PICTURES: The national open water swimming festival at Rother Valley
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Last weekend the ASA held its first National Open Water Festival at Rother Valley Country Park, Rotherham.
The festival included the ASA National Open Water Masters and Age Group Championships as well as a new 1,500m Challenge for new open water swimmers.
The ASA 1,500m Challenge was the perfect opportunity for new open water or competitive swimmers to experience the thrill of open water swimming from the comfort of a wetsuit.