Open Water Swimming
Whether you’re a freshwater veteran or a fish out of water, there’s just nothing like some cold water exposure! Take on the lanes in our brand-new lake pool or head straight for a lap around the entire aquatic arena!
OPENING TIMES
Below are the opening times for our open water swimming!
saturday morning
08:00 – 11:00
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
16:30 – 19:00
Open Water Swimming Induction and Swim
Test Session
The Open Water Training Lanes are great for people who are new to Open Water Swimming and are nervous of going into lake swimming. Using these Open Water Training Lanes you will be able to build up the fitness required to take on bigger goals, such as the 400m Open Water Swimming course. There are two lengths of Open Water Training Lanes which are 25m and 50m, both with very wide lanes.
Open Water Pools
The Open Water Pools are great for people who are new to Open Water Swimming and are nervous of going into lake swimming. Using these Open Water Pools you will be able to build up the fitness required to take on bigger goals, such as the 400m Open Water Swimming course – this Swim Loop is 400m and as shown above, it is navigated in a clockwise direction.
There are two Open Water Pool lengths of 25m and 50m, both with very wide lanes.
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to swim 400m comfortably and competently in a pool
- Swimmers must complete an Open Water Swimming Induction and Swim Test Session on their first visit
- Minimum age 8 years and swimmers aged 8-16 years, must either: be accompanied by an adult in the water (of good swimming ability) or go into one of our group sessions
- All swimmers must wear a bright coloured hat
- All swimmers must use a tow float
WHAT IS THE SWIM TEST?
All new swimmers to Shepperton Splash will be required to attend an Open Water Swimming Induction and Swim Test Session. In this session, swimmers will be shown the courses and talked through safety procedures. This gives us an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.
After the induction, swimmers will be required to complete a 50m swim test before being allowed to swim anywhere else in the lake.
WHEN DO I ARRIVE?
Our open swim sessions last for 1 hour, but please arrive half an hour before your session time. This gives us time to give you your safety briefing and take part in the swim induction if needed.
DO I NEED A WETSUIT?
Open water swimming is a sure-fire way to warm you up! If the weather isn’t quite as favourable, or you just fancy staying EXTRA warm you can hire one of our wetsuits. We’d definitely advise a wetsuit in the spring and winter months!
