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

Open Water Coaching CPD Course

Bookings are now open for the Open Water Coaching CPD course, which includes two full days of classroom and practical delivery.

Full details at the link below:

Introduction to Open Water Swimming Skills in a Pool Environment CPD (Day 1) & Coaching in an Open Water Environment
CPD (Day 2)- Booking link

We are also looking for swimmers to attend the practical sessions to support coach delivery.

Open Water Swimming Skills in a Pool Environment – Call for swimmers – 2nd May 2026 – Booking Link:

Coaching in an Open Water environment – Call for swimmers – 13th June 2026 – Booking Link

Everyone that attended the online session in 2025 has been contacted and given priority access via reserved spaces to the course.
All other spaces are open to anyone that meets the pre-reqs.

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:

Open Water Development Squad and BestFest – Selection Criteria and Process

2023 West District Champs – Photo Gallery

2024 West District Champs – Photo Gallery

Planned Dates for Scottish Open Water Events 2026