In a career that has seen him compete at the highest level for the best part of a decade, Stephen Milne has taken the decision to retire from competitive swimming. With medals won at the Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and most recently at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Stephen leaves the sport on… Continue reading Stephen Milne calls time on illustrious career
New season starts with Youth and Senior Academy Programme Weekends
With squad selections having taken place last month, the new programme to launch the 2022/2023 season has begun in earnest, with back-to-back training weekends for athletes on the Youth and Senior Academy Programmes. New National Coach, Ian Wright, explains the importance of hitting the ground running this year. What’s the thought around the new squads,… Continue reading New season starts with Youth and Senior Academy Programme Weekends
Scottish Swimming mourns the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Following the extremely sad announcement that Her Majesty The Queen passed away yesterday at Balmoral, the country is now in a period of National Mourning, which will run until the end of the day of the State Funeral. A period of National Mourning is a time for reflection, additionally we understand that mourning is very… Continue reading Scottish Swimming mourns the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Scott marks Learn to Swim success in Orkney
Young swimmers in Orkney welcome six-time Olympic medallist and Commonwealth champion Duncan Scott as he ‘dives in’ to their swimming lessons. Duncan will be in the county to mark the success of the Learn to Swim programme in Orkney which sees around 646 children each week take part in regular swimming lessons with The Pickaquoy… Continue reading Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Scott marks Learn to Swim success in Orkney
Reid and Heatly included in team for World Championships
Grace Reid and James Heatly will be appearing at their third World Championships
Scott secures medley double on penultimate day of championships
Duncan Scott takes victory in 200m IM (photo credit: Georgie Kerr/British Swimming)
Leeming looks ahead to British National Diving Cup
With the International aquatics calendar getting increasingly busy, training and competitive opportunities will be key to athletes and coaches during 2022. The first main opportunity for our divers comes this weekend, with the British National Diving Cup taking place at the Plymouth Life Centre from the 11th-13th February. The event will showcase the best of… Continue reading Leeming looks ahead to British National Diving Cup
Learn to Swim Month returns with a splash
The month of September marks the return of Learn to Swim Month in Scotland – a month-long campaign, which will celebrate and promote the importance of learning to swim. The month will also showcase the important role of swimming teachers, with those interested in long-term or shorter term positions encouraged to get in touch to… Continue reading Learn to Swim Month returns with a splash
Learn to Swim ambassadors inspire next wave on world stage
Learn to Swim programme ambassadors, Duncan Scott and Toni Shaw, are using their profile to encourage youngsters across the country take to the water and learn to swim. The National Learn to Swim Programme – a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water – is delivered by Local Authorities, Leisure Trusts and swimming lesson providers… Continue reading Learn to Swim ambassadors inspire next wave on world stage
Promising performances continue on penultimate day in Rome
Katie Shanahan wrapped up her debut European championships with a terrific 4th in the 200m Individual Medley tonight, in what was a stacked field. The final, which included World-Record holder Katinka Hosszu, saw Katie lead off as the fastest qualifier – rubbing shoulders with the best in the game. Just like her speedy semi-final, Katie… Continue reading Promising performances continue on penultimate day in Rome