Colchester: Mini Swimming wins Swim School of the Year

Mini Swimming, a swim school in Colchester, has been awarded Swim School of the Year by its governing body, the Swim Teacher’s Association, last Friday.

The business, which provides high-quality swimming lessons in the city for children of all ages, was founded in February 2012.

At the time, it began with 23 swimmers, and now teaches nearly 3,000 children every week across six pools in Stanway, Lexden, Colchester County High School for Girls’ site, Chelmsford, Nayland, and Dunmow.

Learning - a Mini Swimming coach with a pupil (Image: Mini Swimming) Mini Swimming managing partner Kelly Boyle-Ames, general manager Georgie Mansfield, and head swimming coach Kelly Aldred attended the STA Aquatic Excellence Awards on Friday evening at the STA annual conference in Birmingham.

At the time Mini Swimming was announced as the winner, the whole team felt “absolutely ecstatic” with a mix of “disbelief and excitement”.

Georgie said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have won the Swim School of the Year award.

“It’s a huge honour and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team.

Fun times - a group swimming lesson (Image: Mini Swimming) “We’ve always aimed to create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment for children to learn to swim, so it feels incredibly rewarding to see that effort recognized.

“This award also motivates us to continue improving and delivering the best possible experience for our swimmers and their families, we’re truly grateful for the support of our amazing community.”

Looking to the future, Mini Swimming is hoping to expand to a new location in January, which will allow the business to offer more classes and reach more family.

Alongside this, the business is in the process of organising a fundraising campaign, where the team will be involved in sponsored swims, runs, bake sales for a charity.

Thrilled - the team at the awards last Friday (Image: Mini Swimming) Fantastic - the award (Image: Mini Swimming) Georgie said: “We’re always working on new ways to enhance the experience for our swimmers, with plans to introduce as many babies and young children to the joys of swimming.

“There are Lots of exciting things ahead.”

Mini Swimming employs more than 60 people, including teachers, lifeguards, and support staff.

It’s pool in Stanway, Peartree Road, is open seven days a week from 8am to 7pm.

To find out more, visit miniswimming.co.uk/Colchester.