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On 18 and 19 April 2025, Serving Personnel (SP) will dive into the BFB 24-Hour Swimathon at the Tuker Lines Swimming Pool, marking a significant opportunity to raise vital funds for two important charities: the Gurkha Museum Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).
Event Details
What: BFB 24-Hour Charity Swimathon
When: 0700 hrs on 18th April – 0700 hrs on 19th April 2025 (Friday to Saturday)
Where: Tuker Lines Swimming Pool
Who: A, B, C, Sup, HQ, and GST SPs (MST passed)
Why: To raise funds for the Gurkha Museum Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)
How:
a. A group of 10 (MST passed swimmers) from each Coy will relay
b. One swimmer at all times in the pool and can use any style to swim
c. Maximum distance to be covered within 24 hrs
d. Prize to the winning team that covers the longest distance
e. Team entry fee of BND 100 ($10/pax) to be submitted to the Event Coord (cash preferred)
f. Entertainment – music, projector cinema, food stall (pay as you eat), drink stall (pay as you drink), play-station, tambola, quiz, massage, etc
a. A group of 10 (MST passed swimmers) from each Coy will relay
b. One swimmer at all times in the pool and can use any style to swim
c. Maximum distance to be covered within 24 hrs
d. Prize to the winning team that covers the longest distance
e. Team entry fee of BND 100 ($10/pax) to be submitted to the Event Coord (cash preferred)
f. Entertainment – music, projector cinema, food stall (pay as you eat), drink stall (pay as you drink), play-station, tambola, quiz, massage, etc
g. First aid point with duty medic on standby
h. Life guard present throughout the event
i. Provision of sleeping area for swimmers and support team
j. Live broadcast by BFBS
k. Charity donation can be made online via JustGiving (Link will be update) and there will also be donation pots around the venue on the day.
Spread the word and help make this event a huge success. We look forward to seeing you at the Tuker Lines Swimming Pool on 18th April for what promises to be a memorable 24 hours of swimming, fun and community spirit!
h. Life guard present throughout the event
i. Provision of sleeping area for swimmers and support team
j. Live broadcast by BFBS
k. Charity donation can be made online via JustGiving (Link will be update) and there will also be donation pots around the venue on the day.
Spread the word and help make this event a huge success. We look forward to seeing you at the Tuker Lines Swimming Pool on 18th April for what promises to be a memorable 24 hours of swimming, fun and community spirit!
