Competition ramped up a notch at the British Swimming Championships on Thursday, as a host of athletes took to the Sheffield pool for the first time this week. A number of close finals brought a fair share of fast swimming – setting things up nicely for the remainder of the meet. The Men’s 100m Freestyle… Continue reading Dunks delivers 100 Free consideration time
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Scots add to Sheffield silverware haul
The regular rhythm of racing is now in full swing in Sheffield, as crucial competition continued on Wednesday in Yorkshire. Archie Goodburn wasted no time in maintaining his strong day one form – with a mega Scottish Record, and a British title the 50m Breaststroke. Archie’s heat time of 27.19, was below the existing benchmark… Continue reading Scots add to Sheffield silverware haul
Shanahan secures consideration time on day one in Sheffield
Sheffield was bathed in sunshine on Tuesday, but the real heat was on poolside as Scottish swimmers delivered strong results on the opening day of British Championships. On day one of six, you could forgive swimmers for wanting to pace themselves, but that thought certainly wasn’t running through the mind of many in Ponds Forge.… Continue reading Shanahan secures consideration time on day one in Sheffield
SNAGS Workshops open for parents
Period Workshop for parents Where: Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships, Aberdeen Sports Village, Seminar Room When: Thursday 13th April 12.30-1.30pm Workshop Info Former Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley will deliver a workshop on Menstruation for parents focusing on: Physiological and sporting impact, warning signs to watch out for and relevant support/management. Hannah has had her own… Continue reading SNAGS Workshops open for parents
Final countdown is on for British Champs
The countdown is almost over. The metres have been swum, race skills honed, and tapers completed. Tomorrow morning the British Swimming Championships get underway, in what is the only qualifying meet for Scottish swimmers, and their counterparts across Great Britain in 2023. The event doubles up as qualifying for 7 key meets this summer: the… Continue reading Final countdown is on for British Champs
EISM concludes with strong Scottish showing
Three days of racing at the Edinburgh International came to its natural end on Sunday night, following a busy day of sporting events across the city. University of Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn was one of the Scots to take home Silverware, in his home city. He went second fastest in the heats of the 50m… Continue reading EISM concludes with strong Scottish showing
Fast times posted on EISM Day Two as momentum builds for trials
The Edinburgh International Swim Meet continued on Saturday with the historic Royal Commonwealth Pool providing the perfect platform for established, and up and coming athletes, to compete against some of their closest rivals. With day one concluding with medals for Olympic and Commonwealth champions, the pressure was on for swimmers to deliver the goods on… Continue reading Fast times posted on EISM Day Two as momentum builds for trials
World Class talent clash in Edinburgh on EISM Day One
Britain’s fastest swimmers, and international rivals, took to the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Friday, hoping to hone their skills, and set strong times, as the spectre of British Championships draws ever closer. A star-studded cast of athletes took to the water, with the former Commonwealth Games venue playing host to Olympic, European, Commonwealth, and World… Continue reading World Class talent clash in Edinburgh on EISM Day One
Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Scottish swimmers took to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the first time this Long Course season, with fast times posted across the board, including Scottish and BUCS Records. Kara Hanlon stole the headlines with a stunning swim on Sunday in Sheffield, treating Ponds Forge to a breath-taking Scottish Record in the 100m Breaststroke. The achievement… Continue reading Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs
The British Summer Championships are diving back into the Ponds Forge pool in 2023 – and the dates for the qualifying window have been confirmed ahead of the major summer meet. The 2023 edition of the British Summer Championships will take place at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from Saturday 22nd –… Continue reading Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs