Course Information

Overview of Workshop

The Open Water Coaching workshop is aimed primarily at coaches who currently deliver or would like to deliver coached open water sessions.

The one day workshop has a mix of theory and practical designed to support the development of open water coaching knowledge and ability.

As well as getting hands on practical experience coaching a group of open water swimmers, you will also cover:

• What types of activities can go into an open water session and how to integrate these into a session plan
• The health and safety of open water coaching and what to look for in a venue when delivering open water sessions
• Coaching skills for effective open water session delivery
• How to effectively manage a safety team and gaining an insight how to best work with them

Workshop Outcomes

The workshop will provide you with:

• A deeper understanding of how to coach in open water environnment
• The knowledge to ensure your sessions are safe
• Practical experience to develop your open water coaching skills
• Access to multiple online resources to support your coaching
• An opportunity to reflect on your open water coaching with the support of other coaches

Workshop Pre-Requisites

• Level 1 Triathlon Coach. Level 1 coaches will only be qualified as an Assistant Coach
• Level 2 or Trainee Level 2 (enrolled on a current coaching course)
• Level 3 Triathlon Coach/HPCP
• Up to date Core or Ultimate Coach Home Nation Membership

SWIMMERS WANTED!

British Triathlon are looking for some triathletes and open water swimmers to come along to be coached in the open water.

A number of British Triathlon coaches will be attending an open water coaching workshop to develop their open water coaching skills. An integral part of the workshop is the applied practical experience the coaches will get from coaching a session with a group of swimmers. This means we need you to come and swim!

• Date: Sunday 25th June 2023
• Location: Box End Park, Box End Rd, Box End, Bedford, MK43 8RQ.
• Time: 1.30pm-4.45pm
• Kit Required: Wetsuit, Goggles, Swim Hat, Towel, Warm/Dry Clothing, Tow Float

Open to all members and non-members aged 16 and above, the session will include various open water skills such as sighting, drafting, turns and mass starts. The length of the time in the water will depend on a number of factors including weather on the day and number of swimmers in each group. After the session you will be given the opportunity to provide feedback to the coaches you worked with as part of their development. Changing facilities and refreshments available on site. Wetsuits and tow floats can also be hired on site. 

The Important Bit

This session is only appropriate for people who have had experience of swimming in open water environments. It will not be suitable for those who have never swum in open water before. As a guide, we recommend that you are able to comfortably swim 200m in open water without pause. All swimmers will need to sign a Participant Disclaimer and Health Information form. This will be sent out prior to the workshop.

Sign up for the swim can be found here: https://checkout.roller.app/boxendpark/products/onlinebooking#/sessions

You will need to select the 3pm Session.

Please read our terms and conditions before applying. Details can be found here.

Course Venue

Box End Park, Box End Rd, Box End, Bedford, MK43 8RQ