Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce Sophie McCall as its new Director of Aquatics Development. Sophie comes to Scottish Swimming with extensive experience and success within Scottish sport and is currently the Head of Development & Participation with Scottish Cycling, where she leads a large and varied team spread across Scotland, with a wide-ranging remit,… Continue reading New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming
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Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Interview with Laura McLeod, Aberdeen When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my knees so I was struggling with general exercise so my GP recommended swimming as the best form of exercise but I had a fear of the water so I… Continue reading Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Interview: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
INTERVIEW WITH ALLAN LOVIE, Aberdeen aged 68 When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I was watching one of my grandchildren aged 4 swimming at their lesson and felt inspired by her, I have always wanted to go and swim. I never swam with my own children and… Continue reading Interview: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council
We are shocked and dismayed at the decision by Stirling Council to remove the primary school swimming programme. Learning to swim is an essential life skill that we believe everyone should have access to, and school swimming is a critical component in giving more children the opportunity to experience the water in a safe and… Continue reading Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council
Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration
OLYMPIC, World and Commonwealth champion swimmer, Duncan Scott hosted a once-in-a-lifetime Learn to Swim class with young Fifers this week. Â Duncan, who was recently selected for the third time to represent Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics, made a visit to Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to celebrate it being recognised as Learn… Continue reading Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration
Never Too Late To Learn
Today we launch our NEVER TOO LATE campaign, a nationwide initiative to encourage adults to learn to swim, take up regular swimming or get involved in aquatics sport. In the UK a staggering 14 million adults in the UK are unable to swim. That’s around 1 in 3 adults. The National Learn to Swim Framework… Continue reading Never Too Late To Learn
Super Sunday rounds off British Champs in London
Six days of world-class racing came to a strong ending on Sunday night, as Scots chased final opportunities to secure nomination standards in London. In the headline race of the evening Duncan Scott (University of Stirling) achieved his third nomination standard of the championships in the 200m Freestyle, with a sub 1:45 swim on his… Continue reading Super Sunday rounds off British Champs in London
Paris calling for Rogers as Scots continue to impress in London
Saturday night under the lights in London, and Scottish swimmers continued their fine form as they set personal bests, national records and nomination times for the Paralympics and European Junior Swimming Championships. University of Aberdeen Performance swimmer Faye Rogers clocked a rapid 1:05.93 on her way to a Paralympic nomination time in the S10 100m… Continue reading Paris calling for Rogers as Scots continue to impress in London
Paris calling for Shaw while Scott, Shanahan and Clegg secure further nominations
Another day and another name added to the roster for Paris, with Toni Shaw securing her ticket, while Duncan Scott, Katie Shanahan and Stephen Clegg added further events to their Paris programmes. Dean Fearn and Evan Davidson also secured European Junior Championship times. Toni Shaw and Faye Rogers, both University of Aberdeen Performance, have had… Continue reading Paris calling for Shaw while Scott, Shanahan and Clegg secure further nominations
Paris calling for Shanahan and Scott
Day three of the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott begin their Paris campaign, with both athletes securing a nomination time in their respective events. Stephen Clegg added a second event to his Paralympic schedule, while Suzie McNair, Evan Davidson and Stefan Krawiec posted European Junior qualifying times, in what… Continue reading Paris calling for Shanahan and Scott