A passionate advocate for mental wellness has discovered solace and strength in an unexpected place, his local swimming pool. A recent poll by Scottish Swimming found that 70% of active swimmers get in the pool to help boost their mental health, including Paul Cowan, 42, who attends a GP referral swimming class, in South Ayrshire.… Continue reading South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health
Month: May 2024
New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce Sophie McCall as its new Director of Aquatics Development. Sophie comes to Scottish Swimming with extensive experience and success within Scottish sport and is currently the Head of Development & Participation with Scottish Cycling, where she leads a large and varied team spread across Scotland, with a wide-ranging remit,… Continue reading New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming
Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Interview with Laura McLeod, Aberdeen When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my knees so I was struggling with general exercise so my GP recommended swimming as the best form of exercise but I had a fear of the water so I… Continue reading Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships
Great Britain retained their top team title at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships held in Antalya, Turkiye over the week 19-26 March 2024. Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain took a team of 29 swimmers (15 male and 14 female swimmers) including 4 swimmers from Scotland. There were 25 countries taking part with a… Continue reading Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships
Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend
Aberdeen Aquatics Centre was the venue for a bank holiday weekend filled with Diving action, as the Granite City once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships and Thistle Trophy. For a second year in a row, home club Aberdeen Diving Club picked up the Thistle Trophy – the competition for… Continue reading Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend
Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors
A strong team of Britain’s young swimmers will make their way to Lithuania for this summer’s European Junior Swimming Championships in Vilnius. Running from 2nd-7th July this year, the annual event showcases the best talent in the pool from across the continent born between 2006-2010, consistently providing a launch pad for athletes heading towards the… Continue reading Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors
Aberdeen set for age group diving action
Scotland’s premier age group diving competition returns to Aberdeen this weekend, as the Aquatics Centre plays host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships incorporating the Thistle Trophy. Descending on the North-Eastern city will be nearly 150 divers from six clubs – as the competition maintains its strong reputation across the UK and beyond.… Continue reading Aberdeen set for age group diving action
Interview: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
INTERVIEW WITH ALLAN LOVIE, Aberdeen aged 68 When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I was watching one of my grandchildren aged 4 swimming at their lesson and felt inspired by her, I have always wanted to go and swim. I never swam with my own children and… Continue reading Interview: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
European senior and junior medallists are among a group of 10 Aquatics GB swimmers set to contest June’s European Aquatics Championships in the pool – while the Olympic marathon swimming team will also be competing at the event. On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this year’s European Championships – taking place in… Continue reading Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council
We are shocked and dismayed at the decision by Stirling Council to remove the primary school swimming programme. Learning to swim is an essential life skill that we believe everyone should have access to, and school swimming is a critical component in giving more children the opportunity to experience the water in a safe and… Continue reading Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council