Britain’s fastest swimmers, and international rivals, took to the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Friday, hoping to hone their skills, and set strong times, as the spectre of British Championships draws ever closer. A star-studded cast of athletes took to the water, with the former Commonwealth Games venue playing host to Olympic, European, Commonwealth, and World… Continue reading World Class talent clash in Edinburgh on EISM Day One
Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Scottish swimmers took to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the first time this Long Course season, with fast times posted across the board, including Scottish and BUCS Records. Kara Hanlon stole the headlines with a stunning swim on Sunday in Sheffield, treating Ponds Forge to a breath-taking Scottish Record in the 100m Breaststroke. The achievement… Continue reading Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian
Athlete dives in to celebrate provider’s commitment to learning to swim Youngsters in West Lothian have participated in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World & Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott. Duncan, the UK’s most decorated athlete from the Tokyo Olympic Games, made a splash at Xcite’s Broxburn Sports Centre to celebrate West Lothian Leisure being… Continue reading Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian
94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety According to a representative poll of 1008 Scottish adults, 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety by teaching children to swim. The poll, conducted from 30 January to 1st February by JL partners, part of the British Polling Council, found… Continue reading 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
Scottish Swimming launches #SaveOurPools Campaign
Scottish Swimming’s vision is ‘everyone can swim.’ But with rising energy costs, leisure facilities, particularly those with high operating costs such as swimming pools, are at risk of closure. We are joining forces with our colleagues across the UK to #SaveOurPools and request financial support from the government to keep pools open for local communities.… Continue reading Scottish Swimming launches #SaveOurPools Campaign
Synchro Scots shine in season opener in Edinburgh
Scottish Synchro divers took home medals in two different events on home soil at the weekend, as Edinburgh played host to the first British Diving event of the year. James Heatly, Libby Duke and Ellen Gillespie all clinched silverware in their home pool – as the best of British Diving descended onto the Royal Commonwealth… Continue reading Synchro Scots shine in season opener in Edinburgh
Mabbott feeling ‘at home’ ahead of this weekend’s British Diving Cup
Diver Danny Mabbott experienced a breakout year in 2022 on the international stage and is hoping to continue that form in 2023 – starting this weekend in Edinburgh. The British Diving Cup, the first major national competition of the season, will take place at Danny’s home venue, the Royal Commonwealth Pool, from Thursday to Sunday.… Continue reading Mabbott feeling ‘at home’ ahead of this weekend’s British Diving Cup
Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport
At the tail of last year, Scottish Artistic Swimming Judge Linda Atkinson attended judge school in Porto, passing her exam to remain a FINA (now World Aquatics) accredited Artistic Swimming judge. Linda, alongside a number of Swim England judges took the trip to Porto – with all candidates returning home having passed the assessments. The… Continue reading Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport
Hannah Miley to host online period workshops for Scottish Swimming members
What does Hannah have to say about the workshop? Hi I’m Hannah Miley, triple Olympic swimmer. I thought I knew all I needed to know to get my body to perform at its best. There is in fact a lot that I didn’t really know and believed in many myths about my Period. This is… Continue reading Hannah Miley to host online period workshops for Scottish Swimming members
Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs
The British Summer Championships are diving back into the Ponds Forge pool in 2023 – and the dates for the qualifying window have been confirmed ahead of the major summer meet. The 2023 edition of the British Summer Championships will take place at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from Saturday 22nd –… Continue reading Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs