For Volunteer Week Scotland, we caught up with one of the most dedicated and longest-serving volunteers within Artistic Swimming in Scotland, Elizabeth Bowman. Brought into the sport by the legendary Mary Black, Elizabeth worked her way through various roles within the sport and is currently the National Event Co-ordinator and Technical Official Co-Ordinator. Read her… Continue reading Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland
East District meet kicks off Scottish Open Water season
The East District Open Water Championship and Novice Meet (EDOWs) returned to Lochore on Sunday the 4th June and was a great start to the Open Water season. 110 swimmers representing 28 clubs gathered for a fantastic day of Open Water racing, making it one of the busiest Open Water events in the last few… Continue reading East District meet kicks off Scottish Open Water season
Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
From Swimming to Diving, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, young volunteers are shaping the future of aquatic sports in Scotland – taking on leadership roles within their clubs, as well as organisation various events and fundraising opportunities. Many of these youngsters are part of Scottish Swimming’s Young Volunteer Programme – a framework which providers young… Continue reading Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Twenty-five divers are ready to take to the springboards and platforms of Japan and Poland this summer after British Diving confirmed our teams for the upcoming double-header of World Championships and European Games. Amongst the 25 athletes selected across two teams, Aberdeen Diving Club’s Noah Penman has received his first senior international call-up as part… Continue reading GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Glasgow Meet sets up exciting summer of competition
The curtain fell on the 2023 Glasgow International Swim Meet, with a number of the GBR swimmers heading for the World Aquatics Championships in Japan this summer, picking up titles on the final day of competition. Loughborough Performance Centre’s Freya Colbert broke the Meet Record on her way to gold in the 400m freestyle, touching… Continue reading Glasgow Meet sets up exciting summer of competition
Scottish Record for Hanlon in Glasgow
Fresh from breaking the Meet Record in yesterday’s 50m breaststroke, Kara Hanlon broke the Scottish Senior Record for 100m breaststroke on day 2 of the Glasgow International Swim Meet, taking place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Edinburgh University’s Hanlon posted 1:06.36, just 0.15 off the British Record to take silver in the 100m… Continue reading Scottish Record for Hanlon in Glasgow
Scottish divers continue medal winning form in Sheffield
James Heatly bounced back from his fifth place in yesterday’s 3m Springboard final to take home two medals in this evening’s competition at the British Diving Championships in Sheffield. James secured silver in the individual 1m Springboard final, before a stunning second medal of the evening in the 3m Synchro with Ross Haslam – placing… Continue reading Scottish divers continue medal winning form in Sheffield
Scots sharpen race skills in Glasgow ahead of key summer events
Swimmers broke water at the Glasgow International Swim Meet for the first time today as Tollcross plays host to a weekend of competitive in-season racing. The Glasgow 2014 host venue will provide the platform for international level competition, alongside exciting domestic tussles, with a strong level of entries, with 724 swimmers, 3,067 swims and 59… Continue reading Scots sharpen race skills in Glasgow ahead of key summer events
Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
Scotland sides show up well at Home Nations showdown
Scotland’s men and women put in encouraging displays at the weekend, as they took to the pool in the Water Polo Home Nations tournament in Dublin. Despite Scotland only winning one game, courtesy of the men’s side, the outlook was positive with a number of first caps given, and vital international experience gained. The men’s… Continue reading Scotland sides show up well at Home Nations showdown