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January Swim Challenge: New Year, New Mile

January Swim Challenge: New Year, New Mile

Dec 18 2024

Calling all lap swimmers and water walkers! Are you up for a challenge? Take the plunge at any of South Suburban’s three indoor pools and try to swim five miles during the month of January!

How to Participate:

  • Get your New Year New Mile Challenge card from a lifeguard or pool manager
  • Earn a sticker for each mile you swim (Aqua Fitness classes do not apply) 
  • Return completed cards to the Lifeguard Office. Try to fill as many as you can!

Completed cards will be entered into a prize drawing!

 

Not sure how far a mile is in the pool? Here's some info to help you out!

Buck Recreation Center: 
68 lengths = one mile
48 laps in current channel with current = one mile
60 laps in current channel against current = one mile

Lone Tree Recreation Center:
68 lengths = one mile
80 laps in current channel with current = one mile
105 laps in current channel against current = one mile

Goodson Recreation Center
64 lengths = one mile

For all pools, two lengths is one lap. 

 

Thanks to our Challenge Sponsors: The Lifeguard Store, Kiefer Aquatics, Swim Outlet, and MiSports.

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