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Amica Home Appliances supports first open water swim event in Oxford
Amica home appliances is kicking off a year-long programme of supporting grass roots sporting events with a sponsorship of Oxford's first open water swim event on the River Thames.
The 4Km Lock to Lock event on September 6th is the first of three river swims launched by local Oxford triathletes and businessmen Bob Gibson and Darrin Roles.
"We have involved six retailers in the immediate Oxford area in this event," explains Simon Freear, country manager for Amica in the UK and Ireland. "Supporting local sports focusing on young people is a key part of our marketing focus for the coming 12 months.
Although the 4Km Lock to Lock is also open to experienced adult athletes, the entry age actually starts at 14 and there are plenty of opportunities for spectators to watch events as they unfold along the way."
Amica sponsorship includes an undisclosed sum towards putting on the event and a suite of home appliances worth £1000 to the overall winner on the day.
With 250 swimmers expected, entry is strictly by pre-registration. The day starts at 06.00 with the first wave setting off at 08.30. Tickets, priced at £40.00 per head, are available from www.swimoxford.co.uk. A comfortable wetsuit is recommend. Competent swimmers aged between 14yrs and 114yrs are welcome.
The Amica brand is one of the fastest growing brands in the UK and Ireland. The brand has built a loyal following of independent electrical retailers by offering a technology rich product backed up with a two year guarantee.
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