21 Jan Hearts swimming club awarded Aquamark 2 by Scottish Swimming
Hearts Swimming Club Achieves Aquamark 2 Accreditation
What Is Aquamark 2?
We are proud to share that Hearts Swimming Club has achieved the Aquamark 2 Award, a nationally recognised accreditation awarded by Scottish Swimming. This achievement reflects the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our coaches, volunteers, committee members, swimmers, and families.
Looking Ahead
While Aquamark 2 is an important milestone, it is also part of our ongoing journey as a club. We remain committed to continuous improvement, ensuring Hearts Swimming Club continues to offer high-quality coaching, a strong sense of community, and clear opportunities for swimmers to develop, progress, and enjoy the sport.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and continues to support the club.
Aquamark 2 is a quality assurance award for swimming clubs that meet high standards across key areas including governance, coaching, safeguarding, and swimmer development. It is designed to ensure clubs provide a safe, well-managed, and positive environment where swimmers can thrive.
To achieve Aquamark 2, clubs must demonstrate robust policies and procedures, effective leadership, clear development pathways, and a strong commitment to swimmer welfare and inclusion.
Why Aquamark 2 Matters
For our members and families, Aquamark 2 provides reassurance that Hearts Swimming Club operates to nationally recognised best-practice standards. It confirms that:
– Swimmer safety and wellbeing are a top priority
– Coaching is delivered by qualified, supported, and accountable staff
– Clear pathways exist for swimmer development and progression
– Safeguarding, inclusion, and good governance are embedded in everything we do
This accreditation recognises not just what happens in the pool, but the structures and care that sit behind the scenes to support swimmers at every stage.
A Credit to Our Club Community
Achieving Aquamark 2 is a collective achievement. It reflects the dedication of our volunteer committee, the professionalism of our coaching team, and the ongoing support of our families. Most importantly, it highlights our shared commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enjoyable swimming experience for all our swimmers.
Looking Ahead
While Aquamark 2 is an important milestone, it is also part of our ongoing journey as a club. We remain committed to continuous improvement, ensuring Hearts Swimming Club continues to offer high-quality coaching, a strong sense of community, and clear opportunities for swimmers to develop, progress, and enjoy the sport.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and continues to support the club.