Swim-A-Thon

In March KSC sponsors the annual Swim-A-Thon, which is the most important fundraiser of the swim club. US Swim teams all across the nation host this event, and 5% of the money raised goes directly to the national organization. KSC has one of the lowest amounts for financial obligation, at $100 per swimmer. Some clubs require up to $350.

Much of the information about Swim-A-Thon is focused on this obligation, but should be on the overall rewards the club benefits from the swimmers and parents who work hard to go beyond the basic amount of $100.

In March KSC sponsors this important event, but pledge packets will be distributed before the end of the year. The actual night of Swim-A-Thon is a grand club event. Festive music and great team spirit prevail as the swimmers strive to swim the most lengths up to 200 that they can endure. Younger member’s goals are modest, with most of the Age-Group level swimming from 100 to 200 lengths. Pledges from sponsors are by lump sum, or the number of lengths attained. A huge buffet of pizza, subs, fruit, dessert and other treats await the swimmers.

Individual prizes are offered each year to those who raise the most money for the club.  Prizes such as the Skateboard Scooters, CD players and  Gift certificates were some of the incentive prizes.

Although there is a Swim-A-Thon make-up event each year, nothing compares to the swimmer being a part of the actual festivities and participating in the team spirit the night of Swim-A-Thon.

All swimmers who have been members of the club for 2 months are required to participate in this fundraiser, with the minimum amount raised per swimmer.  Even if your child decides not to swim later in the year, and the swimmer has participated at least two months, they will be subject to this requirement.  When participation does not occur, the swimmers account will be billed for the $100.00 participation requirement.