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About the Event
Team Domenica’s epic swim challenge is back! Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor swimming, Great Lengths is an amazing opportunity for you to challenge yourself and make a difference. Join us as an individual or team, and fundraise to help people with learning disabilities – our candidates – find paid employment and reach their full potential.
Great Lengths is Brighton & Hove’s only inclusive swim challenge. A ‘challenge’ looks different to everyone, and that’s why Great Lengths isn’t a competition. It’s a community event, jam-packed with excitement and adventure, where participants can choose from a range of distances (50m to 5k).
Why go to Great Lengths?
Great Lengths is an event raising money for Team Domenica, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to find paid work and thrive in life.
“[Team Domenica] has changed my life. It’s given me lots of new friends; it’s given me hope. I feel ready for the future and like I can do anything!”
Laoisha, Team Domenica Candidate
People with learning disabilities have the right to work, to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives, and to feel included as valued members of society. Our candidates challenge themselves almost every day in their training, and we invited our supporters to challenge themselves too…
Fundraising and training
Great Lengths is all about showing the world what you are capable of. It’s also about raising money and awareness for Team Domenica so we can continue creating bright futures for people with learning disabilities. With every length you swim, and every pound you raise, you will be directly helping our candidates reach their full potential.
You will receive support throughout your fundraising journey from our team. Already registered? Click here to set up your JustGiving page or follow this link for our fundraising tips.
The organisation and support was fantastic, everyone was so happy and the atmosphere was wonderful. So proud of the TD team and candidates who swam and the spectators who cheered everyone on!Kara Evans, Swimmer from Great Lengths 2023
What to expect on the day
The Great Lengths will take place on Saturday 21 September at Sea Lanes, Brighton. This will happen in two different time slots:
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Early: 11 am- 2 pm
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Late: 2 pm- 5 pm
What you can expect on the day:
- You will first register at the venue where we’ll confirm your start time and share your lane details and wristband.
- There will be an allotted cheer space near the pool, and a special reservation near Bison Beach Bar, so your supporters can cheer you on as you swim!
- You will be given clear instructions and assistance from start to finish by our volunteers.
- Then it’s time to take the plunge and complete your personal challenge.
- A media team will be there to capture your success! So don’t forget to bring your best smile.
- To celebrate your swim, you’ll be awarded a delicious edible medal – handmade by our Team Domenica candidates.
- After your challenge, kick back and relax with your friends and family in the picturesque setting of Sea Lanes, Brighton.
GREAT LENGTHS: FURTHER INFORMATION
Got questions? We’ve got the answers!
As an inclusive event, the event space has the following accessibility features:
- Wheelchair access to the swimming pool building, reception, and changing area.
- A ‘Changing Places’ toilet and changing room.
- Assisted access hoist and steps into the pool.
- Carers go free – just let us know ahead of the event.
Signed up and ready to swim? We offer all participants fundraising support, you can also click the button to see some of our fundraising tips and tricks…
Read the T&Cs for Great Lengths 2024 below.
If you have any questions about Great Lengths 2024, please please call us on 07423 462 931 or email theteam@teamdomenica.com.
Sea Lanes Brighton, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1BX
Photos from the 2023 event
