OPEN WATER PRACTICE INFO
2026 DFW OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES
You will get a coached and kayak supported group swim practice. Swim Course is set with buoys to simulate race experience. You don’t have to be a member to join our open water swims, you just have to register. (note: there is an entry fee to enter State Park)
Supported open water swim workouts on ~ 750m swim Course. The water is going to be chilly February – May (starts at ~55 degrees in February…warms from there) so bring your wetsuit and check out Coach Frank’s Cold Water Swim tips here on this page.
June – October water temps will typically become too warm for a wetsuit. All OWS workouts supported by Kayak Power.
Swim course stays open for 1hr 15min. You may get in as many loops as preferred during this time frame.
If you plan to join the transition bike ride immediately after the swim, have your bike gear ready before entering the water. 15′ is allowed between swim and bike. February 21st swim will nbot have an organized bike ride – insteasd we offer a practice tri. (optional)
When:
Saturdays 7:00am (8:00am in February, March, first swim in April, and October)
Where:
Swim & Ride: Cedar Hill State Park - South Boat Ramp
1570 FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
This link takes you directly to a map to the boat ramp:
https://goo.gl/maps/nLfGxuCGViVVgzKZ9
This is the link to the Ride w/GPS Bike collection:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/35539
2026 Saturday Dates:
February 21 (rain date February 28) (8am)
March 7, 21, 28 (8am)
April 4 (8am), 18
May 2, 9, 30
MAY 9th - Special Cinco de Mayo Swim:
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Swim our 500‑meter course as many times as you want in
an hour and a half.
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Earn leis and stickers—the more you swim, the more you
collect!
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Enjoy post-swim breakfast tacos and coffee, included for
all participants.
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Extra on‑water support will be available for fiesta swimming!
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Goody bags and gifts for all swimmers!
June 13, 27
July 18, 25
August 8, 22
September 12, 19
October 3, 10 (8am)
Cost:
Members – included with membership
Non-members: $20 per swim/please pre-register online by 9PM the night before. Register HERE.
We do our best to post workout cancellations 1 hour before. Check the workout calendar or members: check Heylo for updates.
