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What is the NUS Splashdown event about?
The NUS Splashdown mass swim & swimathon event is an annual project organized by the NUS University Lifeguard Corps. In past years, the mass swim was organized not only to promote lifesaving as a sport and a skill but also to foster interest and awareness in swimming. Support from the NUS population has always been well received as well as from various varsity teams.
Objectives of the event:
1. To raise awareness of water safety.
2. To promote lifesaving as a sport.
3. To promote a healthy lifestyle through fitness, enrichment and fun.
Participants will be engaged in a day of swimathon (5km) or fun swim as they push their limits during the stipulated time in order to win more attractive prizes. On top of the entitled goodie bags that each participant will receive, they will also be rewarded with more lap gifts the more laps they cover!
Event Eligibility:
1. The event is open to all members affiliated to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the public.
2. All participants must be able to swim and float without aid over a minimum distance of 1km (20 laps) in order to take part in this event.
Details of Splashdown 2010:
Venue: National University of Singapore, Sports and Recreation Pool (Campus map) (Refer to FAQ for directions)
Dates: 11th Sept 2010, Saturday
Time: 10am – 3pm
Price: (Refer to table)
Early bird discounts!
Register before 28th of July and get up to 20% off!
SWIMATHON category:
- Participants are to complete a minimum of 100 laps (5km) within 3 hours.
- Participants under this category will receive a goodie bag and are eligible for lap gifts, our attractive top prizes, and an exclusive ARENA *Finisher's tee-shirt.
- A minimum of 100 laps are to be clocked by participants under this category to be entitled to a *FINISHERS tee.
FUN SWIM category:
- Participants are to swim as many laps as they want in 3 hours.
- Participants under this category will receive a goodie bag and are eligible for lap gifts, and an ARENA Event tee-shirt.
- A minimum of 20 laps are to be clocked by participants under this category to be entitled to an *event tee.
*The availability of T-shirts sizes are on a first-come-first serve basis.
Click here to view photographs from Splashdown 2009!
Activities at Splashdown 2010:
Aside from our mass swim and swimathon event, here are some fun-filled activities that we have lined up for YOU this year!
The 'Yogood' Lifesaving Challenge!
In line with our objective and our believe that anyone and everyone can save lives, we will be conducting a lifesaving challenge in which participants will be invited to complete a simple lifesaving rescue at the pool! The participants clocking the fastest few timings will be awarded with attractive prizes sponsored by Yogood.
Everyone can be a Lifesaver!
ULC will be conducting a demonstration on basic lifesaving rescue techniques to promote our cause of lifesaving and water safety to the participants. Lifesaving equipment such as ropes, rescue board, rescue tube and manikin will also be made available for participants who are taking a break to try out.
Food, drinks, and shopping at discounted rates!
Our sponsors from various companies (i.e. Arena, Dentiste's toothpaste, Sweet Hut, etc.) will be setting up booths and selling their products at discounted prices. Stay tuned for more information regarding this.
Lucky Draw!
Participants will be entitled to take part in a lucky draw where 1 lucky winner will walk away with an authentic Speedo watch at the end of the event - the perfect all-around sports watch for swimmers and fitness athletes!
- 1000 to 1100: Registration
- 1100 to 1400: Mass Swim + 'Yogood' Novelty Game
- 1400 to 1445: Collation of results + Lifesaving demonstration
- 1430: Welcoming of Guest of Honour
- 1445 to 1500: Prize Presentation + Results of Lucky Draw
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