Duncan Scott, fresh back from the Australian Gold Coast with an impressive six medals in his back pocket, was today inspiring the young generation to learn to swim in Troon, South Ayrshire at the same pool where he learned to swim as a young boy. Duncan Scott commented: “My dad would take myself and my… Continue reading Duncan Scott inspires the next generation in his home town to learn to swim
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What is the Year of Young People 2018?
Scottish Swimming will be putting extra focus into celebrating our sport’s young people this year, in conjunction with the Scottish Government’s Year of Young People. Each month, Scottish Swimming will put into the spotlight one of our wave of special young talents, whether they are putting their skills into practice in the water or as… Continue reading What is the Year of Young People 2018?
Divers Nominated to Team Scotland for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
The Scottish Swimming Commonwealth Games Selection Panel has agreed to nominate the following divers to Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) to be considered for selection for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, April 4-15, 2018. Divers nominated through the Diving Specific Policy James Heatly Edinburgh Diving Club Gemma McArthur Southampton Diving Academy… Continue reading Divers Nominated to Team Scotland for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador
British swimming star Michael Jamieson, who won silver medals at the London 2012 Olympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, got straight to work in his new role as a Laureus Ambassador by engaging with participants from the Laureus-supported Carney’s Community boxing programme in South West London. Since his transition from swimming in February 2017, Jamieson… Continue reading Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador
Reid dives to gold on 1m springboard
Grace Reid – Scottish National & Open 1m Springboard Champion #ScottishDiving18
Scottish Swimming celebrate a year of success
Duncan Scott with his Nancy Riach Memorial Medal
Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott up for Top Award
#NLADuncan – Commonwealth champion, Duncan Scott is competing to be crowned National Lottery Athlete of the Year after reaching the finals of this year’s National Lottery Awards
Volunteers Week 2018: Share the celebrations
It’s that time of year again! From June 1-7 it is Volunteers’ Week, recognising the brilliant contributions of all the amazing volunteers across the country. And for us we are extremely lucky and grateful to have a committed community of volunteers across all the aquatic disciplines that provide endless enthusiasm and priceless dedication week in,… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2018: Share the celebrations
Thomson and Heatly Claim Platform Gold on Opening Night of Championships
Lucas Thomson and James Heatly on their way to winning the Men's Platform Synchro Event
Scottish diving team make it a super six at Celtic Tri-Nation Cup
The victorious Scotland team at the podium. Photo credit: Bob Thomson.