How can I get a Make a Splash t-shirt? Expand If you raise over £250 then you will be sent a t-shirt on completion of your challenge along with your medal and certificate.
When do I get my Make a Splash medal? Expand Once you have completed your challenge, please email us at [email protected] with your completed distance log. We will then send out your medal and certificate.
How is the Make a Splash leaderboard updated? Expand We can keep track and publish your progress, if you wish (although this is not mandatory). 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).
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.
Do I have to fundraise for Make a Splash online? Expand Your 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. Set up a fundraising page If you would rather fundraise using a sponsorship form, one is included with your fundraising guide. Make a Splash 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.
When do I start my Make a Splash challenge? Expand You pick your start date when you sign up. You can go at your own pace and at times that suit you.
How long do I have to complete my Make a Splash challenge? Expand This year’s challenge finishes on 31 December, so you will need to have completed your Make a Splash by then.
Can I complete the Make a Splash challenge at different locations and by different activities? Expand Yes. You can complete your challenge however it works for 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 There are no age restrictions on our challenge, but please ensure it is suitable for your current fitness and ability. If you are under 16 years, you might prefer to sign up to our Mini Make a Splash, where you can set set your own swimming distance target. Sign up to Mini Make a Splash
Can I complete the Make a Splash challenge as part of a team? Expand Everyone taking part needs to sign up individually. However, it is fine to do the swim, log distances and fundraise together on one page as a team. If your team are planning on sharing a page let us know by emailing [email protected].
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 in a log. We have a downloadable log sheet, which you can use to Record your Make a Splash sessions If you are canoeing or paddleboarding, you can measure your distances on webpages such as CalcMaps.
How can I sign up to Make a Splash? Expand You can sign up online: Sign up to Make a Splash If you are under 16 years old: Sign up to Mini 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 we receive your payment, a welcome pack will be sent out to you, which includes your swim cap.