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Keep swimming affordable and accessible

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

AnnualCost

Can exceed $700 per child annually 

Travel

Extra for competition and travel fees 

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Average participation duration is 3.2 years 

Bday

Average quitting age is 10 years old 

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Swimming offers a range of physical and mental benefits, helping youngsters develop strength, endurance, teamwork skills, and a love for the water. However, the costs associated with swim training, travel, and gear can be a barrier for many families. By implementing practical and effective swim team fundraising ideas like RaiseRight, you can make swimming more affordable, encourage continued participation, and enable young swimmers to fulfill their potential. 

How it works

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

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1. Go shopping

Buy gift cards or shop online across hundreds of popular brands.

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2. Earn funds

Instantly earn with every purchase (6% average, up to 20%).

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3. Allocate earnings

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

Hundreds of brands, unlimited earning potential  

RaiseRight partners with well-known, beloved brands, so there’s something for everyone—no matter 
their lifestyle or preferences.

Swim teams love earning with RaiseRight

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Earn up to 5x more than other swimming fundraisers

The highest-earning swim and aquatics group on RaiseRight earned $16,740 in 2024. 

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Easy earnings on everyday purchases

Earn money by shopping online or paying for gas, groceries, and everyday purchases with gift cards. Adding RaiseRight to your shopping routine means less reliance on time and labor-intensive fundraising efforts. 

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Flexible, free programs with no restrictions

RaiseRight is free to join—no commitment, minimums, or maintenance 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 easily earn $1,000+ annually. Put that money towards whatever your team needs—coaching, travel expenses, swim gear—you name it. 

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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 RaiseRight, I was so impressed by how easy it is. So, when my son joined the local swim club, I knew I had to bring RaiseRight along. RaiseRight has 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 what matters—training and competing—while RaiseRight 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

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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 RaiseRight, 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 photo calendar

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

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

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