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Open Water Swimming Registration

Open Water Swimming Registration

ANDERTON CENTRE SUPERVISED OPEN WATER SWIMMING SESSIONS

After a 20-year hiatus, Open Water Swimming returns to the Anderton Centre.

The supervised open water swimming sessions provide a safe and enjoyable environment for competent swimmers looking to experience the thrill of open water swimming in the stunning surroundings of Lower Rivington Reservoir.

Please note that these sessions are not suitable for beginners. Safety cover is provided; however, there are no open water lifeguards on duty. Swimming is restricted to a set course only.

SESSION DETAILS

Season: 11th May – 28th September

Day & Time: Sundays, 08:00 – 11:00 AM (only)

Location: Anderton Centre, Lower Rivington Reservoir

Registration Fee: £30 per season (non-refundable)

Session Fee: £10 per person per swim

Capacity: Maximum 100 swimmers per session, maximum 50 swimmers in the water at any time

All swimmers must book and register online in advance using the link, which will be supplied once registered. Bookings close one hour before the swim or when the session is fully booked.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

·       Swimmers must be competent and experienced in open-water swimming.

·       Swimmers must complete a form outlining their previous open water swimming experience.

·       Proof of membership to one of the following organisations is required:

Swim England

RLSS UK

Triathlon England

Affiliated Open Water Swimming Clubs

·       Swimmers must provide an email address, mobile number, and emergency contact details during registration.

·       All participants must read and confirm they have understood the safety leaflet before registering.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·       Open Water Swimming remains strictly prohibited on Lower Rivington Reservoir except during supervised sessions run by the Anderton Centre.

·       All sessions are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, water quality, or other unforeseen circumstances.

·       Refunds will not be provided for registration fees, but refunds will be provided for cancelled swim sessions.

·       The Anderton Centre reserves the right to refuse participation if swimmers do not meet the required safety and experience criteria.

 

Join us for a safe and exhilarating open-water swimming experience at the Anderton Centre.

‘Reservoirs contain operational infrastructure and unseen risks. Swimming is not allowed on Lower Rivington, unless through an authorised swim session at the Anderton Centre. These managed swim sessions have additional safety measures to ensure that swimming can take place safely. For your own safety please do not swim at any United Utilities’ reservoirs.’ 

 

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