The Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre will be the venue for the sixth Swimathon organised by Wimborne Rotary. It will take place for 6 hours on Saturday 15th November 2008 from 3.30pm until 8.30pm.

Anyone who wishes can create his or her own team of 6 swimmers. They will elect a Team Captain and give a funny name to their team. They will be allocated a time slot of one hour for them to complete as many lengths as possible.
Each team member will have a sponsorship form for him or her to obtain pledges for the numbers of lengths, which they achieve.

Application forms can be obtained from Peter Douch on 01202 882936. The closing date for entry is 30th. October 2008. The principal charities to benefit this year are shown below and, very importantly, a quarter of the money raised will be returned to the project or charity of each team’s choice. Stephen Protheroe, President of Wimborne Rotary says, "I am delighted that once again Wimborne Rotary is able to organise an annual Swimathon."

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Event

The 25m long QE pool will have four lanes. Each member of his or her team will swim there and back in one lane and then change over with a team-mate. It is not a race and will continue for 55 minutes and then a five minute change over to the next team. Last year 40 teams consisting of 200 swimmers took part and raised over £18,000. As well as the three main charities 19 others benefited by the 'Team's Choice'.

A photograph will be taken and a copy given to each team member.
On leaving the Leisure Centre a “Certificate of Achievement” will be presented to each swimmer. It is anticipated that more than 300 men, women and children will take part in this fun day.

Charities selected for this year

1st - 25% to the project or charity nominated by each team

2nd - 25% to the Wessex Autistic Society. Registered Charity No:1000792 (www.twas.org.uk)

3rd - 25% to Age Concern Wimborne & District. Registered Charity No: 261794 (www.ageconcern.org.uk)

4th - 25% to Cancer Research UK. Registered Charity No: 1089464 (www.cancerresearch.org)