For all sessions please make a note of your booked date & time when booked.
OPEN WATER
Only one person/household/bubble allowed per 30 minute session in accordance with government guidelines. You need to be a competent open water swimmer. Recent daily temperature averages have been 5 degrees at 8am, and 7 degrees at 2pm.
UPDATE: More than one household allowed from 29 March.
UPDATE: More than one household allowed from 29 March.
TUES 02 MAR
SAT 13 MAR
SAT 20 MAR
SAT 27 MAR
We hear a lot of UK stockist of neoprene gloves/socks are out of stock. There's a very good range here but they will be shipped from Sweden.
TRAINING POOL
The heated pool is ideal for tethered swim training sessions. Feel free to bring pull buoys, hand paddles, ankle bands, snorkels, fins, new wetsuit.
One household per session. Please close downstairs door & pool doors, thank you.
SAT 20 MAR
SAT 27 MAR
Follow Collingwood Dock on Instagram for updates on more sessions.
Thanks to Eliza for making and sharing this fun video of one of her sessions in the pool:
COACHING
Open water coaching available from 29 March.
"Ice Swimming" is being considered for the Winter Olympic Games in 2022 - Steve Munatones takes a look at how it could work here.
RACE SERIES 2021
To get everyone race-ready we're hosting a series of time trials:
- 400m: 31 Mar; 07 Apr
- 800m: 14 Apr; 21 Apr
- 1km: 28 Apr; 05 May
- 1.5km: 12 May; 19 May; 26 May
COLLINGWOOD 800m RACE
08 Oct 2020
Another magical evening at Collingwood saw some strong swimming in a cool 13 degrees. Local girl Eliza claimed first ahead of Gavin (South Africa), and Maarten (Holland). Quite an international podium! Great to see a couple of new faces (Gareth & Anthony). Stay tuned for news of winter swims...
Another magical evening at Collingwood saw some strong swimming in a cool 13 degrees. Local girl Eliza claimed first ahead of Gavin (South Africa), and Maarten (Holland). Quite an international podium! Great to see a couple of new faces (Gareth & Anthony). Stay tuned for news of winter swims...
You can also download the results in pdf format:
| Collingwood_800m_Results.pdf |
LIVERPOOL CASTLE 1232m RACE
27 Sep 2020
It's estimated that Liverpool Castle was built in 1232, thus the 1232m race! Collingwood legends Myka Heard and Janet Halewood led the pack, while Phil Dowd took 3rd place and first male.
It's estimated that Liverpool Castle was built in 1232, thus the 1232m race! Collingwood legends Myka Heard and Janet Halewood led the pack, while Phil Dowd took 3rd place and first male.
COLLINGWOOD 1848m RACE
Collingwood Dock was built in 1848, naturally we bring you a 1848m race (3 laps of a 616m course). Barry Williams of Mersey Triathlon Club cruised to victory, with Ben Francis & Emma Shallcross claiming Silver & Bronze respectively. Jan Rigby won first skins.
Swim To The Clock Series
Racing came back strong at Collingwood Dock in our Swim To The Clock Series. Eliza Radclyffe from City Of Liverpool Swimming Club won the 1km, Keelan McCorriston from North Endurance won the 1.5km, then Eliza struck back pipping Ben Francis from Mersey Tri to take the 2km title and claim the overall series win.
Well done to all swimmers, special mention to Eliza, Myka, Felicity, Ralph, Jan, Barbara and Alexander who took on all 3 distances, full results here:
Well done to all swimmers, special mention to Eliza, Myka, Felicity, Ralph, Jan, Barbara and Alexander who took on all 3 distances, full results here:
Series Cumulative Points:
| series_points.pdf |
Big thanks to Colting for providing some winners prizes. Colting Wetsuits was set up by Swedish swimrun legend Jonas Colting, the only person to compete in every OtillO World Championships since it started in 2006, He's quite good at triathlon too.
PARKING
If you are driving please park "pointing home", parking is including in your entry fee. We also encourage "active travel" - there is a safe space to lock your bike on site.
LEVEL WATER
When Gift AId is included the Collingwood Team raised £4,920.59 (+ £868.26 Gift Aid) for the charity Level Water, well done all!
FOOTAGE OF OUR FIRST FEW WEEKS BACK
OUR PROCEDURES
- You must book and pay online
- Please abide by the social distancing rules
- There will be hand gel for sanitisation available
- Post-swim - don't hang around
- Swimming will be at the individuals own risk. Lifeguard will be using non-contact rescues only
- Beginners/less confident in open water should attend our Introduction to Open Water Course or 1 to 1 coaching before booking a swim
- Those suffering from serious medical conditions in particular related to the heart or those at risk of seizures should not attend for their own safety and that of our staff.
- The course route is a 400m rectangle: 4 laps = 1 mile; 24 laps = 10km
- Give each other at least 2m space, if overtaking maintain the minimum 2m
- Exit must be done whilst there are no other individuals within 2 meters of the exit point
- The entry/exit point is the ladder this is the only pinch point.
- There will be no refunds
- No spectators. We are open specifically as an exercise venue and these are the terms of its use.
- At the booking page you will be asked to provide any medical conditions & emergency contact. Once you have done this once you do not need to repeat, just state "no change", unless of course something has changed
Don't book if:
- You have a fever (over 37.5°C)
- You are coughing at present
- You've recently lost your sense of smell or taste
- You've been in contact with somebody who has had any of these symptoms
- You've been in contact with somebody who has COVID-19
- You've been diagnosed with COVID-19
- You live in a household with somebody who has been diagnosed with COVID-19
- You have a severe medical condition like diabetes, respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, etc.
Thank you for your support, co-operation and encouragement during this difficult time.
"Very enjoyable, friendly swim in historic surroundings, tobacco warehouse and bascule bridge. Organisers very welcoming. Created interesting swim with good safety cover. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys open water swimming" - Steven
"Well run course, staff are really friendly and understanding of different abilities. Would highly recommend to anyone starting off in open water swimming." - John (Introduction to Open Water Swimming course)
"Well run course, staff are really friendly and understanding of different abilities. Would highly recommend to anyone starting off in open water swimming." - John (Introduction to Open Water Swimming course)
OUR 2019 RACES:
The Historic Docks 2km
The second 2km took place on 21st September 2019 in glorious sunshine. We managed to top up our BLOODWISE fundraising total to over £340! Full race results here.
The first 2km took place on the 27th July - well done to all for braving the rain!
- Wetsuit - 1st Keelan McCorriston; 2nd Alex Ward; 3rd Dean Hanwell
- Skins - 1st Emily Brown; 2nd Matthew Davenport; 3rd Jan RIgby
| The_Historic_Docks_2km_Results.pdf |
The Historic Docks 1km
The 1km took place on 30th May with MerseyTri athletes performing well in the wetsuit category, and a ChesterFrostie busting out the breaststroke in skins.
- Wetsuit - 1st Greg Thomas; 2nd Barry Williams; 3rd Gary Nimno
- Skins - 1st Matthew Davenport
Safety Rules
Your safety is very important to us. We ask you to read and comply with are general safety rules:
| General_Safety_Rules.pdf |
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 Grade II listed building, and the world's largest brick-built warehouse, completed in 1901.
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 Grade II listed building, and the world's largest brick-built warehouse, completed in 1901.
PARKING INCLUDED
If you are driving please park "pointing home" to comply with the site safety regulations. If you are cycling there is a freshly laid cycle lane along Regent Road, and a bike rack to lock your bike safely at the venue.
If you are driving please park "pointing home" to comply with the site safety regulations. If you are cycling there is a freshly laid cycle lane along Regent Road, and a bike rack to lock your bike safely at the venue.
Photo Gallery
Our flickr album has a selection of photos from Collingwood Dock Swims here.
Charity Fundraising
Our swims have raised £4,920.59 (+ £868.26 Gift Aid) for Level Water, and £607.50 for BLOODWISE and Action on Pre-Eclampsia. Well done all, and particular thanks to Julie for her support. We are also supporting Surfers Against Sewage.
Step Back in Time
~ Victoria Clock Tower looks on, great for sighting ~
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Victoria Clock Tower was designed by Jesse Hartley and was constructed in the 1840s, to commemorate the opening of Salisbury Dock. It's design was based upon an earlier drawing by Philip Hardwick.
Often referred to as the 'docker's clock', it was built as an aid to ships in the port, as it allowed them to set the correct time as they sailed out into the Irish Sea, while its bell warned of impending meteorological changes such as high tide and fog. Upon its completion is also served as a flat for the Pier Master. In 1975, the building was added to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest with Grade II status. |
Blue Nose?
Cold water swimming can result in a blue nose, will we be getting some blue neighbours...?
Bramley Moore Dock is 2 docks to the North of Collingwood
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Special thanks to Dovey Yacht Club for their continued support.
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mike@weswimrun.org
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