Sponsored Swim

Every year, the club holds a sponsored swim. This not only gives us a chance to raise money for the club and a local charity, but just as importantly it allows the swimmers to achieve something they can be proud of. They are always amazed at how far they can swim, as are the people who sponsor them.

All swimmers will receive a certificate and badge for the distance they have managed to cover. The coaches will be on hand to ensure everyone has a fun time and achieves their potential.

2024 Sponsored Swim

Well done to everyone who participated in the sponsored swim on 15 and 18 April.

We had a total of 67 swimmers in the pool over the two nights who collectively swam a massive 9,358 lengths, which equates to 233,950 metres and a whopping 146 miles – the distance from Dunbar to the Isle of Arran!!

The fastest mile was completed in 28.47 minutes, and the fastest over all finisher completed 200 lengths in 1 hour 33 minutes. Both records go to Jamie Humble.

A huge thank you to the junior coaches, parents and families for helping to count lengths and for providing support to the swimmers on the night(s).

All monies raised will provide well needed money for the club, as well as Friends of Oaklands School, Edinburgh which is the club’s charity of choice. If you still wish to donate, you can do so online at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dunbar-dolphins-2024.

Some rules:

1. Prior to starting distance swim – make sure you have been to the toilet, if you get out of the pool, you cannot get back in!
2. Swimmers are not allowed to place their feet on the bottom of the pool during swim.
3. Swimmers are not allowed to stop at either end of the pool for a rest.
4. You can change stroke at any time.
5. If you intend to swim a lot of lengths, (more than 50 lengths) you should be at the pool to start your sponsored swim during 1^st or 2^nd This will allow sufficient time for you to complete your sponsored swim in good time.
6. You may swim on both days, however, only one of the swims will count.
7. Parent volunteers will be needed to help count lengths and encourage the swimmers.
8. All money and sponsor forms should be handed into the desk, or alternatively online.
9. Have fun!