How to Play Swimming Games on Cadoo

Play Swimming Games on Cadoo and Earn Money

Cadoo swimming games let you earn real money for pool and open water swimming. Join a game, connect your fitness tracker, hit your goal, and get paid. Here is everything you need to know.

How Swimming Games Work

Swimming games on Cadoo track your pool and open water swimming using data from your fitness tracker. When you join a game, you commit to a specific goal. Examples include: swim 1,000 meters per day, or swim 5,000 meters total over a week. Hit your target and you earn a payout from the prize pool.

Compatible Trackers

The following trackers work with swimming games on Cadoo: Garmin, Fitbit, Polar, Suunto, and Training Peaks.

You pick one tracker when you join a game. Your tracker data syncs automatically through the Terra API, so you just work out as normal.

Step-by-Step: Join a Swimming Game

1. Open Cadoo and browse available swimming games on the home screen.
2. Tap a game to see the goal, entry amount, and payout details.
3. Select your tracker from the connection list.
4. Authorize the connection if this is your first time using that tracker.
5. Tap "Join Game" and add your entry.
6. Start your swimming workout on your tracker and your data syncs automatically.

Tips for Swimming Games

Start a swim activity on your waterproof tracker before entering the water. Most Garmin, Fitbit, and Polar watches are water-rated to 50m and track laps, distance, and swim time accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What trackers work for swimming games?

You can use Garmin, Fitbit, Polar, Suunto, and Training Peaks. Pick one when you join the game.

Do I need to start a special workout mode?

For most swimming games, start the matching activity type on your tracker. Step games track automatically without starting a workout.

How fast does data sync?

Most tracker data syncs within a few minutes of completing your workout. Make sure your tracker is synced to its companion app.