Following a new injection of funding from sportscotland and the Scottish Funding Council, Scotland’s national sports scholarship programme for talented student athletes has relaunched as Winning Students 100. Helping student athletes balance their studies with high performance training and competition, the newly-branded Winning Students 100 provides athletes with grants of up to £3000 and works… Continue reading Fresh investment for Scotland’s national sports scholarship programme with launch of Winning Students 100
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New wave of teachers needed to create ‘generation swim’
Teachers who are playing a vital role in creating ‘Generation Swim’ – a generation of safe and competent swimmers – are being celebrated across the country as part of a Scotland-wide recruitment drive. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign across Scotland, with at least 10% more teachers… Continue reading New wave of teachers needed to create ‘generation swim’
Doha calling for Dawson, Hope, Scott and Reid
Kathleen Dawson, Lucy Hope, Duncan Scott and Grace Reid will be Doha bound next month, as part of British Swimming’s team heading to the 2024 World Aquatics Championships. Dawson, Hope and Scott (University of Stirling) are part of a 20-strong swimming team whose primary focus of the Championships is securing relay team quota places at… Continue reading Doha calling for Dawson, Hope, Scott and Reid
Statement Response to Budget
Scottish Swimming welcomes the Scottish Government budget statement that investment into sport will continue to be maintained for 2024 to 2025 at the same level as 2023 to 2024. Sport has a vital role to play in the ongoing health of the nation and swimming, as a sport for all abilities and ages, is vital… Continue reading Statement Response to Budget
Warrender and Glasgow lift National League titles
The Michael Woods Leisure Centre in Glenrothes was the perfect setting for a thrilling day of National League Finals action, with three Divisional events being contested. Drums, airhorns, face paint, wigs and fancy dress were the order of the day with great support from and for clubs, both on the pool deck and in the… Continue reading Warrender and Glasgow lift National League titles
New report published on the Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland
Scottish Swimming and sportscotland have today published a detailed research study into the condition of Scotland’s swimming pools. The report “The Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland” by OLM Consulting analysed data on the condition of swimming pools, energy consumption and operational efficiency, gathered through visits to a representative sample of Scotland’s public swimming pools.… Continue reading New report published on the Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland
Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave
A record number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”. This year’s National Learn to Swim Conference welcomed 32 local authorities, leisure trusts and aquatic providers to share learnings and promote the country’s vital National Framework. The leading figures came together… Continue reading Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave
Awards Evening generosity boosts SAMH
Generous guests at Scottish Swimming’s awards evening raised an incredible £2200 for SAMH, Scotland’s National mental health charity. The money was raised during the popular Heads and Tail quiz and will help the Physical Activity & Sport Team, as they strive to ensure everyone can experience the benefits that physical activity can bring. Elaine Mackenzie,… Continue reading Awards Evening generosity boosts SAMH
Swimming pools gain government support
Scottish Swimming were delighted to host an event ‘Everyone Can Swim’ supported by the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport as well as triple Olympian Hannah Miley MBE. The event which took place on Monday 16th October at the SNP party conference in Aberdeen yesterday highlighted the importance of swimming and swimming pools… Continue reading Swimming pools gain government support
Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Decision Reversal
Scottish Swimming are delighted with the reversal of the decision in North Lanarkshire to close 39 community facilities including 4 swimming pools. The passion, proactive and persuasive voice of the local community in campaigning to keep these pools open has been heard – people power at its best. Swimming is a life skill that everyone… Continue reading Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Decision Reversal