Start a Swimming Academy in Kerala

I’m just back after my Calcutta trip. During the train journey from Calcutta to Bangalore, in Howrah Yesvantpur super fast train, I met this army guy from Kerala. And during the long conversation with him, he was telling about his his future plan to construct a 25 mtr swimming pool in his hometown. As a professional swimming coach, he is looking forward to take voluntary retirement from army and start something of his own.

As of now, one of his friend has agreed to join together in his venture. They are not scouting for a investor for supporting this venture.

So, what’s the small business plan here. Build a swimming pool. Only hitch is the investment. I think it would take around 20 to 45 lakhs to create a build a full fledged 25 meter swimming pool.

Additional monetizing through swimming pool:

• Open the pool to public ( Certain hours of the day)
• Specific time for ladies
• Water based aerobic classes for ladies
• Summer coaching camp for school kids
• Attractive short-term packages for NRI’s
• Body slimming packages 

In addition, you can start:

1. A spa along with this facility
2. Probably train a girls water aerobics 
3. Shop selling swim wear, accessories, goggles, air bed, etc ( you can source from Decathlon shop)
4. Additional shop selling tender coconut, juice, and healthy drinks
5. ( after a swim people are terribly hungry) 

What you require to start:

• Coaching knowledge on swimming, training, etc
• Investor 
• Proper infrastructure and safety measures

 And if you need further inspiration, read this well written post about a swimming facility in Pala, Kerala. Thoppan’s Swimming Academy, at Pala in Kottayam district, Kerala is a perfect example to emulate.