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Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning

As we continue to follow the Government’s dictate to ‘Stay at Home’ we have postponed all face to face education courses, delivered by Scottish Swimming, until the end of June 2020, after which the situation will again be reviewed. This follows our earlier statement on 17 March where we postponed courses up to the beginning… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning

Lindsay Lewis appointment Aquatics Team Manager for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Scotland and Scottish Swimming are pleased to announce that Lindsay Lewis will lead the sport at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, bringing over 20 years experience from her work as team manager for both Scottish and British Swimming. Lindsay was team manager for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and said of… Continue reading Lindsay Lewis appointment Aquatics Team Manager for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

This week marks an important next step towards the return of sport in communities across the country with indoor sports courts and swimming pools now able to reopen in line with the latest Scottish Government public health guidance. The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group welcomes Monday’s communication from Stewart Harris, CEO, sportscotland announcing… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

European Junior Championships Postponed

Due to the now widespread outbreak of COVID-19, the Stakeholder Group and Local Organising Committees (LOC) within the UK, in agreement with LEN, have taken the decision to postpone the LEN European Junior Diving and European Junior Swimming Championships, set to take place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen respectively this July. We realise this will come… Continue reading European Junior Championships Postponed

Scottish swimmers shine in Geneva

Scottish swimmers returning from the CIG Meet in Geneva have every reason to defy what is traditionally considered ‘Blue Monday,’ having put in strong performances in an early test of long course swimming competition. The 20-strong team return with 12 medals, but perhaps more importantly, new knowledge and racing experience, which they can now build… Continue reading Scottish swimmers shine in Geneva