From the depths of the 1m Springboard to the heights of the 10m Platform – athletes took to the Edinburgh competition pool on Saturday in a bid for silverware. On the back of a Scottish National Championship in the 3m Springboard yesterday, Edinburgh Diving Club’s James Heatly regained a place on the British Podium with… Continue reading Scottish divers continue medal-winning form in Edinburgh
Warrender and Glasgow lift National League titles
The Michael Woods Leisure Centre in Glenrothes was the perfect setting for a thrilling day of National League Finals action, with three Divisional events being contested. Drums, airhorns, face paint, wigs and fancy dress were the order of the day with great support from and for clubs, both on the pool deck and in the… Continue reading Warrender and Glasgow lift National League titles
Reid takes springboard title as individual events begin
Following last night’s super synchro showing in Edinburgh, individual events began in earnest, as the Scottish National Diving Championships incorporating the British National Diving Cup jumped into its second day. The first individual titles were awarded in the Women’s 1m Springboard, where Grace Reid was crowned Scottish National Champion and British Champion as the Olympian… Continue reading Reid takes springboard title as individual events begin
Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
Athletes finally dive into the Scottish National Diving Championships incorporating British National Diving Cup today, with the Royal Commonwealth Pool providing the perfect opportunity to showcase early season preparation. A host of Great Britain’s international divers will compete at the historic venue, with qualification for the Doha World Championships also at stake, as well as… Continue reading Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
New report published on the Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland
Scottish Swimming and sportscotland have today published a detailed research study into the condition of Scotland’s swimming pools. The report “The Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland” by OLM Consulting analysed data on the condition of swimming pools, energy consumption and operational efficiency, gathered through visits to a representative sample of Scotland’s public swimming pools.… Continue reading New report published on the Future of Swimming Facilities in Scotland
Scots help GB to top team accolade in Otopeni
Great Britain produced their best ever European Short Course Performance, winning 23 medals, including nine golds – with a strong contingent of eight Scots helping deliver the record-breaking total for top team GB. The group looked to use this meet as a preparation meet for the World Championships in Doha, as well as the impending… Continue reading Scots help GB to top team accolade in Otopeni
University of Stirling crowned top club
The team from the University of Stirling were crowned Top Club as the curtain fell on the 2023 Scottish National Short Course Swimming Championships. With more medal winning performances on the final day, including golds from Evie Davis, Rory Dickson, Angharad Evans and Michaella Glenister, the team from Stirling finished the meet with 1229.50 points.… Continue reading University of Stirling crowned top club
Fierce racing continues at short course championships
Day 2 of the Scottish National Short Course and Edinburgh University’s Scott Gibson won joint gold in the 50m backstroke. Gibson and Bath University’s Robbie Hemmings could not be separated, both recording a time of 24.30. Elliot Clogg (Loughborough University), winner of last night’s 200m backstroke final, took the bronze medal in 24.45. While citing… Continue reading Fierce racing continues at short course championships
Short Course Championships off to a flying start
A full weekend of short course action lies ahead with the start of the 2023 Scottish National Short Course Swimming Championships at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. 745 athletes representing 93 clubs will compete across the three-day meet, and if the opening day was anything to go by, we are in for a real… Continue reading Short Course Championships off to a flying start
Rotterdam provides perfect prep for Scottish Short Course
Scottish athletes warmed up for National Short Course Championships with races against some of Europe’s best at the Rotterdam Qualification Meet last weekend. The meet delivered a rare opportunity to apply skills crafted in the 25m pool into a long course setting at this time of year, as we near the final months leading into… Continue reading Rotterdam provides perfect prep for Scottish Short Course