Members and guests from across Scotland’s thriving aquatics community, came together in Glasgow on Saturday night, to celebrate 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. Hosted again by popular radio and television presenter, Arlene… Continue reading An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
Category: Aquatics
Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics
The Learn to Swim National Framework, led by Scottish Swimming and supported by Scottish Water, was awarded Gold Level Certification during the Swim Safe Europe Conference of European Aquatics in Paris on 7-8 August, recognising the Framework’s dedicated commitment to water safety, swimming education, and learning to swim. The Conference, which was attended by delegates… Continue reading Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics
Scottish Swimming appoints Tim Dent to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Dent to its Board of Directors. Tim has worked in sport and leisure management for over 35 years, including three years as Chief Executive of West Lothian Leisure, where he provided leadership and strategic direction to a staff of 400 across 20 venues to deliver… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Tim Dent to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming community united during Games time
Away from the action at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Scottish Swimming embraced one of the key themes of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a focus on community, in particular those who help support aquatics day in day out. Team Scotland House was at the heart of this activity, and over the course of the… Continue reading Scottish Swimming community united during Games time
Curtain falls on a superb Edinburgh International
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
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