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Keep swimming affordable and accessible

Participating in swimming offers numerous benefits, but it comes with a price.

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Can exceed $700 per child annually

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Extra for competition and travel fees

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Average participation duration is 3.2 years

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Average quitting age is 10 years old

Source: Jumpstart, Project Play

A FlipGive fundraiser for your swim team can play a pivotal role in extending kids' involvement and passion for the sport, while contributing to their physical, mental, and social development.

How it works

Once you start a swimming fundraiser with FlipGive, earning money for your aquatics team is easy as 1, 2, 3. 

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1. Shop or dine

Buy gift cards to pay for purchases or meals, or shop online.

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2. Earn funds

You'll earn funds for your program with every purchase.

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3. Your team wins!

Use or distribute the funds to meet your swim team’s fundraising goals. 

Earn cashback from hundreds of brands

We connect brands with thousands of teams and schools. In return, they share a portion of each purchase to help lower your costs.

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Swim teams love earning with FlipGive

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Earn up to 5x more than other swimming fundraisers

The highest-earning swim and aquatics group on FlipGive earned $3,520 in 2025. 

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Easy earnings on everyday purchases

Raise money just by shopping and dining as usual. Adding FlipGive to your shopping routine means less reliance on time and labour-intensive fundraising efforts. 

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Flexible, free programs with no restrictions

FlipGive is free to join—no commitment, minimums, or fees. Plus, your swim team keeps 100% of the earnings, and you can use the funds however you like. 

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Unlimited earning potential for all your swim team’s needs

Many families earn hundreds each year. Put that money towards whatever your team needs—coaching, travel expenses, swim gear—you name it. 

 

Estimate one household’s annual impact for your swim or aquatics team.

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Year-round earning without the effort

Families can buy gift cards or shop online 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring ongoing support for your swim team—even during the off-season. 

“When I first learned about FlipGive, I was so impressed by how easy it is. So, when my son joined the local swim club, I knew I had to bring FlipGive along. It's been a game-changer for the swim team, and our families have saved so much money on gear and travel to swim meets. Now, we can focus more on training and competing while FlipGive takes care of the fundraising.” 

Jennifer, fundraises for her son’s swim team 

No-limit swimming fundraising means more money for:

Competition

Tournament fees

Swim

Gear and equipment

Coaching

Coaching fees

Travel

Travel expenses

Celebrations

Team celebrations

Other swim team fundraising ideas

Between pool time, coaching fees, travel expenses, and gear, the costs of participating in swimming can add up quickly. That’s why fundraising is essential for swimmers and teams looking to stay afloat financially. With FlipGive, families can effortlessly earn year-round—but consider adding one of these creative swim team fundraising ideas to your lineup for an extra boost.  

  • Swim team calendar

    Collect shots from team events, meets, and swimmers in action to create a customized swim ...

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  • Swim-a-Thon pledge

    During a Swim-a-Thon, swimmers commit to completing as many laps as possible in a set ...

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  • Aquatics fitness class

    Host a one-day water aerobics or swim fitness session where participants can pay a fee to join in. ...

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  • Car wash

    What better way to show off your swim team’s hard work than by hosting a car wash fundraiser? ...

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