Founder | Alison Bell

I started ABC Swim School 1985 and it has been running successfully since then.

I was a National Synchronized Swimmer and the National Coach for Synchronized Swimming from 1989 – 1996 with various teams from the Age Group Squads, to Senior Squad level.

I have really enjoyed my time teaching many children and
adult to learn to swim over the years.

I have written and presented a wide variety of
Continuing Professional Development seminars. 

My skills expand into writing & consultation on a few publications:

• ‘Make a splash’ (2004 ASA Merchandising),
• ‘Teach Your Child To Swim’ (2006 Usborne Publishing Ltd) and
• ‘The Young Swimmer (1997 Dorling Kindersley Ltd London).
• SwimPix 2019 www.aswim.uk (2019)
• Break it Down teaching guide www.aswim.uk (2019)

I was National Coach at:

• The European Championships 1993 & 1995,
• World Championships 1994,
• Goodwill Games 1994, and
• Commonwealth Games 1994 with two Silver medals in Solo and Duet events and
• Olympic Trial in 1995 and was
• The National Development Officer for Synchronised Swimming 1995-1996.

I am also the co-founder of Aquability Teachers Training Centre, where we train new swimming teachers and develop knowledge and understanding of learning to swim and coaching. If you are interested in becoming a swimming teacher click here for more information and how to enrol. I have numerous ASA, YMCA and other qualifications and is committed to the development of teachers and the delivery of FUN and effective swimming lessons for all.