Minimum age

• The minimum age for all activities is strictly 8 years old. See Day Out With The Kids for places that offer activities for younger participants
• Each course has a specific minimum age - please check the course details.

How to book

• Booking can only be made online
• There is no waiting list
• We do not accept childcare vouchers
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• Please read the latest version of the Terms and conditions carefully before proceeding with any bookings

What to wear

• Wear a set of clothes suitable for the weather conditions (no jeans), include a waterproof jacket and hat
• Old trainers needed for the water (something secure, not crocs, flip flops or wellington boots)
• Towel and sun protection
• Packed lunch including drink (if you are with us all day)

What do to on arrival

• Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled session time, registration will take place outside of the centre.
• Only the participant (and guardian(s) for those under 18) can enter the Watersports Centre operational area, all spectators are welcome to watch from the public benches.

Facilities

• Access to inside the building will be limited, for example, changing room and shower facilities. 
• All participants need to arrive ready changed in suitable clothes for the weather conditions, having already visited the toilet and washed their hands.
• The toilets in the Watersports Centre building will only be available for participants at the end of their sessions.

Swimming

• Wimbledon Park lake is not an open water swimming venue, there are several alternatives including open air swimming pools, lido's and natural spots. Open Water Swimming Venues - Swim England website 

Own craft (including radio controlled)

• All of the watersports activities that happen on Wimbledon Park lake are run through the Watersports Centre with our staff and equipment, you are not allowed to just turn up with your own equipment.
• There are public access points for using your SUP, kayak or canoe on the non-tidal River Thames, for which you will need to buy an annual license from the Environment Agency or become a member of British Canoeing, your membership card becomes your river license for the Thames
• For accessing the tidal River Thames please visit the Port of London Authority for the latest guidance/charges
• Remote controlled boats - Radio controlled boats are not allowed on the lake at Wimbledon Park. Hampton Court Model Yacht Club is a local venue that does accommodate remote controlled boats.

Fishing

• Wimbledon Park Angling Club operates from the 'green' banks of the lake in Wimbledon Park

Feeding the birds

• If you wish to feed the birds, please follow signs to designated bird feeding area.
• Visit the RSPB website for advice on what to feed them 

Covid-19

• It is the participant's responsibility if they have been in contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case to self-isolate as recommended by the government, current guidance (GOV.UK website).
• We have undertaken new protocols to mitigate the risks of Covid-19 at the Centre, but all participants (and guardians/bookers for those under 18) must take responsibility for the decision to take on the risk of attending.