Open water swimming is an exhilarating and liberating experience. As with any exciting activity, there is the potential for serious personal injury or illness.

Swimming is ONLY permitted at Colwick Country Park during the designated lifeguarded swim sessions.

All swimmers must agree to comply with the Safety Measures, follow instructions from the Lifeguards, and accept possible consequences of swimming in open water. 

Swimmers must:- 

• not enter the water until the Lifeguard opens the lake for swimming
• swim within your capabilities
• register with us before entering and immediately after exiting the water, using the membership card system or guest list. 
• exit the water when instructed to do so by Lifeguards 
• wear a tow float at all times whilst in the water. WholeHealth caps and towfloats are available to buy or borrow on site.
• if inexperienced in open water swimming stay on the ‘small loop’ during the whole of their time in the water 
• Under 18s MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times while in the water. 
• Enter and exit the water at the specified place and stay within the designated swim route unless instructed otherwise by a lifeguard. 
• Roll on to your back, hold onto your towfloat, and signal for rescue by waving an arm rapidly in the air and shouting for help if you get into difficulty whilst in the open water.
• provide emergency contact details and health information. We will keep this on file for future visits
• not enter into the space of other water users, e.g. those fishing.
• not swim or enter the water if feeling unwell, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 
• take full responsibility for their belongings whilst within the grounds of Colwick Country Park.
• ensure that any children or dogs accompanying you are at all times kept away from the water’s edge or pontoon
• agree to respect and abide by the safety rules as laid out by the WholeHealth team
• can confirm that they are medically fit and able to undertake open water swimming. Have sought medical advice from their doctor if appropriate
• alert swim organisers and lifeguards if you suffer from fits, and take appropriate precautions.
• observe swimming procedure for the specific session. eg by always swimming in a clockwise direction in the loop swims, unless instructed to do otherwise. 
• Wash wetsuit and all swimming equipment between swims.

By swimming with us, you are agreeing to accept responsibility for your own safety at all times whilst swimming with WholeHealth. 

Enjoy your swim!