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Sports Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Welcome to Elite Sports Swimming Academy in Riyadh

Elite Sports Swimming Academy in Riyadh offers a complete development pathway for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from Baby Swim and Learn to Swim programmes through to Competitive Swim Squads. With a comprehensive schedule of sessions across the city, we provide the ideal platform for children to master this essential life skill while building confidence, water safety, and a genuine enjoyment of swimming. Our fully qualified coaching team brings extensive training and international teaching experience, delivering every session in line with the Swim England Framework, the world’s leading standard for aquatic development. This structured approach ensures that each swimmer progresses safely and effectively within a supportive, nurturing environment tailored to their individual needs. Whether your child is taking their first splash or striving toward competitive performance, Elite offers the expertise, care, and pathway to help them thrive in the water.

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Learn-to-swim sessions & squad sessions for children of all ages and skill levels

Baby & Me

Baby & Me

Introduce your little one to the water in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Our Parent and Baby Swim sessions are specially designed for infants and toddlers, using gentle, playful activities to build early water confidence and create positive first experiences in the pool.

These sessions help develop essential water safety awareness while strengthening the special bond between parent and child. Guided by our experienced instructors, you’ll learn how to support your baby’s natural movements, encourage early swimming skills, and ensure they feel secure and happy in the water.

It’s the perfect way to create joyful, meaningful memories while giving your child a confident, comfortable start to their swimming journey.

Ages

1 – 2.11 years old

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Learn to Swim

Our structured Stages system guides swimmers through a clear, step-by-step journey toward mastering all four strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, along with essential water safety and technical skills. Just like completing a puzzle, each stage builds seamlessly on the one before it, developing well-rounded, confident, and safe swimmers.

As children progress through this framework, they gain the solid foundations needed not only to reach their full potential in swimming, but also to excel in a wide range of water-based sports. It’s a complete pathway designed to support long-term development, resilience, and a lifelong love for the water.

Ages

1.5 – 10 years old

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Swim Squads – Development Squads

Swim Squads – Development Squads

Designed for swimmers aged 10 to 15, our Development Squad provides the perfect environment for young athletes to elevate their technique, confidence, and understanding of competitive swimming. Guided by our experienced coaching team, swimmers receive personalised instruction focused on key areas such as starts, turns, underwater phases, Individual Medley, and other essential technical fundamentals.

Development Squad swimmers regularly take part in both internal and external galas, gaining valuable race experience that builds confidence, resilience, and competitive awareness. The programme also introduces swimmers to a range of training zones, helping them develop stamina, consistency, and well-rounded performance in the water.

This stage plays a crucial role in preparing athletes for the next level of competitive swimming, ensuring they progress with strong technique, smart habits, and a clear pathway ahead.

Ages

10 - 15 years old

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Swim Squads – Junior Squad

The Junior Squad programme is the vital next step after Learn to Swim, helping young swimmers aged 7 to 10 develop the skills and techniques required for long-term success in the pool. At this stage, swimmers are introduced to the core principles of Learning to Train, laying a strong foundation for future competitive and performance pathways.

Using the proven BLABT framework, Body Position, Leg Action, Arm Action, Breathing, and Timing, our expert coaches deliver highly technical sessions designed to refine stroke efficiency and strengthen overall swimming ability. Each session is structured to enhance understanding, build confidence, and support steady progression.

By focusing on strong technical development at an early age, the Junior Squad creates well-prepared, capable swimmers ready to advance through the Elite pathway with purpose and confidence.

Ages

7 – 10 years old

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Elite Sports Academy is proud to be partnered with Swim England, we follow their curriculum and level system.

  • The Swim coach will assess your child’s comfort in the water, the ability to perform basic swimming skills such as kicking, arm strokes and breathing and if your child is advanced enough to swim in the deep end, the Swim Teacher may ask them to swim a certain distance or demonstrate a specific skill.
     
  • Based on the results of the swim assessment, the Swim Teacher will be able to recommend the appropriate level/class for your child.

  • We accept children from 3 years of age.

  • Our Learn to Swim program has 5 levels and our Squads program has 3 levels (Junior Squad, Development Squad and Competitive Squad).

  • Level 1-2 / 30 mins / Max 4 students
  • Level 3-5 / 45 mins / Max 8 students
  • Squads / 90 mins (min twice per week) / Max 12 students

  • We do offer private 1 on 1 lessons with an experienced Swim Teacher. One lesson is 30 minutes long and available at our locations in Riyadh. If you would like more information on our private swim lessons, please contact a member of the Elite Team.

  • Each level has a different criteria to meet. Our lower levels focus on water safety and water confidence while developing their swimming ability. Our higher levels focus on BLABT (Body, Legs, Arms, Breathing & Timing)

  • Each level has different skills to be mastered before moving up to the next level so it will depend on your child’s ability and the frequency in which they train.

  • It depends on why you are enrolling your child into swimming; is it for Water safety, Fitness or competitive swimming. Each factor will have a different approach to the outcome and we encourage you to discuss this with the coach.

  • Yes, communication is encouraged at Elite. Swim Teachers overseeing the lessons are specifically evaluating each child every 5-6 weeks. Children will progress when they are ready and parents will receive a termly progression report.

  • Yes, Elite strives to provide consistency for your child. When you commit to a class, our teacher commits to your student. Not only does the swim teacher enjoy seeing your child every session, but it is also an important element in the swim lessons curriculum for a swim teacher to bond with their swimmers.

  • We select ‘ELITE’ coaches based on their experience, qualifications, and their ability to communicate with / inspire children. We want all children to LOVE their chosen sport, so we need the best coaches to impart their knowledge.
     
  • All of our coaches have international coaching certificates for their sport, in addition to First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications plus Police Clearance from the KSA and home country.
     
  • Our coaches are from all over the world… wherever the most suitable candidates are we will find them! Please check ‘meet our coaches’

  • Our Learn to Swim kit pack includes a string bag and customized swimming cap.
     
  • Our Squad swimmers will receive squad swim cap, squad towel and Elite Swim Squad shirt.
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