Open Water

Robert Taylor is the Open Water Convenor for the District. You can contact Robert on openwater@scotswimwest.co.uk

Open Water First Aid Course

Bookings are now open for the RESCHEDULED Open Water First Aid Course.

Full details at the link below:

Award in the Fundamentals of Open Water Outdoor First Aid

27th June, RPC Dundee, 9am – 5pm

Cost – £25

Booking link and more info here: https://tinyurl.com/2mj8shyz

Open Water National Squads

The Selection Critteria and Process have been agreed for both the Open Water Development Squad and BestFest for 2026.

Information is now available on the following link:

Planned Dates for Scottish Open Water Events 2026

Event	Date	Location	Results
East District OW Championships & Novice Meet East District OW Champ 2026 Information & Entry Link	31st May	Lochore Meadows, Fife KY5 8BA
Midland District OW Championships Link to Midlands Page – click here	6th June	Monike Country Park, Panmure Rd, Dundee DD5 3QN
Scottish National OW Championships 2026 SS OW Champs – Meet Information	4th & 5th July	Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken, D&G DG7 3NQ
West District OW Championships 2026 West District OW Champs Entry Information 2026 Electronic Entry Form Please complete entry form and payment to the district and send to Robert Taylor, openwater@scotswimwest.co.uk, Robert will return from holiday in late June and any early entries will be acknowledged when he returns. Please also copy the Web Page link into your browser as all swimmers must complete their medical details which will be sent automatically to Scottish Swimming. This is a condition in entering the Championship. Copy below into your browser and complete. https://tinyurl.com/mv7dk23x	8th August	Loch Venachar, Callendar, south side of Loch at FK17 8HG	Results
North District OW Championships 2026 North Open Water Championships – Meet Information Entry Form	29th August	Knockburn Loch & Activity Centre, Banchory, Aberdeenshire (AB31 6LL)