IMPORTANCE OF SWIMMING:

Learning to swim is a vital life skill that every child should master. It’s the only sport that can literally save a child’s life. Through swimming lessons, children can build strength, endurance, and lifesaving skills, such as swimming long distances, underwater, and in different scenarios. This crucial skill ensures a child’s safety in and around water, whether it’s during a beach trip, pool party, or other water-based activities.

Swimming brings a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure, from relaxing at the beach or resort to exploring exciting water sports like snorkeling, SCUBA diving, or open water swimming. Without the ability to swim, children may find themselves excluded from these fun experiences as they grow older. By teaching children to swim, we’re giving them the gift of freedom, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the water.

LEOMAT INSPIRATION:

The LEOMAT1000 was founded on a passion to promote and support development swimmers, and has been proudly sponsored annually since 1991 by LEOMAT. As a dedicated member of the King Cetshwayo business community, they are committed to giving back through sponsorship. This iconic event has a triple bottom line: providing a positive outlet for expression, exposure to healthy competition, and a chance to meet inspiring role models. But it’s more than just a fun swim event – your participation also contributes to saving lives. So, join us for a splashing good time and be part of something bigger than yourself!

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

By participating in the LEOMAT1000, you’re not only taking part in a fun and exciting swim event, but you’re also contributing to a lifesaving cause. The funds raised from this event will support the development of swimming programs at Ushaka Aquatics, a registered development club with Swim South Africa. Ushaka is dedicated to promoting swimming to prevent drownings by providing swim lessons for children, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. Your participation could help make a real difference in the lives of many children, potentially saving lives. So, join us and help make a splash for a brighter future!”.

We’re thrilled to see the LEOMAT1000 event continue to thrive, with increasing participation from local clubs, schools, and the community, as well as previously disadvantaged individuals. We’re grateful for this support and encourage the community to continue backing the event, helping us grow into one of the most enjoyable fun swim events.