Category: Water Polo

Dear Scottish Swimming Members and Partners, This has undoubtedly been a very different and very difficult week for all of us. With aquatic activities suspended and schools closing today, there are still uncertain times ahead with further daily updates from Government and other agencies highlighting the fast shifting sands of this pandemic.   We know that… Continue reading Message to members and partners from Euan Lowe, Chief Executive, Scottish Swimming

As at 8pm tonight (17 March) we are aware of a growing number of Local Authorities who will be closing their facilities later this evening. The situation is changing rapidly and Scottish Swimming now advise Clubs to suspend all aquatic activities until further notice. We continue to be in regular contact with our Local Authority… Continue reading SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVISE SUSPENSION OF ALL AQUATIC ACTIVITIES

Further to our statement on the postponement of some National Events, we are aware of the concerns of both clubs and members about other competitions.  The wellbeing, health and safety of all our athletes, coaches, volunteers and the general public is a priority for Scottish Swimming and we are aware that a number of planned… Continue reading COVID-19: SCOTTISH SWIMMING ADVICE FOR CLUBS

Following a formal communication sent to the First Minister on the morning of 30th July 2020 from 32 individual Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGB), the SGB CEO Forum welcomes the recognition by the First Minister of the requirement to move forward the re-opening of sports facilities. As a sector, we are disappointed that the… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport united in drive to reopen facilities

As we continue to follow the Government’s dictate to ‘Stay at Home’ we have postponed all face to face education courses, delivered by Scottish Swimming, until the end of June 2020, after which the situation will again be reviewed. This follows our earlier statement on 17 March where we postponed courses up to the beginning… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning

This week marks an important next step towards the return of sport in communities across the country with indoor sports courts and swimming pools now able to reopen in line with the latest Scottish Government public health guidance. The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group welcomes Monday’s communication from Stewart Harris, CEO, sportscotland announcing… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

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