Welcome to the International Halliwick Association
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The Halliwick Concept
The Halliwick Concept is an approach to teaching all people, in particular, focussing on those with physical and/or learning difficulties, to participate in water activities, to move independently in water, and to swim. It is based on a belief in the benefits that can be derived from activities in water, and sets out the fundamentals necessary for their learning. These benefits include physical, personal, recreational, social and therapeutic aspects. The Concept has influenced hydrotherapy techniques and has been developed into specific therapeutic exercises.
The Halliwick Concept was developed by the swimming instructor and engineer of hydromechanics James McMillan M.B.A. and his wife Phil McMillan, M.B.A. in the late 40th and early 50th. Since then, the concept has gradually spread out over the world. As a consequence the International Halliwick Association was established in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, in 1994.
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International Halliwick Association (IHA) Objectives
IHA is a charity organisation with the objectives to maintain the Halliwick Concept of swimming for disabled people and to develop the concept and teaching and treatment method in accordance with new experiences and scientific advances.
Aims of the IHA are;
- To promote the Halliwick Concept of teaching swimming and rehabilitation in water throughout the world
- To encourage good practice in the use of the Halliwick Concept.
Do you want to set up a National Association in your country?
Or if there is no National Association in your country, do you want to join IHA?Please note that completion of this application form does not guarantee that funding will be given and any funding given will be at the sole discretion of the IHA Executive Committee.
Click the link Application>>> to find more information about how to set up a National Association, step by step and how to apply for membership.
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Funding from the IHA
The IHA has limited resources and relies completely on membership fees from members of the IHA to continue its work. However, we do have a limited amount of funds and members are invited to apply for funding. Please click here to download an application form that you can complete and return if you would like to apply for funding.
