Open Water Swim Session (April - October)
~ 375m course, so 4 laps = 1.5km! ~
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Open swim session at Collingwood Dock, Liverpool L3 0AN, Mondays 16:30 - 18:30.
£5 per session (£4 MerseyTri/Frosties). Swim coaching available by prior arrangement. |
Liverpool Winter Swimming Championships
SATURDAY 8th December 10:00 - 14:00
To celebrate the opening of Collingwood Dock to Open Water Swimmers we are carrying on the fun into the winter with a variety of swims and activities in this historic part of the Liverpool Docks.
Raising money for BLOODWISE & Pre-Eclampsia.
Solo Swims
+ 50m wooly hat, head-up breaststoke
+ 50m front crawl
+ 100m front crawl
Team Swim
+ 4 x 25m any stroke
Activities
+ Christmas Dip - a fun dip in the water
+ Boat rides
+ Team life-raft entry challenge (in the heated pool!)
Water Temperature in Dock
Predicted to be in the region of 5 - 8 degrees Celsius
Entry is free but to cover operation costs there will be a £5 admission fee, this includes swims, boat rides, raft challenge, parking and showers. Any funds remaining will be given to charity.
TIMINGS
10:05 ~ Event Brief
10:20 ~ 100m front crawl
10:25 ~ 50m front crawl
10:30 ~ 50m head-up, wooly hat breast stroke
10:35 ~ Team 4 x 50m
10:50 ~ Fun Dip
10:30 - 13:30 ~ Boat Rides & Raft Challenge, arrange a slot on the day.
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.
How do I choose my distance?
You will contacted 7 days before the event to specify which swim you want to do via the email you supply at registration (Eventbrite).
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
Raising money for BLOODWISE & Pre-Eclampsia.
Solo Swims
+ 50m wooly hat, head-up breaststoke
+ 50m front crawl
+ 100m front crawl
Team Swim
+ 4 x 25m any stroke
Activities
+ Christmas Dip - a fun dip in the water
+ Boat rides
+ Team life-raft entry challenge (in the heated pool!)
Water Temperature in Dock
Predicted to be in the region of 5 - 8 degrees Celsius
Entry is free but to cover operation costs there will be a £5 admission fee, this includes swims, boat rides, raft challenge, parking and showers. Any funds remaining will be given to charity.
TIMINGS
10:05 ~ Event Brief
10:20 ~ 100m front crawl
10:25 ~ 50m front crawl
10:30 ~ 50m head-up, wooly hat breast stroke
10:35 ~ Team 4 x 50m
10:50 ~ Fun Dip
10:30 - 13:30 ~ Boat Rides & Raft Challenge, arrange a slot on the day.
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.
How do I choose my distance?
You will contacted 7 days before the event to specify which swim you want to do via the email you supply at registration (Eventbrite).
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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Current Projects:
- Collingwood Dock - Toubkal Warrior - The Welsh 3000s - Aberdovey Swim - Tal Y Llyn Swim |
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email: mike@weswimrun.org
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