Resources
To help make every length count, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources below. Can't find what you need? Simply drop us an email at swim22@diabetes.org.uk or check out our FAQs.


To help make every length count, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources below. Can't find what you need? Simply drop us an email at swim22@diabetes.org.uk or check out our FAQs.

Congrats - 2 months down 1 to go! Download our editable certificate and share your progress with friends and family.

Well done - you should be proud of completing 2 months of your challenge! Download our social asset and let people know you’re taking on Swim22.

Well done! 1 month down 2 to go! Download our editable certificate and share your progress with friends and family.
Congrats - look how far you've come in 1 month! Download our social asset and let people know you’re taking on Swim22.

You're taking on an epic channel crossing swim. You don’t want to be keeping that to yourself. Download our social asset and let people know you’re taking on Swim22.

As a team you're taking on an epic channel crossing swim. You don’t want to be keeping that to yourself. Download our social asset and let people know you’re taking on Swim22.

Congrats, you've gone and done it - you've completed your challenge! Download our social asset and show people what you've achieved.

Congrats team, you've gone and done it - you've completed your challenge! Download our social asset and show people what you've achieved.

Better are offering all Swim22 sign ups a Better Diabetes UK challenge Flex Membership for a fixed four-month period. Find out more information here.

On 6 March we share our Q&A with Naomi, a Better swimming instructor on our Swim22 Facebook group. You can find the video here.

Download your editable Swim22 11 mile guide containing useful hints and tips for conquering your challenge.

Download your editable Swim22 22 mile guide containing useful hints and tips for conquering your challenge.

Download your editable Swim22 44 mile guide containing useful hints and tips for conquering your challenge.

We are excited to announce Better will be putting on six free “Into the Pool” sessions at the end of March for Swim22 participants! Please find out more information here.

Are you new to swimming or want to improve your technique? Better has you covered with adult swimming lessons near you. No matter your age, our friendly teachers can help you enjoy a whole new world in the water. Find out more here.

To get the most out of the Swim22 community head over to join our Facebook group and hear stories, share tips and get encouragement as you progress through your challenge.
Join our Facebook community here.

To save you reaching for the calculator, here’s a handy guide to how many lengths you need to swim depending on the size of your local pool.

For collecting money offline download our handy sponsorship form to keep track of those who are supporting your challenge.

Download and print our Swim22 poster to share with your local pool

Swimming is a great form of exercise for everyone, especially if you are living with any type of diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 or gestational diabetes.
Wondering how to share your page in order to get more donations? Look no further than our quick and easy guide. You'll be a fundraising pro in no time.
Not sure where to start? This guide is packed with fun ideas to try.

Fuel your swimming with these tasty, healthy recipes.
To help you with your fundraising, please see a link below to our latest fundraising guide. Scroll through this virtual magazine and be inspired by others stories and find some interesting hints and tips to help you.
Want to know more about the challenge? Check out our Event information & Frequently Asked Questions page.

Alongside the rewarding feeling that comes with taking regular swimming for your health, we have a number of swim-tastic rewards for you to earn as you tick off fundraising milestones.
Join our Facebook group to meet your fellow swimmer, share your top tip and take share photos! It is a very welcoming and encouraging space.