Congratulations to all of yesterdays swimmers who braved 4ºC water temps at both venues and especially the three swimmers who attempted their first ICE MILE’s. The morning saw Sam starting of on her attempt and finishing in 43m 38s ( all miles are subject to ratification by IISA ) with a good recovery. Air temperature was hovering around 0ºC… Read more →
When we all set off yesterday morning with the air temperature at -6ºC there was absolutely no doubt we would be heading for three more ice mile attempts at DCLT’s Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre in Doncaster. The morning didn’t disappoint. Tracy left Alistair this message on his windscreen. First swimmer away was the lovely Gillian… Read more →
Inspired by the team challenge from our friends at Swim Trek last month ( which we loved ) we will be running a team distance challenge in January So what do you need to do? Create a team of up to six swimmers Pick a team name ( good luck ) Record your combined weekly team… Read more →
A very big thank you to everyone that has swum and supported us in 2022, we’ve loved every minute of it and hope you have too, see you in 2023. Read more →
Today saw three new ice miles (subject to ratification) being completed at Hatfield, unbeknown to us and only coming to light in the recovery room all three swimmers had also previously completed an Iron Man making them eligible to join the even more elite group of IronIce swimmers. Ian Wright started off this mornings fun with a… Read more →
Hi Everyone We’re delighted to announce that you can now place your pre orders for Pie Chips and Mushy peas after your illuminated night swim in the captains table at Hatfield. You can choose from – Steak and Ale Pie or Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese Pie, both options served with Chips and Mushy Peas at £8.50 per person. Simply drop me an… Read more →
We’re extremely delighted to have been nominated for the 2022 WOWSA Top 100 Event Award for our ice miles. Voting is open now so if you have a spare second and would like to vote and share, you can click on this link https://www.openwaterswimming.com/contestants/ice-mile-at-hatfield-doncaster/. It would be a huge thank you to the whole team who have worked so… Read more →
We were delighted to accept a cheque last week for £100 from the Sincerity Lodge of Master Masons in Sheffield. The donation will be used to provide STA water safety booklets this summer which will be given to young people attending our ongoing open water safety training sessions. Cheque presented to swimyourswim by Tim Hendra and Dr JHF Smith … Read more →
Do you want to build up your swimming endurance in open water? If so we have a fantastic new program to help you achieve your distance goals from 1k to 5k over the next 21 weeks. It’s free to sign up, you’ll get a certificate and we’ll be on hand to help and advise you along the way, all… Read more →
A big thank you to Lesley Bastow for reminding us to arrange an Easter egg collection for looked after children this weekend. We will be collecting eggs on Saturday the 9th at both Hatfield and Thrybergh ready to deliver them at Aston on the 10th, so if you’re shopping this week and can pop an extra easter egg into your… Read more →
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