Never too late to Learn to Swim

Today we launch the #NEVERTOOLATE campaign designed to get more adults learning to swim and taking part in aquatic sports. Learning to swim is a critical life skill. There are not many forms of physical activity that can save lives, yet the statistics around adult swimming are alarming, As an island nation it is hard… Continue reading Never too late to Learn to Swim

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Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth Promoted to BWPL Division 1

Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth AASC (KKASC) has reached another major milestone in the club’s history with their promotion to Division 1 of the British Water Polo League (BWPL). In just four years, the club has progressed from participating in the BWPL qualifying tournament to competing in the top tier of British water polo. This achievement is… Continue reading Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth Promoted to BWPL Division 1

Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: during day six of the British Swimming Championships 2025 at The London Aquatics Centre on April 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

A Duncan Scott-James Guy dead heat, in a thrilling 200m freestyle, was a fitting finale to a superb week of racing at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. It was always lined up to be the race of the week with a wealth of Olympic Champions involved, and the 200m freestyle final did… Continue reading Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close

Super Saturday for Scots in London

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: during day one of the British Swimming Championships 2025 at the London Aquatics Centre on April 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

The penultimate day of action from the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships and Katie Shanahan secured another qualification time for the World Championships in Singapore while Faye Rogers continued to update the record books for her para-swimming events. Suzie McNair also secured her first consideration time for the European Junior Swimming Championships. University of Stirling team-mates,… Continue reading Super Saturday for Scots in London

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Scottish athletes on fire on day four of Championships

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: during day four of the British Swimming Championships 2025 at The London Aquatics Centre on April 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Championships, with Duncan Scott, Katie Shanahan, Holly McGill and Faye Rogers all posting qualification standards for World Championships in Singapore later this year. University of Stirling’s Katie Shanahan touched home first in a very close 200m backstroke final. Last year’s British Champion, Honey Osrin (Loughborough PC) made the early charge and had a narrow lead… Continue reading Scottish athletes on fire on day four of Championships

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Evans and Ward continue record breaking charge

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: during day three of the British Swimming Championships 2025 on April 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Day 3 of the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw Angharad Evans and Matthew Ward break Scottish Records for 200m breaststroke and 100m backstroke respectively, and in doing so dip under the qualification standards for the World Championships in Singapore and the European U23 Championships in Slovakia. Angharad Evans (University of Stirling) was under British… Continue reading Evans and Ward continue record breaking charge

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Flying Scott in record breaking form

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: <> during day two of the British Swimming Championships 2025 on April 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

The 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships continued today at the London Aquatics Centre, with Duncan Scott putting in a superb 200m butterfly final, breaking the Scottish Record and dipping under the consideration time for the event at the World Championships in Singapore later this year. Duncan Scott and Ed Mildred were head-to-head the entire race,… Continue reading Flying Scott in record breaking form

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Aquatics GB Championships start in record breaking style

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: during day one of the British Swimming Championships 2025 at the London Aquatics Centre on April 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

The 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships began today at the London Aquatics Centre, with athletes racing for National titles as well as selection onto international teams this summer. The 200m butterfly was a key race for Scottish athletes with Faye Rogers swimming back-to-back world records and Keanna MacInnes breaking her own Scottish Record for the… Continue reading Aquatics GB Championships start in record breaking style

Olympian shares wisdom with Open Water Development Squad

On Saturday 13th April, the National OW Development Squad enjoyed an inspirational and educational training day, joined by double Olympian, Hector Pardoe at the National Swimming Academy in Stirling. A total of 39 swimmers representing clubs from across the country were lucky enough to hear first-hand from Hector about his open water swimming journey, his… Continue reading Olympian shares wisdom with Open Water Development Squad

Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships

They have led the charge from day one and tonight Warrender Baths Club were crowned Top Club at the conclusion of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships in Aberdeen. The team from Edinburgh have put in a strong display across all events and all age groups and in the end were runaway… Continue reading Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships