It was a glittering showcase of all things aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 260 guests reflected on the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as… Continue reading Scottish Swimming community enjoy a night of celebration
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Guidance Information and Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals in Aquatics
We have reached the point where we are happy to share our Participation and Training guidance, and our Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals. With Scottish Swimming’s vision being: ‘everyone can swim’, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where participation and fair competition is available to all. The guidance document… Continue reading Guidance Information and Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals in Aquatics
Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
We are saddened by the news that three West Lothian swimming pools close today at Armadale, Broxburn and Livingston. This will be a huge loss to these local communities. Scottish Swimming have been campaigning hard with the government who have acknowledged that local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental… Continue reading Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
Swimming Master-class in Japan
Straight off the back of the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, the action quickly returned to the pool for the start of the World Aquatics Masters Championships, which saw a number of Scottish Masters swimmers make the almost 6000 mile journey to Japan. Dawn Kissack of Carnoustie Claymores, won gold in the 50m freestyle, posting… Continue reading Swimming Master-class in Japan
Curtain falls on British Summer Champs
After seven days of action, the curtain fell on the British Summer Championships, which have been taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Millfield’s Charlotte Hardy and Mount Kelly’s Fergus Thomson won gold in their 100m and 200m breaststroke events, while the quartet of Zach Speakman, Rory Dickson, Andrew Bertoli and Jamie… Continue reading Curtain falls on British Summer Champs
Penultimate day of action from British Summer Championships
On the penultimate day of action from the British Summer Championships, Kathleen Dawson won her second backstroke title of the meet, with gold in the 50m event. Matthew Ward (Mount Kelly) and Laurie Devine (Repton), who will be off to Trinidad early next week to represent Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games, picked up… Continue reading Penultimate day of action from British Summer Championships
World Silver for Duncan Scott
Duncan Scott showed strength, focus and determination to secure the 200m IM silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In what was a truly world class final, the University of Stirling athlete, who is trained by Steven Tigg, stuck to his race plan and moved up through the field from 6th to… Continue reading World Silver for Duncan Scott
Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs
The swimming action continued with day five of the British Summer Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. George Smith (University of Stirling) secured his second breaststroke medal of the meet winning gold in the 200m event to add to the silver won over 100m. Smith looked strong throughout, dominating the race to come home two… Continue reading Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs
British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield
Tuesday sees us beyond the half way point of the British Summer Championships which are taking place at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. And while many see this as the end of their swimming season, others are using the meet to fine tune racing skills ahead of international competition. Evie Davis is one such athlete who… Continue reading British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield
Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield
Day two of the British Summer Championships produced ten more medals for Scottish and Scotland based athletes, including gold for Rory Dickson, Jamie Robertson and Michaela Glenister, all of whom train at University of Stirling. Rory Dickson’s gold medal in the 100m breaststroke (19 & over) came in a well-executed race where he stayed with… Continue reading Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield