june 2017 Events (run under BLDSA rules) – The Championships will consist of 6 distinct events
Senior 3 Mile Championship
Senior 3 Mile Wetsuits
Senior 2 Mile Masters (age 60+ on the Events (run under BLDSA rules) – The Championships will consist of 6 distinct events Registration, Briefing and Start Registration upon arrival at 7.45am, Briefing at 8:45am in or in-front of the Budworth Sailing Club House, start 9:30am. Directions to Budworth Sailing Club Take the A49 south from Warrington. At the roundabout over junction 10 of the M56 take the A559 to Northwich, pass the turning for Great Budworth and continue down the hill. After approximately 200m on the right is a concealed entrance to the Sailing Club. CW9 6HA Swim Secretary Larry & Michaela Richard (Saturday) 7:45 am Budworth Mere
Larry & Michaela Richardbudworth@warrington-dolphins.co.uk
The 17th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2017 NIGHT events include the following:
5 km - Senior only - Traditional Costume/trunks
1 km - Open, Seniors & The 17th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2017 NIGHT events include the following: 5 km – Senior only – Traditional Costume/trunks 1 km – Open, Seniors & Juniors – Traditional Costume/trunks and Wetsuits PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED For more information contact: Tel: 01274 830615 (Saturday) 8:00 pm Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough) Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Mrs Liane Hickling62 Main Road, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4BL Tel: 01274 830615 e-mail: liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
The 17th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2017 events include the following:
2 mile (3.2km) - Junior & Senior - Traditional Costume/trunks
5 km - Senior only - Traditional The 17th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2017 events include the following: 2 mile (3.2km) – Junior & Senior – Traditional Costume/trunks 5 km – Senior only – Traditional Costume/trunks 1 km – Open, Seniors & Juniors – Traditional Costume/trunks and Wetsuits 5 km – Senior & Junior – Traditional Costume/trunks – NIGHT SWIM PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED For more information contact: Tel: 01274 830615 (Sunday) 11:00 am Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough) Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Mrs Liane Hickling62 Main Road, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4BL Tel: 01274 830615 e-mail: liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
10jun7:45 amIvan Percival (Liverpool Open Water Swimming Club)1, 2 & 4 miles Novice/Junior/Senior The Ivan Percival is a race that's been run in Liverpool since 1991.
Ivan Percival was one of the people who enveloped the spirit of open water swimming in Liverpool, and The Ivan Percival is a race that’s been run in Liverpool since 1991. The race at the Salthouse Dock in Liverpool will consist of a 1 mile, a 2 mile, and a 4 mile race, and is open to wetsuits and non-wetsuits. All abilities and ages are welcome, and all profits received will be donated to local charities. The cost will be £20 per person. Registration is at 07:45 on the pontoon, with the safety briefing starting at 08:30. The swim will commence between 08:45 and 09:00. For more details on how to book a place, please contact us via Facebook Messenger. Run under BLDSA rules (Saturday) 7:45 am City of Liverpool
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17jun2:00 pmBLDSA Champion of Champions (Dover Harbour)5/ 3/ 1 Miles, Senior/Juniors, Freestyle
Competitors can swim in all 3, 2 or just 1 event.
Contact: Mark Sheridan
e mail: msheridan4@googlemail.com
Competitors can swim in all 3, 2 or just 1 event. Contact: Mark Sheridan (Saturday) 2:00 pm Port of Dover Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent CT17 9BU
Mark Sheridanmsheridan4@googlemail.com
24jun9:00 amBLDSA Champion of Champions (Ellerton Lake)5/ 3/ 1 Miles, Senior/Juniors, Freestyle The new BLDSA Champion of Champions (North) is held on the 24th June 2017. The event is a week after the world famous & gruelling BLDSA Champion of Champions (South).
The The new BLDSA Champion of Champions (North) is held on the 24th June 2017. The event is a week after the world famous & gruelling BLDSA Champion of Champions (South). The Champion of Championship North will be the 4th BLDSA Championship of the season following swims at Colwick Park in Nottingham, Wykeham Lakes in Yorkshire and the Champion of Champions (South) (check those out!) Seniors & Juniors Events comprise 5 mile race +3 mile race +1 mile race = 9 miles in total. Competitors can swim in any of the 3 events TRADITIONAL COSTUMES/TRUNKS ONLY TO BE WORN Contact: Amanda Bell Tel: 07590 685913 (Saturday) 9:00 am july 2017 1jul11:00 amBLDSA Torbay8 miles Senior, 4 Miles Veterans. Freestyle/Breaststroke. If supplying your own canoeist they must be experienced in sea conditions.
Contact:
Mr Andre Roberts
5 Hill End Road
Twyning
Tewksbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 6JL
Tel: 07480 234 807
email: torbayswim@bldsa.org.uk’
If supplying your own canoeist they must be experienced in sea conditions. Contact: 5 Hill End Road Twyning Tewksbury Gloucestershire GL20 6JL Tel: 07480 234 807 email: torbayswim@bldsa.org.uk’ (Saturday) 11:00 am
Andre RobertsTel: 07480 234 807
5 Hill End Road, Twyning, Tewksbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 6JL
2jul8:00 amSeahorse Swim2km or 3.8km, Wetsuit/Non-Wetsuit Categories. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club annual open water swim across the spectacular Studland Bay near Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck, by kind permission of the National Trust and East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club annual open water swim across the spectacular Studland Bay near Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck, by kind permission of the National Trust and in support of the Seahorse Trust. The swim will be held under BLDSA rules although both wetsuit and non wetsuit competitors aged 16 & over may enter. Start: from Knoll Beach, Studland peninsula Entry packs with all information, including directions, maps, course details and accommodation available from EDOWSC website http://www.edowsc.org/ed/archives/9385 See the Facebook group for further information https://www.facebook.com/groups/seahorseswimdorset/ For all swim enquiries, please email John Bolton (swim coordinator) at admin@edowsc.org (Sunday) 8:00 am Knoll Beach
John Bolton (swim coordinator)admin@edowsc.org
Contact:
Philip Yorke
50 Heathfield,
Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL.
e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
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Contact: 50 Heathfield, e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY ** (Saturday) 10:00 am
Philip Yorkeemail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
9jul12:00 pmBLDSA Bala (North Wales) - Sunday3 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact:
Philip Yorke
50 Heathfield,
Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL.
e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
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Contact: 50 Heathfield, e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY ** (Sunday) 12:00 pm
Philip Yorkeemail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
29jul12:00 pmBLDSA Coniston Veterans3.25 miles, Freestyle. Contact:
Patrick Smith
email patrick.smith@joshuapr.com
(Saturday) 12:00 pm Coniston Water Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, United Kingdom
Mr. Patrick Smith19, Palmers Court Southwell, Notts NG25 0JE Tel: 07734 600553 Email: patrick.smith@joshuapr.com
30jul12:00 pmBLDSA Coniston (Junior & Senior)5.25 miles Senior/Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Coniston Water is a beautiful lake set in the stunning scenery of the fells where you can join this popular event. Test yourself to swim the 5.25 miles in the Coniston Water is a beautiful lake set in the stunning scenery of the fells where you can join this popular event. Test yourself to swim the 5.25 miles in the sweet tasting clear water that was so loved by Arthur Ransome and his children of ‘Swallows and Amazons’. Contact: Tel: 07734 600553 Email: patrick.smith@joshuapr.com ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY ** (Sunday) 12:00 pm Coniston Water Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, United Kingdom
Mr. Patrick Smith19, Palmers Court Southwell, Notts NG25 0JE Tel: 07734 600553 Email: patrick.smith@joshuapr.com
august 2017 Download our leaflet here:
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Download our leaflet here: http://bldsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Warringt.pdf ***** WARRINGTON DOLPHINS LDSC ***** ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE 32nd ANNUAL ALBERT DOCK OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (starting from the Watersports Centre, Mariners Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4DG,) To be held on Saturday 5th August 2017 The Championships will consist of 4 distinct events (run under BLDSA rules) 2 miles Championship – Seniors & Juniors – Traditional Swimming Costumes 2 miles Wetsuit Competition – Seniors & Juniors 4 miles Championships – Seniors only – Traditional Swimming Costumes 4 miles Wetsuit Competition – Seniors only Age Limit – All events Juniors – over 12 and under 16 on the day of the swim Seniors – 16 and over on the day of the swim ******************************** EVENT ORGANISER Barbara Harding Email. Barbara.Dolphins@outlook.com Tel. 07472064794 Entries are now open for this years event: https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/30 Kind regards (Saturday) 8:00 am Albert Dock Liverpool watersports Centre, Mariners Wharf, Queens Dock, Liverpool. L3 4DG United Kingdom
Barbara Hardingalbertdock@warrington-dolphins.co.uk
5aug5:00 pmDee Mile2k Wetsuit + Non Wetsuit, 1k Wetsuit The 1km and 2km events will both take place again. Junior swimmers between 12-15 years can enter the 1km event.
For those who don't know the Dee Mile is unique and The 1km and 2km events will both take place again. Junior swimmers between 12-15 years can enter the 1km event. For those who don’t know the Dee Mile is unique and very historic to Chester and to open water swimming. The event has gone from strength to strength and attracts a large field. In 2016 we will be running the swim in several ‘waves’ including one for those who don’t want to be competitive. If there are any other details that you require please let me know.. Phone contact: 07786 237667 From the Chester Triathlon Club website: This is a classical race of the modern era, with a history which is very nearly continuous, going back to the first time it was held 1922. The race has several idiosyncrasies. It starts at the Red House pub and the distance is actually a mile and a quarter. You swim downstream around the Crook of the Dee to finish at the suspension bridge. Being all downstream, the course times vary considerably depending on the seasonal flow with the winning men’s time varying from 19 minutes 48 seconds to 33 minutes 25 seconds. Water temperatures are typically 14 to 16 deg.C. The swim is with the current. In 2010, the temperature was 20 deg.C. The race retains its ancient “Dee Mile Champion” title for the fastest swimmer, who must also live within five miles of “The Cross” in the centre of Chester and swim without a wetsuit. (Saturday) 5:00 pm Chester Meadows Chester, Cheshire West and Chester Park
Chester Tri Clubciaramurph@yahoo.com
12aug - 13aug 121:00 amaug 13BLDSA 2 Way Windermere21 miles (Overnight) Senior Contact Swim Secretary:
Mark Sheridan
email: msheridan4@googlemail.com
Contact Swim Secretary: 12 (Saturday) 1:00 am - 13 (Sunday) 10:00 pm Windermere Lake District National Park Cumbria UK
Mark Sheridanmsheridan4@googlemail.com
19aug7:45 amBLDSA Ullswater7 Mile Senior Freestyle/Breaststroke A 7 mile swim in a stunning location under the shadow of Hellvellyn, make it a weekend away in the beautiful lake district camping or in the comfort of a A 7 mile swim in a stunning location under the shadow of Hellvellyn, make it a weekend away in the beautiful lake district camping or in the comfort of a friendly B&B. After the swim enjoy some lovely food and banter at the presentation in a local pub in Pooley Bridge. Own boat and crew to be provided. We are looking for a secretary for this event anyone interested in taking on the running of this swim please contact us. In the mean time Contact: Contact: tel: 01527 453127 email: smokerdavidson@hotmail.com ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY * (Saturday) 7:45 am Ullswater 'Steamers' The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US
Mr. Richard Davidson171 Mason Rd, Redditch, B97 5DE tel 01527 453127 Email: smokerdavidson@hotmail.com
20aug9:00 amBLDSA Derwentwater2 miles, 5 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact:
Annie Stafford
Tel: 01257268946
Email: annegstafford@googlemail.com
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(Sunday) 9:00 am Derwent Water Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ, United Kingdom
Annie Staffordtel: 01257268946 Email: annegstafford@googlemail.co.uk
september 2017 2sep9:00 amBLDSA Windermere10.5 miles Seniors. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Rowing boats provided but swimmer must provide own crew. Pre-requisites include an open water 5.5 mile swim in 3.5 hours and NO Wetsuits.
Contact:
Mr Chris Malpass
Tel: 07738 966 626
email: cmalpass@hotmail.com.
Please note Rowing boats provided but swimmer must provide own crew. Pre-requisites include an open water 5.5 mile swim in 3.5 hours and NO Wetsuits. Contact: Mr Chris Malpass Tel: 07738 966 626 email: cmalpass@hotmail.com. Please note this swim is available to enter on entry central (Saturday) 9:00 am Windermere Lake District National Park Cumbria UK
Chris Malpasscmalpass@hotmail.com
9sep9:00 amSt. Mary's Loch3 mile, 6 mile and 1km events. Located on the Scottish Borders. One and two way events of the 6 mile loch available under normal BLDSA rules with an 11am briefing. Option to swim the 3 mile Located on the Scottish Borders. One and two way events of the 6 mile loch available under normal BLDSA rules with an 11am briefing. Option to swim the 3 mile event in a wetsuit, as a fun event outside the championship placing. 1km event to include wetsuit and non wetsuit categories, 9 am briefing, and is open to non members. Own escort kayak/boat essential for 3 and 6 mile events. Contact: Tel: mobile number 07957 348328 (Saturday) 9:00 am St. Mary's Loch Scottish Borders
Mrs Janet Wilson20 Padget Court, Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley West Yorkshire, LS29 8AU. Tel: mobile number 07957 348328. email: janetwilson22@aol.com
Contact:
Mr Stephen Smith
4 Victoria Court, Castle Drive
Caswell, Swansea, SA34RW
Tel: 07582 298186
email: sktransfers.london@gmail.com
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Mr. Stephen Smith145 Hillcrest Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1EF Tel: 07710348126 (AFTER 7pm) email: stevetaxichannel@aol.com
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BLDSA President Event Attendance Requests:
Can swim secretaries who wish the 2017 BLDSA President (Mr Mark Sheridan) to attend their events please contact him in writing with the appropriate details ASAP so that he can plan ahead for the coming season (Mr Mark Sheridan) Mobile: 07979-292740 email:msheridan4@googlemail.com
Notices:
- BLDSA Novice events are open to non-members from 10 years of age upwards.
- If any swim secretaries are reading this who have not already let me know the date of their event please email me or telephone with the relevant information or any corrections. Please include the closing date for entries and confirm if the event is to be run under B.L.D.S.A. rules.
- PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATES CAN BE UP TO 1 MONTH PRIOR TO DATE OF SWIM.
- A SAE should be enclosed with all applications for entry forms.
- Breaststroke swimmers must wear a pink cap. Freestyle swimmers must not wear pink caps.
- B.L.D.S.A. membership number must be quoted on all entry forms for B.L.D.S.A. Championships, all of which will be run under B.L.D.S.A. rules. If an Affiliated Club Championship is run under B.L.D.S.A. rules then any person can take part whether they are B.L.D.S.A. members or indeed members of any other organisation (this is at the descretion of the organising club).
- It is the swimmer’s responsibility to provide suitably qualified boat-crew to accompany them where required.
- All swimmers are reminded that safety equipment as required in the Championship rules will in future be checked physically at the briefing meeting. Failure to comply with the requirements will mean the swimmer can be disqualified from the Championship.
- Please note events run by Clubs unaffiliated to the BLDSA may not be run under BLDSA Championship Rules.