INTERVIEW WITH ALLAN LOVIE, Aberdeen aged 68 When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I was watching one of my grandchildren aged 4 swimming at their lesson and felt inspired by her, I have always wanted to go and swim. I never swam with my own children and… Continue reading Interview: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
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
Open Water squad begin new development pathway
In a major step forward in the development of Open Water in Scotland, a training day took place on Saturday in Stirling for the Scottish Open Water Development Squad. 39 swimmers, aged 13-19, attended from across all four districts for a day which included an education session and a pool session focussing on open water… Continue reading Open Water squad begin new development pathway
Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration
OLYMPIC, World and Commonwealth champion swimmer, Duncan Scott hosted a once-in-a-lifetime Learn to Swim class with young Fifers this week. Â Duncan, who was recently selected for the third time to represent Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics, made a visit to Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to celebrate it being recognised as Learn… Continue reading Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration
Never Too Late To Learn
Today we launch our NEVER TOO LATE campaign, a nationwide initiative to encourage adults to learn to swim, take up regular swimming or get involved in aquatics sport. In the UK a staggering 14 million adults in the UK are unable to swim. That’s around 1 in 3 adults. The National Learn to Swim Framework… Continue reading Never Too Late To Learn
Five Scots on Team GB for Paris 2024
A 33-strong team across pool and marathon swimming has today been confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association) to represent Team GB at this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Seven Olympic champions and nine Olympic medallists in total are part of an exciting cohort blending bags of experience with a clutch of Games debutants, off… Continue reading Five Scots on Team GB for Paris 2024
Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
After five days of superb competition, City of Glasgow Swim Team were crowned Top Club for the third successive year at the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships, providing the perfect farewell for Head Coach Danielle Brayson, as she leaves for pastures new. With strong swims across all age groups, athletes from City of Glasgow… Continue reading Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
Super Saturday at SNAGS
We may be on the penultimate day of SNAGS but athletes certainly were not showing any sign of fatigue, with highly competitive finals across Saturday, and the fight for medals and top club points as fierce as ever. Midlothian athletes Toby Bullock and Finlay Davies, who are both members of Scottish Swimming’s National Senior Academy,… Continue reading Super Saturday at SNAGS
Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen
Friday night in Aberdeen served up a series of thrilling finals across all age groups, as the Scottish National Age Group Championships approach the business end of the meet. With athletes from City of Glasgow, Warrender, East Lothian, South Lanarkshire and Perth pushing for frequent podium finishes, the race for Top Club is also gathering… Continue reading Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen