Team Challenge

Last summer we had over 35 TEAMS participate with SAA - Nassau/Suffolk, and they are core to the camaraderie and success of our SAA events.  Some teams swim in honor of friends and loved ones currently battling cancer, other swim in memory of those who have lost their battle.  TEAMS are central to what Swim Across America is all about - friends and family joining together to fight cancer.

Team Requirements

To form an Official SAA - Nassau/Sufolk TEAM , you will need a minimum of 5 swimmers/volunteers that raise a collective minimum of $2,500 together.  Note, each TEAM SWIM member must raise the required minimum noted for the particular swim (see "Fundraising Requirements” Tab noted for the specific swim, typically $500 for swimmer 18 and older and $250 for those under 18).  TEAMS receive a full page in our SAA yearbook, a TEAM banner for the swim, as well as a TEAM plaque commemorating the swim. 

Why Form a Team?

Swim Across America encourages the formation of Tribute Teams to swim in ‘Memory’ of family or friends that have lost their battle with Cancer, and to ‘Honor’ those loved ones that courageously continue their battle with this terrible disease.  Tribute Teams are central to what Swim Across America is all about.

What better way to celebrate the life of a friend, family member or co-worker that is battling cancer or has succumbed to cancer than to join together and swim in their name?

Teammates will motivate each other to reach out to family and friends to donate to the cause and increase the team's fundraising power.

It is more fun to swim with a group of friends and colleagues!

Fellow friends and employees will rally around your team's fundraising efforts, especially if the team swims in support of a friend or fellow employee.

Your company may support your fundraising efforts with a financial grant.

If your company has a matching gift program, all donations from co-workers may be matched, significantly increasing the impact of your fundraising efforts. 

How it Works

Creating a team online. Each team selects a team captain who will register for the swim online and "create a team" during the online registration process. The process will allow the captain to create an online team fundraising page.

Joining a team online. Team members can visit the team page to join the team, or click any "register to swim" link and select "join a team" during the registration process.

Team Fundraising. All money raised by team members is credited to the team account. This includes company grants and matching gifts.