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High standard of racing on day 3 in Aberdeen

After three days of hard racing the battle for Top Club is well and truly on at the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships. While Warrender Baths Club and City of Glasgow Swim Team may be leading the charge, there are a number of athletes from other clubs also performing consistently across their… Continue reading High standard of racing on day 3 in Aberdeen

Age group racing continues in Aberdeen

The noise levels definitely increased on Day 2 of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships. Along with the wigs, tutus and face paints, the drums and air horns helped create a fun and electric atmosphere along with some highly competitive racing. While the majority of swimmers will compete over the full five… Continue reading Age group racing continues in Aberdeen

First age group medals won in Aberdeen

The Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships kicked off in style today in Aberdeen, with a noisy, colourful and supportive pool deck matched equally by a noisy and enthusiastic spectator gallery. Dean Fearn announced his arrival at the meet with a Scottish Senior Record in the heats of the 50m butterfly. The Aberdeen… Continue reading First age group medals won in Aberdeen

Final countdown to #SNAGS2025

The Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen will again play host to the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGS), with over 1000 young athletes from 93 clubs in attendance. For some, SNAGS represents a first taste of national competition, whilst for other it facilitates an opportunity to set personal bests, win national age group… Continue reading Final countdown to #SNAGS2025

EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials

The Royal Commonwealth Pool was bathed in spring sunshine in Scotland’s capital over the weekend – with a host of dazzling performances taking place in the historic venue. Often dubbed as the ‘trials before trials’, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet attracted the highest calibre of British swimming talent over three days of competition, as well… Continue reading EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials

EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action

The Royal Commonwealth Pool will be the battleground this weekend for one of the final long course clashes before April’s Scottish National Age Group Championships and Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet takes place in Scotland’s capital. Drawing top swimmers from across Britain, Europe and beyond, the event has provided a… Continue reading EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action

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Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2

This article is part of our Club Spotlight series – covering stories from clubs across the length and breadth of Scotland. University of Aberdeen Performance have become the first club in Scotland to be awarded Aquamark Level 2 – the second level of Scottish Swimming’s Club Accreditation Scheme. In a small gathering at the end… Continue reading Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2

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Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

A total of 57 swimmers – including a group of 10 Olympic medallists – have been invited on to Aquatics GB’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, which culminates with July and August’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The list for the year ahead follows on from last summer’s haul of five medals… Continue reading Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

Scots secure crucial titles at BUCS Long Course

Scottish swimmers took a tremendous 22 BUCS titles back to their home Universities and Colleges, following three days of in-season long course racing in Sheffield over the weekend. The competition, which takes place in Short Course (25m) and Long Course (50m) format every year, gives swimmers from across the United Kingdom the opportunity to race… Continue reading Scots secure crucial titles at BUCS Long Course

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