Month: June 2020

Resumption of Performance Sport – athletes given green light to get “Back to the Water”

Scottish Swimming welcomes the latest guidelines published by the Scottish Government earlier today, which will provide the opportunity for a number of elite athletes to get back to the water over the next seven days. The guidance highlights a further easing of restrictions on training for performance and professional athletes, coaches and support staff in… Continue reading Resumption of Performance Sport – athletes given green light to get “Back to the Water”

Back to the Water Guidance Hub

As the Scottish Government continues to progress Phase 2 of the route map out of lockdown, Scottish Swimming continues to progress our own Back to the Water guidelines, which we will publish on the new COVID-19 Guidance Hub on the Scottish Swimming website, which can be found HERE. This page will provide a one-stop-shop for… Continue reading Back to the Water Guidance Hub

Statement following UK Government’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restrictions

The easing of restrictions in England is clearly happening at a very different rate to those elsewhere around the home countries. Progress through the plans that have been developed by any of the home nation governments is based on the latest health advice, is subject to change and is not set in stone.  We acknowledge… Continue reading Statement following UK Government’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restrictions

Scottish Government announce Phase Two of route map out of lockdown

The latest announcement from the Scottish Government about the staggered progression into Phase Two of the route map out of lockdown is a really positive move for our sport and we welcome getting a step closer to a return to aquatics in Scotland. While this move is a good step in the right direction we… Continue reading Scottish Government announce Phase Two of route map out of lockdown

Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Water Polo

The sport of water polo is action packed and fiercely competitive. In Scotland, teams compete in both league and cup competitions – with events for men, women, mixed Under 18s and mixed Under 16s.  Our national squads compete in European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic events. This of course results in a lot of training requirements and… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Water Polo

Statement on Coronavirus

You will be aware via the media that the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) across the world, and more locally within the United Kingdom, is growing. At this moment in time we have received no recommendation for postponing or canceling any upcoming Championships; however, we are monitoring the situation and will follow advice… Continue reading Statement on Coronavirus