Approach
Skill first, medals after
The federation's programmes follow two tracks: teaching children and adults to swim, and building a competitive calendar for athletes who are ready. The first track is about water safety and health; the second feeds the national team.
The projects are run together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Olympic Committee, local executive authorities and partner organisations.
“Let's Learn to Swim”
Teaching children to swim and running seminars for coaches. The methodology is developed under the guidance of international expert Boro Štrumbelj.
“Swimming for All”
An open start for participants of any age: the goal is not a record but coming back to the water and making swimming an everyday habit.
“Towards the Future”
A youth diving tournament: the first springboard, the first platform and the first medals. An important start for the youngest athletes.
“Stronger Than the Wave”
An open water race on the shore of the Caspian, where the sea itself becomes the stadium.
“Let's Cross the Kura?!”
A mass open water race on the Kura river. In 2026 two distances were offered for the first time: 350 and 1000 metres. 313 people started over 350 m and 88 over 1000 m; participants competed in six age categories, from 12 years old to over 71.
“Ganja Cup”
Held for the second time in 2026, the tournament gained international status for the first time: around 150 athletes with at least 150 World Aquatics ranking points competed at the Ganja Sports Palace, including teams from Belarus and Georgia. Paralympic, Deaflympic and Special Olympics athletes also took part.
“Aquatic Palace Mini Water Polo Festival”
Ten teams — four adult and six youth — took part in the festival at the Aquatic Palace; every participant received a certificate and the winners took medals and diplomas.
The ASF Conference
An annual conference for coaches, officials and sports specialists: methodology, safety, long-term planning and international experience.