Skipton Swimarathon

Skipton Swimarathon

The Skipton Swimarathon is organised by The Lions Club of Guernsey and The Guernsey Round Table.

All funds raised go towards local good causes – none of the funds leave Guernsey. The organisers, Lions Club and Round Table, nominate a primary beneficiary charity, with remaining funds distributed to local good causes.

12/08/2024

With only 60 lanes remaining, make sure you don’t miss out on making a splash at this year’s Skipton Swimarathon!

Register today at www.swimarathon.org/register

10/07/2024

What are you doing on the afternoon of Saturday 5 October? Got an hour to spare?
Why not grab a few friends and take part in this year’s Skipton Swimarathon, raising funds for GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA
Many lanes are already booked, but we can still fit you in if you book your slot NOW – just visit Skipton Swimarathon
See you there!

Lions Clubs International and Guernsey Round Table

Skipton Swimarathon The Skipton Swimarathon is organised by The Lions Club of Guernsey and The Guernsey Round Table.

18/06/2024

Lanes are quickly filling up for this year's Skipton Swimarathon, make sure you don't miss out!
Register your team today to get your preferred slot and raise funds towards the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA.
Visit: www.swimarathon.org/register

2024 Skipton Swimarathon Beneficiary 14/06/2024

This year’s main beneficiary is GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA, Steve Byrne, the manager talks about how the donations from the main event will help the charity.

Join us for a great cause and make a splash to support animal welfare! Register now and be a part of this fantastic event. Your participation will help the GSPCA continue their vital work in caring and protecting animals in need.
https://www.swimarathon.org/

https://youtu.be/PDzvfkt-XDA

2024 Skipton Swimarathon Beneficiary This years' Skipton Swimarathon in Guernsey has chosen its main beneficiary to be the Guernsey GSPCA. The event takes place from the 3-6 October 2024. Regist...

16/05/2024

With this year’s swim approaching fast, we’re proud to introduce the official 2024 Skipton Swimarathon Ambassador!

Steve Byrne, manager at the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA, is proud to take on the role. In this short video, he speaks about this year’s event and how the money raised will be used to help Channel Island wildlife.

To learn more about the Skipton Swimarathon, and find out how to enter, please visit: swimarathon.org.

07/05/2024

Can you believe Skipton International has been sponsoring the Swimarathon for 14 years!
We would like to say a big thank you for its continuous support in making this event possible.
Lions Club of Guernsey
Guernsey Round Table

30/04/2024

Wow! Bookings are coming in thick and fast for this year’s event in aid of the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA.
Make sure you don’t miss out by booking your lane TODAY.
Visit www.swimarathon.org to reserve your lane.

Registration 22/04/2024

Lane bookings are now open for the 2024 Skipton Swimarathon, all in aid of the GSPCA.
What are you waiting for?
It’s time to dive in and support our furry friends.
You can book your slot here: https://www.swimarathon.org/

Registration The 46th annual Skipton Swimarathon, held in October 2022, achieved another amazing year as more than 2,000 swimmers turned out for the event to raise money for Guernsey charity, GROW Limited.

15/04/2024

It’s that time of year again!
Lane registrations for the Skipton Swimarathon will be opening in just one week’s time.
Don't miss your chance make a splash for a good cause.
Watch this space for more information.

04/03/2024

We’re thrilled to let you know that this year’s Skipton Swimarathon beneficiary is the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA
Guernsey’s much-loved animal rescue centre is celebrating 150 years of serving the animals of the island and we couldn’t be happier to know you’ll be swimming to help them.
Lane bookings commence this month: www.swimarathon.org.
Lions Club of Guernsey Guernsey Round Table

06/02/2024

Save The Date! We are excited to announce that the 2024 Skipton Swimarathon will be taking place between 2-6 October at Beau Sejour.
Help raise money for charity at the same time as having a splashing time.
Bookings will open very soon......

09/11/2023

We would like to thank all participants and donations for this year's Skipton Swimarathon. We proudly handed over a cheque to Guernsey Mind and Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney for £12,500 each! We look forward to seeing you all again next year, keep your eyes peeled for the date announcement!

You can find all the images from this year’s event here:
https://www.johnrossphotography.co.uk/swimarathon2023

12/10/2023

Thank you to all the participants and volunteers of the Skipton Swimarathon 2023! It has been a hugely successful event, with the total fundraising amount now exceeding a staggering £60,000! Your fantastic support will have a great impact on this year's beneficiaries Guernsey Mind and Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney, along with many other local charities.

We hope everyone that participated had fun, we will have more photographs to share this week. Donations can still be accepted on the link below: https://giving.gg/donate/charity/325/Guernsey-Swimarathon

07/10/2023

A massive thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers from Guernsey Round Table, The Lions club and Skipton, who give up their time to ensure the Skipton Swimarathon runs smoothly. They’re a friendly bunch, and enjoy signing the teams in at Beau Sejour!

06/10/2023

Thank you for taking part!

We love a bit of fundraising at CBO.
Yesterday evening we hit the pool to take part in the Skipton Swimarathon and it was a great event.
This year the money raised will go towards various mental health charities and initiatives that support islanders of all ages.
We are proud to be able to give back to the community - and have some laughs together as a team too!

05/10/2023

Thank you to all of the swimmers who participated on the first day of this years’ Skipton Swimarathon! Throughout the week, our photographer, JR Photography will be capturing your memories of this years event. All photos taken can be found, by visiting: www.johnrossphotography.co.uk/swimarathon2023

There’s still time to register for Saturday and Sunday slots or if you wish to donate please visit: www.swimarathon.org

Guernsey Mind & Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney

04/10/2023

And we're off! The 2023 Skipton Swimarathon is underway at Beau Sejour this evening!

03/10/2023

With this year’s Skipton Swimarathon starting tomorrow, there are some swimmers who can't wait to get back into the pool! Meet the team put together by St Martin's Church, Guernsey where their members, ranging from under 11 years of age to their 80's, are looking to win the Loaf and Fishes Trophy for the third year in a row!

You can get your sponsorship form and all other information about this year's Skipton Swimarathon by visiting: www.swimarathon.org

02/10/2023

It's your last chance to register and to raise as much as you can for these amazing charities dedicated to supporting better mental health in Guernsey. Every little helps and every penny raised for this year's event will help charities like Guernsey Mind and Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney help our islanders with their mental health:

To download one of our sponsorship forms, visit: https://www.swimarathon.org/sponsor-form

If you haven't already, register your team and book a lane today by visiting today: https://www.swimarathon.org/register

Skipton Swimarathon The Skipton Swimarathon is organised by The Lions Club of Guernsey and The Guernsey Round Table.

27/09/2023

Only one week to go!

We're really looking forward to seeing everyone at Beau Sejour next week for this year's Skipton Swimarathon.

This means there is still time to sign up. For more information, visit: https://www.swimarathon.org/

25/09/2023

Have you registered your team for the Skipton Swimarathon?
There are only 42 lanes left to book!
Register today: https://www.swimarathon.org/

Skipton Swimarathon The Skipton Swimarathon is organised by The Lions Club of Guernsey and The Guernsey Round Table.

21/09/2023

Don’t feel afraid, any ages and level of ability can sign up, as proven by The Vermuelen Family and Friends who will be returning after last year, with a team ranging from ages 2 – 62.

Register your team today!
https://www.swimarathon.org/administration

18/09/2023

“The party atmosphere with music playing added to the laughter – and it was such a good example to set for the children, raising money for charity but having fun at the same time”

Book your lane now with family and friends before it is too late!
https://www.swimarathon.org/

Just a few weeks to go before this year’s Skipton Swimarathon 15/09/2023

Not long now! Have you booked your lanes this year?

Beneficiaries for this year's Skipton Swimarathon are Guernsey Mind and Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney.

Register today!
https://www.swimarathon.org/

Just a few weeks to go before this year’s Skipton Swimarathon With just a few weeks to go before the Skipton Swimarathon kicks off in Guernsey, organisers from the Lions Club and Guernsey Round Table say they are

Registration 14/09/2023

The 2023 Skipton Swimarathon event is dedicated to supporting better mental health.

There are still a few lanes available for this year’s Skipton Swimarathon. Please help try and raise a team and enter via the website www.swimarathon.org and download a sponsorship form.

Lanes still free as follows:
• Friday 6 Oct - 4 lanes - At Noon and 1.00pm
• Saturday 7 Oct - 28 lanes - Between Noon 7.00pm
• Sunday 8 Oct - 6 lanes - Between 9.00am and 11.00am

Registration The 46th annual Skipton Swimarathon, held in October 2022, achieved another amazing year as more than 2,000 swimmers turned out for the event to raise money for Guernsey charity, GROW Limited.

07/09/2023

Have you registered your team for the Skipton Swimarathon?

There are only 56 lanes left to book!

Register today: https://www.swimarathon.org/

Sport Podcast: Sally Carns on Guernsey Netball's new programme, plus golf, cricket, and Swimarathon 23/08/2023

Thank you to the Guernsey Press for this podcast. It was good to talk all things “Swimarathon” and about the work from the Round Table, The Lions Club of Guernsey, and Skipton International that goes on behind the scenes. We’d love you to have a listen!

Sport Podcast: Sally Carns on Guernsey Netball's new programme, plus golf, cricket, and Swimarathon Tony Curr and Gareth Le Prevost round up the week in island sport, as Guernsey's top netballers get together to kick-start their new-look campaign.

Registration 17/08/2023

Skipton Swimarathon is a great way to develop corporate team building and raise money for two great causes; Guernsey Mind and Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney.

If your company is participating in this year’s Skipton Swimarathon then make sure you are recognised with a corporate award that highlights your fundraising achievements and shows that your business supports the local community.

Find out more about the Corporate Awards and register your team today!
https://www.swimarathon.org/corporate-awards

Registration The 46th annual Skipton Swimarathon, held in October 2022, achieved another amazing year as more than 2,000 swimmers turned out for the event to raise money for Guernsey charity, GROW Limited.

Registration 09/08/2023

Lanes are quickly filling up for this year's Skipton Swimarathon, make sure you don't miss out!
Register your team today to get your preferred slot and raise funds for two fantastic local charities.
Visit: www.swimarathon.org/register

Registration The 46th annual Skipton Swimarathon, held in October 2022, achieved another amazing year as more than 2,000 swimmers turned out for the event to raise money for Guernsey charity, GROW Limited.

23/07/2023

We are excited to introduce the second charity which will benefit from the monies raised in this year’s Skipton Swimarathon event - Guernsey Mind!

Jo Cottell, the Chief Executive of Guernsey Mind, speaks about how the money raised will help the charity and what this year’s event means to them.

Learn more about the Skipton Swimarathon and enter your team at: swimarathon.org

Videos (show all)

With this year’s swim approaching fast, we’re proud to introduce the official 2024 Skipton Swimarathon Ambassador!Steve ...
And we're off! The 2023 Skipton Swimarathon is underway at Beau Sejour this evening!
We are excited to introduce the second charity which will benefit from the monies raised in this year’s Skipton Swimarat...
We are excited to introduce the first of this year’s beneficiaries – the Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney!Watc...
2023 Swimarathon Video - John - Chairman - CAPTIONS.mp4
With less than one week to go. Hear what our Skipton Swimarathon ambassador's; Guernsey’s Director of Public Health, Dr....
A few words from the Chairman of the Skipton Swimarathon Committee, John Stuart.We look forward to seeing all of you at ...