CWSC 2027
Freeze the date!
The SLSC UK Cold Water Swimming Championships will be back on Saturday 30 January 2027!
Join us at Tooting Bec Lido on Saturday 30 January 2027 for a carnival of cold water fun, courage and competition, plus some amazing hats – all in water as cold as 3ᵒC!
Swimmers of all ages and abilities from across the UK and abroad will be going for gold in the icy races, or just having a quick fundraising dip for our charity partners CRISIS.
Registration opens 25 November 2026
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Best hat competition 2027
Based on the traditional head up breaststroke race – where hats are encouraged, the fancier the better – the idea is simple. Create a new hat this January and wear it while swimming a width of the Lido in the head up breaststroke race at the Championships. There’s no need to register your hat in advance. Simply wear your hat for the head up breaststroke race you’ve entered and it will be judged while you are swimming.
CWSC swimming categories
The Champs will include both individual races and relays. And an icy dip in aid of our charity partner Crisis. You can enter as many events as you like. Please remember the water will be cold - around 1-5ºC.
CWSC race schedule
Check out the times of the races before you book.
CWSC race fees
You can enter one, two, three or all four individual races. Plus the relay races and a charity dip.
Not sure what to expect?
There are answers to your questions here.
Grand raffle 2025
From swimming adventure holidays to wild swim wear and more, check out our fabulous prizes, donated by our wonderful sponsors. All winners have now been notified.
If you would like to donate to this year's raffle, do get in touch at coldswim@slsc.org.uk
CWSC charities
Crisis, the national charity for homeless people, dedicated to ending homelessness, will be our charity partner.
