York YMCA Swim For Safety Thon
- Date Sun 14th April 2024
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location York, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural York YMCA Swim For Safety Thon on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Graham Aquatic Center in York, PA! This exciting new event invites swimmers of all ages to participate in one of three amazing distances: 2 miles, 1 mile, or half a mile. Not only will you enjoy a fun day in the water, but you'll also be making a meaningful impact by supporting free swim lessons for 2nd grade youth in the West York and City of York school districts.
Starting at 11:00 am, participants will be grouped into heats based on their anticipated completion times, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Each registration comes with a stylish wicking shirt, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred size! With proceeds from the event directly benefiting the swim lesson program, you'll be helping to equip children with vital swimming skills that can prevent drowning emergencies. Dive into this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a blast in the pool!
Starting at 11:00 am, participants will be grouped into heats based on their anticipated completion times, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Each registration comes with a stylish wicking shirt, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred size! With proceeds from the event directly benefiting the swim lesson program, you'll be helping to equip children with vital swimming skills that can prevent drowning emergencies. Dive into this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a blast in the pool!
Organiser's Description
SWIM FOR SAFETY THON, HOSTED BY THE ARTHUR J. GLATFELTER YMCA, IS A NEW EVENT IN 2024. SWIMMERS CHOOSE AND COMPLETE ONE EVENT LENGTH: 2 MILE, 1 MILE OR HALF MILE.
FUNDRAISER
This fundraising event provides FREE swim lessons for 2nd grade youth in the West York and City of York school districts. Swimming is an essential life skill that can prevent drowning emergencies in youth. Event proceeds, swimmer donations and the entrance fees, benefit the free swim lesson program. Event participants are encouraged to set up an Individual Fundraising Page to raise dollars for our youth development cause.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Graham Aquatic Center, 543 N. Newberry Street, York, PA 17401
Event Start time: 11:00 am
Participant Swim Time: Heat time will be emailed to the participant on Thursday, April 11. Heats are organized by anticipated completion time, with fastest times scheduled in earliest heats. Registrations after Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 pm, will automatically be scheduled into open heat slots, regardless of anticipated finish time.
Lane Assignments: Lanes for each of the 3 event lengths include 2 lanes for 2 miles, 2 lanes for 1 mile and 4 lanes for the half mile.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes a wicking shirt. Please sign up early to ensure your shirt size.
FUNDRAISER
This fundraising event provides FREE swim lessons for 2nd grade youth in the West York and City of York school districts. Swimming is an essential life skill that can prevent drowning emergencies in youth. Event proceeds, swimmer donations and the entrance fees, benefit the free swim lesson program. Event participants are encouraged to set up an Individual Fundraising Page to raise dollars for our youth development cause.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Graham Aquatic Center, 543 N. Newberry Street, York, PA 17401
Event Start time: 11:00 am
Participant Swim Time: Heat time will be emailed to the participant on Thursday, April 11. Heats are organized by anticipated completion time, with fastest times scheduled in earliest heats. Registrations after Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 pm, will automatically be scheduled into open heat slots, regardless of anticipated finish time.
Lane Assignments: Lanes for each of the 3 event lengths include 2 lanes for 2 miles, 2 lanes for 1 mile and 4 lanes for the half mile.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes a wicking shirt. Please sign up early to ensure your shirt size.
Races
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2 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Wicking Shirt
Sun 14th April 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED132 lengths/ 66 laps -
1 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Wicking Shirt
Sun 14th April 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED66 lengths/ 33 laps -
Half Mile Swim
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Wicking Shirt
Sun 14th April 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED30 lengths/ 15 laps
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