NOWCA Open Water Swimming Venue Self Certification
Please read through this list and check that all the provisions included are in place, or you are currently working towards them at the venue being registered. If you need assistance or guidance contact info@nowca.org or see our resources available to venue managers.
· Agreement with venue owner to use the water for open water swimming
· Qualified safety staff will be in attendance during sessions
· NOWCA Safety and Timing Management System will be used for every session
· OWS Coaches are suitably qualified
· Site survey has been conducted with safe entry and exit points
· Completed Risk Assessment for Open Water Swimming
· Normal Operating Procedure in place
· Emergency Action Plan in place
· Verified water quality for open water swimming
· Measured swim course/s
· Venue open water swimming rules and guidelines available to each swimmer
· Adequate and applicable insurance in place
· You will have enough safety craft, equipment to match the number of swimmers in the water at all times