INFORMATION
What is the NUS Splashdown event about?
The NUS Splashdown mass swim & swimathon event is an annual project organized by the NUS University Lifeguard Corps. In past years, the mass swim was organized not only to promote lifesaving as a sport and a skill but also to foster interest and awareness in swimming. Support from the NUS population has always been well received as well as from various varsity teams.
Objectives of the event:
1. To raise awareness of water safety.
2. To promote lifesaving as a sport.
3. To promote a healthy lifestyle through fitness, enrichment and fun.
Participants will be engaged in a day of swimathon (5km) as they push their limits during the stipulated time in order to win more attractive prizes. On top of the entitled goodie bags that each participant will receive, they will also be rewarded with more lap gifts the more laps they cover!
Event Eligibility:
1. The event is open to all members affiliated to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the public.
2. All participants must be able to swim and float without aid over a minimum distance of 1km (20 laps) in order to take part in this event.
SWIMATHON:- Participants are to complete a minimum of 100 laps (5km) within 3 hours.
- Every participant will receive a goodie bag and are eligible for lap gifts, and an Arena Event tee-shirt.
- Swimathon finishers who meet the cut off timing requirement of 3 hours are awarded an Arena Finisher tee-shirt.
- Participants can compete for the top 5 places where they stand to win attractive prizes!
*The availability of T-shirts sizes are on a first-come-first serve basis.
In case of bad weather, it will be at the discretion of the committee to cancel the event. In the event of cancellation, there will be a lucky draw for the top prizes.
The NUS Splashdown mass swim & swimathon event is an annual project organized by the NUS University Lifeguard Corps. In past years, the mass swim was organized not only to promote lifesaving as a sport and a skill but also to foster interest and awareness in swimming. Support from the NUS population has always been well received as well as from various varsity teams.
Objectives of the event:
1. To raise awareness of water safety.
2. To promote lifesaving as a sport.
3. To promote a healthy lifestyle through fitness, enrichment and fun.
Participants will be engaged in a day of swimathon (5km) as they push their limits during the stipulated time in order to win more attractive prizes. On top of the entitled goodie bags that each participant will receive, they will also be rewarded with more lap gifts the more laps they cover!
Event Eligibility:
1. The event is open to all members affiliated to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the public.
2. All participants must be able to swim and float without aid over a minimum distance of 1km (20 laps) in order to take part in this event.
SWIMATHON:- Participants are to complete a minimum of 100 laps (5km) within 3 hours.
- Every participant will receive a goodie bag and are eligible for lap gifts, and an Arena Event tee-shirt.
- Swimathon finishers who meet the cut off timing requirement of 3 hours are awarded an Arena Finisher tee-shirt.
- Participants can compete for the top 5 places where they stand to win attractive prizes!
*The availability of T-shirts sizes are on a first-come-first serve basis.
In case of bad weather, it will be at the discretion of the committee to cancel the event. In the event of cancellation, there will be a lucky draw for the top prizes.