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
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Sign the petition and help SAVE OUR POOLS
A petition, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to help keep our swimming pools and leisure centres open by providing financial investment for pools, is now ‘live’ and available to sign HERE. Swimming pools and leisure centres are under threat of closure. They are vital community hubs for the population of… Continue reading Sign the petition and help SAVE OUR POOLS
Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy Statement
Scottish Swimming recognises today’s statement from Swim England regarding their Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy. We support their claim, that above all – fairness in competition and aquatic sport, must be accessible to everyone. We are in the process of considering our options and positioning as an organisation with regards to transgender athletes and will be… Continue reading Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy Statement
Save Our Pools campaign gains widespread support in parliamentary event
A parliamentary reception yesterday evening, highlighting the importance of swimming pools, gained cross-party support from Members of the Scottish Parliament. The event titled ‘Everyone Can Swim’ highlighted the importance of swimming and swimming pools as vital community hubs for the safety of children and adults and for the health and wellbeing of the nation. It… Continue reading Save Our Pools campaign gains widespread support in parliamentary event
Duncan Scott celebrates Generation Swim in Forfar
YOUNG swimmers in Angus have taken part in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World & Commonwealth Champion, Duncan Scott. The swim star made waves with 116 local swimmers yesterday (22 March) at ANGUSalive in Forfar to celebrate the crucial work undertaken to provide a quality swimming programme, as part of the National Learn to… Continue reading Duncan Scott celebrates Generation Swim in Forfar
Scottish Swimming Pools seek support in response to Budget
Scottish Swimming welcomes the announcement by the UK Government to release £63 million of investment to support leisure centres and swimming pools in England. £40 million of the English fund will be used to help pools become more energy efficient for long term sustainability and over £20 million will help with rising costs during the… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Pools seek support in response to Budget
Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian
Athlete dives in to celebrate provider’s commitment to learning to swim Youngsters in West Lothian have participated in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World & Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott. Duncan, the UK’s most decorated athlete from the Tokyo Olympic Games, made a splash at Xcite’s Broxburn Sports Centre to celebrate West Lothian Leisure being… Continue reading Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian
94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety According to a representative poll of 1008 Scottish adults, 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety by teaching children to swim. The poll, conducted from 30 January to 1st February by JL partners, part of the British Polling Council, found… Continue reading 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
Scottish Swimming launches #SaveOurPools Campaign
Scottish Swimming’s vision is ‘everyone can swim.’ But with rising energy costs, leisure facilities, particularly those with high operating costs such as swimming pools, are at risk of closure. We are joining forces with our colleagues across the UK to #SaveOurPools and request financial support from the government to keep pools open for local communities.… Continue reading Scottish Swimming launches #SaveOurPools Campaign
Hannah Miley to host online period workshops for Scottish Swimming members
What does Hannah have to say about the workshop? Hi I’m Hannah Miley, triple Olympic swimmer. I thought I knew all I needed to know to get my body to perform at its best. There is in fact a lot that I didn’t really know and believed in many myths about my Period. This is… Continue reading Hannah Miley to host online period workshops for Scottish Swimming members