Scottish Water has agreed to continue its partnership with Scottish Swimming to support the national Learn to Swim programme, which…
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Learn to Swim programme extension make waves for next generation
L-R: Ally Whike (Director of Aquatics, Scottish Swimming),Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw(Learn to Swim Ambassadors), Brian Lironi (Director of Corporate Affairs with Scottish Water)
Statement on Ukraine from British Swimming
We fully support the following statement made by our colleagues at British Swimming. While sport can help break down barriers, we…
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We fully support the following statement made by our colleagues at British Swimming. While sport can help break down barriers, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. British Swimming Statement: British Swimming unreservedly condemns the atrocities being committed on the people of Ukraine following the unwarranted declaration of war by the Russian leadership,… Continue reading Untitled
Merry Christmas from Scottish Swimming
2021 has been another different year and one that has not been without the continued challenges of Covid, yet collectively we have moved on a fair distance from last year. One of the more notable milestones was the return of our sport, and our Festival of Swimming, a first with three events all on the… Continue reading Merry Christmas from Scottish Swimming
COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
In light of additional restrictions being brought in by the Scottish Government and additional guidance from sportscotland, it is necessary for Scottish Swimming to issue an updated guidance statement to reflect these new changes. These changes will take effect from the 26th December 2021 and will run through to the 16th January 2022 or until… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
Scottish Swimming have received updated guidance from sportscotland. However, the ‘beyond Level 0’ guidance which was published in September for both club training and competitions is still valid and in place. Currently there are no changes that are required for aquatics clubs but there are a few key considerations which require to be highlighted: TestingClubs… Continue reading NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
Burns Plank Challenge – #FeelTheBurn!
Two weeks out from celebrating Robert Burns’ birthday, Scottish Swimming is today launching our #FeelTheBurn Plank Challenge! We are inviting all clubs across all disciplines to create a squad of five people and see how long you can hold the plank position. There are three age group categories for the challenge, Under 12s, 13-17 and… Continue reading Burns Plank Challenge – #FeelTheBurn!
Rationale behind technical swimsuits ban
There has been considerable response to the recent announcement of the intention to prohibit the use of technical swimsuits for swimmers aged 13 and under
Scottish Swimming partners with new sports reward and fundraising platform Fantastic Fanatics
Fantastic Fanatics delivers a new revenue stream to clubs, trusts and organisations