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
Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic medallists during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative. The special session at Get active @ Northfield marked the start of Learn to Swim Month and recognised Sport Aberdeen’s achievement in being named 2024 Learn to Swim… Continue reading Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Scottish Masters Championships round-up
The Michael Woods Sports Centre in Glenrothes played host to the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters and Senior Age Group Championships at the weekend, with almost 300 competitors attending. While the unofficial Masters motto is #FunFitnessFriendship the event also showcased the competitiveness of the Masters community with several Scottish Records being broken over the… Continue reading Scottish Masters Championships round-up
Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Young swimmers across Scotland are being handed the unique chance to see their creativity celebrated by sporting royalty for Learn to Swim Month. A new competition has been launched to design a commemorative swim cap marking a decade of the Learn to Swim programme which has taught over 200,000 Scots to swim. The winning design… Continue reading Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
Over 20 Scottish athletes made the 13500+ mile round trip to Singapore for the World Aquatics Masters Championships, not only making their mark in swimming, open water swimming, water polo and diving, but with true Scottish warmth and hospitality. The Masters ethos of Fun, Fitness and Friendship shone throughout the competition, with the Dundee City… Continue reading Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
World Championships Reflections
At the conclusion of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore GBR finished 15th overall on the medal table bringing home five medals from three sports: 1 gold (swimming), 2 silver (swimming, diving) and 2 bronze (artistic swimming, diving). Watching on screen it looked a tough couple of weeks with clear evidence that performance swimming is… Continue reading World Championships Reflections
Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King’s Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-30 years to launch a career in lifeguarding through a comprehensive free training programme starting in August 2025. To be eligible to apply, candidates must NOT be currently in full-time work or education (including school) and they must… Continue reading Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
This weekend the diving and swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships will begin in Singapore, and nine Scottish athletes will be in action as part of the GBR team. Diving events start on Saturday and Aberdeen’s Noah Penman (Aberdeen Diving Club) will make his World Championships debut on Sunday in the 1m prelims and… Continue reading Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
Orkney delivers Island Games to remember
Swimming at the International Island Games in Orkney concluded on Thursday following four days of fast and frenetic racing in Kirkwall. The Pickaquoy Centre in Orkney’s capital provided the perfect base for a loud, energetic and busy atmosphere, that lent itself to pulse-raising action, as swimmers from 28 islands Swimmers from three Scottish Islands were… Continue reading Orkney delivers Island Games to remember
Scottish Swimming appoints Ciaran O’Brien to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciaran O’Brien to its Board of Directors. Ciaran’s early career was in swimming coaching, including four years with the sportscotland Institute of Sport. He went on to work in performance pathway roles in Aquatics GB. He is currently Head of Sport & Wellbeing at the University… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Ciaran O’Brien to Board of Directors
Age group swimmers star at Scottish Summer Meet
Aberdeen played host to four days of fast swimming over the weekend as Scotland’s young swimmers raced in the culmination of many of their seasons at the Scottish Summer Meet. Swimmers from across Scotland excelled in unusually hot conditions as age group peers looked to claim medals over a full programme of individual events. One… Continue reading Age group swimmers star at Scottish Summer Meet