Open Water Swimming at Arrow Valley Lake, Redditch
Participation in open water swimming is entirely at the participant's own risk.
- 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.
Bookings can be cancelled until 18:00 on 04/07/2025.
