When do I get my Make a Splash swim badge? Expand Once you have completed your challenge, please email us at [email protected] with your completed distance log. We will then send you out a Make a Splash swim badge and certificate in the post to celebrate your fantastic achievement!
How is the Make a Splash leaderboard updated? Expand You can email us at [email protected] with distance updates to your challenge after every swim/once a week/once a month (this may be particularly useful for challenges of a longer duration or distance). Be part of a RLSS UK team effort and swim the coastline of the UK and Ireland (a total of 31,000km)! We'll keep track of everyone's progress via our map! 2024 Leaderboard
How do I pay in money raised for Make a Splash offline? Expand The best way to pay in your cash donations is to pay them into your own bank account and then make a payment via your fundraising page. For other ways to donate, please contact [email protected].
Do I have to fundraise for Make a Splash online? Expand This challenge is set as a fundraising challenge. Setting up a fundraising page is a secure, quick and easy way to get donations and a great way to track your progress. Most people also find it easier and more convenient to donate online. The benefit of using our own site compared to some of the other donation platforms, is that there are no fees to pay external companies = all money raised goes to RLSS UK. Setting up your fundraising page If you would rather fundraise offline, you can download and print our sponsorship form.
What is my Make a Splash fundraising target? Expand You can set your own target. However much you raise, it all adds up to support our work, ensuring as many people as possible get to enjoy water safely. By raising a minimum of £75, this can teach a classroom of children in water safety.
When do I start my Make a Splash challenge? Expand Complete the challenge at a pace that suits you! As long as your challenge is completed within the year.
How long do I have to complete my Make a Splash challenge? Expand This challenge runs from the 1 January - 31 December, so you will need to have completed your Make a Splash by the 31 December to be awarded your certificate and badge.
Can I complete the Make a Splash challenge at different locations and by different activities? Expand Yes! You can complete your challenge in a way that suits you, and you can mix it up as long as it is water-based (i.e. swim and paddleboarding).
Is there an age limit for the Make a Splash challenge entry? Expand Our Make a Splash challenge is designed for over 16`s only for safety reasons. Please do ensure that this is suitable for your current fitness and ability.
Can I complete the Make a Splash challenge as part of a team? Expand Yes - we know that everything is more fun with friends! You are welcome to split the distance with your team (2-5 people) and work together to reach your target. Everyone taking part needs to sign up individually. However, if you want to complete this as a group and fundraise for us, let us know by emailing [email protected] , we will then help you set up a group fundraising page.
How do I track my Make a Splash distance? Expand You can either use a waterproof fitness tracker (such as Fitbit or Strava) or you can count your lengths manually and record them manually using our distance tracker. If you are canoeing or paddleboarding, you can measure your distances on webpages such as CalcMaps. Email your distance logged as often as you wish, we will then update your progress on our leaderboard.
How can I sign up to Make a Splash? Expand Sign up online using our simple form: Sign up to Make a Splash Simply choose your distance, fill out the form and pay the registration fee. (All payments are sent encrypted and no payment details are stored on our servers). Once registered, we will send you an email with all the information and resources you need to get started in the challenge.