Scottish Swimming’s petition, PE2018 Recognise the value of swimming pools and provide financial relief to help keep pools open, was considered by the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee in parliament earlier today. This gained much support at the meeting from Tim Eagle MSP, Fergus Ewing MSP, Foysol Choudhury MSP and written support from Liz… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Save Our Pools voice is being heard
Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet concluded on Sunday with a flurry of fast finals, as eyes turn to the British Swimming Championships in three weeks time. Katie Shanahan ended her Marathon weekend of racing with a double top three finish in two of her main events, the 200m Backstroke and… Continue reading Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh
Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet
Racing continued in Scotland’s capital on Saturday, as swimmers grasped opportunities to build confidence ahead of an important few weeks. Tom Beeley [University of Aberdeen Performance] took the EISM crown in his signature 200m Butterfly – commanding the race from start to finish in 2:00.93. He placed ahead of Finn McGeever [National Centre Limerick] and… Continue reading Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet
Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet began with a bang on Friday, with a host of competitive races and fast individual efforts on day one of competition. Duncan Scott, not a stranger to a packed programme, started his meet off with a 200m Freestyle/200m Individual Medley double, where the University of… Continue reading Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener
Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary
The last long course shoot out before April’s British Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town. The competition, in its 25th anniversary addition, has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary
Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course
BUCS Long Course Championships provided a glimpse into preparation for April’s Olympic and Paralympic trials for swimmers, in what is a key long course racing opportunity in the calendar. The event, which runs in short course and long course format each year is always well attended by Scottish swimmers, buoyed by the chance to test… Continue reading Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course
Open Water Development Squad Announced
Scottish Swimming Open Water are pleased to announce the full list of swimmers who have been selected for the 2024 Scottish Swimming Open Water Development Squad. A total of 43 swimmers (23 female, 20 male) have been selected based on their performance in the OW in 2023, their 1500m pool times, or a combination of… Continue reading Open Water Development Squad Announced
Swimmer battles health setbacks to teach next generation
An ambitious 18-year-old is making a splash as an inspirational swimming teacher after having to give up his dreams of being a professional athlete. Regardless of having to give up competitive swimming due to the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect – a hole in the heart – Nathan McKechnie from Cambuslang is continuing his… Continue reading Swimmer battles health setbacks to teach next generation
Water Polo hub hosts National Conference League
Late last month, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth ASC (KKASC) Water Polo hosted the National Conference Junior League at the University of Strathclyde water polo hub with teams from Liverpool and London making the trip north to play each other over the course of a weekend. The weekend started with KKASC playing against a strong Liverpool team.… Continue reading Water Polo hub hosts National Conference League
British Summer Championships: What has changed for 2024?
The 2024 British Summer Championships will take place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from 20-26th July 2024. WHO ARE THE BRITISH SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR? The meet ONLY caters for the following categories of swimmer: No exceptions will be made – any athlete who does not sit within one of these categories will… Continue reading British Summer Championships: What has changed for 2024?