Strathallan School proudly announces the launch of new Sport Academies in Tennis and Swimming following recent success in both sports. The new Academies will expand and enhance the school’s sports academy provision, which has seen prodigious success with its existing Rugby and Shooting academy programmes.
The school has enjoyed success in both sports over the most recent academic session, with two championship titles earned in the 2024 Scottish Schools Tennis Championships as well as preparations for pupils to take part in the European Juniors Swimming Competition. Strathallan’s sports academies offer an enhanced programme to provide the resources and see the potential in each student, giving young athletes the drive to succeed from the youngest years upwards. Strathallan’s extensive indoor and outdoor facilities allow all-year-round training for talented young players.
The new Tennis Academy programme will allow players to progress from beginner to district, through to regional and national levels, helping pupils to develop their tennis as a main priority as well as building up skills for an all-round, player-centred approach. Lead by Tommy Ogilvie, with opportunities to play at least once a week, over all three terms, as well as open drop-in sessions for activities that specifically focus on developing skills while still having fun, the Tennis Academy offers the chance to become a part of development groups, and for performance players competing at county, regional or national levels.
Under the guidance of Elaine Johnston, the new Swimming Academy offers a programme unlike any other in Scotland, offering Swimming scholarships to day and boarding pupils. Talented swimmers will benefit from expert guidance, support and encouragement to maximise opportunities, allowing them to release their full potential in the pool.
Record-breaking Swimming Captain, Evan D, who was recently selected for the European Junior Swimming Championships in Vilnius, has seen success has had an immense amount of success over the past few years, including at the Youth Commonwealth Games as well as the European Youth Olympics in which he won Individual Bronze Medals. Evan follows keenly in the wake of Strathallian Duncan Scott, who made history after winning four Olympic medals in Tokyo, in 2020, more than any other British athlete has won at a single Olympic Games. Scott now remains Great Britain's most decorated swimmer in the history of the Olympics.
Strathallan's Director of Sport Mr Jim Thompson said "I am delighted with the formation of the new Swimming and Tennis academies after seeing continuous progress in these sports under the guidance of Elaine Johnston and Tommy Ogilvie. Our Rugby and Shooting academies have progressed fantastically well since they were launched and I am now looking forward to welcoming new pupils as well as supporting current pupils at the school, to be part of these new academy programmes."
Strathallan has invested heavily in its campus in recent years, and the success of the school’s young athletes is in part due to the exceptional facilities available, from ice baths to infrared healing pods and a purpose-built Clay Pigeon Shooting facility – the only onsite facility of its kind at a school in Scotland. Every pupil has the chance to represent the school in sports, and at least 10% play at national or international levels. Young players with a passion for their chosen sport can find out more about Strathallan’s sport and academies provision at the school’s next Open Morning in October, with the chance to speak to Academy Directors and get a flavour of the programmes on offer.
Open Morning Saturday 12th October 2024
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