Scottish Divers ripped into a new season of British level competition over the weekend, as they competed at the Aquatics Diving Winter Cup In Sheffield. Nine Scots from four different clubs descended on Ponds Forge for three days of welcomed competition, as they begin to build up their lists heading into key meets in spring… Continue reading Scottish divers secure medals at Winter Cup
Scottish Junior Team excels at Geneva International Meet
A Scottish Swimming group mainly comprising of National Junior Team swimmers performed strongly over the weekend at the 58th Geneva International Challenge Swim Meet. For most of the squad, this was their first long course outing of the season, providing a welcome opportunity to refamiliarise themselves with racing in a 50m pool ahead of important… Continue reading Scottish Junior Team excels at Geneva International Meet
Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised over £1k for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge. Kieran Gollan, age 12, from Glasgow, raised £1,043 for Marie Curie after swimming non-stop for 200 lengths – a distance of 5,000 metres. Inspired by his swimming… Continue reading Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad
A team of swimmers and support staff will travel today to Switzerland, as part of a Scottish Swimming group heading for the Geneva International Challenge Meet. The meet, which is regularly used by Scottish Swimming to give younger athletes a taste of international competition, is in its 58th year, and provides an excellent competitive opportunity… Continue reading Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad
New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Duncan Scott and Stephen Clegg have both been recognised in the New Years Honours list for their successful Olympic and Paralympic campaigns, while Karen Kelly, Head Coach of Lanark ASC, has been recognised for services to volunteering. University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott won two medals in the French capital this summer, bringing his Olympic medal… Continue reading New Years Honours for Scottish Athletes and Coach
Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Two years ago Scottish Swimming launched the #SaveOurPools campaign in December 2022 and the fight to save facilities continues with Dundee City Council the latest area to propose pool closures to battle budget deficits. Today Scottish Swimming launches “The Benefits of Swimming Pools”, a document highlighting public support for swimming pools, to serve as a… Continue reading Scottish population shows support for Swimming Pools
Scots appear at record-breaking World Short Course Championships
Angharad Evans and Archie Goodburn made their World Short Course debuts last week for Great Britain, in a competition which featured a staggering 30 World Records, alongside numerous national records and personal bests. Angharad Evans (University of Stirling) was in superb from throughout the six days of competition – reflected by her role in an… Continue reading Scots appear at record-breaking World Short Course Championships
Clubs crowned National League Champions in Glenrothes
After two rounds of preliminary action, over months of swimming, National League titles were handed out across three divisions, following a day of fast and frantic swimming in Fife. Michael Woods Leisure Centre was the venue for the finals of Division A, B and C of the Scottish National Leagues, as many of Scotland’s fastest… Continue reading Clubs crowned National League Champions in Glenrothes
Save Dundee Pools
We are shocked and disappointed at Dundee City Council’s proposals to close 5 school swimming pools in the area. The five schools are Baldragon Academy, Grove Academy, Harris Academy, St Johns RC High School and St Pauls RC High School. These schools host vital swimming lessons, club training sessions, disability sessions and community swimming for… Continue reading Save Dundee Pools
Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons
A national campaign to promote inclusivity in swimming lessons is spotlighting inspiring families from Aberdeen whose experiences demonstrate the life changing impacts swimming can have. The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework, have launched the annual ‘See My Ability’ campaign which sets out to highlight that swimming is for everyone and aims… Continue reading Water confidence and safety skills shine in inclusive lessons