When adults admit to not speaking another languages or never learning to play a musical instrument, we rarely question it, but the same cannot be said about learning to swim. There is a general assumption, like knowing how to read and write, that as an adult we know how to swim and are confident to… Continue reading #TrySomethingNew | Learn to Swim
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Scottish Swimming appoints Chris Davison to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Davison to its Board of Directors. Chris’s career includes extensive experience in developing, implementing and improving financial controls, processes and procedures across broad and varied industries, ranging from small family-owned SMEs to large multinationals across financial services, retail, leisure, healthcare and manufacturing. Chris holds several… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Chris Davison to Board of Directors
Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised over £1k for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge. Kieran Gollan, age 12, from Glasgow, raised £1,043 for Marie Curie after swimming non-stop for 200 lengths – a distance of 5,000 metres. Inspired by his swimming… Continue reading Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Duncan Scott and Stephen Clegg have both been recognised in the New Years Honours list for their successful Olympic and Paralympic campaigns, while Karen Kelly, Head Coach of Lanark ASC, has been recognised for services to volunteering. University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott won two medals in the French capital this summer, bringing his Olympic medal… Continue reading New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Two years ago Scottish Swimming launched the #SaveOurPools campaign in December 2022 and the fight to save facilities continues with Dundee City Council the latest area to propose pool closures to battle budget deficits. Today Scottish Swimming launches “The Benefits of Swimming Pools”, a document highlighting public support for swimming pools, to serve as a… Continue reading Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Save Dundee Pools
We are shocked and disappointed at Dundee City Council’s proposals to close 5 school swimming pools in the area. The five schools are Baldragon Academy, Grove Academy, Harris Academy, St Johns RC High School and St Pauls RC High School. These schools host vital swimming lessons, club training sessions, disability sessions and community swimming for… Continue reading Save Dundee Pools
Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons
A national campaign to promote inclusivity in swimming lessons is spotlighting inspiring families from Aberdeen whose experiences demonstrate the life changing impacts swimming can have. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework, have launched the annual ‘See My Ability’ campaign which sets out to highlight that swimming is for everyone and aims… Continue reading Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons
Countdown to Short Course Championships
While some may be counting down to Christmas, swimmers from clubs across the country are counting down to the start of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships, which begin tomorrow at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. This may be the first National Swimming Championships in a few months, but there have… Continue reading Countdown to Short Course Championships
Paralympic medallist inspires a new wave of inclusive swimming
A national campaign is championing inclusive swimming across Scotland by breaking down barriers and creating multiple pathways into the sport. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework, have launched the annual ‘See My Ability’ campaign which sets out to highlight that swimming is for everyone and aims to break down barriers for individuals… Continue reading Paralympic medallist inspires a new wave of inclusive swimming
#SeeMyAbility – Young Ambassador Interview
For our #SeeMyAbility campaign, we sat down with Young Ambassador Charleigh Adams, 17. Please tell me your name and who you swim for? “I’m Charleigh Adams and I swim for Lochaber swim team and Highland swim team – and I’ve been in the swim team since I was 10.” How did you get into the… Continue reading #SeeMyAbility – Young Ambassador Interview