What is the YPW 24-hr Swimathon?
The YPW 24-hr Swimathon is a fundraising initiative where our athletes, family and friends are sponsored to swim in a 24-hour relay; raising funds for our swimming club.
Although it is a challenge, you don’t need to be a competitive swimmer to participate – people of all abilities can join in and take part. You can swim any style or distance that suits you; whether it be 10 or 100 laps in freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke, or doggy paddle – it is all about participation!
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How does it work?
Swimmers select a period of time in which to participate over the 24-hour duration. During each window block swimmers create a roster for their swimmers, so you can swim as many laps as you wish! Always having at least one swimmer in the water doing laps.
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For the over night shifts, swimmer are welcome to rest or sleep between their laps. BYO bedding.
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Who can take part?
Anyone can take part! Whether you are 5 or 85 years old, a doggy paddler or squad swimmer… we’d love you to dive in and help support our fundraising event.
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Where will the event take place?
Our Swimathon will be held at our home training pool, Herb Norman Pool (Yarra Plenty), Greensborough