26 November 2009
AIS Swim School recognised by national award
The Swim and Fitness at the AIS Swim School program was last night
announced as the winner
of the Austswim Swimming and Water Safety
School of the Year Award (ACT).
Swim and Fitness at the AIS
was recognised for its initiatives, contribution
towards making the community aware of water safety and its wide scope of
providing water and safety programs for people of all ages, abilities and
community groups.
In 2009 Swim and Fitness at the AIS recorded its highest participation rate in
six years, attained an average retention rate of 88 per cent per term and also
saw a 37
per cent increase in its Holiday Intensive Swimming Program,
highlighting the popularity of the Swim School.
Swim and Fitness at the AIS
Manager Ali Parvizi says the award was
recognition of the work and expertise of all staff.
‘We have created an environment at Swim and Fitness at the AIS
that has
fostered great community involvement and satisfaction,’
Parvizi said. ‘All of
the staff have contributed to making the program this successful and everyone
that is part of the program has earned this award.’
In addition to the main award won by the Swim and Fitness at the AIS, Swim
School
Manager Lyn McDermott was awarded with the Outstanding
Contribution to Austswim Award, ACT Austswim Presenter of the Year and
the Royal Life Saving Society Distinguished Service Member Award.
For more information please call David Polglase on 0401 453 041.
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