The Open Water Induction & Skills course is perfect for pool swimmers transitioning to the outdoors, people entering events or for those looking to build confidence in the open water by perfecting key skills.
The courses at Love Open Water venues are run by qualified National Open Water Coaching Association coaches, each with years of experience in training and events.
The session will last and hour and a half and includes both theory and practical elements. The coach will cover equipment, risk awareness, training sets and the technical skills that will aid your enjoyment of open water as well as giving you the extra edge in events.
There are currently 6 places per course allowing the coach to train you as a group as well as provide individual guidance. Areas of the training will require partner work, giving you a feel for the social side of open water swimming that sets it apart from the pool.
Group ability may vary with the structure of the course adjusted accordingly. If you are new to swimming or wish to receive more intensive training, a 1-2-1 session might be suitable for you as you will receive a tailored program to your needs. You should be able to competently swim 400m in the pool as a guide - please email nottingham@loveopenwater.co.uk for information
Love Open Water Nottingham is proud to be a National Open Water Coaching Association accredited venue. If you are not already registered with NOWCA, please complete your registration for a safety profile and collect your wristband on the day. Registration takes 2 minutes via the swimmers app ACTiO, (more information here https://nowca.org/actio-app/) and is £12 for 12 months from date of purchase.
Wetsuits are available to hire for £10 per session - please email nottingham@loveopenwater.co.uk with your enquiry, stating your height (ft'inches) and weight (kg).
As a NOWCA venue you will be taught in a friendly and safe environment overseen by qualified safety staff. On successfully completing your course you will be competent to train, race and importantly love the open water.
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Once the course is completed you will be competent to train, race and importantly love the open water.