YOUNG swimmers in East Dunbartonshire have taken part in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, Duncan Scott, to mark Learn to Swim Month. Duncan made a splash at East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust’s Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs to celebrate EDLC being recognised as the latest leisure trust to deliver the… Continue reading Duncan Scott dives in to Learn to Swim success
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Youngsters across Scotland celebrate Learn to Swim Month
The national Learn to Swim framework is being celebrated throughout September with local authorities, leisure trusts, and aquatic providers across Scotland coordinating month-long festivities centred around swimming to inspire people of all ages and abilities to become safe and confident swimmers. The celebrations will see hundreds of youngsters participant in swimming lessons throughout the month. The… Continue reading Youngsters across Scotland celebrate Learn to Swim Month
Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
We are saddened by the news that three West Lothian swimming pools close today at Armadale, Broxburn and Livingston. This will be a huge loss to these local communities. Scottish Swimming have been campaigning hard with the government who have acknowledged that local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental… Continue reading Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield
For many of our swimmers, the British Summer Championships heralds the end of the domestic racing season, and the last few months have been about posting times and being selected for the event. Entries are by invitation only and based on performances recorded in the designated Qualifying Window. The 24 top ranked swimmers in each… Continue reading British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield
Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
YOUNG SWIMMERS in Portobello have received a day of vital water safety lessons alongside an Olympic medallist to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Former Olympian Stephen Milne made a star appearance during a Learn to Swim event held at Portobello Swim Centre, which delivered water safety lessons to 77 children as part of the awareness week.… Continue reading Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
MORE THAN 75,000 children across the country are being offered water safety lessons to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Learn to Swim is continuing its major water safety push to coincide with this year’s Drowning Prevention Week as National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) figures show 45 people in Scotland tragically lost their lives to drowning in… Continue reading Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
From Swimming to Diving, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, young volunteers are shaping the future of aquatic sports in Scotland – taking on leadership roles within their clubs, as well as organisation various events and fundraising opportunities. Many of these youngsters are part of Scottish Swimming’s Young Volunteer Programme – a framework which providers young… Continue reading Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
Sink or Swim? The stark choice facing Scotland’s pools
How many more swimming pools have to close before we gain Scottish Government support and action? Pools are closing. They are not simply at risk. We need to act now to gain not only backing from the Scottish Government but investment to stop this turning into a crisis. These community pools host vital, potentially ‘life… Continue reading Sink or Swim? The stark choice facing Scotland’s pools
Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools
Scottish Swimming is deeply concerned by the news that West Lothian Leisure have proposed the full closure of Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool and Xcite Livingston in a bid to address the £1.75m shortfall left following the passing of the West Lothian Council budgets in March. In a statement made earlier today by West… Continue reading Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools
Water safety tops the agenda at national swim summit
Ambitious agenda outlined to buoy Scotland’s ‘Generation Swim’ legacy Scotland’s Swimming leaders have dived in to discuss ambitious plans to ensure that Scotland’s youngsters continue on their trajectory of becoming a safe and competent generation of swimmers. 24 Scottish Leisure Trusts and aquatic providers gathered in Perth to participate in a National Framework Day summit… Continue reading Water safety tops the agenda at national swim summit