Scotland is seeing a major rise in the number of children with disabilities learning to swim, with new figures showing a 69% increase in just one year. A report published by Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water reveals that of the almost 82,000 children who took part in the Learn to Swim Framework up to March… Continue reading 69% rise in swimmers with a disability marks major leap for inclusion
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Running on Empty
The Scottish Government pledged to double annual funding for sport to £100m in its 2021 Programme for Government but with less than six months of this Parliament left, that commitment remains unfulfilled. 39 governing bodies across Scotland, including Scottish Swimming, have been pressing the Government through our Running on Empty campaign, to meet this commitment… Continue reading Running on Empty
38 athletes call for lasting legacy from the Commonwealth Games for school swimming
Olympians Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott OBE led the charge for school swimming in a hand delivered letter to the First Minister yesterday from 38 athletes. The letter, which calls for a lasting legacy and impact from the Commonwealth Games for children across Scotland was hand delivered by Shanahan at the Scottish Parliament with support… Continue reading 38 athletes call for lasting legacy from the Commonwealth Games for school swimming
Women in Sport Week: Erin Cummins
As part of Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2025, we spoke to Scottish Swimming’s School Swimming Aquatics Development Manager Erin Cummins, who has recently taken part in the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA). WSLA is a unique development opportunity for women leaders from around the world to develop their own leadership style and… Continue reading Women in Sport Week: Erin Cummins
Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic medallists during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative. The special session at Get active @ Northfield marked the start of Learn to Swim Month and recognised Sport Aberdeen’s achievement in being named 2024 Learn to Swim… Continue reading Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Young swimmers across Scotland are being handed the unique chance to see their creativity celebrated by sporting royalty for Learn to Swim Month. A new competition has been launched to design a commemorative swim cap marking a decade of the Learn to Swim programme which has taught over 200,000 Scots to swim. The winning design… Continue reading Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
Over 20 Scottish athletes made the 13500+ mile round trip to Singapore for the World Aquatics Masters Championships, not only making their mark in swimming, open water swimming, water polo and diving, but with true Scottish warmth and hospitality. The Masters ethos of Fun, Fitness and Friendship shone throughout the competition, with the Dundee City… Continue reading Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King’s Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-30 years to launch a career in lifeguarding through a comprehensive free training programme starting in August 2025. To be eligible to apply, candidates must NOT be currently in full-time work or education (including school) and they must… Continue reading Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
This weekend the diving and swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships will begin in Singapore, and nine Scottish athletes will be in action as part of the GBR team. Diving events start on Saturday and Aberdeen’s Noah Penman (Aberdeen Diving Club) will make his World Championships debut on Sunday in the 1m prelims and… Continue reading Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
Scottish Swimming appoints Ciaran O’Brien to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciaran O’Brien to its Board of Directors. Ciaran’s early career was in swimming coaching, including four years with the sportscotland Institute of Sport. He went on to work in performance pathway roles in Aquatics GB. He is currently Head of Sport & Wellbeing at the University… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Ciaran O’Brien to Board of Directors