Founder (ID 1124)

• Alison Bell
  ABC Swim School Director
  Alison Bell

  I started ABC Swim School 1985 and it has been running successfully since then.   I still love my job and love seeing all our swimmers learning and achieving their dreams.  

  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.

  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) supporting an inclusive learning enviroment
  • 'Break it Down' teaching guide  www.aswim.uk  (2019)

  I was the National Coach for artistic swimming 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.

   

  We are now being to develop ABC Training, 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, please contact us on training@abcswimschool.co.uk  for more information.  

  I am committed to the development of our swimmers, teachers and the delivery of FUN and effective swimming lessons for all.