in early. Having said that, it is a 24 hour swimathon so hardy souls that can manage to fill up the slots throughout the wee small hours are always cheerily met and greatly appreciated.
Once you’ve taken a look at the Schedule then the next step is to contact us. Alison Bruce is the lady who you need to contact to book your time and request the sponsorship forms from. She’ll send the forms out to you, together with all the information you need and is the person you should speak to if you have any queries or need further forms.
Nearly there. Just a couple more things to consider, the first of which is ......... Fancy Dress! Yes we know that sounds odd, but although the main idea of the event is to raise money, it is also a fun event. In the past we’ve had pirates, witches, sub-aqua teams in full kit and in 2007 a band of hardy youngsters dressed as nuns who actually swam in their full regalia whilst carrying their prayer books!
There’s a Trophy for the best fancy dress too, so a little added incentive there, and sometimes your sponsors will dig a little deeper just to see you looking a little unusual.
As well as the Best Fancy Dress Trophy, there are others. Why not take a look at the Trophy page for more details. All Trophies are given out on Presentation Night, usually held in March/April, when the donations are presented to The Fire Fighters Charity and Local Charities.
Go on take the plunge and contact us to register.
It doesn’t matter what your swimming ability is, or how old you are, we’re happy to see anyone who’s prepared to put on a swimsuit and jump in and if you need floats to help keep you from sinking then there are always plenty on hand.
Once you’ve got your team together, then take a look at the Schedule to see what times are available. Please be warned that the more popular times are chosen quickly so if you have youngsters that don’t want to get out of bed in the middle of the night then get in early. Having said that, it is a 24 hour swimathon so hardy souls that can manage to fill up the slots throughout the wee small hours are always cheerily met and greatly appreciated.
Once you’ve taken a look at the Schedule then the next step is to contact us. Alison Bruce is the lady who you need to contact to book your time and request the sponsorship forms from. She’ll send the forms out to you, together with all the information you need and is the person you should speak to if you have any queries or need further forms.
Nearly there. Just a couple more things to consider, the first of which is ......... Fancy Dress! Yes we know that sounds odd, but although the main idea of the event is to raise money, it is also a fun event. In the past we’ve had pirates, witches, sub-
There’s a Trophy for the best fancy dress too, so a little added incentive there, and sometimes your sponsors will dig a little deeper just to see you looking a little unusual.
As well as the Best Fancy Dress Trophy, there are others. Why not take a look at the Trophy page for more details. All Trophies are given out on Presentation Night, usually held in March/April, when the donations are presented to The Fire Fighters Charity and Local Charities.
Go on take the plunge and contact us to register.
