Katie Shanahan (photo credit: Ian MacNicol for Scottish Swimming)
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Rationale behind technical swimsuits ban
There has been considerable response to the recent announcement of the intention to prohibit the use of technical swimsuits for swimmers aged 13 and under
First medals won at Scottish Winter Meet
Photo of Angus Allison: Ian MacNicol for Scottish Swimming
Update on Technical Swimsuits
Back in October, Scottish Swimming shared the rationale behind the decision to prohibit the use of technical swimsuits for swimmers aged 13 and under in swimming competition in Scotland, and feedback on the use of non-FINA labelled suits was invited. Feedback has now been received, and while there is wide support around the principles of… Continue reading Update on Technical Swimsuits
Hannah Miley announces retirement from competitive swimming
Hannah Miley back at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where she opened the swimming meet with Gold in the 400m IM
MBE for Regional Development Manager and Open Water Swimmer Colleen
Colleen Isla Blair, MBE
Tighinn CÒmhla 2021 – January Series
Tighinn Comhla logo designed by our Young Ambassadors
Updated statement on Open Water Swimming and Guidance Document
Two weeks ago we issued a statement on outdoor swimming, which was made in response to the Scottish Government’s announcement around entering the first phase of a route map out of lockdown. Scottish Swimming’s position on open water swimming has not changed and we continue to work closely with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS),… Continue reading Updated statement on Open Water Swimming and Guidance Document
Racing considerations
British Swimming Championships return to London
Photograph by kind permission of British Swimming