So what's this all about?

Okay, so basically you gather a team of 1 - 8 swimmers who love an epic challenge and head to Trifarm on 29 June Then, at midday one of you jumps in and swims for an hour. It’s not a race. There’s no finish line. You just swim for an hour. Then the next swimmer, then the next until 24 hours is up and you’re shattered, but elated that you’ve just completed one of the hardest swimming challenges out there.

Ok, I'm intrigued. What do you mean it's not a race?

I mean you’re not competing against anyone but yourself. It’s an endurance event and we don’t count lengths or distance. The challenge is how far you can push yourself through the tiredness. Through the cold. How you can support each other through the harder hours.

What kit would I need?

The most important thing to bring along is warm clothes because you will get cold. And make sure to bring plenty of food and drink for the duration. You’ll also want to try and grab a nap in between your swims so sleeping bags and small tents are essential. You’ll have a few hours between your swims so there’s plenty of time to nip off for a nap. You will need a tow float and light so we can keep an eye on you at night. We can help you source them if you don’t already have them. It’s up to you what you wear to swim in. You can wear a wetsuit if you like or brave it in a costume. You can use flippers or hand paddles to help you along.

Is there a fundraising target?

It’s £40 per person which will help us cover the cost of running the event, meaning more of the money you raise will go towards swimming lessons for children with disabilities. For that £40 you’ll each get a Level Water piece of kit, some refreshments on the day and total support from us throughout. With the fundraising, the team captain will set up a team page on JustGiving with each team member then creating their own page connected to that team. It’s pretty easy and we’ll help you sort it out. Everyone will have a £200 fundraising target and you’ll get rewards for how much you raise.

There’ll be plenty of measures in place to make sure all swimmers are safe. From canoes out on the lake, lifeguards on the side, first aid close by and plenty of motivation and encouragement from us. As mentioned above, please bring a tow float, light that you can swim with in the bag or on your goggles and a whistle. This is so we can easily spot you at night and you can draw attention to yourself if you get into any difficulties

Trifarm 24hr Team Swim

From Level Water

Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th June 2024 Past event

12:00

Chelmsford

£40.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable swimming experience at the Trifarm 24hr Team Swim, organized by Level Water! Taking place from Saturday, June 29th to Sunday, June 30th, 2024, in the picturesque setting of Chelmsford, Essex, this unique endurance challenge invites teams of 1 to 8 swimmers to dive in and swim for an hour each over a full 24 hours. It’s not about speed or distance—it's about building teamwork, camaraderie, and pushing through the endurance challenge together.

This event is open to everyone aged 14 and over, regardless of swimming ability, making it a perfect opportunity for friends, family, and communities to come together for a great cause. Picture yourself swimming through the night, warming up by the fire pit with hot chocolate, and celebrating the sunrise with your team. Best of all, every stroke you take helps raise funds for Level Water, providing essential swimming lessons to children with disabilities. Join us for this inspiring event and discover how your swimming can change lives!

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Gather a team of between 1 to 8 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 24 hours!

This event is unique in being a personal/team endurance swimming challenge rather than about speed or distance. It’s also for everyone over the age of 14, regardless of your ability. It’s not a race, no one is being timed or tracked. You swim as much as you want, as fast as you want.

The challenge is in the endurance, the team work and camaraderie to support each other for the duration. It’s the 2am cold swims when you just want to sleep. It’s the hugs of relief at the end of each hour knowing you’ve just ticked another hour off. It’s being huddled around the fire pit with a hot chocolate and dancing to keep warm. It’s cheering the sunrise.

It’s knowing that you’re doing it to raise money for Level Water who provide 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. It’s knowing that, one day, they might be able to take part in this challenge with their friends or family because of the efforts you are putting in to fundraise.

It’s knowing your are using the power of your swimming to change lives. And that’s all pretty wonderful.

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Trifarm, Church Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3, United Kingdom

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