Joint Statement – Research into the Mental Health and Well-Being of Swimming Coaches in the UK

The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) commissioned Nottingham Trent University to conduct research examining the mental health and well-being of swimming coaches in the United Kingdom. This was driven by an observation that increasing numbers of BSCA members were seeking greater support for their mental health and well-being. As a result of this piece of… Continue reading Joint Statement – Research into the Mental Health and Well-Being of Swimming Coaches in the UK

EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials

The Royal Commonwealth Pool was bathed in spring sunshine in Scotland’s capital over the weekend – with a host of dazzling performances taking place in the historic venue. Often dubbed as the ‘trials before trials’, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet attracted the highest calibre of British swimming talent over three days of competition, as well… Continue reading EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials

EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action

The Royal Commonwealth Pool will be the battleground this weekend for one of the final long course clashes before April’s Scottish National Age Group Championships and Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet takes place in Scotland’s capital. Drawing top swimmers from across Britain, Europe and beyond, the event has provided a… Continue reading EISM 2025: Edinburgh set for International action

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Divers added to world class programme

A group of 26 divers, including Scottish athletes Grace Reid and Noah Penman, will look to build on a historic year for Aquatics GB diving after being invited on to the World Class Programme for 2025. A clean sweep of synchro medals at last summer’s Olympic Games, plus a stunning final-day bronze for Noah Williams… Continue reading Divers added to world class programme

Five Scottish athletes confirmed on para-swimming World Class Programme list

Fifteen Paralympic champions, including Stephen Clegg and Faye Rogers, are among the 36 athletes invited on to the Aquatics GB para-swimming World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, off the back of an unforgettable Paralympic campaign in Paris. Britain’s tally of 18 golds at La Defense Arena was part of an overall 32-strong medal… Continue reading Five Scottish athletes confirmed on para-swimming World Class Programme list

Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2

This article is part of our Club Spotlight series – covering stories from clubs across the length and breadth of Scotland. University of Aberdeen Performance have become the first club in Scotland to be awarded Aquamark Level 2 – the second level of Scottish Swimming’s Club Accreditation Scheme. In a small gathering at the end… Continue reading Club Spotlight: University of Aberdeen become first club to achieve Aquamark Level 2

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#ActiveGirls month – Artistic Novice and Masters competition

The Artistic Novice and Masters competition was organised by Fife and Edinburgh Artistic Swimming Clubs and held at Carnegie Leisure Centre in Dunfermline on Sunday 2nd March. The competition is designed to give swimmers new to the sport an opportunity to compete in a friendly, supportive and relatively informal environment. It also provides masters swimmers… Continue reading #ActiveGirls month – Artistic Novice and Masters competition

Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

A total of 57 swimmers – including a group of 10 Olympic medallists – have been invited on to Aquatics GB’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, which culminates with July and August’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The list for the year ahead follows on from last summer’s haul of five medals… Continue reading Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

Scottish Swimming Launches Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities

Scottish Swimming has launched its Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities 2025 developed with sportscotland and OLM consulting. This strategic vision has been the output of a significant consultation with swimming providers, clubs and committees who deliver aquatics activity on a daily basis across Scotland. The document updates the previous 2017 Facilities Strategy and outlines Scottish… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Launches Strategic Vision for Aquatics Facilities