More than 50 records were broken at Aberdeen Aquatics Centre over the weekend, as Masters swimmers tore up the record books at the Scottish Long Course Masters Spring Meet. Over 300 swimmers from nearly 80 clubs took part in the competition in the Granite City, in what was for many their first taste of long… Continue reading Scots Master Aberdeen Long Course meet
Month: March 2025
Women’s Water Polo Retain Champions Title
The University of Strathclyde Women’s Water Polo team were crowned BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports) National Trophy champions in Loughborough last week for the second year in a row! At the nationwide knockout competition played by 31 British University water polo teams, the Strathclyde team retained their National Trophy winners title from last year. Since the existence of… Continue reading Women’s Water Polo Retain Champions Title
ACTION NEEDED: Change to Regulated Roles
Scottish Swimming has today sent an email out to all Club Chairs and WPOs detailing important updates to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 which come into effect from 1st April 2025. The updates and subsequent changes are centred around the introduction of new assessment criteria for regulated roles. As a result, some Scottish Swimming roles… Continue reading ACTION NEEDED: Change to Regulated Roles
Swimming bodies come together to say “Support School Swimming”
As Olympic and Paralympic champions finalise their preparations for the upcoming Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, a campaign is being launched to raise awareness of the vital importance of school swimming across the country. Aquatics GB, Swim England, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales are joining forces to highlight this issue and rally support from families, aquatic… Continue reading Swimming bodies come together to say “Support School Swimming”
Joint Statement – Research into the Mental Health and Well-Being of Swimming Coaches in the UK
The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) commissioned Nottingham Trent University to conduct research examining the mental health and well-being of swimming coaches in the United Kingdom. This was driven by an observation that increasing numbers of BSCA members were seeking greater support for their mental health and well-being. As a result of this piece of… Continue reading Joint Statement – Research into the Mental Health and Well-Being of Swimming Coaches in the UK
EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials
The Royal Commonwealth Pool was bathed in spring sunshine in Scotland’s capital over the weekend – with a host of dazzling performances taking place in the historic venue. Often dubbed as the ‘trials before trials’, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet attracted the highest calibre of British swimming talent over three days of competition, as well… Continue reading EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials
EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action
The Royal Commonwealth Pool will be the battleground this weekend for one of the final long course clashes before April’s Scottish National Age Group Championships and Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet takes place in Scotland’s capital. Drawing top swimmers from across Britain, Europe and beyond, the event has provided a… Continue reading EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action
Divers added to world class programme
A group of 26 divers, including Scottish athletes Grace Reid and Noah Penman, will look to build on a historic year for Aquatics GB diving after being invited on to the World Class Programme for 2025. A clean sweep of synchro medals at last summer’s Olympic Games, plus a stunning final-day bronze for Noah Williams… Continue reading Divers added to world class programme
Five Scottish athletes confirmed on para-swimming World Class Programme list
Fifteen Paralympic champions, including Stephen Clegg and Faye Rogers, are among the 36 athletes invited on to the Aquatics GB para-swimming World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, off the back of an unforgettable Paralympic campaign in Paris. Britain’s tally of 18 golds at La Defense Arena was part of an overall 32-strong medal… Continue reading Five Scottish athletes confirmed on para-swimming World Class Programme list
Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2
This article is part of our Club Spotlight series – covering stories from clubs across the length and breadth of Scotland. University of Aberdeen Performance have become the first club in Scotland to be awarded Aquamark Level 2 – the second level of Scottish Swimming’s Club Accreditation Scheme. In a small gathering at the end… Continue reading Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2