Bear-It Challenge (covered)
Starting soonTHE BEAR-IT CHALLENGE! - wetsuit/longsleeved swimsuit....... Feel the chill. Take on the challenge. Climb the leaderboard!
- Cold dips · Log each dip with the water temperature, and dips at 10°C or below count; 8 dips is the goal.
- 4 Nov to 31 Mar 2027
- Milestones: 2 · 5 · 8 dips
- Members see a leaderboard (first name and initial).
- £10 to join, badge included
- 8 swimmers in so far.
You’ll need an account, which takes a minute and is free. Joining is £10, paid by card.

THE BEAR-IT CHALLENGE!
Feel the chill. Take on the challenge. Climb the leaderboard!
Winter is coming, and we’re challenging you to embrace the cold at Court Farm Lakes!
Whether you’re a seasoned cold-water swimmer or just love a winter dip, this challenge is all about showing up, getting in and seeing how many chilly dips you can rack up!
THE RULES
- Wear what you like! Wetsuits, swimming skins, longe sleeve swimsuit, rash vest, you choose your kit.
- Socks and gloves are allowed too.
- The water must be under 10°C for your dip to count.
- Up to 2 dips per day count towards your total. Dip at different times of the day — every qualifying session counts!
- Check in at every session so your dips can be verified automatically to your account
- Every qualifying dip will be added to our leaderboard. Keep dipping, climb the rankings and see how you measure up against your fellow freeze fighters!
The colder it gets, the better the bragging rights!