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Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course

After yet another day of thrills and spills in the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the Scottish National Short Course Championships concluded with a flurry of fast swims and encouraging performances. European and Commonwealth medallist Katie Shanahan made history tonight, with victory in the 100m Individual Medley, becoming the first Scottish woman in history to break the… Continue reading Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course

Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff

The Scottish National Short Course Championships continued on a snow swept day in Edinburgh, but there was some serious heat in the pool, as fast swimming continued. Kathleen Dawson returned to Backstroke action in style on Saturday, following an injury enforced layoff for much of 2022, claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke. Kathleen’s time of… Continue reading Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff

Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh

The Scottish National Short Course Championships started with a bang on Friday, with fast swims, PBs and national records set across sessions. Kara Hanlon set the meet on fire with a Scottish Record in Friday’s morning session in the 50m Breaststroke – equalling Corrie Scott’s time from 8 years ago at the same event, and… Continue reading Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh

Scottish National Age Group Championships return to Glasgow

After a three-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted that the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships are back! Over 1000 athletes representing 92 clubs from across the UK will descend on Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, for five days of great competition, running from 13 to 17 April. A number… Continue reading Scottish National Age Group Championships return to Glasgow

Scottish swimmers confirmed for 2022-23 World Class Programme

Scottish National Junior Team Member, Matthew Ward of Mount Kelly, is on Podium Potential

Twelve Scottish athletes are included in a 53-strong list invited on to British Swimming’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2022-23 season, as preparations begin for another World Championship year and another move closer to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Multiple Olympic, World and European champions are part of the cohort that was drawn up… Continue reading Scottish swimmers confirmed for 2022-23 World Class Programme

British Swimming Championships to return to Sheffield in 2023

7th April 2022, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England ; 2022 British Swimming Championships

As the long course season draws ever closer, it has today been confirmed that the British Swimming Championships are returning to Sheffield in 2023 as a crucial part of the preparations for the 18-month run-in to Paris 2024. The flagship British Swimming event will again be hosted at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, running… Continue reading British Swimming Championships to return to Sheffield in 2023

COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022

The Scottish Government reviewed their current restrictions yesterday and as a result, much of the content of the previous Scottish Swimming COVID-19 Update statement which was published on the 23rd December 2021 is still in place and will continue until the 24th January or until otherwise advised. The next Scottish Government review of restrictions will… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022