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
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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
Paris calling for Dawson and Clegg
Day two of the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw two more Scottish athletes secure their nominations for this summer’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the final event of the evening, both Kathleen Dawson and Stephen Clegg powered their way to victory in their respective 100m backstroke finals to secure their ticket to the… Continue reading Paris calling for Dawson and Clegg
Paris calling for Macinnes and Hope
The wait is over, and the highly anticipated Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships finally got underway today at the Aquatics Centre in London. With the event being used as a Selections Meet for the Olympics, Paralympics and European Juniors, racing was fierce across the heats and the finals. And no final was more fiercely fought… Continue reading Paris calling for Macinnes and Hope
British Swimming Championships – Ones to Watch Part 3
Our final preview article ahead of the British Swimming Championships focuses on those striving to achieve the standard to secure their spot on TeamGB for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which begin at the end of July. You could say that Great Britain is in an enviable position and can boast of many world class… Continue reading British Swimming Championships – Ones to Watch Part 3