The Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting swimmers interested in braving the cold waters of Conception Bay to come out for a test swim in preparation for the upcoming Tickle Swim for Mental Health.

Swimmers will be given the opportunity to participate in a one kilometre “test swim” Saturday at 10 a.m. at Topsail Beach.

This was the 9th year for the annual Tickle Swim. Poor weather and water conditions pushed the event to a virtual swim instead with participants urged to stroke their five kilometres in any body of water.

Both seasoned and new swimmers are invited to the Try the Tickle event tomorrow with registration set for 9:30 a.m. on Topsail Beach.