During these uncertain times, plenty of people have been learning how to train for triathlon during lockdown, or how to train for triathlon from home so it was welcome news for most clubs to hear that Open Water Swimming was one of the first activities to return. That was of course if you had access to an Open Water Venue….

We have been speaking to Michael Barnett about how Doncaster Tri Club joined forces with Mark Benton from Team Manvers to host some Open Water sessions for their members.

Michael said “COVID has forced us to develop relationships that you would not normally see with two rival clubs.  Mark has been extremely supportive of letting us book a Monday evening to use the lake for Doncaster Tri Club Members to come together and train.  They have even supplied a lifeguard.”

And it does not stop there, Doncaster Tri Club will hopefully make this a permanent venue to train at for the club going forward in 2021. This is because of of the collaborative relationship which has been developed to date. 

Michelle Scott, Regional Manager for Yorkshire commented; “It is great to hear so many positive stories coming from clubs on how they are overcoming barriers to participation during these difficult times, especially hearing about two clubs collaborating to support one another.”   

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