Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club brings a multi-month swim league to the UAE
Swimmers, get ready to have a splash!
Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club announced the kick-off of the first rounds of Abu Dhabi Swim for Life League 2023, organised in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the UAE Swimming Federation.
At least 300 swimmers and coaches are expected to participate so far!
Abu Dhabi Swim for Life League is a multi-month series of events that promote swimming and water sports across various age groups. The first event will be held on 14 April and targets young swimmers aged 8 to 14 years.
During the league’s rounds, which will last till mid-December 2023, technical workshops will be held to develop coaches’ knowledge of various water sports and accelerate their professional performance.
Humaid Al Hooti, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club, said, “Our priority is to encourage the community to develop an interest in swimming and water sports and adopt a healthier lifestyle in general. Our strategy is aligned with the Abu Dhabi vision to be a hub for sports events and international championships, and we take this opportunity to thank all our partners and organisers for their huge contributions towards making this event a success.”
Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club’s mandate includes training in technical swimming, diving, water polo, high diving, open water swimming, fin swimming, and rescue skills. Besides the world-class training, the club aims to establish a community of water sports volunteers by providing theoretical and practical training for participants.
It also collaborates with the UAE Swimming Federation and the various national clubs to develop and train referees and technical staff by facilitating knowledge exchange during sports events and tournaments.
Date
14 April
Location
Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club
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