Swimmers of all ages and abilities are being urged to join a spectacular 24-hour swimathon at Jubilee Community Swimming Pool, in Knowle, to help raise much needed funds to keep the pool afloat.
Swimmers will complete as many lengths as possible in their chosen hourly slot, between 1pm on 11th October and 1pm on 12th October 2025. Together, our hope is that swimmers will cover 13,000 lengths—the equivalent of swimming from Jubilee Pool in Knowle all the way to Jubilee Pool in Penzance, a distance of 191 miles.
Under starters orders from the Lord Mayor of Bristol, this ambitious challenge will see the pool buzzing with energy as swimmers take turns around the clock buoyed on by music and just a little bit of mayhem.
Julie Laming, Chair of Trustees, Jubilee Pool, said: “Whether you’re an experienced swimmer or just love to paddle, all swimming abilities and levels are invited to dive in and join us. We are looking for individuals, teams, sports and community groups or a whole family to come together to support a fantastic cause.
“This year we have a fun ‘Swim Capwalk’, our very own challenge to madly decorate your swim cap and swim your first length in costume. There will be spot prizes every hour for the best creations by under and over 12s.
“Jubilee Pool remains at the very heart of our community and we need your support to ensure it is affordable, inclusive and accessible to all for years to come. We offer a range of swimming lessons for children and adults, with sessions for those with disabilities, learning and sensory needs and for health and wellbeing, as well as aqua discos, inflatable sessions and parties.
“The Swimathon is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we desperately need funds to go towards ongoing roof repairs and our day-to-day operating costs.”
Individuals, families, and businesses etc. can sign up at Jubilee-athon Event Page. It costs £10 per adult, £6 per child. Each booking secures a 55-minute swim slot and participants are encouraged to fundraise through sponsorship.
To cheer on the swimmers there will be entertainment from local Shanty Groups and choirs as well as food and drink stalls full of sweet and savoury treats. Libby, our fabulous sports massage therapist, will be in action on Sunday ready to massage away all those niggly tight muscles.
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