From 2003 Heron Lake Swimmers have been the single biggest donators to the lake, which has helped raise money for the BDWSA (British Disabled Water Skiing Association). With the money recently, it has been possible to invest in the much needed improvement of the facility, with new showers and changing rooms, plus many other areas that help and maintain a great facility for people to use and enjoy. The lake was receiving over 400 swimmers at the weekends, which illustrates what a popular venue and safe fun and enjoyable place Heron Lake is to use.

The future will be no exception with an expected increase in people attending the lake. With this forecast additional parking areas have been sorted out ample space to park for everyone!!!

HERON LAKE IS STILL OPEN FOR SWIMMING

Our time table is currently Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday mornings 6-9am from April to September however in the near future this will be expanding so please contact Rick Kiddle on 0777 039 1966 or email SBR Sports on enquiries@sbrsports.com for more opening times or keep logging onto the website for more information.

Open Water Swimming Courses

We recommend that anyone who has not been in Open Water before should attend the highly successful RKC Level One course. Details of dates and booking is found on Rick Kiddle’s website www.rickkiddle.com

From non swimmers to Olympic Triathletes
Open Water Swims: A triathletes biggest fear? Mass starts, learn the do’s and don’ts of open water swimming. Prepare for your first race!

Level I (beginners)
For anyone who has never swam in open water before (fast or slow swimmers).
Anyone who has a fear of open water (fast or slow swimmers).

Level II (intermediate)
For anyone who has attended level 1 or who has raced in open water and wants further progressive coaching.

Level III (advanced)
For anyone who is already racing and wishes to improve.

Open Water Swimming Courses

All Courses start promptly at Heron Lake at 6.45am and Finish 8.15am approx.

NOTE:
RKC retains the right to change Course dates and times without prior notice. All swimmers swim at their own risk and must sign a Waiver Form before the Course commences.

Fill out the Rules and Waiver Form prior to coming to Heron Lake to save you time. This needs to be filled out once a year and is kept on our records and used to pass on information about events, changes to the timetable and of course in emergencies.

A competence form needs to be filled out before attending a course and sent to Rick Kiddle so that he can asses which level of course is appropriate to the attendee.

Level 3 courses are available to people who are interested and have completed 1 & 2 or are elite triathletes.

Anyone who is not sure about swimming in a group can book a 1-2-1 with RKC,
Tel: +44 7770391966
Email: rick@rickkiddle.com