Open Water Swimming - Collingwood Dock
In partnership with Complete Training Solutions we are hoping to reach our fundraising targets for BLOODWISE & Action on Pre-Eclampsia with The COLD 500m. We are also offering an opportunity to complete an ICE KM swim - for highly experienced cold water swimmers the ICE KM can be your ICE MILE qualifier, just some more training, or a PB attempt.
We expect water temperature to be around 5 degrees - this will depend on weather leading up to the event. You will need to have proven experience of swimming in similar water temperature over similar distances. Any questions just ask - mike@weswimrun.org
C O L D 5 0 0 m
Registration: 09:00 - 09:30. Swims will be timed and will be completed in pods of no more than 10 swimmers. Swim pod groupings and time slots will be allocated at registration based on a "first come, first served" basis. Pods will be set-off at approximately 15 minute intervals from 09:45. The course will be 3 laps of a 167m loop.
I C E K M
Once you have signed up we will be in touch to arrange an allocated time slot; slots available between 10:30 and 12:00. The course will be 6 laps of a 167m loop. If the water temperature is warmer than 5.9 degrees Celsius we can increase your swim distance if you want it to qualify you for an ICE MILE as stated in this file:
C O L D 5 0 0 m
Registration: 09:00 - 09:30. Swims will be timed and will be completed in pods of no more than 10 swimmers. Swim pod groupings and time slots will be allocated at registration based on a "first come, first served" basis. Pods will be set-off at approximately 15 minute intervals from 09:45. The course will be 3 laps of a 167m loop.
I C E K M
Once you have signed up we will be in touch to arrange an allocated time slot; slots available between 10:30 and 12:00. The course will be 6 laps of a 167m loop. If the water temperature is warmer than 5.9 degrees Celsius we can increase your swim distance if you want it to qualify you for an ICE MILE as stated in this file:
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Results from Saturday 8th December 2018:
Solo Swims
+ 50m woolly hat, head-up breaststoke - WINNER Liam Beckett-Jones (wetsuit)
+ 50m front crawl - WINNER Matthew Davenport (skins)
+ 100m front crawl - WINNER Sam Clark (wetsuit)
Team Swim
+ 4 x 25m any stroke - WINNER Mersey Tri: Stuart Barnard, Simon Ward, Steve Goodwin, Jeremie Lenormand (skins)
Water Temperature in Dock
6 degrees Celsius
BLOODWISE Page
ACTION ON PRE-ECLAMPSIA Page
These charities were chosen because of close personal connections to both Les Heather (site manager) and his water safety instructor colleague Debbie Adams. Les has twice recovered from leukemia while Debbie’s son Riley was stillborn a year ago.
ADDRESS
Complete Training Solutions, Collingwood Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AH
If you need a good landmark to aim for the venue is river side of the Tobacco Warehouse, a MASSIVE brick building being converted into flats.
+ 50m woolly hat, head-up breaststoke - WINNER Liam Beckett-Jones (wetsuit)
+ 50m front crawl - WINNER Matthew Davenport (skins)
+ 100m front crawl - WINNER Sam Clark (wetsuit)
Team Swim
+ 4 x 25m any stroke - WINNER Mersey Tri: Stuart Barnard, Simon Ward, Steve Goodwin, Jeremie Lenormand (skins)
Water Temperature in Dock
6 degrees Celsius
BLOODWISE Page
ACTION ON PRE-ECLAMPSIA Page
These charities were chosen because of close personal connections to both Les Heather (site manager) and his water safety instructor colleague Debbie Adams. Les has twice recovered from leukemia while Debbie’s son Riley was stillborn a year ago.
ADDRESS
Complete Training Solutions, Collingwood Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AH
If you need a good landmark to aim for the venue is river side of the Tobacco Warehouse, a MASSIVE brick building being converted into flats.
FAQs
Do I need prior experience of cold water swimming?
If you want to swim the 50m or 100m distances then you will need experience of swims in similar temperatures over similar distances. For the shorter distances less experience is required but you will need to be able to cope with immersion in cold water.
Can I wear a wetsuit?
Yes.
Do I have to wear a tow-float?
No.
Which charities are we supporting?
Charities being supported on the day are blood cancer research organisation Bloodwise and Action on Pre-Eclampsia, chosen because of close personal connections to both Les and his water safety instructor colleague Debbie Adams. Les has twice recovered from leukaemia while Debbie’s son Riley was stillborn a year ago.
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Minimum age 18. For younger participants a parent/guardian will need to be present and fill in relevant paper work.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free parking available onsite.
Will there be any food & drinks available on site?
Yes there will be food and drinks available to purchase.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
mike@weswimrun.org
Do I need prior experience of cold water swimming?
If you want to swim the 50m or 100m distances then you will need experience of swims in similar temperatures over similar distances. For the shorter distances less experience is required but you will need to be able to cope with immersion in cold water.
Can I wear a wetsuit?
Yes.
Do I have to wear a tow-float?
No.
Which charities are we supporting?
Charities being supported on the day are blood cancer research organisation Bloodwise and Action on Pre-Eclampsia, chosen because of close personal connections to both Les and his water safety instructor colleague Debbie Adams. Les has twice recovered from leukaemia while Debbie’s son Riley was stillborn a year ago.
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Minimum age 18. For younger participants a parent/guardian will need to be present and fill in relevant paper work.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free parking available onsite.
Will there be any food & drinks available on site?
Yes there will be food and drinks available to purchase.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
mike@weswimrun.org
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Open Water Swim Session (April - October)
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Open swim session at Collingwood Dock, Liverpool L3 0AN. 2019 times published soon.
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Current Projects:
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