2024 RESULTS
PIZZA PARTY WINNERS
SAVANNAH BANANAS TICKET WINNERS
Swim-a-Thon brings each DMSF group together for a fun competition to meet lap goals and raise money for our team.
The Valley pool will be transformed into a tropical oasis complete with exciting prizes, inflatables, music and snacks. It’s swimmers’ chance to work hard for the reward of free time to flamingle in the pool with their group.
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Swim-a-Thon is vitally important to our team’s future. All money raised goes to creating the best opportunities for our swimmers, such as team travel, innovative technology, new programming, training for coaches and swimmers, space upgrades and more.
Please consider contributing, fundraising and applying for company matches.
HOW TO DONATE
Activate Your Personal Swim-a-Thon Fundraising Page
The site allows donors to donate directly to DMSF, so you don’t have to handle money.
- Login to your DMSF account at http://www.desmoinesswim.org/
- Go to My Account > Event Fundraising in the left navigation
- Use the “Set-up” and “Promote Tabs” to personalize your message and share with family and friends to ask for support
FABULOUS PRIZES
Our 2024 Swim-a-Thon goal is $25,000. This will be easy to achieve if each swimmer can raise $250 toward our goal. Those who are able to raise more, will earn a higher prize from our list of fabulous prizes. Every swimmer who attends Swim-a-Thon, will receive an entry for a grab-bag prize at Swim-a-Thon. For every $100 you raise, your name will be placed in a drawing FOR A 4-PACK OF SAVANNAH BANANA TICKETS (at Principal Park on Saturday, September 7, at 7 pm).
MORE WAYS TO GIVE
Do you have a company match at your work? Do you know a business who would like to sponsor our team for advertisement at our sponsored meets? Please contact Stacey at [email protected] to share your donation/sponsorship lead and learn more about how donations like this can make a big impact on keeping our swim fees down.
Flamingo Decorating Experience
Looking for another fun way to support your team? You can purchase the Swim-a-Thon Flamingo Decorating Experience. For $15, you'll have the chance to personalize a flamingo at Swim-a-Thon. Then at Birdland, your flamingo will be displayed as part of our flock. Decorate your flamingo in your favorite colors, for your favorite team, or to say "Happy Father's Day" (the Birdland Invitational always falls on Father's Day Weekend). All proceeds go toward our Swim-a-Thon goal.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the times and lap goals?
Saturday, April 27: Pre-Competitive, Bronze & Silver
- 8:30–10 a.m.—Silver: 150 lengths (3,750 yards)
- 10–11:30 a.m.—Bronze: 90 lengths (2,250 yards) & Pre-Competitive: 30 length (750 yards)
Sunday, April 28: Gold, Platinum, Blue & Sapphire
- 1:30–3:30 p.m.—Blue: 150–200 lengths (3,750–5,000 yards)
- 3:30–5:30 p.m.—Gold/Platinum: 200 lengths (5,000 yards)
Do swimmers need to attend both days?
No. Swimmers will swim with their group like normal practices (swim-a-thon will replace practices that weekend, so plan to work hard). See the schedule above.
Do swimmers have to fundraise to participate?
No. All swimmers should attend (just like practice) and will receive one entry for grab-bag prizes for participating. Fundraising is highly encouraged to help our team meet financial goals and stay on track to support our needs as experience increased operational expenses.
What if I receive cash or a check from a donor?
We encourage donors to make their donation online because the process is simplified—it allows donors to donate directly to the club, so you don’t have to handle any money. But if you receive cash or a check, you can still track the donation on your personal page by selecting “+ Offline Donor.” Then, bring the donation with you to Swim-a-Thon.
Are spectators allowed at Swim-a-Thon?
Sure. Spectators can sit in the bleachers and cheer swimmers on to their lap goals set. This is also a great time to take some photos of your swimmer(s) because you are allowed on deck to snap pics.
What if I’m not feeling well?
If you’re not feeling well the day of Swim-a-Thon, do not attend. The coaches can work with you to set a future practice goal to fulfill your Swim-a-Thon obligation to donors.
Thank you for your fundraising help! DMSF Swim-a-Thon Committee
