2017SSCswimathonguidance
Stingray Swim Club Swim-A-Thon 2017
The premier fundraising event of 2017 for our club as swimmers raise sponsorship money for a marathon swim. Each swimmer on Friday, November 3rd will swim as many laps as possible in the allocated time.
What is Swim-A-Thon?
Swim-A-Thon historically has been our single largest fundraiser each year. The funds raised will help provide additional support to our existing swimming programs. Swimmers attain pledges per lap or flat donations from family, friends, neighbors, businesses,etc. prior to swimming.
When and Where?
The Swim-A-Thon will take place November 3rd 2017 at the Lions Pool, Olympic Way, Between 4.00pm – 9.00pm.
What time is my group swimming?
- Bronze: 4:00pm to 4:30pm
- Silver: 4:30pm to 5:00pm
- Gold: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- HSD: 5:00pm to 5:30pm
- Seniors and HP: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Masters and parents: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
What will we do at Swim-A-Thon?
Athletes will swim and eat! We will have a potluck food for everyone after our athletes have swam. Parents will cheer and volunteer! There will be many opportunities to earn voluntary service hours for this event. We will need lap counters, food donations, set-up crews, clean-up crews, etc.
Be sure to watch your email for available job sign-ups.
How do we raise money for Swim-A-Thon?
Pledge Form Letters – Mail out pledge letters to everyone you know! Grab your address bookand go for it! Relatives and friends are great for sending pledge letters. A sample of thepledge form letter can be found attached in this email.
You can get pledges per lap, or flat donations.Be sure to include neighbors, classmates, and co-workers of Mom and Dad when asking fordonations!
- Emphasize that you will be acting to raise the funds rather than asking directly.
- Have a goal in mind and get negotiating.
‘I am going to try my absolute best to swim 40…60…120 lengths to try and earn money for my club. Can you pledge $1…$5…$10?’
- Ask for a challenge, people like to invest.
What if I swim 200 laps?! What would it take to get you to donate $10…$15…$20 more?
- Make sure you say, ‘Thank You!’
How do I win prizes?
- Most funds raised – 1 winner
- Most pledges received – 1 winner (even $1.00 pledges count!)
- Most laps swum – 1 per group (male & female for Senior)
Returning forms
To help us keep track of your donations we need you to record every pledge made on your donation forms. The forms can be found attached to this email and on the Stingray swim club website under the Swim-a-thon event under the event functions tab. When you have collected your donations please return them to either coach David, coach Neil or placed in the box on the front of the office door at one of your sessions the week before Friday 3rd November.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced as soon as all forms have been collected.
Swim-A-Thon Prizes
- Most funds - $250.00
- Most pledges - $100.00
- Most laps - $25 per group
We Look forward to seeing as many swimmers, family and friends at this great team event. Let’s get the community involved in helping grow the Stingray Swimming Club on the island.We look forward to seeing you all on November 3rd
Go Stingray!