OWS Bespoke Group Training session

Like the sound of our 121s/221s but there are more than 2 of you?

Our bespoke group sessions are designed for any self-formed group - whether you're a club, a team, a family, a workplace, or simply a bunch of friends who love the water. Whatever brings you together and whatever your open-water swimming aims, we'll create a session just for you.

1. Group-Tailored Coaching: Every session is built around your group's needs - whether that's trying something new, tuning up your swimming technique, building your open water confidence, race preparation or you might come to us with another aim for us.
2. Goal-Oriented Training: We work with you in advance to understand what your group wants to achieve, so that you get the most of your session with us.

Session Details

1. Duration: 45 minutes— sessions are tailored to your group's requirements
2. Instructor: Coach Lucy or Caz (Swimming Matters)
3. Location: Dock 8, Salford Watersports Centre
4. Cost: £15pp

Who Should Attend? These sessions are perfect for any group of three or more who want a coaching experience that's truly built around them. All abilities are welcome, provided swimmers can complete a minimum of 200m continuously out of their depth.

Minimum Age: 12

1. Swimmers aged 12–16 must be accompanied by a competent adult, with a minimum ratio of one adult per two children, swimming in close proximity at all times.
2. Exception: if a parent or guardian can provide a signed letter from a swimming coach confirming the child is of squad ability and suitable for open water training, they may swim without an adult in the water. This must be agreed upon prior to the session, and a responsible adult must remain on-site at all times.

Interested? Email watersportscentre@scll.co.uk to discuss your group's goals and we'll put together a session just for you.

Before booking, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

1. Must be able to swim 200 meters continuously.
2. Must be physically capable of swimming in cold open water. Please consider any health conditions that may affect your safety in the water.
3. Completion of our swim questionnaire is required to provide us with your emergency contact details and any pertinent medical information.
4. Minimum age of 12 years

1. A brightly colored swim hat.
2. Tow Floats are COMPULSORY until water temperatures reach 14 degrees (typically late May to early June). We have a few spare ones but they are on a first come first serve basis.
3. Warm layers for after your swim to help you warm up.
4. Neoprene gloves and socks are highly recommended for comfort and warmth in colder water.

Note: Tow Floats, goggles, and wetsuit gloves & socks are available for purchase on-site.

Meet our team over by the water 10 mins before the session to be issued a wetsuit if you need to hire one and to get changed. The team will let you know where to go once you are ready.