2021 has been another different year and one that has not been without the continued challenges of Covid, yet collectively we have moved on a fair distance from last year. One of the more notable milestones was the return of our sport, and our Festival of Swimming, a first with three events all on the… Continue reading Merry Christmas from Scottish Swimming
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COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
In light of additional restrictions being brought in by the Scottish Government and additional guidance from sportscotland, it is necessary for Scottish Swimming to issue an updated guidance statement to reflect these new changes. These changes will take effect from the 26th December 2021 and will run through to the 16th January 2022 or until… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
Scottish Swimming have received updated guidance from sportscotland. However, the ‘beyond Level 0’ guidance which was published in September for both club training and competitions is still valid and in place. Currently there are no changes that are required for aquatics clubs but there are a few key considerations which require to be highlighted: TestingClubs… Continue reading NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
Heatly Set to Continue Family Legacy at Third Games
James Heatly competing for Team Scotland at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Burns Plank Challenge – #FeelTheBurn!
Two weeks out from celebrating Robert Burns’ birthday, Scottish Swimming is today launching our #FeelTheBurn Plank Challenge! We are inviting all clubs across all disciplines to create a squad of five people and see how long you can hold the plank position. There are three age group categories for the challenge, Under 12s, 13-17 and… Continue reading Burns Plank Challenge – #FeelTheBurn!
Rationale behind technical swimsuits ban
There has been considerable response to the recent announcement of the intention to prohibit the use of technical swimsuits for swimmers aged 13 and under
Scottish Swimming partners with new sports reward and fundraising platform Fantastic Fanatics
Fantastic Fanatics delivers a new revenue stream to clubs, trusts and organisations
Heartbreak for Reid in springboard prelims
Grace Reid: a 19th place finish in 3m springboard prelims
Reid and Torrance finish sixth in synchronised 3m springboard final
A sixth place finish for Grace Reid and Kat Torrance in the synchronised 3m springboard final
New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland
Coaching is central to driving participation and better performances in aquatics activities, ensuring increased success across sport as well as supporting key social and economic objectives throughout Scotland. Â With the termination of UKCC providing an opportunity to control our own decisions for coach development, Scottish Swimming is delighted to share the detail around a new… Continue reading New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland