Monthly Pass
PAYG Swim
You can buy a pay as you go swim for an individual session. Swim anytime within the session hours.
Tue 17 Sep
4:30pm to 7pm
Disclaimer
I can confidently swim 200m in open water, and acknowledge that the water depth is 2m.
I certify that all the information that I provide below is true and correct and that I agree to swim at my own risk.
Bright swim hats are compulsory, tow floats advised.
No refunds.
Wed 18 Sep
4:30pm to 7pm
I can confidently swim 200m in open water, and acknowledge that the water depth is 2m.
I certify that all the information that I provide below is true and correct and that I agree to swim at my own risk.
Bright swim hats are compulsory, tow floats advised.
No refunds.
Thu 19 Sep + Race
4:30pm to 6:30pm
PLUS
Option to do a friendly timed 1km or 500m race. Medals for all!
Disclaimer
I can confidently swim 200m in open water, and acknowledge that the water depth is 2m.
The sessions are lifeguarded, however I agree to swim at my own risk.
Bright swim hats are compulsory. Tow floats advised.
First time? Have a chat with the on duty lifeguard when you turn up :-)
No refunds.
Sat 21 Sep
10am to 12 noon
Disclaimer
I can confidently swim 200m in open water, and acknowledge that the water depth is 2m.
I certify that all the information that I provide below is true and correct and that I agree to swim at my own risk.
Bright swim hats are compulsory, tow floats advised.
No refunds.
The Eliminator - 28 Sep
If you can swim & run, you can do this!
Each lap is a total of 2.5km (2km run, 500m swim). The cut off time for each lap:
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 24 min
- Lap 3: 22 min
- Lap 4: 20 min
- Lap 5: 18 min
- Lap 6: Now it's an all out race!
Keep an eye on the website & instagram for race updates.
Race location is by Princes Dock Footbridge (Swim Liverpool venue).
COOL MILE - 02 Nov 2024
Princes Dock, Liverpool
A 1 mile swim in water temp of 10 to 11 degrees Celsius.
- Registration: 09:30 to 10:00
- In water acclimatisation allowed: 10:10 to 10:19
- Swim start: 10:20am
- If you can swim 1km within 30 minutes you'll make any cut off in place
We are very optimistic that the sauna will be available for participants of The Cool Mile.
Location on Google maps here.
Swimrun Kit Q & A
Are you interested in entering The Eliminator but unsure about swimrun kit? Mike will answer all your questions on Tue 17 & Wed 18 Sept at the regular swim sessions.
It's surprising how little you need, and you've probably already got it all. If not Mike has a lot of kit you can borrow and try out. Just book onto the swim as normal and Mike will be there.
It's surprising how little you need, and you've probably already got it all. If not Mike has a lot of kit you can borrow and try out. Just book onto the swim as normal and Mike will be there.
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Intro. Course
Do you want to get involved but need a bit of support & guidance to help you get started? Then check out our Introduction to Open Water Swimming Course.
Next Intro: TBC.
1 to 1 Coaching
We offer 1 to 1 coached sessions for front crawl swimming.
Updates
Keep up with all the news by signing up to our newsletter, or follow instagram.com/swimliverpool
ELIMINATOR Swimrun
Sat 28 Sep 2024
The inaugural May event was a great success - sign up to the September edition here!
The inaugural May event was a great success - sign up to the September edition here!
The first ever swimrun race to take place in the city of Liverpool took place! It was awesome. It was kind of like a bleep test for swimrun!
Want to learn more about swimrun? Check out The Swimrun Show Podcast!
Tow Floats
We are an official supplier of Swim Secure tow floats. Currently in stock at Princes Dock are the super light, special edition OTILLO tow floats:
WYLD Sauna
Operational from 4th November. Excited! Official press release here.
Gift Card
As requested, you can now buy a loved one a Gift Card here!
Getting Here
The venue is by Princes Dock Footbridge opposite BEAN Coffee, less than 5 minutes walk from Moorfields station. There is also a keypad accessed bicycle store within 2 mins walk. We encourage active travel, and travel by public transport where possible. Postcode L3 1BG or just look up "Swim Liverpool" on Google Maps.
For drivers, Liverpool Waters Parking is 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet on the ground floor.
Free parking options within a few minutes walk: Bath St, Galton St, and if shopping - Home Bargain, and CostCo are great options.
For drivers, Liverpool Waters Parking is 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet on the ground floor.
Free parking options within a few minutes walk: Bath St, Galton St, and if shopping - Home Bargain, and CostCo are great options.
Decathlon Discount
We've been working with Lucy from Decathlon Liverpool to set up discounts for our swimmers.
- Search online for your favourite Decathlon products. Note the product name and code.
- Contact Lucy (lucy[email protected]) to confirm the discounted price, and arrange for payment & delivery. Quote club account "[email protected]".
ZONE3 Discount
Charity Projects
BBC Northwest filming Cold Dip Commando. An honour to support Tim on his fundraising journey.
Helping Cold Dip Commando raise money for great charities was our latest charity project. Back in 2020 & 2021 we helped raise over £10,000 for Level Water - a charity that teaches children with disabilites to swim.
If you have a swimming related charity project that needs a boost, get in touch! If we can help we will.
If you have a swimming related charity project that needs a boost, get in touch! If we can help we will.
Water Quality
Our latest water quality sample testing resulted in us achieving the "Excellent" rating from the Environment Agency standards.
Changing
We have 2 changing shelters with lockers for storage of valuables. Please bring your own padlock in order to lock your locker.
Our Clothing
The perfect gift to yourself, or your swim friend. Buy them direct from our supplier here:
All our products are made to order by Teemill. Read more about why we have chosen Teemill to make our clothing here.
Water Temp.
Typical temperatures in Princes Dock (degrees Celsius):
- Jan & Feb 1 to 7
- Mar, 4 to 9
- April, 10 to 14
- May, 13 to 18
- June, 17 to 22
- July, 17 to 22
- August, 17 to 21
- Sept, 14 to 19
- Oct, 12 to 16
Squad/Club Training
Are you a swimming club, triathlon club, channel relay team, or similar? Get in touch, if we can help we will.
Professional Training
We can facilitate the following qualifications:
- Royal Life Saving Society Open Water Lifeguard
- STA Open Water Coach
- Water Skills Acadamy Courses
- BCU Paddlesport Courses
RLSS Open Water Lifeguard Qualification
Video by Liverpool man, Alex Harrison, of Around The World In 80 Films.
Refreshments
Moose Coffee and Bean Coffee are both just 30 seconds walk away. Sainsbury's Local have also opened a store 20 seconds away.
The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too. There's toilets at the bottom of Princes Dock multi-storey car park.
The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too. There's toilets at the bottom of Princes Dock multi-storey car park.
On your bike! Active travel encouraged.
Follow instagram.com/swimliverpool for the latest news on races, future courses, coaching & events.
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