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
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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
FINA Selection for Scottish Swimming Technical Officials
Matt Huntington and Durno Jessiman
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
Competition Management Guidance Tables
The Scottish Swimming “Return to Competition Overview” was published in September with four progressive stages aimed at guiding the sport back to a form of competition normality. “Racing Considerations” to support competitions in the first two of those stages was published in November and used to support clubs to run internal time trials, meets, virtual… Continue reading Competition Management Guidance Tables
NEW poolside helper and educator course
Continuing with the success of our National Club Poolside Helper we have decided to run another course throughout August. The course is part of our Young Volunteer Programme and has been designed to support young members within the club to reach their full potential by providing you with the following knowledge and skills to assist… Continue reading NEW poolside helper and educator course
Swimmers return to the water
Scottish Swimming welcomes swimmers back to the water.
British Masters Championships return to Aberdeen in 2022
The 2022 British Masters Swimming Championships will be held in Aberdeen from 17-19 June. Photo of 2017 Championship by Brian Battensby