GEMS World Academy Aquathon

Welcome to the Gems World Academy Aquathon. First race on the 18th January 2024.

Registration is open - please click on the registration button to start.

The Aquathon consists of a Run, Swim, Run. Different distances for different ages:

6-7yr olds: Run 400m | Swim 25m (kick board allowed)| Run 400m

8-9yr olds: Run 400m | Swim 25m (kick board allowed)| Run 400m
10-11yr olds: Run .800m | Swim 50m | Run 400m
12-13yr olds: Run 800m | Swim 100m | Run 800m
14-15yr olds: Run 1600m | Swim 200m | Run 800m
16+ yr olds: Run 1600m | Swim 400m | Run 1600m
Faculty & Parents: Run 1600m | Swim 200m | Run 800m (FREE ENTRY)

All entries are 50AED + VAT.

Enter all four to obtain the Series shirt, swim cap, water bottle and FREE entrance to the March School Championships and represent your school.

Each race the participant will collect a medal for completion. Results will be published online after the event with points for all age group placers with a overall winner for each age group at the end of the four races.

Event Requirements:

1 - Parent or guardian must be on school grounds at all times through the event.

2 - PYP parents & guardians please inform your class teacher if your child is participating in this event.

3 - PYP participants need to be collected from their respective classroom by the parent or guardian and taken to registration.

4 - on Monday, 04 December please collect your child from class at 3:15 PM if applicable

5- register your child and collect time chip at 3:30 PM in the registration tent on the GWA astroturf- here you will be given a race time (dependant on entries). You may wait on the seating at the side of the track for your race time.

3 - Water bottle is advised

4 - School will provide noodels and kickboards as swimming aids. The participant should be able to swim 25m with an aid without stopping. Please check if you are unsure if your child is eligable by emailing; swimming_gwa@gemsedu.com

5 - all athletes must attend their race wearing swimwear under their running kit.

6 - all athletes must remain in swimming kit after their swim, and be dressed in a t.shirt/ vest, shorts, and running trainers to complete the final run phase of the race.

7. Skins can be worn.