SASA Life Member, Peter Dempster, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours List for services to Swimming and to the community in Clydebank. Peter has been part of Clydebank Amateur Swimming Club for more than 80 years as a swimmer, teacher, water polo player, coach and committee member. At 94… Continue reading British Empire Medal for Peter Dempster in New Years Honours
Month: December 2022
National Leagues Final delivers thrilling finish to Scottish short course season
Tollcross provided the perfect location for what was an enthralling final national event of the calendar year, wrapping up the Scottish short course season in style. In what was an extended version of the National Leagues Final format from last year, Divisions C and D were added to the final competition – meaning that the… Continue reading National Leagues Final delivers thrilling finish to Scottish short course season
Edinburgh to host British National Diving Cup in 2023
The British National Diving Cup 2023 will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh across 2nd-5th February. Athlete entries are now open for the event which will showcase the best of Britain’s diving talent at the start of another busy year for the sport. The past 12 months has witnessed one of Britain’s… Continue reading Edinburgh to host British National Diving Cup in 2023
Junior Team swimmers head to Canada for international racing opportunity
This weekend a group of National Junior Team swimmers will test their skills amongst some of the best swimmers their age in the world, at the Ontario Junior International (OJI). Kianna Coertze (Warrender Baths Club), Evan Davidson (Perth City Swim Club), Stefan Krawiec (East Lothian Swim Team), Callum Melville (Nova Centurion), and Matthew Ward (Mount… Continue reading Junior Team swimmers head to Canada for international racing opportunity
Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
After yet another day of thrills and spills in the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the Scottish National Short Course Championships concluded with a flurry of fast swims and encouraging performances. European and Commonwealth medallist Katie Shanahan made history tonight, with victory in the 100m Individual Medley, becoming the first Scottish woman in history to break the… Continue reading Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
The Scottish National Short Course Championships continued on a snow swept day in Edinburgh, but there was some serious heat in the pool, as fast swimming continued. Kathleen Dawson returned to Backstroke action in style on Saturday, following an injury enforced layoff for much of 2022, claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke. Kathleen’s time of… Continue reading Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh
The Scottish National Short Course Championships started with a bang on Friday, with fast swims, PBs and national records set across sessions. Kara Hanlon set the meet on fire with a Scottish Record in Friday’s morning session in the 50m Breaststroke – equalling Corrie Scott’s time from 8 years ago at the same event, and… Continue reading Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh
Water Polo National Champions crowned in Carnegie
Dunfermline Women take the Scottish title
Golden start for Clegg at Madeira World Championships
GOLD for Clegg (S12 100m back) on opening night in Madeira
Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships
Competition drew to a close on Sunday, with final champions crowned, following a weekend of close diving competition in Edinburgh. Divers continued to use the opportunity to develop and experiment with dives, with the meet falling at such an early point in the season. A year on from his first National Championship in the Men’s… Continue reading Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships