Scotland’s showcase national swimming competition arrived in Tollcross on Friday, with over 700 athletes involved in the hunt for the accolade of National Championships, across numerous strokes and distances. Coaches, athletes and spectators joined together to applaud the performance of the day at Tollcross, as Scott Gibson regained the 50m Backstroke Scottish Record on Friday… Continue reading Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Tag: aquatics
Swimming action moves to Glasgow
The racing season continues this weekend with the Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships, which will take place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre from 30 June to 2 July. 750 athletes representing 74 Clubs will start to arrive in Glasgow today for what will be a great three days of racing, and another milestone in… Continue reading Swimming action moves to Glasgow
Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
It was water polo’s big day of action with the Scottish Cup Finals taking place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Across six thrilling games teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender fought hard in attack and defence in their bid to be crowned champions. The opening match between Dunfermline and… Continue reading Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
Team Scotland swimmers confirmed for Commonwealth Youth Games
Eight rising stars of the pool are the latest additions to Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago this summer. Evan Davidson, Laurie Devine, Dean Fearn, Stefan Krawiec, Sean McCann, Holly McGill, Drew McKenzie and Matthew Ward will be in action at the seventh Commonwealth Youth Games for which the swimming… Continue reading Team Scotland swimmers confirmed for Commonwealth Youth Games
Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland
For Volunteer Week Scotland, we caught up with one of the most dedicated and longest-serving volunteers within Artistic Swimming in Scotland, Elizabeth Bowman. Brought into the sport by the legendary Mary Black, Elizabeth worked her way through various roles within the sport and is currently the National Event Co-ordinator and Technical Official Co-Ordinator. Read her… Continue reading Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland
Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
From Swimming to Diving, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, young volunteers are shaping the future of aquatic sports in Scotland – taking on leadership roles within their clubs, as well as organisation various events and fundraising opportunities. Many of these youngsters are part of Scottish Swimming’s Young Volunteer Programme – a framework which providers young… Continue reading Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Twenty-five divers are ready to take to the springboards and platforms of Japan and Poland this summer after British Diving confirmed our teams for the upcoming double-header of World Championships and European Games. Amongst the 25 athletes selected across two teams, Aberdeen Diving Club’s Noah Penman has received his first senior international call-up as part… Continue reading GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Glasgow Meet sets up exciting summer of competition
The curtain fell on the 2023 Glasgow International Swim Meet, with a number of the GBR swimmers heading for the World Aquatics Championships in Japan this summer, picking up titles on the final day of competition. Loughborough Performance Centre’s Freya Colbert broke the Meet Record on her way to gold in the 400m freestyle, touching… Continue reading Glasgow Meet sets up exciting summer of competition
Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
Sink or Swim? The stark choice facing Scotland’s pools
How many more swimming pools have to close before we gain Scottish Government support and action? Pools are closing. They are not simply at risk. We need to act now to gain not only backing from the Scottish Government but investment to stop this turning into a crisis. These community pools host vital, potentially ‘life… Continue reading Sink or Swim? The stark choice facing Scotland’s pools