Join us on Saturday 29 November at the London Aquatics Centre for The UCL Charity Swimathon 🏊♀️
The UCL Charity Swimathon will offer all UCL students, staff and alumni the opportunity to swim further than you ever have before at the inspiring London Aquatics Centre near UCL East.
Whether you're a regular in the pool or you've just started out on your swimming journey – The UCL Charity Swimathon is the perfect challenge for you. You can choose to swim on your own or as part of a team.
The UCL Charity Swimathon will bring the UCL community together in positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment. This event is open to all levels of ability and experience.
A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to Movember and you can raise more funds by joining our team on the Movember Fundraising page.
How to join...
Explore how you can take part in The UCL Charity Swimathon:
- Individuals
Ready to dive in and set yourself a new swimming challenge? Whether you’re just starting swimming, getting fitter, or fancy a big challenge – The UCL Charity Swimathon is for you! Pledge the number of lengths you would like to swim when buying your ticket.
Ticket prices
General Sale - General Sale Student £10
- General Sale Staff & Alumni £15
Ticket includes:
- Entry to The UCL Charity Swimathon
- A finishers medal
- A digital certificate
- A great experience
Refund policy: all tickets are non-refundable unless there has been an event cancellation.
Tickets on sale until Wednesday 26 November.
- Teams
Get in the team spirit and swim together for a great cause and have fun! As a team, pledge the number of lengths you would like to swim and split the distance between your friends or colleagues in a team relay-style format. This option is perfect for Staff, groups of friends, Sports Club members and Society members!
- You’ll need a team of 5 swimmers to take on your pledged number of lengths.
- Split the number of lengths equally between you, or divide and conquer into manageable lengths, depending on your experience; each team member can do a different distance that suits them.
- You’ll be in the water one at a time, tagging the next swimmer into the pool to continue the relay. When you’re not in the water, help to count lengths and cheer each other on!
Tickets on sale until Wednesday 26 November.
Ticket prices:
General Sale Important: You will need 5 swimmers to make up a team.
- General sale Student £40
- General sale Staff & Alumni £60
Ticket includes:
- Entry to The UCL Charity Swimathon
- A finishers medal
- A digital certificate
- A great experience
Refund policy: all tickets are non-refundable unless there has been an event cancellation.
Tickets on sale until Wednesday 26 November.
This event will be supported by volunteers from UCL's Swimming Club.
Please follow us on Instagram for regular updates. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Looking for something to do after? Join King and Joe your Movember Ambassadors at the Movember Closing Party from 7PM!
London Aquatic Centre have a pool pod and will be available for the area that your swimming is in. They have informed us that you will have to swim underneath a lane rope though to get to the lane you're in.