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National Artistic Swimming Championships make return in East Kilbride

For the first time in two years the Scottish National & Open Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships returned to the Scottish aquatic calendar, with a weekend of top level competition in East Kilbride. These championships marked the first national event under the new World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Rules and Regulations, continuing the sport’s shift towards… Continue reading National Artistic Swimming Championships make return in East Kilbride

Scottish National Artistic Swimming Championships return

After a disrupted 2023, which saw both the National Championships and National Figures events cancelled, we are delighted to have the Scottish National & Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships return to the Dollan Aqua Centre this weekend. While the showcase events may not have run, the sport itself remained busy and competitive over the past… Continue reading Scottish National Artistic Swimming Championships return

Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards

Late last week Artistic Swimming official, Linda Atkinson, was named as ‘Official of the Year’ at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating, and Volunteering Awards in recognition of her dedication, passion, and tireless efforts to help develop the sport of Artistic Swimming in Scotland and beyond. The sportscotland COV Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Scottish sport,… Continue reading Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards

Event cancellation notice

Due to an issue with the moveable pool floor at the Dollan Aqua Centre, we have been advised that we are not able to use the facility. Unfortunately, this is out of our control and due to the time scale, we are unable to secure another facility, therefore the Scottish National and Age Group Artistic… Continue reading Event cancellation notice

Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland

For Volunteer Week Scotland, we caught up with one of the most dedicated and longest-serving volunteers within Artistic Swimming in Scotland, Elizabeth Bowman. Brought into the sport by the legendary Mary Black, Elizabeth worked her way through various roles within the sport and is currently the National Event Co-ordinator and Technical Official Co-Ordinator. Read her… Continue reading Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland

Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport

At the tail of last year, Scottish Artistic Swimming Judge Linda Atkinson attended judge school in Porto, passing her exam to remain a FINA (now World Aquatics) accredited Artistic Swimming judge. Linda, alongside a number of Swim England judges took the trip to Porto – with all candidates returning home having passed the assessments. The… Continue reading Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport

COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022

The Scottish Government reviewed their current restrictions yesterday and as a result, much of the content of the previous Scottish Swimming COVID-19 Update statement which was published on the 23rd December 2021 is still in place and will continue until the 24th January or until otherwise advised. The next Scottish Government review of restrictions will… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022

Curtain comes down on National and Open Artistic Swimming Championships

Day two of the Scottish National Open & Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships, taking place at the Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride, focused on free routines for solo, duet and team swimmers, with Edinburgh Artistic Swimming Club taking the Top Club Trophy and Nairn Synchro taking the trophy for most podium finishes. Rosie Barrington… Continue reading Curtain comes down on National and Open Artistic Swimming Championships

Artistic National Championships return with inaugural East Kilbride event

The Scottish National & Age Group Artistic Swimming Open Championships returned for the first time in three years on Saturday, with the event taking place in East Kilbride for the first time. In what was the inaugural National Artistic event at the Dollan Aqua Centre, there was a strong sense of positivity in the air,… Continue reading Artistic National Championships return with inaugural East Kilbride event