Powered by the world renowned Swim Smooth coaching system, we offer swim coaching for adults (18+).
We are excited to work with the team at Salford Watersports Centre to offer open water coaching.
The set-up at Salford Watersports Centre is great for coaching. As well as a number of courses (300m and 500m) to test your fitness and skills on, there is a dedicated coaching area (approximately swimming pool sized).
Through our 1-2-1 and group open water swimming sessions, we cater for a range of abilities and experience from those new to open water to seasoned open water swimmers and triathletes.
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim at least 200m continuously on any stroke(s)
Join our pool based Swim Squads with an open water focus. Ideal for triathletes, fitness and open water swimmers.
As long as you’re comfortable swimming 400m continuous front crawl, you’re welcome to join us. We have a range of swimmers from those new to swimming training to those who are competing in Age-Group or Masters events.
Session times:
Tuesdays (summer) 6:30-7:30pm and 7:30-8:30pm
Thursdays 8.30-9:30pm
Saturdays 2.30-3:30pm, 2:30-3:45pm or 2:30-4pm
We’ve got a great week of sessions ahead @salfordwsc— something for everyone whether you’re just starting out or gearing up for a big event! 🏊 Intro to Open Water — The perfect place to begin your open water journey. We’ll cover the essential skills to help you feel safe and confident in the water. Open to anyone comfortable swimming 200m on their front. 🏊🏽 Front Crawl Technique & OW Skills Workshop – Want to swim more efficiently? Join us for this 45-minute session covering stroke mechanics + key open water skills such as sighting, turning and drafting. Session will be tailored to the swimmers in the group on the day. 🏁 Event Preparation Workshop — Got a race on the horizon? This session is designed to get you event-ready, covering topics such as strategies, wetsuit and skins tips, stroke technique plus key open water skills like sighting, turning and drafting. Session will be tailored to the swimmers in the group on the day. 📅 1-2-1s & 2-2-1s – Want a fully bespoke session tailored to your own swimming goals? Our next availability for one-to-ones (subject to booking) is Tues 16th June 👉 For more info & to book see salfordwatersports.com #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk #salford
1 day ago
Here’s a bit more about the upcoming availability @salfordwsc ☀️ Intro to open water swimming – is the place for everyone to start. We’ll work on the essential skills to help you be safe and enjoy the open water. 🏊🏽🚴🏽 🏃🏽Event preparation workshop – This session will help get you ready for your event in open water. It will cover event strategies and preparation; tips for wetsuit and skins swimming; plus open water skills e.g. sighting, turning and drafting. We’ve timetabled these to support swimmers with the key events such as the Great North Swim, Lakesman, Coniston end to end, the Big Welsh Weekend, Slateman and Bolton 70.3 For more info on workshops, 121s and to book please, visit salfordwatersports.com #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester
7 days ago
Looking to get into open water swimming? The intro is the place for everyone to start. We’ll work on the essential skills to help you be safe and enjoy the open water. Swimmers must be comfortable swimming a minimum of 200m on their front out of their depth. It might be that you’ve walked past or seen Dock 8 from the tram when a swim is on and are curious? Want to challenge yourself and try something new? Do you have a triathlon or open water swim coming up and haven’t been in open water yet as part of your training? Have your friends been telling you how good it is? Or maybe it’s another reason you’re interested in giving it a go. To book and for more info plus all the activities # going on at Salford Watersports Centre see salfordwatersports.com #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk
2 weeks ago
This morning’s intro to open water swimming @salfordwsc had a traditional Mancunian welcome to open water swimming ☔️ well done and welcome to the open water community 😁! We’ll be back on Tuesday with more open water coaching. For more info see salfordwatersports.com #openwaterswimming #openwaterswimmingcoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester
3 weeks ago
Here’s what open water coaching we’ve got coming up for you @salfordwsc this week If you’d like a sneak peek of what workshops we have coming up please see the 2nd photo.
Here’s a bit more about each of the session types:
121s or 221s are bespoke sessions tailored to your swimming aims.
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Intro to Open Water is the place for everyone to start. We’ll work on the essential skills to help you be safe and enjoy the open water. ~~~~
Breaststroke to front crawl workshop
This session is aimed breaststroke open water swimmers wishing to transition to front crawl or for those swimmers who are newer to front crawl to develop their technique. #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester
3 weeks ago
We’re super excited… Tuesdays @salfordwscare are baaaaaaack from the 12th May! 🤩 Here’s what open water coaching is coming up: ⭐️ Sunday 10th May
Event Preparation Workshop 🏆 Getting ready for your open water event? This session is for you. We’ll cover event strategies, wetsuit/skins tips, plus sharpening up key open water skills like sighting, turning and drafting. Intro to Open Water- this is the place for everyone to start. We’ll work on the essential skills to help you be safe and enjoy the open water. ⭐️ Tuesday 12th May
Front Crawl Technique & OW Skills Workshop 🏊♀️ To swim efficiently in open water, it’s key to work on your front crawl technique AND open water skills. In this 45 min workshop we’ll cover front crawl technique such as breathing, stroke mechanics and adaptations for open water. We’ll also cover open water skills such as sighting, turning and drafting. Sessions are tailored to the group’s goals on the day. Plus we also have an Intro to Open Water and a 121 available on Tuesday. For further info & to book head over to: salfordwatersports.com #OpenWaterSwimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester
4 weeks ago