Open Water Swimming Season is Here!
Triathlon and open water swimming season is here! We are fortunate to have limited permission to swim in Lake Barcroft*, a private lake located in Falls Church, Va. It is truly THE BEST open water swimming venue in the DMV, and the only one inside the beltway. These swims are the perfect opportunity to test out wetsuits, sharpen up our open-water swim skills, and reacquaint ourselves with swimming without seeing the bottom. These swims will be approximately 60-90 minutes, with the first 30-45 min including instruction, drills, and group swimming, with the remaining time for open swim. When possible, we will have swim support on SUP or kayaks, however that will be determined as the dates get closer. To maintain the coach to swimmer ratio, athlete safety, and to maintain the tranquil nature of this private community, these swims will be capped at 6 swimmers. So if interested please reach out ASAP!
Each swimmer is required to have a swim buoy. We will have 1-2 spares, but please bring your own as you will not be able to swim without one. All swimmers are also required to sign a liability waiver and release.
TFE will host several organized swims and clinics throughout the season, so check back frequently as dates may change due to weather and available access.
The current swim schedule is listed below**:
Early Season Swims
Pricing is as follows:
*Note: As TFE swimmers, we are guests of this private community. All participating swimmers are expected to act with the utmost care and respect for the residents who call this community home. Any unauthorized swimming outside TFE- sanctioned swims are prohibited and offenders may be subject to prosecution. Once swimmers are confirmed, they will receive details on the meet up location for each swim.
** Swim schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conflicts. TFE will let swimmers know ASAP if there needs to be a change
***this will be a COLD water swim; wetsuits and thermal caps (or double caps) recommended
Each swimmer is required to have a swim buoy. We will have 1-2 spares, but please bring your own as you will not be able to swim without one. All swimmers are also required to sign a liability waiver and release.
TFE will host several organized swims and clinics throughout the season, so check back frequently as dates may change due to weather and available access.
The current swim schedule is listed below**:
Early Season Swims
- Thursday, April 20th 5:00 PM***
- Saturday, May 6th 8:00 AM
- Thursday, May 25th 5:00 PM
- Saturday, June 17th 8:00 AM
- Thursday, July 20th, 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, August 15th, 5:30 PM
- Saturday, August 12th, 8:00 AM
- Thursday, August 24th, 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, September 5th, 6 PM
- Thursday, September 21st, 5:30 PM
- Thursday, October 5th, 5:30 PM
- Saturday, October 14th, 8 AM
Pricing is as follows:
- $35 Drop in rate for Non TFE Coaching Athletes
- $15 Drop in rate for TFE Coaching Athletes
- Free for current TFE Elite Coaching Athletes
*Note: As TFE swimmers, we are guests of this private community. All participating swimmers are expected to act with the utmost care and respect for the residents who call this community home. Any unauthorized swimming outside TFE- sanctioned swims are prohibited and offenders may be subject to prosecution. Once swimmers are confirmed, they will receive details on the meet up location for each swim.
** Swim schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conflicts. TFE will let swimmers know ASAP if there needs to be a change
***this will be a COLD water swim; wetsuits and thermal caps (or double caps) recommended