Open Water Swimming at Arrow Valley - 18:00 - 08/06/2026 Overview

Open Water Swimming at Arrow Valley Lake, Redditch
Participation in open water swimming is entirely at the participant's own risk.

• Please ensure you have up to date emergency contact details stored in ClubPal
• Open water swimming involves inherent risks, including, but not limited to, cold water shock, drowning, infection, and collision with other swimmers or natural hazards.
• Worcester Triathlon Club and its volunteers, marshals, or safety personnel do not accept liability for any injury, illness, or loss sustained during or as a result of participation.
• Participants must be aged 16 years or over to take part in open water swim sessions.
• All participants must be competent swimmers with experience in open water or have undertaken appropriate training.
• You do not need to be a Worcester Triathlon Club member to swim at these sessions, just register you’re details and pay via https://worcestertriclub.clubpal.app/
• Swimmers must follow a clockwise direction along the marked 400m loop course or the 200m half-loop, depending on their ability or preference.
• All swimmers must wear a bright-coloured swim cap for visibility and safety.
• Swimming is permitted only within the designated area and scheduled session times.
• Participants must check in and out with the organiser to ensure accurate tracking of all swimmers.
• All swimmers must wear appropriate swimwear. Wetsuits are strongly advised, and may be mandatory depending on water temperature, in accordance with British Triathlon guidance:
• - Below 13°C: Wetsuits mandatory
• - 13°C–15.9°C: Wetsuits strongly recommended
• - 16°C–22°C: Wetsuits optional
• - Above 22°C: Wetsuits not recommended, though permitted for training
• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure all gear is suitable for open water use and in good working condition.
• All sessions must be pre-booked via the Club's official booking system. No walk-ins are permitted.