With little more than four week until the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet has once again proved the perfect stage leading into that final phase of training before Trials, while also providing racing opportunities amid world class athletes. To coin a common phrase, the events have been ‘stacked’ highlighting… Continue reading Curtain falls on a superb Edinburgh International
Category: Aquatics
Colbert lowers 200 free British Record in Edinburgh
Day two of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet did not disappoint. Not only did it see the return of Adam Peaty to a competitive long course event, but Freya Colbert closed the evening off in style, breaking her own British Record in the 200m freestyle. Colbert, who trains at Loughborough Performance Centre, showed intent from… Continue reading Colbert lowers 200 free British Record in Edinburgh
Edinburgh International opens in style
When the start list resembles a who’s who of British swimming you know you are in for a treat, and day one of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet did not disappoint. A host of swimming superstars, including Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, Freya Colbert, James Guy, Tom Dean and Angharad Evans were all in action on… Continue reading Edinburgh International opens in style
An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
Hosted by popular radio and television presenter, and awards evening stalwart, Arlene Stuart, 315 guests celebrated a great year and the achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the incredible contributions made by our volunteers, clubs and partners over the course of the last twelve months. Sportswear was swapped for evening dress and… Continue reading An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
World Championships Reflections
At the conclusion of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore GBR finished 15th overall on the medal table bringing home five medals from three sports: 1 gold (swimming), 2 silver (swimming, diving) and 2 bronze (artistic swimming, diving). Watching on screen it looked a tough couple of weeks with clear evidence that performance swimming is… Continue reading World Championships Reflections
Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any sport, and aquatics is no exception. Volunteers make a huge contribution to clubs across Scotland and volunteering itself is a rewarding experience, benefiting both the club and the individual. It builds upon life skills, work skills and rewards with confidence and social aspects which are valued by volunteers in… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming believes that swimming is a sport for all and a sport for life. We work tirelessly with our clubs, pool providers and agencies to provide safe and welcoming environments to help ensure a positive culture is embedded in aquatics across Scotland and that the welfare of our members and wider community is at… Continue reading Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Scottish Swimming has seen a 152% increase in adult swimming programmes as reported by National Learn to Swim Framework lesson providers across the country. On the back of the launch of #NeverTooLate last year – a campaign to get more adults learning to swim and taking up aquatic sports, lesson providers delivering the National Framework… Continue reading Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Tutor conference: the power of learning
For the first time in over 18 months, Scottish Swimming’s tutor workforce came together to discuss aquatics education and hear important updates around Scottish Swimming’s Coaching & Teaching Qualifications (SSCQ & SSTQ) and Sports Development updates. The day, which was led by Scottish Swimming’s Director of Aquatic Development, Sophie McCall, had a central focus on… Continue reading Tutor conference: the power of learning
Scottish Swimming Launches Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities
Scottish Swimming has launched its Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities 2025 developed with sportscotland and OLM consulting. This strategic vision has been the output of a significant consultation with swimming providers, clubs and committees who deliver aquatics activity on a daily basis across Scotland. The document updates the previous 2017 Facilities Strategy and outlines Scottish… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Launches Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities