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London to host 2019 World Para Swimming Championships

London will host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships from 9 to 15 September

WADA updates Prohibited List for 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has updated its List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2019. The list was first published on 28 September 2018 but only comes into force this week. The List, which is one of six International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition, and… Continue reading WADA updates Prohibited List for 2019

Scottish Swimming announce Euan Lowe as the next Chief Executive Officer

Euan Lowe will take up the post of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Swimming in June

10 weeks to go until the 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships

Toni Shaw will compete in her first World Para-Swimming World Championships in September

Toni Shaw eyes Tokyo 2020 with help of new state-of-the-art prosthetic

Toni now has a state-of-the-art prosthetic

Toni now has a state-of-the-art prosthetic, made of carbon fibre which can be changed with several different attachments. This allows Toni to do exercises such as press-ups, weights, pull-ups, handstands and hanging exercises which were previously not possible.

Bonnie returns for 2019 LEN European Short Course Championships

Bonnie the Seal has today been confirmed as the Official Mascot for the European Short Course Champs that come to Glasgow’s Tollcross in December. Taking place between 4-8 December 2019, spectators will watch as European champions are crowned over five days of rip-roaring action in Glasgow, with swimmers competing in 40 short course events. Held every… Continue reading Bonnie returns for 2019 LEN European Short Course Championships

Forbes Dunlop joins sportscotland from Scottish Swimming as Chief Operating Officer

Forbes Dunlop will take up the role of Chief Operating Officer with sportscotland mid-April

New Event Coordinator Programme to be Piloted in the East

Scottish Swimming alongside the East District are pleased to announce a new Young Event Co-ordinator (YEC) pilot in the East District. The YEC is a FREE training and development programme for young people aged 16-25 in each SASA District, with the aim of supporting and developing new Young Event Coordinators using a planned approach to… Continue reading New Event Coordinator Programme to be Piloted in the East