Ice Mile Attempts

When:
08/02/2020 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Where:
Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre
Cost:
30


SYS are holding a number of ICE MILE SWIM attempts across the winter of 2021/22.  Each Saturday swim day we have space for six swimmers to attempt their ICE MILE – a one mile swim (1600m) in water under 5ºC, wearing only one swim costume, one swim cap and a pair of goggles*.

To be eligible for an ICE MILE SWIM attempt a swimmer must have done the following:

  • Completed a 1km qualifying swim in water of 6ºC or below, and have this validated by an approved IISA Observer. Your qualifying swim must be done within one year of your Ice Mile attempt.

To book a place in one of the SYS Ice Mile Swims at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre, swimmers need to complete the registration form below and confirm their spot by paying the £40 registration fee.

Swims will only be valid if the water temperature is at 5ºC or below… If the temperature is not at the required level, SYS will endeavour to move your attempt to a date when the right temperature is available. However, your registration fee will not be reimbursed if we cannot achieve this… this is something that even we can’t guarantee we’re afraid!  Sorry!

Your registration fee includes :

Two qualified safety boat crew.

One to one safety boat cover with full on water safety

Qualified first aid cover

Qualified and experienced level two open water coaches with a vast experience of Ice Mile swims

Full Bank-side recovery team.

IISA Official Observers

Video evidence for ratification

Photographs for ratification

Official Timer

We currently lead the world in facilitating 90 Ice mile swims, so that knowledge and experience will provide you with a safe and secure ice mile environment for your attempt.

 

Please see our diary page for all available dates and event registration.

 

* For full information on the rules for Ice Mile swims please visit the IISA governing body website at: www.internationaliceswimming.com

ICE MILE SWIMMING IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN LIGHTLY!  SWIMMERS SHOULD HAVE DONE RELEVANT WINTER SWIM TRAINING IN APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS WITH ADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND SAFETY IN PLACE.  SYS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO SWIMMERS THEY FEEL HAVE NOT GOT THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.