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Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Open Water Swimming

Open Water swimming has grown significantly in popularity in recent years and Scotland can boast some of the most scenic, natural venues for the sport. With more people taking part, whether as part of a wild swimming group, triathlon or competitive open water events, there are plenty of roles for volunteers. As part of Volunteers… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Open Water Swimming

Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning

As we continue to follow the Government’s dictate to ‘Stay at Home’ we have postponed all face to face education courses, delivered by Scottish Swimming, until the end of June 2020, after which the situation will again be reviewed. This follows our earlier statement on 17 March where we postponed courses up to the beginning… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning

Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

This week marks an important next step towards the return of sport in communities across the country with indoor sports courts and swimming pools now able to reopen in line with the latest Scottish Government public health guidance. The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group welcomes Monday’s communication from Stewart Harris, CEO, sportscotland announcing… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

Launch of Volunteer Programme to help support youngsters in shaping Scottish Swimming’s future

Scottish Swimming today launched its Young Volunteer Programme (YVP) to support,  prepare and deploy young members to help build on Scottish Swimming’s incredible volunteer base across all disciplines and areas of work across Scotland.  The YVP is a national strategy designed to engage and develop young members between the ages of 13-25 through five programmes,… Continue reading Launch of Volunteer Programme to help support youngsters in shaping Scottish Swimming’s future