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
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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
New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland
Coaching is central to driving participation and better performances in aquatics activities, ensuring increased success across sport as well as supporting key social and economic objectives throughout Scotland. Â With the termination of UKCC providing an opportunity to control our own decisions for coach development, Scottish Swimming is delighted to share the detail around a new… Continue reading New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland
NEW poolside helper and educator course
Continuing with the success of our National Club Poolside Helper we have decided to run another course throughout August. The course is part of our Young Volunteer Programme and has been designed to support young members within the club to reach their full potential by providing you with the following knowledge and skills to assist… Continue reading NEW poolside helper and educator course
British Water Polo Update
Given the challenges faced within the last 12 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, British Swimming wanted to provide the Water Polo community with some clarity regarding what events we will recognise as the official British Championships for 2021, as well as future direction for the event. In addition we have provided clarity below on… Continue reading British Water Polo Update
Swimmers return to the water
Scottish Swimming welcomes swimmers back to the water.
Artistic Swimming and Water Polo secure UK Sport funding
Artistic Swimming will receive £216,250 over four years