Aberdeen Aquatics Centre opened its doors today to age group swimmers from the length and breadth of Scotland, as the Granite City plays host to the Scottish Summer Meet. The competition, taking place from Thursday to Sunday, will see 712 swimmers take part in over 3000 swims – looking to be crowned victors in their… Continue reading Aberdeen set for weekend of summer racing
Young Scots strike success in Serbia
Scotland’s fastest junior swimmers took to the water in Belgrade, Serbia last week to compete for Great Britain against the strongest talents from across the continent at the European Junior Swimming Championships. With competition held at the stunning Milan Gale Muškatirović venue, athletes were tested against the best in their age-group (14-18), whilst experiencing the… Continue reading Young Scots strike success in Serbia
Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge
For most, swimming the English Channel would be a lifetime goal, the ‘Everest of Swimming’, and the pinnacle of years of training and dedication – an incredible achievement. But for Andrew Donaldson, the 33km between England and France was just the first of seven swims as part of his epic Oceans 7 challenge – an… Continue reading Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge
Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned
The final national titles of the meet were handed out on Sunday evening in Glasgow, as Scotland’s swimmers looked to finish the Open Championships with a bang. Katie Goodburn completed a sprint double podium on Sunday, including winning her first national championship of the weekend on the last day of the meet. The University of… Continue reading Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned
Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group
Scotland’s swimmers kept the momentum up on day two of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, with three sessions full of fast swimming and intriguing tussles. For many, this is the last racing opportunity ahead of a summer of key meets, including the World Aquatics World Championships, the World Para Swimming Championships, the European… Continue reading Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group
Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Scotland’s showcase national swimming competition arrived in Tollcross on Friday, with over 700 athletes involved in the hunt for the accolade of National Championships, across numerous strokes and distances. Coaches, athletes and spectators joined together to applaud the performance of the day at Tollcross, as Scott Gibson regained the 50m Backstroke Scottish Record on Friday… Continue reading Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Swimming action moves to Glasgow
The racing season continues this weekend with the Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships, which will take place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre from 30 June to 2 July. 750 athletes representing 74 Clubs will start to arrive in Glasgow today for what will be a great three days of racing, and another milestone in… Continue reading Swimming action moves to Glasgow
Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
YOUNG SWIMMERS in Portobello have received a day of vital water safety lessons alongside an Olympic medallist to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Former Olympian Stephen Milne made a star appearance during a Learn to Swim event held at Portobello Swim Centre, which delivered water safety lessons to 77 children as part of the awareness week.… Continue reading Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
MORE THAN 75,000 children across the country are being offered water safety lessons to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Learn to Swim is continuing its major water safety push to coincide with this year’s Drowning Prevention Week as National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) figures show 45 people in Scotland tragically lost their lives to drowning in… Continue reading Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
Collaborative approach provides water polo expertise in the West
An innovative approach to investment has resulted in the appointment of the first ever Director of Water Polo at the University of Strathclyde, which will also benefit clubs in the West District. The partnership between sportscotland, Scottish Swimming and three Community Clubs – Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, Western Baths and Forth Valley, means that water polo… Continue reading Collaborative approach provides water polo expertise in the West