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
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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
Revolutionary swim teaching tool launches in Scotland
A pioneering visual teaching tool has launched across Scotland, making swimming lessons more accessible to everyone. Supporting Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water’s vision to create ‘Generation Swim’, SwimPix – a collection of waterproof visual instruction cards- is helping to transform how Learn to Swim swimming teachers communicate with their students. The cards represent the latest… Continue reading Revolutionary swim teaching tool launches in Scotland
Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Along with a donation from a benefactor, monies raised by generous guests at Scottish Swimming’s awards evening means that an incredible £6000 will be split between three nominated charities – The Archie Foundation, who exist to help transform experiences and outcomes in healthcare and bereavement for local babies, children, and families in Aberdeen, The Astro… Continue reading Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Scottish Swimming announce John Lunn as new Chief Executive
Scottish Swimming today announced John Lunn as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take up his role with the governing body in January 2025. Lunn has extensive leadership and board experience and success within sport in Scotland working with sportscotland for over 15 years. In his current role as Sports Development Head, he is… Continue reading Scottish Swimming announce John Lunn as new Chief Executive