Swimming Development - "From Beginner to Swimmer"

With easy access to the River Clyde, River Leven, Clyde and Forth Canal and Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire it has never been more important to raise the awareness and knowledge that swimming brings. We aim to offer the highest quality of instruction at a highly competitive rate. West Dunbartonshire Council in partnership with Scottish Swimming offer a comprehensive swimming programme for all ages and abilities. The aims and objectives of Swimming Development are as follows:

• Provide children and adults with the opportunity to develop swimming technique through an extensive Learn to Swim Programme
• Deliver primary school swimming lessons for P5 to P7 with the target of all pupils being able to swim 25metres before leaving primary school
• Provide swimming Lessons for people with additional support needs (ASN) in partnership with the Social Work Department
• Deliver comprehensive swimming teacher education & development programme in partnership with Scottish Swimming
• Provide a clear pathway through the swimming continuum from complete beginner to national standards of performance
• Assist the development of local swimming clubs

Mission Statement

"From Beginner to Swimmer"

‘To teach as many young people as possible to swim and to ensure that those who wish to achieve high levels of performance in the sport are provided with the opportunity to do so through a fluent pathway to an appropriate competitive environment’