![]() Swimming wetsuits are different from a normal wetsuit, but they can (usually) be hired for a small fee. If the water temperature is a problem then wearing a wetsuit helps! It is said that wearing a wetsuit can make outdoor swimming a little easier than normal, due to added buoyancy. The conditions when swimming outdoors can vary, including changes in temperature, wind direction and choppiness of the water, and this all adds to the challenge. It can take place in a number of different locations such as lakes, lidos, the sea, rivers etc, and it is enjoyed by people of all ages, and all abilities – most enjoying the freedom and adventure that it offers. There are limited changing facilities, and they can get a little busy at times, so it is quite normal for people to get changed outdoors, like you would on a beach.įor those of you that don’t know, Open water swimming in basic terms is swimming outdoors, and it can be likened to marmite – swimmers seem to love it or hate it! There is free parking, but it can be a little hit and miss – and sometimes you may end up parked on the road outside the venue depending on what time you can get there. In a nutshell you just turn up and you can go in the water at any time, so if you only stay for 10 mins and decide it’s not for you that is fine! (Dan please don’t shout!!). The sessions they offer are on a Thursday evening (5.30pm to 8pm), and also on a Sunday (12pm to 3pm). The location of Boundary Park is on the Holmes Chapel to Knutsford road (A50), and the postcode for your sat nav is CW4 8HT. There is always a safety boat in the water with the swimmers, and anyone who gets in difficulty in the water should roll onto their back and raise their arm, then wait for help from the safety team. The first swim of the season is always very busy with people signing up, so be prepared for a possible wait.Īll swimmers will be given a wristband before they can swim, so please ask your child to wait for this before they get in the water they also need to bring a brightly coloured hat (compulsory) so they can be seen in the water. USwim offer different levels of membership – you can opt for a pay as you swim session (complete disclaimer at venue), or you can sign up for a membership for the season – if you go online it is very straight forward – however I don’t get a phone signal when I am there, so would suggest you do this in advance and print it out. For safety it is important to acclimatise yourself slowly to the temperature of the water before setting off swimming – the staff at Uswim are very helpful and extremely knowledgeable, and if you are unsure of anything they will always try to help. If you are looking to compete at the regionals it is important to practice - there is an art to swimming in a straight line without lane ropes – a technique known as ‘sighting’ is used, and it is not always as easy as you think. The course is swum in one direction (clock-wise), and is marked by buoys, which you will need to navigate as you go around. There are two courses, 400m and 750m, and you can go around as many times as you like. Some of the members of the Winsford swim team have swum here previously, and will be able to advise you on the good points (such as the shallow water, and sandy bottom to the lake). If you take a look at their website you will find lots of very useful information.īoundary Park is a lovely location, especially on a warm summer evening. ![]() ![]() There are a number of different locations up and down the country, but a good starter location, and one that is local to us, is Boundary Park (Allostock, near Holmes Chapel) which is run by USwim. The season generally starts outdoors in early May and finishes around late September. ![]() Open Swim UK which takes place at Sale Water Park: - they are allowing club swimmers to train without an adult present. ![]() *Sundays 6pm* (from 6th June) for THURSDAY swims ![]()
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