As at 8pm tonight (17 March) we are aware of a growing number of Local Authorities who will be closing their facilities later this evening. The situation is changing rapidly and Scottish Swimming now advise Clubs to suspend all aquatic activities until further notice. We continue to be in regular contact with our Local Authority… Continue reading SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVISE SUSPENSION OF ALL AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
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Positive performances at National Junior Para Swimming Championships
Sunderland Aquatics Centre hosted the National Junior Para Swimming Championships
Edinburgh International Swim Meet round-up
The Royal Commonwealth Pool hosted the Edinburgh International Swim Meet over the weekend, with a number of new national and age group records set. As ever the meet attracted some of the best athletes from the sport and Adam Peaty grabbed many of the headlines with the world’s fastest 100m breaststroke time of the year,… Continue reading Edinburgh International Swim Meet round-up
COVID-19: SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVICE FOR CLUBS
Further to our statement on the postponement of some National Events, we are aware of the concerns of both clubs and members about other competitions. The wellbeing, health and safety of all our athletes, coaches, volunteers and the general public is a priority for Scottish Swimming and we are aware that a number of planned… Continue reading COVID-19: SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVICE FOR CLUBS
NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE
In light of the latest information, recommendations and news from the Scottish Government, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the following National Events: the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters & Senior Age Group Championships (27-28 March) and the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (1-5 April). We are planning to reschedule both… Continue reading NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE
Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport united in drive to reopen facilities
Following a formal communication sent to the First Minister on the morning of 30th July 2020 from 32 individual Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGB), the SGB CEO Forum welcomes the recognition by the First Minister of the requirement to move forward the re-opening of sports facilities. As a sector, we are disappointed that the… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport united in drive to reopen facilities
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
Memorable meet for young swimmers at McCullagh
A large, joint contingent of Scottish and Welsh junior swimmers took to the water at the Bangor Aurora complex
Young Scots head to Dave McCullagh meet
The meet will take place at the Bangor Aurora complex.
Scottish success at BUCS Long Course Swimming Championships
University of Stirling claimed top Men's prize at 2020 BUCS Long Course Championships.