Swimathon is an annual charity event in which volunteers from across BFB participate in a continuous 24 hrs swimming challenge. The aim of this charity event is to raise funds for the Pusat Ehsan (Brunei Charity organisation for Special needs) and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). Administrative Instruction and Risk Assessment will follow NLT end of May 26.
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Further details of BFB 24 hrs Swimathon event are as follows:
What: BFB 24 hrs Swimathon 26
When: Start: 0700 hrs, Fri, 26 Jun 26. Finish: 0700 hrs, Sat, 27 Jun 26.
Where: Swimming Pool, Tuker Lines
Who: A, B, C, D, HQ Coy and GST SP (Participants must have MST pass competency recorded in JPA)
Why: Raise fund for Pusat Ehsan and ABF
How:
a. A group of 12 volunteer swimmers from each Coy will relay.
b. Only one swimmer to swim at one time and can use any stroke.
c. Total distance covered within 24 hrs will be recorded for each team.
d. Attractive prize to the winning team (longest distance covered within 24 hrs).
e. Team entry fee of BND 120 ($10/pax) to be submitted to the Event Coord (cash preferred).
f. Entertainment provisions throughout the event – music, food and drink stalls (pay as you dine), bingo, raffle, etc.
g. First aid point with duty medic on standby.
h. 1x Lifeguard present throughout the event.
i. Provision of sleeping area for swimmers.
j. BFBS live broadcast of the event.
k. Advertisement via flyers, emails, HIVE and BFBS in due course.
l. JustGiving page will be set up for online donations which will be published via official and social media means. Also, there will be charity pots put around the venue for cash donations.
Entries
Unit team Captain is to submit entry form to register for the event by NLT Thu 25 Jun 26.
1. Each team should have a maximum of twelve swimmers in total.
2. Trophies will be awarded to the winning team with the longest distance.
3. Medals are available for the first, second and third placed teams.
4. Each team must pay or raise a minimum entry fee of BND 120, which will be donated to Pusat Ehsan and the ABF.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
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