The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will… Continue reading Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Support School Swimming campaign launched
Scottish Swimming has launched a SUPPORT SCHOOL SWIMMING campaign this week to seek government support and investment into school swimming. Whether or not children receive school swimming lessons in Scotland depends on your postcode as provision varies widely across the country. This is the case even though the Scottish Government list school swimming as part… Continue reading Support School Swimming campaign launched
#BOYSINSPORT
With the makeup of our current membership being 57% female to 43% male, Scottish Swimming is delighted to launch a #BoysInSport Week to help showcase the positive benefits of our sports and encourage more boys into aquatics. Previous projects to champion girls in sport, such as Project Ailsa, have been very successful with five of… Continue reading #BOYSINSPORT
Tigg appointed as Aquatics GB Swimming Head Coach
Aquatics GB are delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Tigg to become the new Swimming Head Coach, formally taking up the position on 1 November 2024. Tigg steps up into the position at the commencement of a new Olympic cycle from his role at the University of Stirling – succeeding Bill Furniss OBE, whose… Continue reading Tigg appointed as Aquatics GB Swimming Head Coach
Sport Aberdeen win Provider of the Year Award
Sport Aberdeen was crowned Scottish Water’s ‘Learn to Swim Provider of the Year’ at the Scottish Swimming Annual Awards, which took place at P&J Live  in Aberdeen last week (Saturday 21st September), for showcasing its exceptional dedication to creating and delivering its highly acclaimed Learn to Swim programme, available for babies through to adults. Its… Continue reading Sport Aberdeen win Provider of the Year Award
National school swimming framework spotlighted in the capital
A new framework that aims to revolutionise water safety in schools has been celebrated in Edinburgh. Scottish Swimming, in partnership with Scottish Water, hosted a landmark event yesterday at Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool to celebrate The National Primary School Swimming Framework. The celebration introduced Scotland’s most decorated Olympian Duncan Scott MBE and double Paralympian Toni… Continue reading National school swimming framework spotlighted in the capital
Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
It was a night of celebrating all thing aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at TECA in Aberdeen. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 310 guests celebrated the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the invaluable contributions made… Continue reading Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
Over 80,000 kids celebrate swimming
Over 80,000 children across Scotland are celebrating learning to swim throughout September as part of Learn to Swim Month. Swimming will take centre stage in September as local authorities, leisure trusts, and aquatic providers across Scotland coordinate a month of festivities centred around swimming to inspire people of all ages and abilities to become safe… Continue reading Over 80,000 kids celebrate swimming
Keanna just misses out on Olympic fly final
Keanna MacInnes is well known for a strong finish to her 200m butterfly, and tonight was no exception, as she finished her semi-final in fourth place. Unfortunately, the second of the semi-finals where she raced was slower than the first, and her time of 2:08.04 saw her edged out of tomorrow’s final, as she finished… Continue reading Keanna just misses out on Olympic fly final
Scots prepare for Rome challenge
Ahead of next weekends Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, the 60th edition of Sette Colli will provide the last international racing opportunity ahead of a busy summer of domestic and international events, including the Olympics in Paris in six week’s time. As well as the TeamGB swimmers a group of 12 athletes will race… Continue reading Scots prepare for Rome challenge