A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised over £1k for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge. Kieran Gollan, age 12, from Glasgow, raised £1,043 for Marie Curie after swimming non-stop for 200 lengths – a distance of 5,000 metres. Inspired by his swimming… Continue reading Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad
A team of swimmers and support staff will travel today to Switzerland, as part of a Scottish Swimming group heading for the Geneva International Challenge Meet. The meet, which is regularly used by Scottish Swimming to give younger athletes a taste of international competition, is in its 58th year, and provides an excellent competitive opportunity… Continue reading Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad
New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Duncan Scott and Stephen Clegg have both been recognised in the New Years Honours list for their successful Olympic and Paralympic campaigns, while Karen Kelly, Head Coach of Lanark ASC, has been recognised for services to volunteering. University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott won two medals in the French capital this summer, bringing his Olympic medal… Continue reading New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Two years ago Scottish Swimming launched the #SaveOurPools campaign in December 2022 and the fight to save facilities continues with Dundee City Council the latest area to propose pool closures to battle budget deficits. Today Scottish Swimming launches “The Benefits of Swimming Pools”, a document highlighting public support for swimming pools, to serve as a… Continue reading Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Scots appear at record-breaking World Short Course Championships
Angharad Evans and Archie Goodburn made their World Short Course debuts last week for Great Britain, in a competition which featured a staggering 30 World Records, alongside numerous national records and personal bests. Angharad Evans (University of Stirling) was in superb from throughout the six days of competition – reflected by her role in an… Continue reading Scots appear at record-breaking World Short Course Championships
Clubs crowned National League Champions in Glenrothes
After two rounds of preliminary action, over months of swimming, National League titles were handed out across three divisions, following a day of fast and frantic swimming in Fife. Michael Woods Leisure Centre was the venue for the finals of Division A, B and C of the Scottish National Leagues, as many of Scotland’s fastest… Continue reading Clubs crowned National League Champions in Glenrothes
Save Dundee Pools
We are shocked and disappointed at Dundee City Council’s proposals to close 5 school swimming pools in the area. The five schools are Baldragon Academy, Grove Academy, Harris Academy, St Johns RC High School and St Pauls RC High School. These schools host vital swimming lessons, club training sessions, disability sessions and community swimming for… Continue reading Save Dundee Pools
Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons
A national campaign to promote inclusivity in swimming lessons is spotlighting inspiring families from Aberdeen whose experiences demonstrate the life changing impacts swimming can have. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework, have launched the annual ‘See My Ability’ campaign which sets out to highlight that swimming is for everyone and aims… Continue reading Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons
Stirling crowned Top Club at Short Course Championships
After three days of hard racing, the University of Stirling were crowned Top Club at the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships, with an impressive points tally of 1697. Day three gold medal winning performances from Keanna MacInnes, Caitin Ebbage, Lucy Hope, Katie Shanahan, Jack McMillan and George Smith gave the squad an… Continue reading Stirling crowned Top Club at Short Course Championships
Super Saturday at Short Course Championships
The spectators at the Royal Commonwealth Pool were treated to some outstanding finals on day two of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships in Edinburgh. Luke Hornsey (Edinburgh University) again showcased his dominance of distance events storming to victory in the 1500m freestyle and adding a second gold and national title to… Continue reading Super Saturday at Short Course Championships