The reputation of Hamilton Aquatics at a performance swimming level, has grown not only locally but world-wide, as the most successful swimming academy in the Middle East.Chris Tidey first set up GEMS Swimming Academy in 2005 which formed the nucleus of Hamilton Aquatics, founded two years later in October 2007.Hamilton Aquatics has grown to be the largest swimming academy in the Middle East, providing weekly swimming to over 4,400 swimmers. These swimmers are either learning to swim, developing their swimming skills or training to take part in both local and international competitions. The purpose of the programme is to ensure there is a distinct and easy to follow pathway for participants to be able to achieve their goals in swimming.The Academy is divided into three main divisions:• Learn to Swim Programme• Squad Programme• Swim Meet Management