94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety According to a representative poll of 1008 Scottish adults, 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety by teaching children to swim. The poll, conducted from 30 January to 1st February by JL partners, part of the British Polling Council, found… Continue reading 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any sport, and aquatics is no exception. Volunteers make a huge contribution to clubs across Scotland and volunteering itself is a rewarding experience, benefiting both the club and the individual. It builds upon life skills, work skills and rewards with confidence and social aspects which are valued by volunteers in… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
A group of 10 young swimmers from the Scottish Open Water Development Squad, have made their mark on Best Fest, the 7-day open water swimming festival, which takes place in the clear blue waters off Colonia de Sant Jordi, on the south eastern coast of Mallorca. The annual festival draws elite athletes, emerging junior talent, and… Continue reading Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
Penman delivers stunning springboard silver
Noah Penman’s silver medal in the Men’s 3m Springboard followed Britain’s three synchro bronze medals at the European Aquatics Diving Championships, in a productive week for Aquatics GB’s divers. [Article images courtesy of European Aquatics] Aberdeen Diving Club’s Noah Penman won his first individual senior European medal with a strong performance in the Men’s 3m… Continue reading Penman delivers stunning springboard silver
Scots Fearn and Wood make GB European Juniors squad
A 28-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships which take place this July in Samorin, Slovakia. Two Scots will be amongst Europe’s most talented junior swimmers this summer as Slovakia hosts its first European-level swimming competitions. The European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships (for athletes born between 2007-2011) will take… Continue reading Scots Fearn and Wood make GB European Juniors squad
Scottish Swimming backs Clean Sport Week
Scottish Swimming is committed to clean sport and will be supporting UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign from 19 – 23 May. Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness campaign championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK. This year’s Clean Sport Week theme is “The Next Generation”. To ensure the future of… Continue reading Scottish Swimming backs Clean Sport Week
Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming believes that swimming is a sport for all and a sport for life. We work tirelessly with our clubs, pool providers and agencies to provide safe and welcoming environments to help ensure a positive culture is embedded in aquatics across Scotland and that the welfare of our members and wider community is at… Continue reading Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the publication of the Selection Policy for Swimming and Para-Swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. With the excitement already building for a spectacular Home Games, the release of the policy marks a key milestone on the road to representing Team Scotland in front of a passionate home… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Scottish Swimming has seen a 152% increase in adult swimming programmes as reported by National Learn to Swim Framework lesson providers across the country. On the back of the launch of #NeverTooLate last year – a campaign to get more adults learning to swim and taking up aquatic sports, lesson providers delivering the National Framework… Continue reading Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Seven Scots selected for European U23 Championships
A 20-strong athlete cohort, including seven Scottish swimmers, has been selected to represent Great Britain at the second edition of the European Aquatics Under-23 (U23) Swimming Championships. With another busy summer of aquatics action on the horizon, the return of the European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships to the calendar for 2025 provides a high-level competition… Continue reading Seven Scots selected for European U23 Championships
Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Sports Village once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships, incorporating the Thistle Trophy, over three days of close and competitive action. The competition, which returns to the North East every April/May, saw more than 200 divers from seven clubs descend on Aberdeen for a weekend of diving, with athletes… Continue reading Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen