It has been over a week since the First Minister set out the timetable for the easing of restrictions in Scotland and by now, we had hoped to have our updated Back to the Water guidance documents approved and published. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and we very much share the frustrations of the… Continue reading Update on latest guidance documents
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Water polo teams look to the future with new schedule
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Let’s talk about mental health
As lockdown continues, so too does working at home, furlough, home schooling, limited travel and social opportunities, and of course, not participating in the sport we love, whether as an athlete or a volunteer. Dealing with just one of these can be tough, but lockdown is throwing them all at us, and regardless of age,… Continue reading Let’s talk about mental health
Scottish sport committed to being part of Covid-19 recovery at meeting with Sports Minister
Leading figures from across Scottish sport have met to discuss the continued impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the role the sport sector will play in the nation’s long-term recovery from the pandemic. Members of the Scottish Governing Bodies Chief Executive Officers Forum were joined by Minister for Public Health and Sport, Mairi Gougeon, and Chief… Continue reading Scottish sport committed to being part of Covid-19 recovery at meeting with Sports Minister
Brayson and Leeming named in new intake of UK Sport’s female coaches leadership programme
Jen Leeming and Danielle Brayson are part of the new intake to UK Sport's Female Coaching Programme
Bill Black
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Water Polo – UK Funding Decision
As many people will know, British Swimming were invited to submit an investment application and detailed strategic plan for Water Polo in Britain to UK Sport back in September. This application was developed in partnership with the home nation governing bodies of England, Scotland and Wales, the wider Polo community and the British Water Polo… Continue reading Water Polo – UK Funding Decision
Invitation to Tender: Coaching Qualifications
Invitation to Tender – Coaching Qualifications  Coaching is central to developing, sustaining and increasing participation in aquatic activities. It drives better performances and increased success across sport as well as supporting key social and economic objectives throughout Scotland. At all levels of Scottish Swimming, coaches guide improvements in a range of areas (technical, tactical,… Continue reading Invitation to Tender: Coaching Qualifications
#ValueOurSport
The First Minister has today announced that 11 Local Authority areas are to be moved into Tier 4 of the COVID protection levels from 6pm on Friday night. This means that all non-essential shops, as well as pubs and restaurants, libraries, hairdressers, gyms and swimming pools will close for three weeks in the following areas:… Continue reading #ValueOurSport
Emergency funding package needed to save leisure industry
Five months in lockdown is unimaginable yet here we are, and the impact of COVID-19 continues to hit hard with the long term future of swimming pools and leisure facilities now hanging in the balance with almost half of all UK public leisure facilities (48 per cent) at risk of permanent closure by the end… Continue reading Emergency funding package needed to save leisure industry