British Long Distance Swimming Association 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024

30 minute swim challenge

30min Swim Challenge Individual Form                                             30min Swim Challenge Team Form

                                              30 Minute Swim Challenge OPEN Team Form

Bulk INDIVIDUAL Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club INDIVIDUAL bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge                                Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs         30-34 yrs          35-39 yrs          40-44yrs           45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs         65-69 yrs         70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

British Long Distance Swimming Association One Hour Swim Challenge 2024

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs           30-34 yrs           35-39 yrs           40-44yrs            45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs           65-69 yrs           70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

All online entries and must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary 2024: Caroline Lewis

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

British Long Distance Swimming Association 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024

30 minute swim challenge

30min Swim Challenge Individual Form                                             30min Swim Challenge Team Form

                                              30 Minute Swim Challenge OPEN Team Form

Bulk INDIVIDUAL Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club INDIVIDUAL bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge                                Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs         30-34 yrs          35-39 yrs          40-44yrs           45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs         65-69 yrs         70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

British Long Distance Swimming Association One Hour Swim Challenge 2024

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs           30-34 yrs           35-39 yrs           40-44yrs            45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs           65-69 yrs           70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

All online entries and must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary 2024: Caroline Lewis

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

British Long Distance Swimming Association One Hour Swim Challenge 2024

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs           30-34 yrs           35-39 yrs           40-44yrs            45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs           65-69 yrs           70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

All online entries and must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary 2024: Caroline Lewis

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

British Long Distance Swimming Association 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024

30 minute swim challenge

30min Swim Challenge Individual Form                                             30min Swim Challenge Team Form

                                              30 Minute Swim Challenge OPEN Team Form

Bulk INDIVIDUAL Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club INDIVIDUAL bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge                                Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA 30 Minute Swim Challenge 2024.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within the event they choose. The swim must be completed between 1st January and 31^st March 2024. The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver or Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each category will receive BLDSA  Bronze, Silver or Gold medals.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 meters in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10s to over 85s. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs         30-34 yrs          35-39 yrs          40-44yrs           45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs         65-69 yrs         70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20 – 24 years    25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or can enter as “unattached”. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

An OPEN team can consist of 3 swimmers of any sex. Teams can be groups of swimmers from the same club or family. Individual swimmers may enter one team in this competition per individual entry made.

The open category accommodates teams who do not fit other categories. If your team meets the criteria for another age category, the swim secretary reserves the right to transfer your entry to that category.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event.

For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages at 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Swimmers may provide their own ‘human’ counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. If using a human counter, this must be a responsible person. Alternatively, smart watches may be used as the ‘official counter’.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 1st April 2024.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

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2024 AGM and social dinner – all the proceedings will be carried out on the SAME day

Saturday 16th March 2024

The general itinerary will be as follows:

1.00 pm

AGM

Followed by a short trophy presentation (some trophies had no entrants in their categories)

6.30 pm for 7.00 pm

MEAL/SOCIAL GATHERING

A booking has been made for an informal sit down meal.  There will be no guest speakers, toasts or presentations.

This is an opportunity for us all simply to enjoy a meal with friends and have a get together to eat, socialise and mingle.

This will all take place at

The New Bath Hotel,

New Bath Road, Matlock Dale, Derbyshire. DE4 3PX

01629 340340

For those wishing to stay overnight, there are limited rooms available and I would strongly suggest booking straight away if you wish to stay on site.  Obviously, Matlock has lots of alternative places to stay if you prefer.

The room rates are from £119 per night with options for breakfast charged extra.  Rooms are to be booked direct.

Dinner tickets will be priced at £36.50 per person and can be purchased via the Website.

These tickets are non-refundable.

Saturday 16th March 2024

The hotel has a beautiful open air warm spring fed swimming pool, which we are sure you will all love to take a refreshing swim in during the day.

This venue has a limited capacity so early booking is advised and Ticket applications must be received no later than Saturday 20^th February 2024 unless sold out earlier.

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Our Awards

Open Water Swim Festival.

Individual and team relay events, wet-suit and traditional pool swimwear categories.

1k, 3k, and 5k races.

Simply pick your distance and your favourite stroke

Start times.     Morning events.              Entry Fees.

10:00              1k, 3k, and 5k                    £10 – £30 – £45 (solo swimmers.)

10:00              5k relay                                 £50 (Team entry price) (2 – 5 swimmers.)

Thrybergh Park is the first open water British Long Distance Swimming Association event of the 2024 season. Thrybergh is a reservoir and nature reserve in South Yorkshire. It is located between Thrybergh and Hooton Roberts on the outskirts of Rotherham and opened in 1983.

Make an early start to your summer of events at Thrybergh, whether you are a seasoned open water swimmer or a novice triathlete, get ahead of the pack at a friendly and competitive swim meet. B.L.D.S.A. events are the benchmark for water sports safety, fully insured with comprehensive safety rib and kayak cover, first aid facilities and open water swim advice.

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BLDSA Member Thrybergh Park Relay EntryThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY  BLDSA Member Thrybergh Park EventsThis is for MEMBERS ONLY

NON Member Thrybergh Park EntryThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY  NON Member Thrybergh Park Relay FormThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

Entries Open 1st November 2023

Entries for the 1 km are available on the day CASH payment only £15.

Registration on the day

9:00am report to the Swim Secretary on arrival – Swimmers MUST register.

Briefing

9.30am – All swimmers must attend.

Start

10:00am

Time limit

There will be a time limit of 3.5hours on this swim.

Presentations

The presentation will be held on the lake side as soon as possible after the last swimmer finishes.

Non UK Residents

Non UK Residents must provide evidence of membership of their governing body or individual insurance for Open Water Swimming.

Location

The Country Park is 5 miles from the A1(M) and M1 and 3 miles from the
M18, on the main Rotherham to Doncaster, A630 road between Thrybergh and Hooton Roberts.

Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. S65 4NU
Tel: 01709 850353

Emergency Safety Cover

Emergency Safety cover will be provided; at a minimum this will include the BLDSA rescue boat and a number of canoes spaced around the course.

General Information

All persons are advised to report any incidents, including near misses, to a nominated person who shall be named at the championship briefing meeting.

The BLDSA has in place Anti-Bullying and Child & Vulnerable Adult Policies. Copies of which may be obtained from the BLDSA Safeguarding Officer.

Any person associated with the swim is expected to pay any car park charges that may be due from the parking of their vehicle.

Facilities

Lakeside café over looking the lake is well-equipped and open 7 days a week and is very welcoming.

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For more information please contact:

Kevin Welsh

thryberghparkswim@bldsa.org.uk

kevinwelsh63@btinternet.com

Overview

One of our toughest swims on the calendar, but not for the total distance (9 miles). You will swim each of the three events (Non-wetsuit only), but with an interval between each swim and the challenge is not getting too cold swim to swim and being able to complete the 3 events.

This year we are also allowing entrants for the individual mile events i.e. 5 mile, 3 mile, 1 mile. Please see the options in the product list.

Entries Open 1st November 2023

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