Piranhas Swim Club Splash for Cash

North Saanich, British Columbia. Panorama Recreation. The Piranhas Swim Club Splash for Cash returns on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM PDT. A club‑wide fundraiser for the Saanich Peninsula Piranhas Swim Club (ages 6‑18). Senior swimmers challenge themselves to swim as many laps as possible in 1 hour; junior swimmers swim for 30 minutes. Fundraising goal: $15,000 to offset meet fees and make swimming more affordable for young athletes. Volunteer‑organized youth sports club. 64% of goal raised so far (CA$9,667 of $15,000).

Location — Panorama Recreation, North Saanich, BC:

• Panorama Recreation is a community recreation centre located at 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC (on the Saanich Peninsula, about 30 minutes north of Victoria)
• The facility includes a swimming pool, fitness centre, gymnasiums, and outdoor sports fields
• The event takes place in the pool — swimmers will do laps in a 25m or 50m pool (not specified)

Saanich Peninsula Piranhas Swim Club — Volunteer‑Organized Youth Sports:

• The Piranhas are a competitive swim club for youth ages 6‑18 on the Saanich Peninsula
• The club is run entirely by volunteers (parents, coaches, and community members)
• They work to make swimming more affordable through fundraising opportunities like Splash for Cash

Fundraising Goal — $15,000 to Offset Meet Fees:

• Goal: $15,000 — currently 64% raised (CA$9,667)
• Funds will help offset meet fees for swimmers, making it more affordable for all to compete
• Meet fees can be a significant barrier for young athletes — this fundraiser directly reduces financial pressure on families

The Challenge — Lap Swimming for 30 or 60 Minutes:

• Junior swimmers: 30‑minute lap challenge
• Senior swimmers: 1‑hour lap challenge
• Swimmers collect pledges from family, friends, and community members
• The more laps they swim, the more they raise (pledges can be per lap or flat donations)

What's Included (Free Entry):

• Entry to the Splash for Cash event is free
• Swimmers register online (no cost)
• Fundraising pages are created automatically during registration (via Race Roster)
• Participants can personalize their fundraising page and share with friends and family

Fundraising Leaderboards — Top Fundraisers (as of posting):

• Rowan M. — CA$989 (99% of $1,000 goal)
• Jade — CA$923 (92%)
• Luka — CA$923 (92%)
• Anna L. — CA$395 (132% of $300 goal)
• Isaac Dorenberg — CA$371 (371% of $100 goal)

Top Donors — Community Support:

• Anonymous — CA$535
• Anonymous — CA$535
• Grandpa & Grandma — CA$125
• Baba and Gido — CA$113

Logistics — Free Event, Online Registration:

• Registration is free — open to club members only? Likely — the event is for Piranhas swimmers (ages 6‑18)
• Registration closes June 5, 2026 (day of event)
• Parking available at Panorama Recreation (arrive early — limited spaces)
• Spectators welcome — cheer on the swimmers from the pool deck
• No refunds — free event

How to Donate — Support the Piranhas:

• Donations can be made through individual swimmer fundraising pages
• Donations are tax‑deductible (check with organizer)
• All donations go directly to the Saanich Peninsula Piranhas Swim Club to offset meet fees

Nearby Attractions (post‑event — make a day of it in North Saanich):

• Panorama Recreation — stay to use the facility (fitness centre, gym, outdoor fields)
• Sidney (10 minutes north) — waterfront, bookshops, restaurants, and the Sidney Pier
• Butchart Gardens (15 minutes south) — world‑famous gardens (open late in summer)
• Saanich Peninsula — wineries, cideries, and farm markets (fresh produce)
• Victoria (30 minutes south) — BC's capital city, with museums, the Inner Harbour, and the Royal BC Museum

Contact: Kim Beare and Erika Antl — [email protected].