Passion and a determination for swimming have driven a Paralympic swimmer to become a dedicated swim teacher, inspiring children across Scotland to learn life-saving swimming skills. Abby Kane’s journey to Paralympic success began in the pool at just three years old, when she joined the LEARN TO SWIM programme. Abby went on to win a… Continue reading From Paralympic Glory to Swimming Teacher
Reflections on the Scottish Budget
It has been a week since the Scottish Government announced a £40m funding boost for Scottish sport, including the long-awaited support and commitment to school swimming through a learn to swim offer for primary school children. Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Shona Robison, revealed a total uplift of £40m for sports funding in 2026. Around £18m… Continue reading Reflections on the Scottish Budget
Scottish Swimming welcomes Government funding for School Swimming
Scottish Swimming is delighted by the Scottish Government Budget announcement to support school swimming through a learn to swim offer for primary school children. This much needed and timely funding will benefit thousands of young people across Scotland, equipping children with the vital water safety knowledge and basic swimming skills to keep them safer in,… Continue reading Scottish Swimming welcomes Government funding for School Swimming
Scotland’s most disadvantaged children miss out on life-saving swimming lessons
New figures from a report by Integratis Consulting reveal that just 16% of participants in community learn to swim lessons come from SIMD Quintile 1, considered to be the most deprived areas of Scotland. With a 53% real terms increase in the cost of swimming lessons since 2018 it is clear why. School swimming across… Continue reading Scotland’s most disadvantaged children miss out on life-saving swimming lessons
Cap celebrating 10 years of swimming programme created by Glasgow youngster
An eleven year old boy from Glasgow has made waves after winning a national competition to design a commemorative swimming cap celebrating the 10th anniversary of Scotland’s Learn to Swim programme. Reuben Norbury, who attends swimming lessons at Glasgow Club Maryhill, received the first cap bearing his winning design before his final lesson of the… Continue reading Cap celebrating 10 years of swimming programme created by Glasgow youngster
56% increase in people learning to swim in Scotland
The number of Scots taking part in the Learn to Swim programme across the country is close to the pre-Covid high with a 56% increase over the past seven years, an independent report has revealed. An evaluation report by Integratis Consulting found that participation in the programme, a joint initiative between Scottish Water and Scottish… Continue reading 56% increase in people learning to swim in Scotland
University of Stirling clinch Top Club Accolade
University of Stirling clinched the Top Club Title on a thrilling final night of action from the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships in Edinburgh with more Scottish Records broken and some fantastic exhibition relays to bring the curtain down on the event. Keanna MacInnes (University of Stirling) opted for a single individual event… Continue reading University of Stirling clinch Top Club Accolade
Records continue to fall in Edinburgh
Day 2 of the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships saw both Lucy Grieve and Matt Ward continue their record breaking form, with Faye Rogers and Evi Mackie also lowering national standards in their respective events. Lucy Grieve (University of Stirling) lowered her own 100m butterfly Scottish Record by over half a second in… Continue reading Records continue to fall in Edinburgh
Strong opening night of short course action
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships kicked off in style today at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, where the first titles were won and a number of records broken. Bath University’s Matthew Ward broke the Scottish Record during a dominant performance for 200m backstroke. Taking the race out from the off, the… Continue reading Strong opening night of short course action
Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships is a firm favourite in the swimming calendar and the 2025 event, which starts tomorrow, will again bring an exciting mix of colour, noise and fast swimming. A wealth of Scotland’s top swimming talent will descend on the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for their final opportunity… Continue reading Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships