Download the sponsorship form and get as many sponsors as you can before the event.

For more information, please contact the host (She Events) via email at swimathon@itsnotok.com.

General Information

Entries are now open for the ITS NOT OK Swim-a-thon. It’s a fun, fitness event that the whole family can be involved in and support the SHE Rescue Home. The Swim-a-thon will be held at the amazing Brisbane Grammar Indoor Pool facility located over the ‘Old Boys Bridge’ – Brisbane Grammar.

• Enter via the Staff Car Park – 14 College Rd Spring Hill
• There is no entry when travelling west on College Rd

The day will commence at 12noon with continue throughout the day finishing at 8:00pm. Invited athletes & celebrities will swim throughout the entire day. Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner will open the event.

The final hour of the day (7pm to 8pm) will focus on invited athletes and celebrities involved in a relay. Individual & teams who raise the most money will earn their place to swim in this relay.

• Money must be received by Monday the 20th of February 2012 to qualify for this.
• Days, times & venues; online payments will be allocated for this.

The 10 lane FINA recognized pool will be divided into swimming sections to allow for all swimming abilities and ages. Pool aids are encouraged – fun & involvement are our main aims. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied (in the pool) by a parent or guardian. You can use any aids you choose and tow your child.

Non-swimming participants are welcome – a gold coin ‘pool entry’ donation would be appreciated. We welcome your support and encourage you to stay throughout the day to support other participants. Please consider being down on the pool deck for the final hour with our invited athletes and celebrities.

Our Master of Ceremonies will be on the pool deck throughout the entire event. Watch out for the interviews with celebrities, general public and She Rescue Home attendees. They’ll also be prizes and giveaways.

Key Dates

• Entries Open: Monday 28th November 2011
• Entries Close: Monday 20th February 2012 (Midday)
• Swim-a-thon: Saturday 25th February 2012
• Swim With the Stars: Money to be returned prior to Monday the 20th February 2012

Start Times

Notification of swim time will be via email within 14 working days of registration. Please arrive half an hour prior to your swim time. Go directly to Registration table - clearly marked on deck at end of ‘Old Boys Bridge’. You are required to be in the ‘Marshalling’ area on pool deck 15 minutes prior to your swim time.

Prizes

Awards will be presented from 8pm to 9pm. Awards for those who are unavailable at this time will be made available for collection at office 322 Wecker Rd Mansfield, from Monday 27th February up till & incl. Sunday 3rd March 2012.

Most Funds Raised - individual

First, Second and Third place awards will be given to the top three fund raising participants.

Best Individual Effort

• Longest distance completed
• Best adult male and female
• Best boy and girl
• aged Up to 18 months
• aged 18 to 36 months
• aged 3 to 4 years
• aged 5 to 6 years
• aged 7 to 10 years
• aged 11 – 13 years
• aged 14 – 16 years
• Student aged 17 to 21 years

Best Team Effort

• Longest distance completed by a team
• Swum by each individual team member and collated for the team

Best Costume

• Most creative and interesting costumes
• By an individual
• By a team

Encouragement Awards

• A variety of encouragement awards will be given throughout the day.
• At the discretion of event organiser (no correspondence will be entered into).

Sponsorship

Sponsorship forms are available once you’ve registered. The “It’s Not Ok” Swim-a-thon is being conducted to Raise Public Awareness of the risks children face on the streets of Cambodia, every day. Your participation in gaining ‘sponsors’ will spread the word that “It’s Not Ok” and help raise much needed funds in the running of the She Rescue Home.

• This is an ‘after care’ safe haven for children who have been raped, prostituted, trafficked or are at risk of these offences against them.
• The children in this home are between 5 and 15 years of age.

If you wish to participate in the celebrity relay from 7 to 8pm, only money collected prior to the event can be included.

•  Please bank money before midnight Thursday 23 February if you want to qualify to swim in the VIP relay.
  (SHE Cares – Bank of Qld – BSB 124 001 – Account 20758444 - surname and last 8 digits of order# on confirmed email as reference

Food and Beverages

Stalls (Operating throughout the entire event)

• BBQ – with bread rolls, cheese & sausages
• Cold Water, Soft drink & sports drinks
• Lollies, cakes & biscuits
• Coffee Van

Corporate Sponsors

Display tables
• She Rescue Home Merchandise
• ‘Swim-a-thon’ merchandise
• Special autograph places will be set aside for you to have your products signed.

Photography

As this is a public event, only official photographers can move through the crowd for photos. Identity lanyards will be worn.

• Special times will be set aside throughout the day for you to take photos with celebrities.
• Autograph times will also be assigned.

Contact

Any queries please contact the Swim-a-thon team via email: swimathon@itsnotok.com Someone will answer your query within 5 working days. Please put your phone number on your query if you prefer a phone call response.

FAQ

Payment

Can I enter now and pay later?

• Payment is compulsory when entering. Entries without payment will not be accepted.
• Team participation requires each team member to register first and then fill out the team registration form
• No payment is required for team registration

What methods of payment are accepted?

• Online registrations require payment via Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.
• Paper entry form registrations can be paid via Cheque (made payable to She Cares)
• Money Order, Bank Cheque, Visa or MasterCard.
• Cash payments and registrations can be made at Citipointe reception during office hours only.

Please Note:

• All payment must be in AUD only
• NO Cash is accepted through the mail

Refunds

Are there any refunds?

There are no refunds for non starters or non finishers. When a participant registers online they accept the terms and conditions of entry which states:

clause 6 of the Indemnity & Release Agreement located on the Entry Form: I acknowledge that I am not (and no other person is) entitled to a refund or credit of any nature in relation to the entry fee(s) I have paid (for myself or another person), for any reason whatsoever, or in any circumstances, unless and to the extent that the Event Organiser is required to provide a refund or payment at law.

What are my other options if I can no longer participate?

If you can no longer compete in the event you are registered for, you are able to transfer your entry to another person (Please see - Race Transfer FAQ)

Junior / Child involvement

What are the age restrictions for Junior/Child involvement?

To participate in the Swim-a-thon, a child is up to 16 years old (as of event day, Saturday 25th February). If the registered child is under the age of 6 years old they MUST be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. This is irrespective of their swim ability.