Calverton swim challenge: 'Swim 4 Fifty'

Date and time

Jul 24, 2024 to Jul 26, 2024

7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location

Contact

0115 901 3800

Description

Calverton Leisure Centre

Wednesday 24 July from 7am

The Calverton leisure team are hosting a 'Swim 4 Fifty' challenge to swim 50 miles (4471 lengths) in a continuous relay and we would love for you to be involved.

This fun community challenge is taking place to help celebrate Gedling Borough Council's 50th Anniversary and raise money for the Mayor's charity, Parkinson's UK.

How to take part

We're inviting anyone aged 14+ to join in with the challenge between 7am-9pm on the day. Each swimmer will complete as many lengths of the 18m pool as possible in 20 minutes before the next person continues. You must be able to confidently swim for 20 minutes without needing to stop. You can also choose to swim the relay in pairs if you don’t feel comfortable swimming continously for the full 20 minutes.

Special relay sessions will be held for learners (stages 3+) on Gedling Leisure Swim Stars lessons between 4pm and 6pm on the day. These young swimmers will have the opportunity to contribute by completing a reduced number of lengths. They will be contacted directly with the offer to take part and how to book a place in the challenge.

There is no entry fee, however we do recommend a £5 donation to Parkinson's UK to take part in the challenge using our Just Giving page.

To book your swimming time slot or to find out more, pop into Calverton Leisure Centre or call 0115 901 3800. 

If you're unable to join the swim challenge, but you would like to donate to the Parkinson's UK charity, you are welcome to donate using the Just Giving page link above. There will also be a charity collection box at reception.

Following the public relay sessions, Gedling Borough Council staff members, along with their friends and family, will continue the swim relay overnight and into the following day until the 50th mile is achieved. The challenge is expected to take between 24 and 30 hours of continuous swimming.

So come along and support the challenge and help to raise money for Parkinson's UK! Sign up for your 20 minute swimming slot by calling Calverton Leisure Centre on 0115 901 3800.