Raise funds in an open water swim

Apply for a charity place for the Fireworks 500 swim 

We are very excited to be able to offer 20 fundraising places at a 500m open water swim! This is a great opportunity to raise money for Beat SCAD by taking part in a fantastic night-time open water swim, followed by a fireworks display!

T2 Events have kindly discounted the places for The Fireworks 500 in November 2023, at Capernwray Dive Centre near Lancaster.

Places are free but there is a minimum fundraising commitment of £300 per entrant.

To apply for a place, please click here and complete the form. We’ll need your name, address, date of birth, email address and any relevant medical conditions. This information will be shared with T2 Events and the dive centre staff.

You will need to provide suitable equipment. T2 Events recommend wetsuits, neoprene gloves, hats and socks. The water temperature is about 12ºC but can feel lower depending on the outdoor temperature.

T2 Events also ask you to provide tow floats with lights in (this reduces the use of glow sticks, which are less environmentally friendly).

For more information about this amazing event, go to the T2 Events website. And click the button below to enter.

You can also buy t-shirts (£15) and hoodies (£25) from T2 Events via their contact page. Please let them know what size you require.

See below for terms and conditions.

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Photo: James Kirby

 

 

Terms and conditions for Fireworks 500 open water swim

The Event is organised by T2 Events. Participation is subject to Beat SCAD’s terms and conditions as well as those of T2 Events

Registration and participation

Entrants agree to:

  • register with Beat SCAD and we will pass on your details to T2 Events. We will use your details in relation to this event and to contact you about other similar events and promotion related to the fundraising. Registration will be done via this form
  • take part in the event at their own risk and agree that they are fit and physically able to take part in the event.
  • provide written approval from a doctor, if required, that they are fit to take part. If entrants develop a health condition that prevents them taking part in the event, they should withdraw and contact us as soon as possible to let us know.
  • provide their own equipment suitable for the event.
  • provide their own insurance for their participation in the event.

Fundraising

Entrants agree to:

  • raise a minimum of £300 for Beat SCAD.
  • set up a Just Giving fundraising page to fundraise for Beat SCAD which Beat SCAD will promote. https://www.justgiving.com/beat-scad
  • use a Beat SCAD sponsorship form for offline fundraising.
  • transfer any offline fundraising to Beat SCAD by bank transfer no later than eight weeks after the event.
  • If the event is cancelled, or the entrant has to withdraw due to developing or a change in a health condition, anyone who has donated funds via Just Giving can request a refund. 
  • For offline donations that have not yet been passed to Beat SCAD, it is the responsibility of the entrant to refund the money. If the money has been sent to Beat SCAD, please contact us with details.

Promotion and media

Entrants agree to take part in promotion of the event and fundraising and agree to use of their stories and photos in current and future promotion by Beat SCAD and T2 Events, including news stories, website and social media posts and printed material.

Liability

Beat SCAD is not liable for any injury, accident, loss or damage to an entrant or third party in relation to this event, however caused, including cancellation or changes made by T2 Events or circumstances beyond the control of Beat SCAD.

If T2 Events has to cancel the event in accordance with their terms and conditions, Beat SCAD will not be liable for any costs incurred by entrants, including travel or accommodation costs.

Data protection

Information provided to Beat SCAD and T2 Events will be used according to current data protection laws.

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