Ahead of next weekends Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, the 60th edition of Sette Colli will provide the last international racing opportunity ahead of a busy summer of domestic and international events, including the Olympics in Paris in six week’s time. As well as the TeamGB swimmers a group of 12 athletes will race… Continue reading Scots prepare for Rome challenge
New schools framework launched to transform water safety
A BOLD new framework that aims to revolutionise water safety in schools has been launched. The National Primary School Swimming Framework – a partnership between Scottish Water and Scottish Swimming – vision is to ensure that primary school children (ideally at Primary 4/Primary 5 level) across Scotland will get to learn basic water safety and… Continue reading New schools framework launched to transform water safety
Swimming should be prescribed to improve health says expert
An expert in the medical benefits of swimming has told an influential group of MSPs how encouraging the population to take up the sport could transform Scotland’s health. Dr Mark Harper is renowned for his research in the area and was one of a series of guest speakers at the Scottish Swimming “Everyone Can Swim”… Continue reading Swimming should be prescribed to improve health says expert
Scottish National Open Water Championships
Scotland’s open water swimmers came together at Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch, for a weekend of competition at the Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. Still riding high after a successful Best Fest Open Water Festival in May, Edinburgh University’s Cara Gordon dominated the distance events, winning gold in both the 5km and 10km open… Continue reading Scottish National Open Water Championships
Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
Euan Lowe has announced his intention to stand down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming at the end of the year. Having joined Scottish Swimming in the summer of 2019, Euan has led the organisation through some significant challenges, not least of all the Covid pandemic and the ongoing #SaveOurPools campaign to help secure long-term… Continue reading Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Grace Reid has secured her place on TeamGB for her third consecutive Olympic Games, with her Paris selection confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association). Reid, Jordan Houlden and Kyle Kothari were added to the synchro pairings already announced, completing the diving team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio of Reid, Houlden and… Continue reading Reid selected for third Olympic Games
National Water Polo Champions crowned in Dundee
Scotland’s City of Discovery was the host of a bumper day of Water Polo action on Saturday, as National Champions were crowned across age groups at the Olympia. The blue ribband events of the championships were decided on Saturday afternoon in the bustling Tayside venue, following a morning of scintillating age group competition. Dunfermline completed… Continue reading National Water Polo Champions crowned in Dundee
Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
For the first time since 2017, Dundee’s Olympia will host the Scottish National Water Polo Cup finals, after last year’s showcase in Glasgow. 12 teams, from six clubs, will come head-to-head across six matches in the City of Discovery, as Scotland’s Water Polo stars look to become national champions on Tayside. The final game of… Continue reading Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
Scots strike gold at Paralympic World Series in Berlin
Berlin played host to the penultimate Citi Para Swimming World Series 2024 before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, providing a great racing opportunity for athletes ahead of a busy summer. University of Aberdeen Performance swimmer, Faye Rogers, produced a World Record breaking 200m butterfly. Her time of 2:26.39 was a new world’s best for S10,… Continue reading Scots strike gold at Paralympic World Series in Berlin
Best Fest: Sun, sea and Scottish success
A group of Scottish Open Water Swimmers took to the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea over the past week, competing against seasoned competitors at Best Fest Open Water festival. Best Fest is a seven-day open water swimming festival celebrating its 10th year. In that time, it has continually attracted elite athletes, up-and-coming junior… Continue reading Best Fest: Sun, sea and Scottish success