South Africa
With some of the worst malaria suffering taking place on our doorstep, there was
no doubt the swimming community in South Africa would be involved in this initiative.
The first 5,000 swimming will come from a number of different groups who have offered
support.
Schoolchildren: The Independent Schools Association of South Africa (ISASA) respresents
some 370 schools in South Africa. The United School Sports Association of South
Africa (USSASA) has links with all schools here. Both have been instrumental in
encouraging participation. Schools across the country will have students, teachers,
parents, family and friends swimming. In many schools the swim is being linked to
lessons to further raise awareness of malaria. We are delighted that so many children
will be taking part.
Masters Swimmers: South African Masters Swimming (SAMS) is proud to have been one
of the first groups globally to pledge its support for World Swim For Malaria. Fitness,
fun and friendship is our motto. Combine that with swimming, a global event, and
the importance of this cause, of course we're swimming. We aim to have as many non-masters
swimmers as masters swimmers come to the swims we organise.
Triathletes: Triathlon SA represents the triathlete community here. Many of our
clubs will be participating with our swims involving club members and non-members
- family and friends - to make our contribution a community effort.