FAQ
Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).Question 1: Which category should I join if I just want to have a leisure swim with my friends?
Answer: Join the FUN SWIM category. However, in order to obtain an event's T-shirt, participants under both categories would still be required to complete a minimum number of 20 laps.
Question 2: If I join the FUN SWIM category, will I still be able to vie for the top 5 prizes?
Answer: No, we regret to inform that only the COMPETITVE category is eligible for the top 5 prizes.
Question 3: What is the difference between the FUN SWIM category and the SWIMATHON category?
Answer: The FUN SWIM category is targeted at participants who are interested in the mass swim event but whom are unable/might not be able to complete swimming 100 laps within 3 hours. Participants under this category will be entitled to a goodie bag, an event T-shirt, and lap gifts. However, they cannot vie for the top 5 prizes.
The COMPETITIVE category, on the other hand, targets swimmers who are confident in completing 100 laps or more within 3 hours. Participants are entitled to a goodie bag, an exclusive Finisher's T-shirt, lap gifts, and will vie for the top 5 prizes.
Question 4: What kind of goodies/prizes are there at Splashdown?
Answer: We have been honoured to be sponsored by many awesome companies as seen on the right hand column of our website. Not only will participants each receive a goodie bag with goodies from our sponsors, you will also receive an Arena event T-shirt (upon completing 20 laps).
Participants will stand a chance to win a Speedo watch in our Lucky Draw, have an opportunity to play games to win Yogood gourmet muesli products, swim for lap gifts (Arena, Shiseido, Fabulous Group, Mentholatum, Lip Ice, Sun Play, etc.), and also vie for our attractive top 5 prizes!
There will also be discounts on our sale of various products on the event day.
Question 5: Will I be able to get a Finisher's T-shirt if I completed more than 100 laps despite joining the FUN SWIM category?
Answer: Unfortunately, you will NOT be able to obtain a Finisher's T-shirt, as these T-shirts are limited and would have been ordered based on registration figures before hand.
Question 6: I am aiming to vie for the top 5 prizes, which means I would have to spend more time swimming. However, would that mean that there would be very few lap gifts remaining by the time I finish swimming? And wouldn't the queue for lap gifts exchange be very long?
Answer: Rest assured, we have taken in feedback from past years' to improve our event year after year in order to allow our participants to enjoy themselves to their fullest. The organising committee will do our best to ensure that our swimathon participants get a fair opportunity to exchange their rubberbands for lap gifts. We are also working on improving our queue system. However, participants also have the responsibility in facilitating a faster flow at the queue by helping to make quick decisions at the lap gifts booths.
Question 7: How do I get to NUS Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC)?
(Click here for map of SRC)
Answer: If you are taking public transport, take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train to Clementi station. Walk to the bus interchange just next to the MRT station. Take the Bus Service No. 96 to the campus. Alight at the bus-stop after the Central Library, which is the third stop after the bus turns left into the NUS campus. Take the staircase down and follow the underpass, which will lead you to a zebra crossing on the left. This route will take you to the NUS SRC, where you will be able to see our Registration booth and the swimming pool upon entering.
You may also take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to the Buona Vista station and board Bus Service No. 95 from the bus stop on the opposite side of North Buona Vista Road where the Ministry of Education is. Alight at the bus stop after the University Hall (which will be on your left, while the running track and tennis courts are on the right). Cross the road and walk towards the SRC Pool.
Click here for driving directions from Clementi!
Question 8: What happens in the case of bad weather?
Answer: 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, and participants are still entitled to their goodie bags.
Question 7: How do I get to NUS Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC)?
(Click here for map of SRC)
Answer: If you are taking public transport, take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train to Clementi station. Walk to the bus interchange just next to the MRT station. Take the Bus Service No. 96 to the campus. Alight at the bus-stop after the Central Library, which is the third stop after the bus turns left into the NUS campus. Take the staircase down and follow the underpass, which will lead you to a zebra crossing on the left. This route will take you to the NUS SRC, where you will be able to see our Registration booth and the swimming pool upon entering.
You may also take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to the Buona Vista station and board Bus Service No. 95 from the bus stop on the opposite side of North Buona Vista Road where the Ministry of Education is. Alight at the bus stop after the University Hall (which will be on your left, while the running track and tennis courts are on the right). Cross the road and walk towards the SRC Pool.
Click here for driving directions from Clementi!
Question 8: What happens in the case of bad weather?
Answer: 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, and participants are still entitled to their goodie bags.
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