As training cycles continue after April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Scottish swimmers continue to sharpen their race skills against competitors from across Britain and mainland Europe. The vast majority of Scottish swimmers who are on the Team GB squad heading to Paris were in action at the AP Race London International this past weekend, with… Continue reading Scots sharpen racing skills in lead up to summer showdowns
Scots wrap up productive weekend of diving down south
Following four days of action at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Scottish Divers brought their programmes to a close, in their wake a weekend of positive results and learning opportunities. Ellen Gillespie and Clara Kerr battled two other pairings in the Women’s 3m Synchro to take home a bronze medal back to Scotland, making their debut… Continue reading Scots wrap up productive weekend of diving down south
Reid delivers springboard silver in Sandwell
Grace Reid delivered a spectacular display of springboard diving for the Sandwell crowd at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships, eventually finishing second in a fierce battle with Yasmin Harper of Sheffield Diving Club. Grace began her evening on course for success, with an increase in her score from prelims in her Inward 2 ½ Somersaults… Continue reading Reid delivers springboard silver in Sandwell
Scots settle into GB diving action in Birmingham
On the first full day of diving at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships, Scots took to the environment at Sandwell with assured confidence, with various selections and personal goals on the line. James Heatly bounced back from a challenging 3m Springboard prelim yesterday to deliver a more competitive performance in a super-stacked field. James placed… Continue reading Scots settle into GB diving action in Birmingham
David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024
Scottish Swimming is very saddened to hear of the passing of David Wilkie, following a courageous battle with cancer. The Olympic, World and Commonwealth gold medallist was 70 years old. Born in 1954 to Scottish parents, David spent the first part of his childhood in Sri Lanka, and it was in Colombo where he first… Continue reading David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024
Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
Sandwell Aquatics Centre will host its first senior national competition since the Commonwealth Games this bank holiday weekend, nearly two years on from the fortnight that saw record Scottish success across Swimming, Para Swimming, and Diving. The Aquatics GB Diving Championships will take to the Birmingham boards for the first time, as Britain’s best divers… Continue reading Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Water Polo will enjoy a second successive weekend of semi-finals action ahead of the Scottish National Water Polo Cup Finals day, which will take place at Olympia Dundee on Saturday 8th June 2024 where six matches will be contested: Teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Menzieshill & Whitehall, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender have been in… Continue reading Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms
Please note, for the purpose of this research, non-performance swimmers are classified as any swimmers who are not national or international level, and/or are not supported by the Scottish Institute of Sport. You are being invited by a group of researchers (Dr Freya Oswald and Dr Gemma Ryde) from the University of Glasgow who are… Continue reading Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms
Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
With the countdown at 100 days to go, ParalympicsGB has named the 26-strong Para swimming team headed to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this summer. The first sport to confirm names for Paris for ParalympicsGB features 15 Games debutants and 11 returning Paralympians – including two reigning champions in the pool from Tokyo 2020, Maisie… Continue reading Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health
A passionate advocate for mental wellness has discovered solace and strength in an unexpected place, his local swimming pool. A recent poll by Scottish Swimming found that 70% of active swimmers get in the pool to help boost their mental health, including Paul Cowan, 42, who attends a GP referral swimming class, in South Ayrshire.… Continue reading South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health