Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup

Eight Scottish swimmers will form part of the GB squad taking to the water in the Berlin leg of the FINA Short Course World Cup over the weekend. The meet, which runs from 21-23 October is the first competitive opportunity for National Senior Team athletes in the short course pool this season. Fresh off of… Continue reading Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup

Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada

Edinburgh diver Danny Mabbott will be part of the 17-strong British Diving team heading to next month’s World Junior Championships in Montreal, Canada (27th November – 4th December). Mabbott, who made his senior international debut for Scotland at Birmingham 2022, was also on the GB team which competed at the European Junior Diving Championships in… Continue reading Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada

Water Polo teams look to the future with new schedule

With British Water Polo preparing for what is set to be one of its busiest seasons, the GB Water Polo Leadership Group have published a report following their September meeting to outline their intentions for the sport going forward.  The GB Water Polo Leadership Group met last month before publishing the framework for the sport… Continue reading Water Polo teams look to the future with new schedule

West Lothian Leisure recognised at national awards

A LEISURE Trust’s efforts to increase the number of children learning to swim in West Lothian and commitment to delivering a quality learn to swim environment has been celebrated at a national award ceremony, attended by some of Scotland’s all-time swimming greats. Xcite was recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year at Scottish… Continue reading West Lothian Leisure recognised at national awards

Scottish Masters shine at European Championships in Rome

13 Scottish swimmers were among a 207-strong contingent from Great Britain, competing at the LEN European Masters Aquatics Championships at the start of September. The event started with the Open Water 3k event in which Kelly Mackintosh (Silver City Blues) achieved a bronze medal in the very competitive 30-34 age group. She later collected another… Continue reading Scottish Masters shine at European Championships in Rome

Seven Scots on British Para-Swimming World Class Programme

Para-Swimming have confirmed the list of athletes who have been invited on to the World Class Programme for the upcoming 2023 season, building towards a home World Para Swimming Championships and then the Paralympic Games a year later. Seven Scottish athletes, Toni Shaw, Stephen Clegg, Sam Downie, Ollie Carter, Scott Quin, Louis Lawlor and Jack… Continue reading Seven Scots on British Para-Swimming World Class Programme

Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening

Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club were crowned Club of the year as Scotland’s aquatics community enjoyed a fantastic night of celebration at the Scottish Swimming Awards Evening, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Returning after an enforced break of three years, the event was hosted by radio and television… Continue reading Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening