New Guidance Documents for Phase 3 In line with the easing of some restrictions for Phase 3 following yesterday’s Scottish Government announcement we have released new guidance which takes into account the Phase 3 changes. We have published today new Open Water Swimming Guidance and Open Water Swimming Risk Assessments as well as Land Training… Continue reading New Guidance Documents for Phase 3

As a nation it’s welcome news that we are moving into Phase 3 of the Scottish Government route map. We mentioned last week that it would be Phase 3 at the earliest before pools may re-open and based on the latest government announcement today it looks likely that the option for pools to re-open will… Continue reading Response to Government announcement moving to Phase Three

Today, for the first time in nearly six months, a small number of club swimmers will be able to experience their first pool swim after lockdown. This follows the Government announcement on 20th August that pools can open from 31st August. The reality is that only a few pools are in a position to open… Continue reading First Steps Back to the Water

Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water’s Learn to Swim partnership which has helped to create 100,000-strong new generation of young, safe swimmers through Leisure Trusts and Aquatic Providers across Scotland, is being extended for a fourth year, in a move that aims to boost the confidence of children around water. Over the last few years, the… Continue reading Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water Learn to Swim Partnership Extended