Cold Water Swimming Sandford Parks Lido

 

Cold Water swimming has additional risks to ordinary swimming. The initial shock of entering into the water can lead to panic attack, hyperventilation, and an increased risk of heart failure. Any of these can lead to you quickly becoming incapacitated and at risk of drowning as well as longer term physical and psychological issues.

 

Declaration

 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in Cold Water Swimming at Sandford Parks Lido, I hereby personally assume all risks of this experience, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall myself whilst we participate in this experience. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for swimming in cold water temperatures, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contradictory to swimming in cold water temperatures. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to swim in cold water temperatures while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said experience and release parties from any claim or lawsuits by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns, arising out of my participation in this experience, including both claims arising during the experience or after I complete the experience. I agree that if my health deteriorates during my swim or if the lifeguards do not feel it is safe I continue swimming, I may be asked to leave the pool. I further declare that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release. I give permission for photos/videos to be taken of me to be used for sales and marketing purposes. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital and that I have signed this document of my own free act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights so far as permitted by law. I further agree if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision and had never been herein. 

1. All swimmers must be aged 16 and above to swim during the cold water sessions. 

2. A full refund, less the booking fee, will only be given if cancellation of a booking is completed at least a day before the booking

3. Failure to turn up for your booking 3 times or more may result in you being barred from the booking system

3. The pool will not be heated - the temperature will be stated on entry each week

5. The price to book a 1-hour wave will be £7.70 including the booking fee and £5.30 for concessions – (disabled, student, over 63). If you fail to bring proof of concession to your swim, you will be required to pay full price

6. The entire pool will be allocated for lane swimming only – there will be no “free swimming”

7. Swimmers will only be permitted to attend if they are able to swim 50m lengths. If the staff feel that you are not sufficiently competent, you may be asked to exit the pool

 

2024 Main Lido season tickets are not valid - You must have a monthly Winter 2024/2025 season ticket for the validation of a ‘Season Ticket’ ticket. 

 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.