• Application - Make Waves 2026

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  • Splash Foundation is accepting applications for Make Waves on 16 November 2026, a marathon swim relay event around Hong Kong Island. Each relay team consists of 6 participants, swimming in 30 minute intervals to complete the 45km circumnavigation in around 11-13 hours. 

    There are two registration options:

    • Register as an individual - We will place you on a 'Splash curated' team. Applicants confirmed on a rolling basis following completion of application and time trial. 
    • Register a self-organised team (NEW for 2026)-  You will be responsible for securing all 6 participants. All participants need to complete application and time trial, but a Team Captain can confirm a team spot first before confirming all participants. International teams are welcome to apply.

    Requirements for each participant: 

    Splash Curated Teams Self Organised Teams 
    • Swim speed: Able to swim 2:30mins or under for 100m for 30mins (Pool)
    • Swim speed: Team average of under 2:00mins for 100m for 30mins (Pool)
    • Fundraising: Each team needs to raise in excess of HK$500K through personal and professional networks
    • Fundraising: Each team needs to raise in excess of HK$500K through personal and professional networks
     
    • Support boat: Secure vessel (see requirements)
    • Complete application and make deposit of HK$1,000* 
    • Complete application and make a team deposit of HK$6,000* 
    • Attend a time trial: Sunday 22 March OR Sunday 12 April OR  Saturday 9 May
    • Attend a time trial: Sunday 22 March OR Sunday 12 April OR Saturday 9 May
    • Commit to attend most of the Splash organised training swims starting at the end of September
    • Commit to attend most of the Splash organised training swims starting at the end of September

    Make Waves is Splash's biggest annual fundraiser. By taking part, you'll be helping thousands of disadvantaged children and adults to learn to swim and experience the transformative impact of the water.

    *    If the application is successful, the deposit will be credited to your team's fundraising total. If not, the deposit is refundable or can be donated. 

  • Are you applying as an individual or as a team?*

  • Self-Organized Teams

  • Are you the Team Captain?

  • Personal Information

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  • Swimming Experience

  • In a pool, what time are you currently able to comfortably* swim 100 meters in? *Comfortably meaning a pace that you think you could hold for 30 minutes.*
  • What is the longest distance you have swum in open water?*

  • Time Trials

  • You must attend a time trial to be eligible to swim in the event. Please select ONE time trial date:

  • Promotion and Fundraising

    This is our biggest annual fundraising event, and each TEAM will have a fundraising target of HK$500,000 which can be reached through a combination of personal fundraising, and/or helping to secure corporate sponsors. (We will share the corporate sponsorship deck with all swimmers upon selection.) As participants, you will also be expected to share our advocacy message that everyone should have an opportunity to learn how to swim.
  • What social media channels do you use (please check all that apply):*

  • Make Waves for Hong Kong Relay Swim Fundraiser

    PARTICIPANT WAIVER

  • The Make Waves for Hong Kong Relay Swim ("Fundraiser") is a fundraising event organised to raise funds for Splash Foundation Limited ("Splash"). The Fundraiser involves relay teams swimming around Hong Kong Island. 

    Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability: 

    Swimming, like all athletic activities, is physically challenging and involves risks to participants that cannot be entirely eliminated. These include the risk of personal injury, including paralysing injuries and death. 

    In addition, the Fundraiser is an open water swimming event around Hong Kong Island. This carries additional risks including:

    • Sea-faring vessels: there will be boats and other vessels in the harbour and elsewhere around the island which pose risks to Participants and support vessels. 
    • Strong tides and currents: there may be strong tides and currents during the swim, which can make navigation challenging and increase the risk of fatigue or being carried off course.
    • Changing weather conditions: change in weather could result in wind, rough seas, and rain which can impact visibility and increase the difficulty of the swim.
    • Marine wildlife encounters: Participants may come into contact with marine wildlife, including jellyfish, which can pose a risk of stings or injuries.
    • Physical exhaustion: Swimming long distances in open water requires significant physical exertion and stamina, increasing the risk of fatigue and potential muscle cramps.
    • Dehydration and heat-related illnesses: In hot weather conditions, there may be a risk of dehydration, heatstroke, or heat exhaustion if proper hydration and heat management practices are not followed.
    • Water quality: The cleanliness of the sea water around Hong Kong varies and can be polluted with rubbish and other waste. This could result in injury to a Participant from debris in the sea or sickness from the polluted water.  
    • Water temperature: The water temperature in Hong Kong in November can fluctuate (generally around the mid-20 degrees (https://www.seatemperature.org/asia/hong-kong/hong-kong-november.htm) and Participants are not permitted to wear items that may give the Participant an advantage, e.g. fins, snorkels, paddles and wetsuits for the Fundraiser. This could lead to temperature-related injuries if proper precautions are not taken.
    • Equipment failure: Malfunctioning or inadequate swimming equipment, such as clothing, goggles, or swim caps, can affect safety and increase the risk of accidents or discomfort.
    • Emergency services: It is possible that emergency medical services may not be readily available.

    Understanding the above, I agree to participate in the Fundraiser entirely at my own risk.

    I agree that Splash, and all other individuals or organisation connected with them or the Fundraiser, including the owners of any boats used to support the Fundraiser, and each of their employees and volunteers, and each of their respective successors and assigns, shall not be liable for, and I hereby release each of them to the fullest extent permitted by law from, any and all claims that I may have for damages for personal injury, death or property damage directly or indirectly arising from participating in the Fundraiser. I agree that this assumption of risk and waiver of liability is to be binding on my heirs and assigns.

    I agree to observe the rules for the Fundraiser and to follow all safety warnings and instructions from Splash, and their respective employees and volunteers. 

    I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Fundraiser, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.

    Swimming requirements, medical certification and release

    I will ensure that I have swim experience and have completed sufficient open water training prior to the Fundraiser.

    I certify that I am physically and mentally fit and competent to participate in the Fundraiser, and have no medical conditions that would prevent me participating. I am not pregnant and am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Fundraiser.

    In the event of any medical emergencies, I authorize Splash to take whatever actions it deems necessary (including administering first aid and arranging transport to medical service providers), and I agree to assume full responsibility for all costs associated therewith. 

    Promotional materials

    Splash reserves the right to take and use photographs/video during the Fundraiser without the express written permission of those included within the photographs/video. Splash may use the photographs/video in publications or other media material produced, for educational, promotional, marketing or other purposes, including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television and websites. I grant permission to Splash to use my personal information, appearance, name, and voice (whether submitted by me or collected by Splash) for such purposes and no further approval needs to be obtained from me and I also waive any right of inspection associated with such materials. I agree that Splash shall own all rights (including, without limitation, copyrights) in such materials.

    I certify that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older.


    I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ABOVE. BY SUBMITTING MY ENTRY TO PARTICIPATE, I CONFIRM MY AGREEMENT TO THIS PARTICIPANT WAIVER WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENTS AND SIGNIFICANCE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.

  • Deposit

  • To complete an individual registration: Please make a deposit of HK$1,000 to complete this application. If successful, this amount will be credited to your team's fundraising total. If not, the deposit is refundable or can be donated.

  • To complete a self organized team registration: Please make a deposit of HK$6,000 to complete this application. If successful, this amount will be credited to your team's fundraising total. If not, the deposit is refundable or can be donated.

  • Your Team Captain will make the required team deposit of HK$6,000 when they register. 

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