ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Swimming NSW and ReachOut challenge you to get in the water this March and make a splash to help young people experiencing mental health issues.
You choose a lane, set your personal goal, log your laps and track your progress throughout the month from any location across Australia.
Swimming NSW's Swim to Save Lives Challenge
Prizes will be on offer to the Swimming NSW club that fundraises the most money overall and to the club that fundraises the most money on a per participant average during this challenge. Up for grabs are:
- a visit* from the legendary Olympian Ian Thorpe AM
- and a chance to work with our preferred videographers Fish Out Of Water Media to create a professional quality club video (valued at $2000).
The individual swimmer who fundraises the most money will have the opportunity to train at our Olympic Park Performance Hub! This priceless experience includes learning from Head Coach Adam Kable, access to first class facilities and experts, and training alongside Olympian Wes Roberts and Australian Dolphins Matt Wilson, Brad Woodward and Meg Bailey!
*COVID-safe visit, therefore the visit may be in person or online depending on the situation in NSW.
Please note in order to be eligible to claim our club or individual prizes, winners must be an affiliated Swimming NSW club or financial Swimming NSW member respectively.
HOW IT WORKS
1. SIGN UP
Sign up as an individual and join your Swimming NSW club.
2. SWIM
Start logging your laps as you work towards your goal.
3. SHARE
Spread the word and raise funds to prevent youth suicide.
ALREADY REGISTERED?
Fantastic! Just email our Laps for Life Coordinator Josh at josh@lapsforlife.com.au
who will add you to the correct team.
HOW TO SET YOUR GOAL
Challenge yourself, or stay in your comfort lane – either way, you’ll be swimming to save lives.
BEGINNER
1km
New to swimming, but keen to dive right in?
INTERMEDIATE
6 km
Know your way around a swim lane, but keeping the pace nice and steady.
ADVANCED
20km
You’ve practically grown gills at this point.
FREESTYLE
Choose your own goal
Whether it's the pool, ocean, river or lake. Set your distance and show us how it’s done.
