Liz van Welie Aquatics Swimming Club (LVWASC) and Mount Maunganui Swimming Club (MMSC) are thrilled to co-host the third annual Splash for Cash swim meet! This exciting event returns to the Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss This
What makes Splash for Cash a favorite in the Bay of Plenty is the unique prize structure. Forget traditional medals—our competitors race for cold, hard cash! With nearly $3,000 in total prize money available across 38 racing events, every heat is a chance to win.
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Cash for All Ages: Prizes are awarded for 1st ($10), 2nd ($7.50), and 3rd ($5) places in age groups ranging from U12 to 16 & Over.
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High-Stakes Skins Events: These fan-favorite elimination races offer even bigger payouts, with winners in the Open category taking home $300!
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Qualifying Opportunity: This is a designated meet using electronic timing, making it a perfect chance to secure times for the 2026 NZ Secondary Schools and NZ Short Course championships.
Meet Details & Entries
The meet is open to all swimmers in the Swimming New Zealand (SNZ) database.
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Entry Fee: $12 per individual event (Relay and Skins events are free to enter).
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Deadline: Entries must be submitted via SNZ Fastlane by Tuesday, June 23rd, at 11:59 pm.
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Skins Eligibility: To be eligible for the lucrative Skins events, swimmers must enter at least three individual races, including the 100m IM.
For full event schedules and technical requirements, visit our Main Event Page.
Support Local Talent: Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite local businesses and families to get involved and help us support our swimming community. Sponsoring an event is a fantastic way to gain visibility while helping provide these exciting cash incentives for the kids.
| Sponsorship Tier | Investment (incl. GST) | What’s Included |
| Individual Event | $100 |
Your name/business associated with one race. |
| Relay Event | $150 |
Support the fun of team competition. |
| Skins Event | $250 |
High-visibility sponsorship for our premier races. |
| Major Sponsor | $2,000 (+GST) |
Exclusive rights (only 2 spots!), social media promotion, website features, and poolside signage. |
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have any questions, please contact:
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LVWASC: Trudy Smith at chair@lvwasc.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you poolside for a weekend of fast racing and big rewards!
