Saturday, July 27, 2019 marks the 3rd Annual Swim for Kids. This 1.5 km and 3 km open water swim in beautiful Lake Ontario will be held at Lake Ontario Park. The swim is open to swimmers aged 12+ of all abilities and provides a healthy way to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting two great causes: Easter Seals Ontario and YMCA of Kingston Y Penguins Aquatic Club.
Registration
All participants for the 1.5km swim, aged 12- 16 will require approval by Vicki Keith and must have a waiver signed by their parents or guardians.
No swimmer age 16 and younger may participate in the 3km swim (only the 1.5km swim).
Family Swim
Introducing the Family Swim, this is a 1.5km swim that parents and kids over 12 who are eligible to participate can do together. Each family member is encouraged to register individually and indicate that you are swimming with your family and whether or not you are fundraising together.
Want to register with your Swim teams? Clubs and teams can now register up to 10 players at a subsidised rate! Your team can pay a total fee of $300 as a cheque addressed to Easter Seals Ontario (please mail to: 102-993 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 1H3) and players can register using a special Promo Code for FREE registration. Teams can contact kingston1@easterseals.org to arrange for a promo code.
Registration Fees (1.5km & 3km)
| Early Bird (Feb 1 – May 10) | $35 |
| Late Bird (May 11 – July 19) | $45 |
| Regular fee | $55 |
Waive the registration fee by choosing to fundraise a minimum of $250!
The Global Swim Series now boasts more than 91 open water swim events around the world with more than 60,000 swimmers. Join our event and others to earn points for participation and placing for ranking in the Series. globalswimseries.com/swim-for-kids/
Sponsors
Grand Prizes
Again in 2019 amazing prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers in support of kids with physical disabilities. The top 10 fundraisers will win one of the following prizes valued at $250 or more: a $2000 travel voucher courtesy of VIA Rail, two VIA Rail tickets to Montreal with 2 nights accommodations at the Hotel Place D’Armes and some local extras generously donated by Merit Travel valued at $1000, a kayak donated from Clearwater Designs, and more!
(Adults can use the online waiver during the registration process.)