100% OF FUNDS RAISED ON THE DAY WILL BE DONATED TO THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
- What: 1km Ocean Swim
- When: Sign-up from 7:30am with approximate start time of 8:00am this Saturday 26th February
- Where: Gather at Milford Beach Reserve, Craig Road, Milford, Auckland. See map here
- Who: Anyone who can competently swim 1km or wants to attend as a non-swimmer and donate funds
- Cost: Cash donations for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal of any amount - please dig deep. NB: Cash donations only
In light of the recent tragic events in Christchurch, Quantum Events along with other key event managers, coaches and swimming enthusiasts have decided to do something special to help the people of Christchurch whilst doing something we all love - swimming.
Information you need to know before attending this event
- The course will be patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand
- You must bring and wear your own swim cap
- You must be a competent swimmer and capable of swimming 1km
Without knowing final numbers until Saturday, start waves may be introduced and start times may vary slightly on the morning. Swimmer safety will be the priority. Please be understanding.
All swimmers will need to read and accept the events terms and conditions. You can read and sign this on the event morning between 7:30 - 8:00am
Thank you
A huge thank you to Simon Bucherer and Sarah Ley-Bucherer two of the State NZ Ocean Swim Series loyal swimmers for this wonderful idea to support the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
We acknowledge and thank Surf Lifesaving New Zealand for the their support of this event. They have agreed to patrol the event at no cost.
Special thanks to Haydn Woolley, Stephen Farrell, Shane Hooks, Total Sport and all organisations and individuals for forwarding this message to their respective clubs and databases. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
Please help us to spread the word by forwarding this to friends and family.
