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Oxford Wakeboard & Ski Club
Open Water Swimming
 

Whether you are a competitive swimmer, do triathlons or just enjoy "wild swimming", Oxford Wakeboard & Ski Club invite you all to make use of the brand new open water swim sessions starting from May through until September 2011.

NO SWIMMING THIS SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER AND THE LAST WEDNESDAY IS 21st SEPTEMBER.

Unfortunately there will not be any open water swimming this Sunday 18th due to the Queenford Lakes Relay Race (please see Henley Swim website for more info  http://www.henleyswim.com/queenford-lake-events.asp)

Wednesday 21st September is the LAST Wednesday swim and Alan from Mailsport will have some fantastic end of season offers, so come along and try a wetsuit.

Thanks for your support this year and look out for our emails next year.

Facilities:

  • Well marked 1000 metre course
  • Free parking - ideal location for triathlete's who would like to go cycling after their swim and leave their cars in a fairly safe location.  We are right on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which are ideal for on and off road cycling.
  • Outdoor lake-side shower to rinse off after your swim
  • Hot showers
  • Hot tub
  • Toilet
  • Kids Climbing Area - for those of you who would like to bring your families along while you swim
  • There is a short (1.3 miles) and long (2.3 mile) cross country run loop around the lake
  • Refreshments will be available at each session

Note:

  • Everyone needs to fill in a Declaration and Indemnity form before they attend their first session.  Forms will be available at each session, or you can download one and bring it along to your first session.
  • Our open water swim sessions are only for adults 16 years and older who are able to swim 500m unaided.
 
 
Declaration and Indemnity Form - (download pdf)
Declaration and Indemnity Form (under 18) - (download pdf)
Water Quality Certificate (download pdf)
 

Queenford Lake relays – Sunday 18th September 2011

The Henley Swim team are very pleased to announce the Queenford Lake relays. A new event at the Queenford Lakes Watersports Centre, between Wallingford and Oxford on the A4074. This stunning venue is home to the largest lake in Oxfordshire. It’s perfect for open water swimming, with good consistent depth all the way round.

We've worked closely with the lake owners to bring you a unique open water event. So bring along your family and friends, do your swim, have a picnic and enjoy the stunning lake surroundings. There's even a playground for the children.

This event will provide a fast, furious and exciting end to the open water season, with lots of swimming, screaming and shouting. Teams of 4 will compete over a 1000m course in a relay format (each member of the team will complete 1000m). The first team to complete the 4km relay course will win their category.

Teams of 4 are invited to compete in the following categories in either mens or womens (or the mixed option)

  • Open men or women
  • Masters - men or women (aged 45+ on the day of the race)
  • Junior - men or women (aged 14-18 on the day of the race)
  • Traditional - men or women (speedo style swim suit only)
  • Mixed - 2 men and 2 women (these can be open, masters or juniors)


Entries will be opening up in the next few weeks at www.henleyswim.com. Follow our facebook page where we will announce the date.
Oxford Wakeboard & Ski Club      Tel: 07976 977943    Email: bookings@oxfordwsc.com