Award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen is in the running to be crowned Scottish Swimming’s ‘Learn to Swim Provider of the Year’ after making it to the final three in the shortlist.

The Scottish Swimming annual awards evening will this year take place at Aberdeen Hilton TECA on Saturday 21^st September, providing a great opportunity for the aquatics community to come together and share their successes. 

Sport Aberdeen’s award entry focused on its high quality learn to swim programme – with lessons available from babies all the way to adults and those with a fear of water (aquaphobia) – and its reputable pathway for those looking to progress into swimming clubs.

At present, Sport Aberdeen provides swimming lessons to over 5,500 children every week across six city-wide pools.

The charity also offers a substantial additional support needs lesson programme and a pathway for keen individuals who can start as aquatics volunteer helpers and can then progress through the necessary training to become aquatics teachers.

One Sport Aberdeen employee Shelley Milne was awarded the Programme Champion Award in 2023 for her work as a Young Ambassador.

Dianne Breen, Coached Programmes Manager at Sport Aberdeen, said: “We’re passionate about ensuring that as many people as possible have access to our excellent aquatics programme, so they can learn essential skills in an inclusive and supportive environment.

“We are delighted to be a finalist in this year’s Scottish Swimming Awards in the ‘Learn to Swim Provider of the Year’ category.

“To have this recognised by being a finalist is so rewarding, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone at the ceremony in Aberdeen later this month.”

Euan Lowe, CEO at Scottish Swimming, said: “Each year we’re blown away by the dedication of the excellent local authorities, leisure trusts and aquatic providers that are all working towards the common goal of teaching this vital life skill across the country.

“Not only that but we’re especially fortunate to see first hand the brilliant work that those shortlisted have put into delivering lessons at the highest level and ensuring that children are becoming safer in the water. Congratulations to Sport Aberdeen on being shortlisted, and for your dedication to the Framework.”

For further information on Sport Aberdeen’s Learn to Swim programme – only £25 per month – then visit here or apply for lessons today.