REDLANDS SWIM TEAM
2017 Swim-A-Thon
Fundraising Packet
Goal: $25,000
100% Team Participation
Swim-A-Thon FAQ's
What is Swim-A-Thon?
* Swim-A-Thon is our single largest fundraiser each year. As it provides additional support to our existing
swimming programs.
* Swim-A-Thon is a fundraiser in which participants earn money for their team by swimming lengths of the
pool. Swimmers have a 2-hour period to swim a maximum of 200 laps. (That's 2.84 miles in case you
were wondering!)
* Swimmers get pledges per lap or flat donations from family, friends, neighbors, businesses, etc. prior to
swimming.
When and where is Swim-A-Thon?
* Swim-A-thon will be held Saturday, April 29th 2017, at 1171 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa. (Crafton Hills
College). Start time 11:15am.
What will we do at Swim-A-Thon?
* Athletes will swim and eat! We will have food for everyone after our athletes swim their laps.
* Parents will cheer and volunteer! We will need lap counters, food donations, set-up crews, clean-up
crews, etc.
How do we raise money for Swim-A-Thon?
* Team Unify Donation Website – This year we will be using TU Money to set up personal fundraising web
pages. You can send your page link to family and friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter. Then watch the
donations roll in!
* Pledge Form Letters – Mail out pledge letters to everyone you know! Grab your address book and go for
it! Relatives and friends are great for sending pledge letters. A sample of the pledge form letter can be
found in this packet.
* Corporate Sponsorships – In an effort to achieve our goal of $25,000, we are offering Corporate
Sponsorship opportunities. A copy of the Corporate Sponsorship Packet, along with a formal club letter, can
be found on this packet. The Corporate Sponsorship Packet is also available on our website under the
“Fundraising” tab. Please print the letter/packet and take it to your family doctor, favorite restaurant, or
employer. Many businesses generally get excited for the opportunity to support local athletes.
What is the deadline for turning in donations?
*The deadline for turning in donations is May 27th, 2017. Team Unify online donations will end at midnight
on May 27th, 2017.
When and where can I turn in my donation envelope?
* At the Redlands Swim Team Office on the pool deck of RHS anytime on Tuesday or Thursdays from
4:00 to 6:00 pm..
*** Please DO NOT turn Swim A Thon donations into the coaches ***
When will winners be announced?
* Swim-A-Thon winners will be announced Friday, June 23th, 2017.
What if I have questions?
* Please email all questions to Dan Padilla at [email protected]. This email will be
monitored daily throughout the fundraiser to ensure all questions are answered.
Note: If you are watching donations online, offline donations from pledge letters and envelope collections will not
be instantaneously updated online because they are manually entered.
Swim-A-Thon Prizes
Individual Awards - Individual Awards will be given by Redlands Swim Team and by USA
Swimming based on the following fundraising levels.
Prizes Supplied by Redlands Swim Team
Fundraising Level
* $150 - $200
* $201 - $350
* $351 - $500
* $501 - $650
* $651 - $1,000
* $1,001 - $2,000
* $2,001+
Prizes
* Personalized RST Swim Cap
* RST Swim Wars t-shirt
* Redlands Swim Team beach towel
* Redlands Swim Team Hoodie
* Personalized TYR swim backpack
* (2) Tickets to Universal Studios + Coach for a day
* Apple i-watch version 2+ Coach for a day
Prizes are not cumulative. The first swimmers who have $100 added to their Swim A Thon
account by 2/10/17 will have a chance to win 1 of 5 dinner for (2) raffle at Chipotle Other prizes
will be awarded as we get them. Also, the top swim group that brings in the most money overall,
(money raised per swimmer) wins a pizza party on deck!
Prizes Supplied by USA Swimming
Fundraising Level
* $400 - $599.99
* $600 - $799.99
* $800 - $1,199.99
* $1,200 +
Prizes
* Swim-A-Thon Swim Cap
* Polar water bottle (Stars and Stripes)
*Long sleeve Swim-A-Thon Hoodie
*backpacks and limited quantity Camo
Duffle bag
How to Set Up Your Personal Team Unify Fundraising Webpage
Each athlete will need to create a new Team Unify fundraising webpage for our 2017 Swim-A-Thon
campaign.
* To set up an online fundraising page for each athlete, all you need to do is log into your family account at
www.redlandsswimteam.org and click on the Fundraiser Banner on our homepage to access your setup.
* From here, choose your swimmer from the ‘Participant’ drop down box to begin the setup of your
swimmer’s profile.
* Next, you will personalize your swimmer’s profile page by filling in their fundraising goal, lap goal, shirt
size, and message template. You can even choose to upload a personal photo! Swimmers also have the
option to place additional flare to their page from the Stock Photo Library provided by Team Unify.
* If you would like to edit your swimmer’s message template, simply click inside the text box to personalize
your thoughts about swimming with Redlands Swim Team.
*At the bottom of the ‘Set-Up’ page, there is a designated area to type in your Facebook URL and Twitter
URL. Once you’ve added your Social Media links, click the ‘SAVE’ button located at the bottom.
* After you have set-up your personal page, simply click on the ‘Promote’ tab to post your fundraising page
on Facebook and Twitter. There is also a designated email section under the ‘Promote’ tab where you can
enter email addresses of close family and friends.
* For extra assistance, there is a ‘Help Video’ tab with tutorials to guide you through the set-up process and
how you can make the most of promoting your fundraiser page through Social Media.
* For offline donations, please be sure to add them to your swimmers Swim A Thon page. Just click
the Add Offline Donor tab and be sure to fill in all the required information. You will not see the
money added, until I have approved the offline donation, so be sure to get any cash or checks in
ASAP.
Special Note: The default goal for each swimmer is set for $200. You will have the
opportunity to change this goal as you set up your swimmer’s personal web page.
Redlands Swim Team would like to thank all families for participating in the Swim-A-Thon! Please feel
free to email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Dear _______________________________________________,
I am helping my USA swim club, Redlands Swim Team, build a stronger team and I am asking for your
support.
Redlands Swim Team has made a huge difference in my life. Through swimming, I have learned the power
of discipline, teamwork, and setting goals. I especially enjoy the fun that comes with this sport when all
three of these traits are encouraged by great coaches. Our coaches at Redlands Swim Team make
swimming more than just exercise. They make swimming an activity that builds character for life.
Redlands Swim Team is a premier swim club with over 50 years of history in Redlands. Our club is
recognized by USA swimming as a Silver Medalist in the National Club Excellence, and supports the
personal development of each individual swimmer.
That is why I am participating in the “Swim-A-Thon on April 29th, 2017. In 2 hours, I will try to swim 200 laps
(2.84 miles)! That is a lot of swimming, but it’s all for a great cause and helps the success of our swim club.
Your pledge will help me meet my goal of $ 100.00 and help Redlands Swim Team raise $25,000 towards a
stronger future.
The easiest way for you to make a contribution is online through my Team Unify Donation Webpage at
www.redlandsswimteam.org. It is a secure website where you can donate any amount you desire to our
club. All you have to do is search for my name under the fundraising participant tab.
If you would rather give by check or make a pledge based on the number of laps I swim, simply use the
form below and mail it back to me. Whichever way you choose to give, please know you are giving to an
organization that has made a huge difference in my life.
All contributions are tax deductible – Tax ID# 33-0150651.
Thank you for helping me to reach my goal!
(Cut on line and return form below)
Pledge Form due by May 27th, 2017
Dear_________________________________________ (swimmer’s name),
YES! I will donate:
____$.10/lap_____$.20/lap ____$.50/lap ____$1.00/lap $______/lap
or… I have enclosed a check for a fixed donation in the amount of:
_____$25 ______$50 _______$100 Other Amount: $_________ Check# _______
Pledge Name_________________________________________________________________