New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming

Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce Sophie McCall as its new Director of Aquatics Development. Sophie comes to Scottish Swimming with extensive experience and success within Scottish sport and is currently the Head of Development & Participation with Scottish Cycling, where she leads a large and varied team spread across Scotland, with a wide-ranging remit,… Continue reading New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming

Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships

Great Britain retained their top team title at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships held in Antalya, Turkiye over the week 19-26 March 2024. Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain took a team of 29 swimmers (15 male and 14 female swimmers) including 4 swimmers from Scotland. There were 25 countries taking part with a… Continue reading Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships

Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend

Aberdeen Aquatics Centre was the venue for a bank holiday weekend filled with Diving action, as the Granite City once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships and Thistle Trophy. For a second year in a row, home club Aberdeen Diving Club picked up the Thistle Trophy – the competition for… Continue reading Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend

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Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors

A strong team of Britain’s young swimmers will make their way to Lithuania for this summer’s European Junior Swimming Championships in Vilnius. Running from 2nd-7th July this year, the annual event showcases the best talent in the pool from across the continent born between 2006-2010, consistently providing a launch pad for athletes heading towards the… Continue reading Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors

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Aberdeen set for age group diving action

Scotland’s premier age group diving competition returns to Aberdeen this weekend, as the Aquatics Centre plays host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships incorporating the Thistle Trophy. Descending on the North-Eastern city will be nearly 150 divers from six clubs – as the competition maintains its strong reputation across the UK and beyond.… Continue reading Aberdeen set for age group diving action

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Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros

European senior and junior medallists are among a group of 10 Aquatics GB swimmers set to contest June’s European Aquatics Championships in the pool – while the Olympic marathon swimming team will also be competing at the event. On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this year’s European Championships – taking place in… Continue reading Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros

Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council

We are shocked and dismayed at the decision by Stirling Council to remove the primary school swimming programme. Learning to swim is an essential life skill that we believe everyone should have access to, and school swimming is a critical component in giving more children the opportunity to experience the water in a safe and… Continue reading Statement in Relation to Removal of School Swimming by Stirling Council

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