Splash-A-Thon 2021
Splash-A-Thon for A, B and C Groups| Start date | May 29, 2021 9:30 AM |
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| End date | May 29, 2021 12:00 PM |
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DST Splash-A-Thon 2021
We’re holding our annual Splash-A-Thon the week of May 24th to 29th. All swimmers will have a chance to complete their Splash-A-Thon swim during a practice session that week and the coaches of individual Groups will let them know which day will be their turn.
With our Covid-19 restrictions in place, we still aren’t able to have counters and parents on deck but the coaches will make sure to count and gather all of the necessary data.
What is a Splash-A-Thon
It’s a major Fundraising Event for the Duncan Swim Team. Swimmers round up sponsorship pledges either per individual length or as total amounts and then try and swim as many lengths of the pool as they possibly can. All Swimmers will have up to two (2) hours to complete 200 lengths (5000m) of the pool but all athletes are only expected to do their very best to swim as many lengths as they are capable of.
Does Splash-A-Thon Count Against Your Fundraising Requirement
Splash-A-Thon does not count against a families Fundraising Requirement. The monies from Splash-A-Thon are used to offset equipment costs, travel costs and special projects that the Club is undertaking.
What We Need To Do
We need to get the word out to all potential sponsors. Social Media is a great way to get Splash-A-Thon started. Successful posts should include more than just text, pictures of kids in Club Gear will engage your audience. This messaging will be coming from the DST team’s accounts as well, but swimmers, parents and others involved should post about the Splash-A-Thon. This will reach their personal network and will help the overall Team.
Then we’ve got to start approaching potential sponsors; family, friends, supporters of DST and anyone who might be interested in supporting our Club and Competitive Swimming in the Cowichan Valley.
Fundraising & Sponsorship Webpage
We will be creating a new page on the Team Website under the Fundraising & Sponsorship link for anyone who would like to donate in general or donate specifically to the Splash-A-Thon event. This page should be available in the next couple of days and the updated link information will be sent to all members.
Let’s prepare to have a really solid Splash-A-Thon!
It’s a great Team Event and an important Fundraising opportunity.
Thank You, Coach Brent