{"id":2268,"date":"2020-06-17T16:49:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T16:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/?page_id=2268"},"modified":"2024-08-23T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:43:14","slug":"swimming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/?page_id=2268","title":{"rendered":"Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Coached Pool Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We hold coached swimming on most Monday evenings, which are open to non-members as well as members. If you are not a member, please <a href=\"&quot;mailto:swimcoaches@brjrunandtri.org\">contact us<\/a> for more information.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4972 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/347283379_218718310871077_8341957737445259512_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/347283379_218718310871077_8341957737445259512_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/347283379_218718310871077_8341957737445259512_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/347283379_218718310871077_8341957737445259512_n.jpg 1011w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swimmers need to book and pay in advance. Sessions can be booked up to four weeks in advance and cancelled up to one hour ahead of the session.<\/p>\n<div><b>Outline of the sessions<\/b><\/div>\n<p>At least two lanes will concentrate on improving the technique and fitness of experienced swimmers. These lanes are coached by qualified coaches. At least one lane is devoted to swimmers who lack confidence and want to improve their technique. These swimmers have usually never taken part in triathlons or swum in open water, may have never mastered front crawl but want to start somewhere, often with a goal of swimming in open water for the first time or taking part in their first triathlon.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Open Water Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BRJ Run &amp; Tri has an agreement with Hinchingbrooke Country Park to use the lake for open water swimming on Friday evenings for members only. The session runs from 6pm to 7.30pm &#8211; swimmers can get in at any time during the session but must be out by 7.30pm. We have spotters on the lake side and a kayaker in the water for your safety. We meet by the canoe store on the lake side, just by the wooden bridge from Chestnut Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Please note swimming in Hinchingbrooke Lake is not permitted at any other time.<\/p>\n<p>Open water swimming is a fantastic experience but it does come with safety issues. Failure to abide by the code of conduct may result in having your membership revoked. The session leader (who is First Aid qualified) will check you in and out of the lake every week and they have the overall say on when and where you can swim. 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src=\"https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/344395835_166683229684428_8783500284668748195_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/344395835_166683229684428_8783500284668748195_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/344395835_166683229684428_8783500284668748195_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/344395835_166683229684428_8783500284668748195_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brjrunandtri.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/344395835_166683229684428_8783500284668748195_n.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A complete lap of the lake is over 1000m so swimmers should be able to swim that far without stopping to use the lap. If you are able to swim a minimum of 200m you can swim out to the central buoy and back &#8211; let the session leader know if you intend to do this.<\/li>\n<li>Please pay special attention to the briefing given by the session leader before your first swim in the lake.<\/li>\n<li>Junior members are allowed to swim in open water provided they are accompanied at all times in the lake by their parent or guardian who must be a competent swimmer as well as a member. All code of conduct rules apply to juniors. Juniors MUST wear a wetsuit and use a towfloat.<\/li>\n<li>You must sign in with the session leader when entering the water, and sign out when you exit the water.<\/li>\n<li>Wetsuits are required if the water temperature is below 18\u00b0C, unless you are training for cross-channel swimming. If the water temperature is above 18\u00b0C then wetsuits are optional but you should swim with a tow-float (which are highly recommended in any case). Brightly-coloured swim hats are a must &#8211; you cannot swim without one.<\/li>\n<li>For your own safety it is recommended to swim in pairs or small groups.<\/li>\n<li>Swim in a clockwise direction, keeping the buoys on your right and stay reasonably close to the bank.<\/li>\n<li>Take time to look at the lake and take note of landmarks you can sight when swimming.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a look out for other swimmers and stay alert at all times.<\/li>\n<li>When entering the water, keep a look out for any object in the water that might cause harm.<\/li>\n<li>Minor cuts and abrasions must be covered up with a plaster. If you have any deeper cuts, do not swim.<\/li>\n<li>Please do not swim if you are unwell. If you become unwell after open water swimming please see your GP and state you have been swimming in open water.<\/li>\n<li>Try not to ingest any water, and after swimming it is good practice to avoid eating until you have washed your hands.<\/li>\n<li>If at any point you get into trouble while swimming, roll onto your back, wave and shout for attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note, we do not test for water quality.<\/p>\n<p>For wetsuit hire contact: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.triuk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.triuk.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetsuithire.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wetsuithire.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for taking time to read the code of conduct and we hope you enjoy your swim. 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