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One bg aquatcs programme! Aberdeen Sports Vllage has a wde and vared aquatcs programme, wth a varety of classes sutable for babes to adults to develop ther sklls n the pool and really make a splash at ASV! Learn to Swm at ASV: Adult and Chld Junor Learn to Swm Adult Learn to Swm Adult Coached Seres Evergreens Lfesavng at ASV Rooke Lfesavng Survve and Save ASV Junor Lfesavng Learn to Dve at ASV: Junor Learn to Dve Prvate Lessons Dvng Club Adult Learn to Dve Water Polo at ASV Mn Polo Club Ready Polo Club Water Polo Scottsh Water Polo Academy Durng the Summer holdays, our professonal and qualfed coaches provde a very hgh-qualty and fun experence for chldren takng part n our Aquatcs Camps. We have so much more gong on n the pools talored to sut famles, lane sessons, lunchtme specals, membershps and exercse classes! Contact 01224 438900 to fnd out more about ASV s one bg aquatc experence that you can be part of! 2 Aquatcs at ASV
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Learn to Swm at ASV Kds Programme Adult & Chld Our Adult & Chld programme has been desgned to ntroduce adults wth very young chldren to the water envronment wthn a stmulatng and enjoyable programme. Durng lessons one adult must be present n the water to supervse each chld. The Adult & Chld programme wll cover 3 Scottsh Swmmng Awards: Adult & Baby/Toddler (for chldren aged from 3 months to 2 years) These classes ntroduce the adult and baby/ toddler to a swmmng envronment and help develop the confdence and sklls of the adult whlst followng a structured programme. Classes provde the adult wth the workng knowledge of a range of sklls, ncludng water confdence and safety, an understandng of safe submerson, correct handlng technques and developng core aquatc sklls for toddlers through play, songs and use of equpment. Adult & Chld (for chldren aged from 2 to 3 years) Classes provde a structured programme through play, songs and equpment to allow core aquatc sklls to be developed. Throughout the classes there s a focus on the chld becomng more attentve to the teacher and less relant on parental/adult support n preparaton for the next level of the framework. Monday, Wednesday Frday and Saturday mornngs, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 4 Aquatcs at ASV
Pre School Our Pre School (Wee Swmmers) programme s specally desgned to ntroduce chldren to the water n a fun, safe and effectve way. Wee Swmmers (for chldren aged from 3 to 5) Operatng wthn small groups, the Wee Swmmers programme at ASV allows our nstructors to work effectvely wth the group wthout the parent/guardan beng present n the water. These classes develop and progress water confdence, establsh an understandng of core aquatc sklls and encourage ndependent movement and sklls through self-dscovery, songs and use of equpment. Levels are also desgned to allow swmmers when they reach school age to move nto the Junor learn to swm pathway. Parents wll also have access to a secure onlne portal where ther chld s progress can be montored. Monday, Tuesday and Frday afternoons, and Frday and Saturday mornngs www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 5
Junor Learn to Swm Our Junor Learn to Swm programme s desgned for chldren aged from Prmary 1 up to 15 years, to encourage all chldren to learn to swm through a fun and progressve pathway. Chldren can then progress to try a range of aquatc actvtes such as lfe-savng, water polo, compettve swmmng and dvng. Swm Sklls 1 (SS1) Swm Sklls 1 has three levels; SS1 Red, SS1 Amber and SS1 Green. Durng these classes nstructors work wth swmmers to develop confdence and ablty to perform a wde range of core aquatc sklls. The basc technque of all four strokes s ntroduced along wth scullng and the development of balance and buoyancy through a varety of actvtes. Swm Sklls 2 (SS2) Swm Sklls 2 has two levels; SS2 Amber and SS2 Green. Throughout these classes nstructors are ntroducng new core aquatc sklls whlst contnung to work on technques learnt n the prevous level, developng stroke technque of all four strokes and ntroducng dvng (pool depth permttng). Swm Sklls 3 (SS3) Swm Sklls 3 ams to further develop competency n all four strokes and dvng. Swm Sklls 4 (SS4) Swm Sklls 4 looks at further mprovng stroke technque and stamna and also ntroduces a mult aquatc approach by gvng swmmers the opportunty to try lfesavng, dve sklls and water polo. Club Ready Swm Ths level mproves and mantans stroke technque over dstance and develops basc tranng and race sklls, producng a swmmer who s Club Ready. Monday, Wednesday and Frday afternoons and a Saturday mornng Wednesday afternoons A mnmum of 45 lessons per year Contnuous lessons durng holdays Free aquatcs membershp for every chld Easy drect debt payment method wth the cost of lessons spread throughout the year Seamless pathway through class levels Free certfcates for every swmmng level Parents wll also have access to a secure onlne portal where ther chld s progress can be montored. For prcng and more nformaton please call us on 01224 438900 6 Aquatcs at ASV
Progresson chart START EARLY YEARS Adult & Baby Am: To ntroduce the adult and baby to a swmmng envronment and develop the confdence and sklls of the adult to ensure the safe and effectve handng of the baby n the water. Adult & Toddler Am: To encourage ndependent movement and develop the water confdence and core aquatc sklls of the toddler through structured play. Adult & Chld Am: To further develop the core aquatc sklls through structed play and develop the ndependence necessary for the next level (wthout an adult n the water). LEARN TO SWIM Swm Sklls Level 1 (red, amber & green) Am: To further delevop water water confdence and core aquatc sklls wthout ads. Wee Swmmers Am: To become water confdent and develop core aquatc sklls (wthout adult assstance but wth buoyancy ads as requred). Swm Sklls Level 2 Am: To ncrease the competency of the core aquatc sklls and develop basc stroke technque. Swm Sklls Level 3 Am: Introduce more advanced stroke technque and acheve Trple S (Scotland Safer Swmmer). CLUB READY Club Ready Swm Am: To mprove and mantan stroke technque over dstance and develop basc tranng and race sklls producng a swmmer who s club ready or ready for lfelong swmmng. Swm Sklls Level 4 Am: To mprove the qualty of stoke technque, ntroduce mult aquatc sklls/dscplnes and basc lfesavng sklls. www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 7
Learn to Dve at ASV Kds Programme Junor Learn to Dve Our Junor Learn to Dve programme s desgned for chldren aged from 5 years up to 15 years, to encourage all chldren to learn to dve through a fun and progressve pathway. Aberdeen Sports Vllage s proud to be workng n partnershp wth the Natonal Governng Body, Scottsh Swmmng. Each level of the framework provdes a well-defned set of goals and targets for the learnng of sklls, allowng progressve development n the sport. Dve Sklls 1 (DS1) Entry Crtera: Chldren aged 5 years and above Able to swm 10 metres unaded, competently n deep water Able to jump and submerge n water wthout goggles Durng these 30 mnute classes, nstructors work wth dvers to help develop deep water confdence and body awareness usng a varety of nwater sklls. Throughout these classes, nstructors wll teach basc dvng shapes and sklls from the poolsde, ncludng jumpng and rollng and they wll begn to ntroduce headfrst entres nto the water. Dvers wll progress onto learnng jumps from the 1m sprngboards. 8 Aquatcs at ASV
Dve Sklls 2 (DS2) Entry crtera: Dve Sklls 4 (DS4) Entry crtera: Passed Dve Sklls Level 1 Pke fall from 1 metre Competent and consstent jump from 3 metres Dve Sklls 2 sessons run for 45 mnutes and buld on the sklls learned n DS1, as well as ntroducng the dvers to dryland practces on the poolsde. Instructors wll focus on the development of forward and backward sklls leadng nto headfrst entres n both drectons. Dve Sklls 3 (DS3) Entry crtera: Passed Dve Sklls Level 2 Dve Sklls 3 s a 60 mnute class, nstructors wll begn to ntroduce the reverse and nward drectons and dvers wll spend tme focussng on the development of backward jumps and forward entres from the 3 metre board. Passed Dve Sklls Level 3 Pke fall from 3 metre Competent and consstent backward jump from 3 metre Dve Sklls 4 classes wll run for 60 mnutes where nstructors wll ntroduce the fnal two dvng groups twst and armstand. Dvers wll work to develop ther board tmng and rhythm as well as mprovng aeral awareness and ntroducng somersaultng sklls. A mnmum of 45 lessons per year Contnuous lessons durng holdays Free aquatcs membershp for every chld Easy drect debt payment method wth the cost of lessons spread throughout the year Seamless pathway through class levels Regular feedback of progress through our home portal system After school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornngs For prcng and more nformaton please call us on 01224 438900 www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 9
Prvate Lessons ASV also offers prvate dvng lessons wth a qualfed and experenced coach. Our prvate lessons can be booked at a tme and date to sut you and we can currently cater for 1:1 or up to 1:4 ratos. Hgher ratos can be accommodated at an extra cost. Ths s a chance for begnners to try out dvng n a low pressure, ndvdualsed sesson or for experenced dvers to focus on developng a key skll. Lessons can be ether 30 or 60 mnutes n duraton and can be booked ndvdually or n blocks of any number. After school Monday to Thursdays, and on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornngs Brthday Party? Team buldng event? Larger group dvng sessons can be arranged at ASV where our experenced coaches wll plan a sesson talored to your needs. We can currently accommodate up to 40 partcpants and can ncorporate sklls from the sprngboards up to the 10m platform as well as fun and engagng actvtes such as synchronsed dvng and mn compettons. 10 Aquatcs at ASV
Aberdeen Dvng Club Aberdeen Dvng Club s a Scottsh Swmmng DveMark afflated club run at Aberdeen Sports Vllage. The Club nvtes dvers aged from 5 years and allows dvers to develop ther sklls further and enter compettve dvng events. Aberdeen Dvng Club currently has dvers competng at Natonal and Internatonal level. Dvers who may not have the sklls or experence to compete wll progress through the ASV Learn to Dve pathway. All Aberdeen Dvng Club squads are by nvtaton only and are very specfc to age, rate of progresson and ablty. www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 11
Adult Aquatcs Programme Adult Learn to Swm Our Adult Learn to Swm programme follows the Scottsh Swmmng adult learn to swm pathway and caters for all levels of ablty, from complete begnners to those who are lookng to mprove ther confdence or develop ther technque. Experenced coaches provde opportuntes for all adults to partcpate n swmmng at whatever level they aspre to. Each adult learn to swm programme s offered n blocks of 8-10 weeks, wth each lesson lastng 45 mnutes (lunchtme classes are 30 mnutes). Begnners Ths stage s prmarly focussed on water confdence, and developng core aquatc sklls, ncludng aquatc breathng, ndependent movement, balance and buoyancy through a varety of actvtes. Our experenced teachers wll work wth each ndvdual, adjustng to ther confdence levels and establshng the basc fundamentals of swmmng and the ntroducton of early stroke technque practses. Advanced Begnners Ths class s desgned for those more confdent n the water, but who stll requre mprovng basc swmmng sklls and strokes. Floataton sklls and confdence underwater are renforced and progressed wthn ths level along wth new core aquatc sklls beng ntroduced. Improvers Ths level s desgned for those who are confdent n deep water and can swm on ther front and back for a short dstance (up to 25m). Our teachers wll support swmmers and focus on each of the strokes, as well as the ntroducton of dvng (pool permttng). Wednesday and Frday evenngs, Frday lunchtmes 12 Aquatcs at ASV
Adult Coached Seres (Sklls & Drlls) Adult Sklls & Drlls classes are structured, coached classes whch wll develop your techncal swmmng ablty and swmmng ftness. The classes are deal for: Swmmers who are lookng to progress from our Adult Improvers Learn to Swm classes Competent lane swmmers who are lookng for a more structured sesson as part of a group, wth advce on techncal stroke development, developng ftness/stamna and motvaton Adults returnng to swmmng who would lke some techncal and Tranng gudance Indvduals who are tranng for water events such as trathlons, open water swmmng or masters events and requre mprovements to technque and other sklls Each Adult Sklls & Drlls programme s offered as an 8 to 10 week course, wth each lesson lastng 1 hour. Sklls and Drlls: Level 1 Ths sesson wll cater for the competent swmmer who would lke to focus on ther technque and develop ftness and stamna. Sessons wll enable the swmmers to learn lane etquette, how to use coachng equpment and get more out of ther swmmng sessons. (Swmmers MUST be able to swm n deep water and for a mnmum of 25m on front and back-recognsed strokes). Sklls and Drlls: Level 2 Ths stage s desgned for able recreatonal swmmers, trathletes or ndvduals amng to take part n a partcpaton swmmng event, who would lke to mprove ther technque, develop ftness and stamna through basc tranng programmes, usng coachng equpment and use of the tmng clock. (Swmmers MUST be able to swm n deep water and for a mnmum of 50m on front and back-recognsed strokes). ASV now ncludes vdeo analyss for Sklls and Drlls lessons. Wednesday evenngs www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 13
Evergreens Learn to Swm Our Evergreens Learn to Swm programme specfcally caters for over 60s, of all levels of ablty. Experenced coaches allow partcpants to develop ther sklls n a progressve and constructve manner. Each Evergreens Learn to Swm programme s offered as a 10 week course, wth each lesson lastng 45 mnutes. If you are new to the water or lookng to mprove basc swmmng technques then ths class wll help, mprove your water confdence, and provde the basc prncples behnd effectve swmmng. Our understandng teachers wll work wth each ndvdual, adjustng to ther confdence levels and skll development. Tuesday lunchtmes Adult Learn to Dve Our Adult Learn to Dve programme caters for all levels of ablty, from complete begnners lookng to try out a new sport and buld ther confdence to those who have dved before and wsh to develop ther technque. Experenced coaches provde opportuntes for all adults to partcpate n dvng at whatever level they aspre to. Each adult learn to dve programme s offered as an 8 to 10 week course. Begnners Our coaches wll begn by buldng deep water confdence and teachng the dvng hand grab and 3 shapes. They wll develop sklls on the poolsde and 1m boards and wll even venture up to the 3m boards and platforms. The course wll cover forward and backward sklls and partcpants may even begn to learn nward movements. Improvers Improvers level wll develop the sklls learned n Begnners and wll ntroduce dryland sklls and the remanng drectons of reverse, twst and armstand. Dvers wll progress onto usng the hgher boards and wll work towards learnng a compettve dvng lst. Some of our adult dvers go on to compete n Masters compettons but equally others are just there to learn a new skll and keep ft everyone s welcome! Wednesday evenng (Begnners 60 mnutes, Improvers 75 mnutes) n the dvng pool For prcng and more nformaton please call us on 01224 438900 14 Aquatcs at ASV
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Water Polo at ASV ASV ams to provde partcpants wth opportuntes to experence a wde range of aquatcs dscplnes, ncludng the exctng sport of water polo. Mn Polo Mn-polo s a verson of water polo desgned for chldren who are workng at Swm Sklls 3 or equvalent of the Junor Learn to Swm Programme. It s an ntroducton to water polo wth sklls such as ball handlng, an understandng of the rules, development of polo strokes and game playng beng taught. Ths level also prepares players for the Club Ready Polo part of the pathway. Club Ready Polo Club Ready Polo develops sklls prevously learnt n mn polo and prepares the player for jonng a water polo club. It renforces the understandng of basc rules, further develops game playng and ntroduces goal keepng sklls. Club Water Polo These sessons are desgned for players who have come through the pathway of learn to play polo or for competent swmmers (such as club swmmers) who have attended taster sessons for polo. Led by our qualfed coaches sessons focus on progressng prevous polo sklls such as ball handlng, tactcs and game play and ntroduces new sklls and further game playng technques. 16 Aquatcs at ASV
Scottsh Water Polo Academy The Scottsh Water Polo Academy s a development programme operated at Aberdeen Sports Vllage n conjuncton wth Scottsh Swmmng. The Academy nvtes water polo players aged 11-17 years and s desgned to be a steppng stone to the Scotland Junor Natonal Water Polo Programme, wth some Aberdeen Academy players already achevng natonal representaton. In each sesson ndvdual sklls and team tactcs wll be taught and then utlzed whle playng games amongst the Academy players or occasonally aganst an outsde team. Sessons are led by experenced and qualfed coaches who teach to all levels and the programme s overseen by Neal Rayner, the Scottsh Water Polo Development Offcer and Scotland Women s Team Head Coach. Club/competent swmmers who may not have the experence of playng would start n ether the Club Ready or Club Polo programmes. Entry to the Academy s by nvtaton only. Frday evenngs, durng school term-tme. Polo sessons run every Frday evenng 18.45-21.00. For prcng and more nformaton please call us on 01224 438900 www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 17
Lfesavng at ASV Rooke Lfesavng (for chldren aged from 8 to 12 years) The RLSS UK Rooke Lfeguard programme s a popular, and exctng junor award scheme wth ths often beng the frst opportunty to explore water safety and learn valuable lfe sklls. The sklls that are learnt make Rookes aware of how to take care of themselves, ther famly and frends and gve them nformaton they may requre to promote water safety n ther day-today actvtes. The awards - whch are arranged nto 3 levels of bronze, slver and gold - nclude survval, rescue and sports sklls as well as lfe support and water safety elements whch are delvered n an enjoyable envronment and make a great addton to swmmng lessons or progresson from them. Survve and Save for teens and young adults - 12 years plus) The Royal Lfesavng Socety (RLSS) UK s Survve & Save Programme s the lfesavng awards programme for teens and young adults. The awards are challengng but fun to complete and are arranged nto three levels of bronze, slver and gold to ensure that ndvduals contnue to develop essental lfesavng sklls as they progress through the scheme. ASV Junor Lfesavng Club (for 8 years and over, teenagers and young adults) ASV Junor Lfesavng Club provdes a fun and educatonal envronment. Partcpants must have passed swm sklls 3 or equvalent as a mnmum entry to the programme. Sunday evenngs Partcpants enrolled n the club wll receve: A mnmum of 45 lessons per year Contnuous sessons durng holdays Free aquatcs membershp Easy drect debt payment method wth the cost of lessons spread throughout the year Free logbook and certfcates for every level partcpants For prcng and more nformaton please call us on 01224 438900 18 Aquatcs at ASV
Addtonal Aquatcs Actvtes Contact us to fnd out more about: Membershps Aquaft Aqua Run Fun Sessons Famly Fun Sessons Relaxaton (Steam and Sauna) Publc Dvng Supervsed Dvng Aquatcs Tmetable Natonal Pool Lfeguard Qualfcaton Aquatc Exercse Classes Please contact us for more nformaton on 01224 438900 or vst www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Addtonal Actvtes Tots to Teens at ASV We have a wde and vared programme wth lots of actvtes and opportuntes to sut chldren from 0-16 years, and young people of all abltes. All sessons and actvtes are nclusve. Sports Camps at ASV Enjoy acton-packed days of sport and physcal actvtes durng the school holdays! Actvtes nclude: Athletcs Aqua Run Basketball Squash Trampolnng Brthday Partes at ASV Are you lookng for somethng dfferent for your chld s next brthday party? Then Partes at ASV s what you re lookng for! Get n touch for more nformaton! For more nformaton on any of our Tots to Teens sports and actvtes and for bookngs, vst us onlne at www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/tots-to-teens www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Aquatcs at ASV 19
Aquatcs Camps and Intensve Learn to Swm and Dve Lessons at ASV To fnd out more about our Intensve Lessons and Aquatcs Camps n the school holdays, call us on 01224 438900 to fnd out more. www.aberdeensportsvllage.com/aquatcs Your lfestyle. One vllage. 01224 438900 www.aberdeensportsvllage.com asvabdn aberdeensportsvllage