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. 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
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Coaching Futures – Apprenticeship Opportunity
Introduction Following the successful implementation of the “Coaching Futures” coach apprenticeship opportunity in 2012 and 2016, Scottish Swimming is looking to consider candidates for the next iteration of the programme for the period 2021- 2023. If you are, or recently have been, a performance athlete and considering a career in coaching Aquatics (Swimming/Para Swimming/Diving), read… Continue reading Coaching Futures – Apprenticeship Opportunity
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
Murdoch praises volunteers on final day of British Swimming Glasgow Meet
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Technical swimsuits for young swimmers
Technical swimsuits are specialised swimsuits, that push the boundaries of performance advantage in competition. Design is with the senior swimmer in mind and they are tight fitting with bonded seams, creating an unyielding construction that provides muscle compression and other benefits to performance from the types of fabric used. They are also very expensive, have… Continue reading Technical swimsuits for young swimmers
Morrison’s silver boosts Madeira medal tally
picture credit: World Para Swimming
End-of-season Festival of Swimming plans gain momentum
Scottish Swimming districts events will take place from 16th – 18th July
Hope’s rising for Tokyo selection
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Partnership approach pays dividends for Stirling
Yesterday’s Olympic swimming announcement not only showcased the talent and determination of individual athletes but highlighted how strong partnerships and quality coaching can support the nurturing and development of athletes through creating a positive training environment. With five Scottish-based athletes named by Team GB, all training out of The University of Stirling this is a… Continue reading Partnership approach pays dividends for Stirling
Swimmers return to the water
Scottish Swimming welcomes swimmers back to the water.