HYDE PARK Open Water Fitness & Technique Sessions

Join SFT at the Serpentine Lido. Gain confidence from regular open-water swims and receive expert instruction from the SFT team of ASA and BTA qualified staff. We offer two types of sessions:

Technique session is fully taught, open water sessions suitable to new comers to open water. 
Fitness sessions are suitable for experienced triathletes and open water swimmers only and will be coached by an SFT coach to put you through your paces.

Location: Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, London W1

Fitness: Day and time: Monday 19.00-20.30
Technique: Day and time: Thursday 19.00-20.30

Registration is between 18.30-19.00. Please note SFT have the right to refuse entry after this time.
Session briefing 19.00 to include wetsuit advice.

Please bring a swim hat as they will NOT be provided this year. Any bright colour apart from RED will be allowed.

Meeting Point: In reception in the Lido changing rooms to register.

Price, dates and requirements: 

FITNESS SESSIONS;

Monday nights only between: June 3rd - July 29th 

Monday night only

Price: 
Prepaid one of swim: £20. To pay cash on the day £25. 
A 5 block fitness card: Prepaid block: £80. 
To book all 9 weeks: Prepaid season: £140.
Please call the office to book your swim. 020 7247 2998. Spaces are limited.

Requirements: You must have swum in open water before being able to swim 750m frontcrawl and are confident with swimming in groups being able to sight etc. If you have not swum open water before then you will have to book the technique session. You will be refused entry into the fitness session if you do not meet the above requirement.

For course information please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  . 

If you do not wish to pre-book (which is advised,) please feel free to turn up on the day with CASH and sign in with the SFT registration team. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment.

Prices, dates and requirements: 

TECHNIQUE SESSIONS

Thursday nights only between: June 6th - July 25th

Thursday evening only

Price: Prepaid one of session: £20. To pay cash on the day £25. 
         Prepaid 3 week discount booking: £50. Dates must be pre register with the SFT booking team. 
Please call the office to book your swim. 020 7247 2998. Spaces are limited. 

Please note you will receive a technique card to be stamped on each session.  You do not have to use sessions consecutively but you do have to book your dates in. Your block is only valid for 2013. 

Requirements: Designed with the improving Triathlete in mind. Please note these are not teaching/learn-to-swim nights - you will be expected to be able to swim 400m in a pool to make full use of these sessions. The focus will be on openwater skills and race specific skills with qualified coaches lakeside giving tips and advice on technique as necessary. For someone learning to swim you will not receive the attention you need at this session and we recommend one of the other teaching sessions we run. 

For course information please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .

If you do not wish to pre-book (which is advised), please feel free to turn up on the day with CASH and sign in with the SFT registration team. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. 

Lifeguards and Shower (lakeside) available for your safety and comfort.
Changing facilities are available - see www.serpentinelido.com
A car park is available next to the Princess Diana Memorial.