Hanover Swim Club Dives into 2025 Swim-a-Thon for New Starting Blocks

The Hanover Swim Club (HSC) is making a splash with an exciting fundraising event —
the 2025 Swim-a-Thon — set to take place on April 25th from 4:15 PM to 8:15 PM at
the P & H Center in Hanover. This FIN-tastic annual event, held in partnership with
Swim Ontario and Swimming Canada, is a whale of a good time and a powerful way
for swimmers to raise funds for much-needed club improvements.

A Swim-a-Thon is a fundraising event where swimmers go the distance — literally — by
completing as many laps as possible within a set time while reeling in donations from
sponsors. It’s both a test of endurance and a great way to pool community spirit in
support of local swimming programs.

This year’s event will see 80 dedicated swimmers from HSC going the extra nautical
mile. The Performance Group will make waves with an impressive goal of 5,000
meters — that's 200 laps in a 25-meter pool! The mid-level training groups will be
making a splash with 2,000 meters (80 laps), and the beginner groups will dip their
toes in with 1,200 meters (48 laps).

Over the years, the Swim-a-Thon has helped HSC tide over costs for important
upgrades — including a shiny new scoreboard that’s been a real crowd-pleaser. Thanks
to support from the community and local sponsors, the club continues to ride the wave
of progress.

This year, we’re setting our sights on a bold goal: raising $12,000 to fund new starting
blocks. These blocks are the launching pad for every swimmer’s race — but our current
ones are past their prime and sinking fast when it comes to meeting competitive
standards. With each block costing around $10,000, the club is working hard to shore
up enough funds to purchase five new blocks that will buoy our athletes' training and
racing experiences.

Our swimmers have already jumped in with both feet, collecting donations from friends,
family, and community members. Whether you're able to contribute a little or a lot, every
drop in the bucket counts and helps us stay afloat.

If you’d like to support the Hanover Swim Club Swim-a-Thon 2025, you can reach out
to a swimmer to make a pledge or DONATE HERE to contribute
online. Your support will help us dive into a brighter, faster future.

So come on down and catch the current — join us on April 25th to cheer on our
swimmers, soak up the excitement, and be part of a fintastic community event. Let’s
dive in together and make some serious waves!