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Marathon & Channel Solo Swim Application Form

Take applications for a marathon or channel solo swim and capture experience, cold-water background, training, and support.

Description

The Marathon and Channel Swim Application Form gives organizers and coaches a rigorous way to assess a swimmer aiming for a landmark solo. Applicants name the swim they’re targeting, explain their goal and why it matters, and share their longest swim so far, so you can judge readiness for a serious endurance challenge.

Detail on cold-water experience, weekly volume, swimming background, qualifying swims, and whether a support crew or boat is sorted helps you gauge preparation and safety. Any injuries, a target window, and contact details complete a thorough application, so you can support well-prepared swimmers and guide those who need more time before attempting the distance.

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Form fields

Everything the Marathon & Channel Solo Swim Application Form above collects — 14 fields across 3 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Take On the Channel

  • Which swim are you aiming for?

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    Dropdown

  • Tell us about your goal and why

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    Long Answer

  • Your longest swim so far?

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    Dropdown

  • Cold water experience?

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    Dropdown

  • Roughly how many km a week do you swim?

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    Number

Experience & Support

  • Your swimming background and any qualifying swims

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    Long Answer

  • Do you have a support crew or boat sorted?

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    Yes/No

  • Any injuries or health considerations?

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    Long Answer

  • Target window / date (if any)

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    Short Answer

Your Details

  • Your name

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    Name

  • Age

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    Number

  • Email address

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    Email

  • Phone number

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    Telephone

  • Agreement

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    Consent
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Marathon & Channel Solo Swim Application Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a marathon or channel swim?

It’s a long-distance open-water solo, such as a channel crossing, that demands months of preparation, cold-water conditioning, and a support crew. This application form captures a swimmer’s experience and plans so organizers can assess readiness for the challenge.

Who should apply for these swims?

Experienced open-water swimmers with serious endurance and cold-water background should apply, as these swims are demanding and carefully regulated. The form helps organizers identify who is ready and who needs more preparation before attempting the distance.

Why does cold-water experience matter?

Marathon and channel swims often take place in cold water for many hours, which carries real risk. Asking about cold-water experience lets organizers judge whether a swimmer has the conditioning and acclimatization the challenge safely requires.

Do I need a support crew or boat?

For most marathon and channel swims, yes. The form asks whether a crew or boat is arranged, because safety cover is essential. Sharing your plans helps organizers confirm arrangements and advise if anything important is still missing.

What qualifying swims should I mention?

List any long or cold swims that demonstrate your readiness, along with your training volume and background. These help organizers verify you’ve built up appropriately and haven’t jumped to a marathon distance without the necessary preparation behind you.

Is this application form free to use?

Yes — it’s completely free with a Fun Forms account. You can customize every field, restyle it to match your brand, embed it on your website in seconds, and it needs no coding at all.

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