Scottish Masters swimmers relish new long course racing opportunity

Aberdeen Aquatics Centre played host to the first ever Scottish National Masters Long Course Meet over the weekend – with fast and fun swimming the order of service. With the competition providing a rare long course racing opportunity for many, Aberdeen proved to be the ideal host for the inaugural competition. Commonwealth gold medallist Dan… Continue reading Scottish Masters swimmers relish new long course racing opportunity

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South Ayrshire swim teachers head to World Down Syndrome Championships

TWO YOUNG women with Down Syndrome from South Ayrshire are leading the way for swimmers of all abilities by sharing their passion for swimming this World Down Syndrome Day (21 March). Laura Logan, 30, and Cerys McCrindle, 22, both from South Ayrshire are competing in the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming & Artistic Championships in… Continue reading South Ayrshire swim teachers head to World Down Syndrome Championships

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Scottish Swimming Save Our Pools voice is being heard

Scottish Swimming’s petition, PE2018 Recognise the value of swimming pools and provide financial relief to help keep pools open, was considered by the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee in parliament earlier today. This gained much support at the meeting from Tim Eagle MSP, Fergus Ewing MSP, Foysol Choudhury MSP and written support from Liz… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Save Our Pools voice is being heard

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Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh

The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet concluded on Sunday with a flurry of fast finals, as eyes turn to the British Swimming Championships in three weeks time. Katie Shanahan ended her Marathon weekend of racing with a double top three finish in two of her main events, the 200m Backstroke and… Continue reading Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh

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Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet

Racing continued in Scotland’s capital on Saturday, as swimmers grasped opportunities to build confidence ahead of an important few weeks. Tom Beeley [University of Aberdeen Performance] took the EISM crown in his signature 200m Butterfly – commanding the race from start to finish in 2:00.93. He placed ahead of Finn McGeever [National Centre Limerick] and… Continue reading Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet

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Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener

The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet began with a bang on Friday, with a host of competitive races and fast individual efforts on day one of competition. Duncan Scott, not a stranger to a packed programme, started his meet off with a 200m Freestyle/200m Individual Medley double, where the University of… Continue reading Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener

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Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary

The last long course shoot out before April’s British Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town. The competition, in its 25th anniversary addition, has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary

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Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course

BUCS Long Course Championships provided a glimpse into preparation for April’s Olympic and Paralympic trials for swimmers, in what is a key long course racing opportunity in the calendar. The event, which runs in short course and long course format each year is always well attended by Scottish swimmers, buoyed by the chance to test… Continue reading Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course

Swimmer battles health setbacks to teach next generation

An ambitious 18-year-old is making a splash as an inspirational swimming teacher after having to give up his dreams of being a professional athlete. Regardless of having to give up competitive swimming due to the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect – a hole in the heart – Nathan McKechnie from Cambuslang is continuing his… Continue reading Swimmer battles health setbacks to teach next generation