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School Challenge

The Swim For Life Schools Challenge is an annual event established by WSNZ to raise awareness of the importance of School’s learn to swim programmes, encourage participation and recognize achievement.

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) invites all New Zealand schools to measure the swimming ability of their students by participating in the School Challenge.

The challenge can be incorporated as part of a swimming sports, aquatic programme or as part of the school’s physical education programme.

Water Safety New Zealand will provide:

Personalised A4 Certificate of Achievement for all students (and teachers) who achieve the Swim For Life objective.

Prizes

6 x prizes of $500 worth of RFD life jackets (2 for each age group section)

Three Age Group Sections

Year 5–6: Any school with 50% or more who achieve the mark go into the prize draw

Year 7–8: Any school with 60% or more who achieve the mark go into the prize draw

Year 9–10: Any school with 70% or more who achieve the mark go into the prize draw

The competition starts now! So enrol your class to enter.

Registrations close March 2010.  Results must be returned to WSNZ by 30 April 2010. Late returns will not qualify for the prize offered.

To enter your school or class please complete the form below.

 

Swim For Life Schools Challenge Registration Form

Do you have a school pool? (Please tick the appropriate box)

Students

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