ACS Athens Swimathon - Laps of Awareness

Who can participate?
The Swimathon is open to ACS Athens students, faculty, parents, alumni, community members and friends of ACS Athens.

Do I need to be an expert swimmer?
No! Swimmers of all skill levels are welcome. You can choose to swim as little or as much as you want within your allocated slot.

How do I register?
Registration will be available online through the platform. Participants will select their preferred time slots.

Can I participate as a team?
Yes! Teams can register together, and relay-style swimming is encouraged.

Is there a registration fee?
Yes, the registration fee helps cover event costs and contributes to fundraising efforts.

What happens if I can’t swim but still want to support?
You can volunteer to help run the event, cheer on swimmers, donate directly to the cause or to sponsor another swimmer to swim for you.

Will there be lifeguards on duty?
Yes, trained lifeguards will be always present to ensure safety.

To participate in the tournament requires full acceptance of the regulations:

Spacial Terms

1. All participants must complete a waiver and consent form before entering the event.
2. Participants must adhere to all pool safety guidelines.
3. Event organizers reserve the right to modify schedules and rules for safety reasons.

General Terms

1. Athletes competing should understand that they are moving in the open, exposed to particular weather conditions that will prevail on that particular day of the match.
2. Men and women of all ages are accepted.
3. Participants who have not reached 18 years of age are required to submit a statement from their parents.
4. Valid participation is considered to be valid after it has been paid off financially.
5. Any participant who decides to cancel/postpone his/her participation is not entitled to a refund.
6. The event will take place on the 5th to the 8th of June, 2025.
7. The rules and the type of events are described on the competition's website, which is an integral part of this regulation.
8. Participants are obliged to fully comply with the regulations set by the organizer. They are also obliged to obey the suggestions of the individuals (eg. volunteers, reviewers) designated by the organizer. Failure to comply with the regulations or instructions will result in an exclusion penalty, with no refund or any other costs. Any person authorized by the event manager may record any infringement that he has perceived and report it to the event manager.
9. Any marking of the space provided by the event manager is temporary, intended to serve the participants, and is removed after the event.
10. Athletes are involved at their own risk and the organizing authority is not responsible for any injuries they may have, as stated in the statement of responsibility or here. However, qualified medical personnel and a fully equipped ambulance will be available. There will also be rescue teams covering the event.
11. Participants must have been examined by a physician who has judged them capable of participating in the particular event. Medical advice must not be older than 30 days from the last day of the event.
12. It is strictly forbidden to dispose of any kind of object during the whole event, such as plastic bottles or any other solid or liquid food packaging material used by athletes during the event. Disposal of packaging materials or other non-organic waste anywhere on the route beyond the predetermined, carries an exclusion penalty, no refund, or any other costs.
13. The event manager undertakes to supervise the field of play with specialized personnel in safety, rescue, and medical assistance to the participants in need. In cases where security personnel and referees indicate to athletes that the event must be stopped for safety reasons, the latter is obliged to obey. Non-compliance means exclusion, no refund, or any other costs.
14. In case of need, the event manager reserves the right to postpone the start of the event in order not to endanger the physical integrity of the participants. In very extreme conditions he can cancel the event.
15. Participant exclusion occurs for a) Pollution of the site. b) Inappropriate behavior towards the organizing staff. c) Inappropriate behavior towards the spectators of the event. d) Non-compliance with these Regulations.
16. The organizers are not responsible for the deaths, injuries, or any damage to the health of the participants who, upon submitting their request for participation, declare that they are aware of the risks involved including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the foregoing that their health status is good and allows them to participate, and they have recently been examined by a doctor on this subject. However, no participant will be required to submit a medical certificate. They are obliged to perform regular medical checkups to check their health status. The event managers disclaim any responsibility for the physical integrity of the participants, who should behave responsibly at any dangerous points on the route. The organizers disclaim any financial responsibility in the event of outside assistance to any athlete.
17. Participants consent to be featured in photographs or any other media from the event, which shall be used exclusively to promote the event.
18. A minimum of sixty percent (60%) capacity must be met for each category or division to take place.
19. The organizers have the authority to modify the rules and regulations of the event, with no further notice.  

The participation fee is non-refundable, except in cases of health-related issues with a valid doctor's certificate.