Where can I do my Long Distance Swimming Award again?

[JonnyBoy12]

Some of the more experienced swimmers among you ABers may recall the highest swimming award in existence is the long distance one, or the 5,000 meters in length. I did this many moons ago in 1991, and was given a certificate, as well as a cloth badge to sew on my clothes. I have, however, managed to lose the former, and need to know if I can gain a replacement for this. I understand I may have to do the whole thing again, but can not do this at the same pool as before, as they do not give out this badge any more.

Have any other ABers done this award, and where was this done? Can I send off for this award, or do I have to prove my credentials?

Thanks once again for your helpful replies.

[follyfancier]

I did that too in the 80s and got a set of enamel badges in gold ,silver and bronze for different distances which I still have , and 3 embroidered ones that I have since lost as I forgot to remove them off the old costumes I thought about it when the Commenwealth games was on and wished I could replace them, I can,t remember what each stage was but you just got the card filled in every time if you did more than 1000 metres in one go, I got the card from the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association)

[follyfancier]

I have just been trying to find some more details for you but apparently they do not do the same sort of thing for adults anymore

[Toureman]

Here..................

http://www.staswimsho...ards/5000-metres.html