Information supplied by Howdens on 26 March 2020 Given the unprecedented situation we are in at the moment we wanted to provide you with an update on insurance in relation to training. For insurance to be applicable, participants and coaches must be members of Scottish Swimming through membership of their club. Most insurers are accepting… Continue reading Online-virtual training guidance
Month: March 2020
Event Update – 25 March 2020
In light of the latest government advice on COVID-19 with us all being advised, where possible, to stay at home, British Swimming, Scottish Swimming, Swim England and Swim Wales confirm the following for the aquatics community. 2020 British Summer Championships, Home Nation Summer Meets British Swimming, British Para-Swimming and the Home Nations have been continually… Continue reading Event Update – 25 March 2020
Message to members and partners from Euan Lowe, Chief Executive, Scottish Swimming
Dear Scottish Swimming Members and Partners, This has undoubtedly been a very different and very difficult week for all of us. With aquatic activities suspended and schools closing today, there are still uncertain times ahead with further daily updates from Government and other agencies highlighting the fast shifting sands of this pandemic.  We know that… Continue reading Message to members and partners from Euan Lowe, Chief Executive, Scottish Swimming
British Swimming Update
British Swimming coronavirus update
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, British Swimming can today (Tuesday 17th March) provide the following update on our upcoming events. FINA Diving World Series – London (27-29 March) Following dialogue with the FINA COVID-19 taskforce, the FINA Diving World Series finale, which was scheduled to take place at the London Aquatics Centre between… Continue reading British Swimming coronavirus update
SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVISE SUSPENSION OF ALL AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
As at 8pm tonight (17 March) we are aware of a growing number of Local Authorities who will be closing their facilities later this evening. The situation is changing rapidly and Scottish Swimming now advise Clubs to suspend all aquatic activities until further notice. We continue to be in regular contact with our Local Authority… Continue reading SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVISE SUSPENSION OF ALL AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Positive performances at National Junior Para Swimming Championships
Sunderland Aquatics Centre hosted the National Junior Para Swimming Championships
Edinburgh International Swim Meet round-up
The Royal Commonwealth Pool hosted the Edinburgh International Swim Meet over the weekend, with a number of new national and age group records set. As ever the meet attracted some of the best athletes from the sport and Adam Peaty grabbed many of the headlines with the world’s fastest 100m breaststroke time of the year,… Continue reading Edinburgh International Swim Meet round-up
COVID-19: SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVICE FOR CLUBS
Further to our statement on the postponement of some National Events, we are aware of the concerns of both clubs and members about other competitions. The wellbeing, health and safety of all our athletes, coaches, volunteers and the general public is a priority for Scottish Swimming and we are aware that a number of planned… Continue reading COVID-19: SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVICE FOR CLUBS
NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE
In light of the latest information, recommendations and news from the Scottish Government, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the following National Events: the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters & Senior Age Group Championships (27-28 March) and the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (1-5 April). We are planning to reschedule both… Continue reading NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE