Dubai: Dubai Sports City's Swimming Academy (DSCSA) has announced a major partnership with the Amateur Swimming Association of Great Britain (ASA) to deliver learn-to-swim programmes and development coaching courses to swimmers of all ages and levels across the UAE.
This agreement between DSCSA and ASA is unique in the GCC and will ensure Dubai will be at the forefront of all aquatic disciplines utilising the swimming academy's facilities at Dubai Sports City.
This partnership adds to the family of Dubai Sports City academies which deliver accredited development pathways and coaching education opportunities to sports enthusiasts of Dubai.
"These strategic partnerships underpin the basis of our delivery philosophy and ensure a unique experience for those within all of our coaching programmes," says Jeff O'Brien, Academies Manager.
Seth Chappels, Swimming Academy Manager said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with the ASA, who have built an outstanding reputation as the English National Governing Body for Swimming, and their knowledge and experience will add considerable value to the courses being delivered at the Dubai Sports City Swimming Academy."
Dubai Sport City's Swimming Academy will be a resource for swimmers of all ages, levels and abilities. "One of our key goals is to broaden the involvement of swimming within the community by offering a wide range of programmes through education and swimmer development in a state-of-the-art facility with accredited ASA coaches and teachers. These programmes will cater to every level of age and ability," added Chappels.
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Mohammad Abdullah participates in a municipality organised swimming contest in the past. One of the goals is to broaden the involvement of swimming in the community.