Bracknell

There are only six weeks to register for the Bracknell Swimathon 2007 and raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

On March 24, Bracknell Leisure Centre is giving residents the chance to take a dive into the Swimathon and take part in one of the long distance challenges.

Volunteers can set their own choice of distance ranging from five kilometres - which requires six weeks of training; two-and-a-half kilometres for intermediate swimmers and one-and-a-half kilometres for occasional swimmers.

If participants want to team up with colleagues, friends and family, the five kilometre challenge can be completed in a team of up to five people; or just take part in the Simply Swim challenge - where you can cover any distance at any pool at any time.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Bracknell Leisure and Corporate Services, said: The Swimathon is a great way to get fit and raise money for an excellent cause. We always get a good turn out at Bracknell Leisure Centre and I hope our support breaks all previous records in 2007.”

The Swimathon is taking place across 600 swimming pools nationwide, over four days - March 22 to 25. Registration is open until 11.45pm on Tuesday, March 20.

To register, visit www.swimathon.org or call 0845 36 700 36. Standard registration is £8.50 or £4.50 for concessions.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council