Open Water - Meath - Bettystown - Children/Teens

Dates as follows: 

Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July  

Junior 1&2 - 9:30am 

Junior 3&4 - 10:15am 

Teens - 11:00am 

All classes are 45mins with a minium for 30mins in the water. 

These programmes are subdisied by Meath Sports Partnership. 

Join our qualified Swim Ireland coaches and lifeguards for a safe and fun Open Water swimming session this summer. 

Our coaches will guide you through learning new skills and enjoying the open water.   

What Level am I? 

Our Level 1 programmes are tailored for individuals with no or limited swimming experience.

The Level 2 programmes are suited to swimmers who can swim 25m in a swimming pool and have the ability to float on their back.

The Level 3 Programmes are suited for swimmers who are confident out of their depth, have the ability to tread water, and can swim at least 100m on front or back unaided in the open water.

The Level 4 programmes are for swimmers who are confident out of their depth, can swim at least 200m (junior and teen) or 500m (adult) front-crawl in a swimming pool.

What you will need

• Goggles suitable for open water swimming
• A bright yellow, orange, pink or green silicone swimming hat - Swim Ireland will provide one to all participants. 
• Tow-float (Provided by Meath LSP)
• Extra layers to keep warm afterwards
• Any other equipment or clothing you normally use for open water

Recommended

• Ear plugs to prevent surfers ear
• Changing robe to make it easier to get changed
• Waterproof bag or plastic bag to keep things dry on shore
• Wetsuit to keep you warm during the session

Please note that data imputted on this form will be shared with Meath LSP for reporting purposes.