Water Polo will enjoy a second successive weekend of semi-finals action ahead of the Scottish National Water Polo Cup Finals day, which will take place at Olympia Dundee on Saturday 8th June 2024 where six matches will be contested: Teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Menzieshill & Whitehall, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender have been in… Continue reading Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms
Please note, for the purpose of this research, non-performance swimmers are classified as any swimmers who are not national or international level, and/or are not supported by the Scottish Institute of Sport. You are being invited by a group of researchers (Dr Freya Oswald and Dr Gemma Ryde) from the University of Glasgow who are… Continue reading Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms
Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
With the countdown at 100 days to go, ParalympicsGB has named the 26-strong Para swimming team headed to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this summer. The first sport to confirm names for Paris for ParalympicsGB features 15 Games debutants and 11 returning Paralympians – including two reigning champions in the pool from Tokyo 2020, Maisie… Continue reading Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health
A passionate advocate for mental wellness has discovered solace and strength in an unexpected place, his local swimming pool. A recent poll by Scottish Swimming found that 70% of active swimmers get in the pool to help boost their mental health, including Paul Cowan, 42, who attends a GP referral swimming class, in South Ayrshire.… Continue reading South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health
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
Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Interview with Laura McLeod, Aberdeen When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my knees so I was struggling with general exercise so my GP recommended swimming as the best form of exercise but I had a fear of the water so I… Continue reading Never Too Late – Laura’s story
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
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
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