Swimming
British Gas Great Swim 2012 Challenges
The British Gas Great Swim is the UK's favourite outdoor swim series consisting of 5 televised swimming events staged in clean and safe lakes, lochs and docks around the UK.
Why not make the British Gas Great Swim your challenge in 2012?
The PHA doesn't have any places for these events, but will send out a fundraising pack which consists of sponsorship forms, leaflets, posters and merchandise. To find out more and to register for these events visit the official website www.greatswim.org
The British Gas Great London Swim
Saturday 26th May 2012
The British Great London swim takes place on Saturday 26th May 2012 at the Royal Victoria Dock. This is a 1 mile swim, brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
The British Gas Great East Swim
Saturday 16th June 2012
The British Great East Swim takes place on Saturday 16th June 2012 at Alton Waters reservoir, near Ipswich. Choose from – 1 mile, ½ mile or 2 miles. This is a brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
The British Gas Great North Swim
Friday 22nd June 2012
The British Gas Great North Swim takes place on the 22 – 24 June 2012 at Windermere, Cumbria. This is the UK’s biggest swimming event, now takes place over 3 days. Choose from three distances – 1 mile, ½ mile or 2 miles. This is a brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
The British Gas Great Manchester Swim
Sunday 1st July 2012
The British Gas Great Manchester Swim takes place on the 1st July 2012 at Salford Quays. This unique dock to dock course is a 1 mile swim, set against the rejuvenated docklands of Salford Quays. This is a brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
The British Gas Great Scottish Swim
Saturday 25th August 2012
The British Gas Great Scottish Swim takes place on the 25th August 2012 at Strathclyde Country Park. Choose from – 1 mile, ½ mile or 2 miles. This is a brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.