Category: Coaching and teaching

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

Recruitment drive for swim teachers launches

Jobs drive for swim teachers launches to deliver enduring legacy for Scotland TEACHERS playing a vital role to create Scotland’s “Generation Swim” are being celebrated across the countryas part of a national recruitment drive. The Learn to Swim framework – a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water which is delivered by 37 aquatic providers across Scotland in… Continue reading Recruitment drive for swim teachers launches

Coaching Futures 2023-24 cohort

Coaching Futures is sportscotland’s performance athlete-to-coach apprenticeship scheme.  The aim of the programme is to assist Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport to utilise the experience of performance athletes and create opportunities for them to transition into coaching.  The apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ by focusing on the development of coaching… Continue reading Coaching Futures 2023-24 cohort

Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening

Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club were crowned Club of the year as Scotland’s aquatics community enjoyed a fantastic night of celebration at the Scottish Swimming Awards Evening, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Returning after an enforced break of three years, the event was hosted by radio and television… Continue reading Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening