Young Swimmer: swim safely in Open Water

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Focussed on the 8-12 age group, this session introduces young swimmers to the essentials of open water, including cold water awareness, recognising hazards, safe entry and exit techniques, and what to do if they get into difficulty. Open water is very different from a swimming pool, and learning these lifesaving skills can help children to build confidence and resilience to swim safely in open water.

All swimmers must be accompanied by an on-shore parent or guardian.

We will not venture too far from the shore and will have in-water swimmers and canoe /boat support to adapt to the response of the swimmers and ensure everyone is safe and has the best opportunity to learn to swim well in open water.

Parking £1.50 with discounted ticket if required and selected at the time of booking

Minimum course entry requirement is an ability to swim 25 metres continuously in a swimming pool on any stroke (1 lengths of a 25m pool). These young swimmers will need to remain within the group and follow coached instruction at all times.

Warm clothes for afterwards. Mandatory swim tow float, brightly coloured hats (can both be loaned free of charge pre-sanitised if you don't have your own).

Wetsuits are advised and hire is available at an additional extra for £4 at time of booking.

Goggles optional but advised.

Depending on swim confidence and ability, we will teach relevant open water skills and have fun, in a safe coached environment!