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West Kirby Marine Lake

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West Kirby Marine Lake | OUTSIDE 2 Swim Coach Information

Please see the following information for West Kirby Marine Lake outdoors swimming location. Including directions, session times and coaches.

Recruitment has now closed at this site.

Coaches
  • Joanna Robotham
  • Colin McCard
  • Fiona Hanik

Session dates and times
  • Introductory Session: TBC
  • Swim Sessions: Swim sessions will start on Tuesday the 3rd of June at 7:30am.
  • Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30am
Location (including where to meet)
  • West Kirby Marine Lake, South Parade, Wirral CH48 0QG
  • Meet location: Outside the Sail Loft building adjacent to the Marine Lake Car Park (this could change, it will be confirmed by coaches before the session)
  • What 3 words: magic.functions.agents
Transport links
  • By Train: West Kirby Merseyrail station (links to Liverpool/Birkenhead and Chester) 5 mins walk from the venue.
  • By Bus: Several buses serving the area to Wirral and Liverpool connections.
  • By Car: The Marine Lake is situated on South Parade in the centre of West Kirby, opposite a Morrison’s supermarket. The Lake is accessed by car via a barriered entry point on South Parade.Google location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXPHLQdruL6oPM787
Parking information
  • There is on site parking available
Swimming experience needed
  • Ability to swim 50 metres continuously  in a pool – ideally front crawl/breast stroke.
Accessibility of venue
  • Highly accessible
  • There is a sloped concrete walkway that leads to the water or a pontoon where participants can enter the water from a seated position.
Facilities (including where you can get changed)
  • Two changing rooms – male and female are available
What to bring with you
  • Bring swim wear you are comfortable in.
  • Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers are welcome.
  • Optional swim hat and googles
  • Towel
  • Water shoes/neoprene boots are essential – this is to protect your feet from weaver fish. An old pair of trainers, sea shoes or jelly shoes will be fine. We do not recommend neoprene socks as these do not provide enough protection.
  • Neoprene gloves (optional)
  • Warm, loose clothes and shoes for changing in to afterwards
  • Wooly hat for after and gloves
  • Warm drink in a flask for after (optional)

Swim coach video coming soon

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