Validate Your Open Water Business By Becoming An STA Affiliated Open Water Venue

STA has trained thousands of open water swimming coaches over the years and as further support for this thriving sector, we have created an STA Open Water Venue Affiliation programme, to help open water venues gain recognition from a national governing body in swimming and an international award-winning organisation.

The online STA Open Water Venue Affiliation programme has been designed to support open water venues operating at a safe and nationally recognised standard, so that they can proudly showcase their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, business procedures, and customer service.

How to apply to become an STA Affiliated Open Water Venue in 2 Steps?

The online programme is open to businesses of all sizes, and is a simple and straightforward 2-step process.

Steps to Becoming STA Open Water Venue Affiliated

  1. Purchase your STA Open Water Venue Affiliation online programme for just £85. (Find this within the Programmes & CPDs area of your STA Online account. You can dip in and out of the programme and complete in your own time).
  2. Success! Shout about your new status. Receive an STA Open Water Venue Affiliation certificate upon successful completion of the programme to display.

I’m In – Let’s Begin

Purchase Programme

You will be required to login or register a FREE STA Online account to purchase and complete the programme.

What does the STA Open Water Venue Affiliation online programme cover exactly?

The main accreditation includes mandatory topics which must be passed to obtain affiliation.

Topics

  • Business Development and Marketing Guidance
  • Managing Health and Safety
  • Normal Operating Plan
  • Emergency Action Plan
  • Documented Systems and Procedures
  • Customer Care
  • Staffing and Managing Development
  • Site Specific Environmental Protocols

The STA Open Water Venue Affiliation also includes an internal audit checklist to ensure your business has the correct documentation and policies in place.

But What Other Benefits Will I Have for Joining the STA Open Water Family?

In addition to gaining our stamp of approval, you can also enjoy the following:

  • Optional personalised branding on STA Open Water Venue Affiliation marketing materials
  • STA product and service support

I’m In – Let’s Begin

Purchase Programme

You will be required to login or register a FREE STA Online account to purchase and complete the programme.

What Do Our Current Affiliated Open Water Venues Think?

Still Have a Question?

We’re available to provide any guidance you might need on getting your open water venue affiliated; please contact us if you have any additional questions.

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Purchase Programme

You will be required to login or register a FREE STA Online account to purchase and complete the programme.