JOINING THE PROGRAMME 

We welcome talented swimmers from around Aberdeen, as well as those looking to move here with family, to study, to work, or simply to train.

SCHOOL-AGED ATHLETES

Athletes aged 12 years plus are drawn from our affiliated local swimming clubs.  Progression from clubs into the performance programme is carefully managed, with a pathway that supports swimmers from local learn-to-swim schemes through to High Performance level.  Swimmers will continue to retain their ‘home’ club while also being part of the UOAPS programme.

COMBINING SWIMMING AND UNIVERSITY STUDIES

If you are interested in studying at the University of Aberdeen, full details of the application process are available online.  Prospective students looking to study in Aberdeen and swim as part of the UOAPS are expected to apply and gain University admission through the normal admissions procedures.  If you’d like to come along to one of our regular student open days, details can be found here. 

Athletes studying at the University of Aberdeen will normally join the Aberdeen University Swimming & Water Polo Club before advancing into the UOAPS programme by demonstrating their ability.  Student swimmers advancing onto the UOAPS programme will be encouraged to represent the University club at student swimming meets e.g. BUCS, as part of their training regime.

Further information is available from Christine Roberts of the University of Aberdeen Sport & Exercise Team.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE ATHLETES

High performing student athletes at the University of Aberdeen are eligible for additional support, including scholarships and bursaries, academic flexibility, physiotherapy, workshops and seminars, and branded kit.  More details of this support can be found here.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES

At the High Performance level there is scope for exceptionally talented athletes to join the High Performance programme directly.  Further information is available from the High Performance Coach Patrick Miley.

If you’d like a tour of the aquatics facilities or an opportunity to attend or participate in a training session, this can be arranged with a little advance notice.