With athletes gathering outside the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham ahead of their parade at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, Scotland’s swimmers will be enjoying the spectacle from the village, ahead of the opening day of the swimming competition of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. University of Stirling’s Stephen Milne will be the first… Continue reading Final countdown to the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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Aquatics Team for Birmingham 2022 announced
With under 50 days to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the full complement of swimmers and divers set to represent Team Scotland has been announced.
World Championships bronze for Shaw
Toni Shaw dug deep down the final 50m to power home to the bronze medal in the final of the S9 100m butterfly on day three of the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira.
Duncan Scott Pulls out of World Championships
Duncan Scott has withdrawn from the British Swimming team heading out to the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest as he continues his recovery from a recent bout of COVID.Â
Golden start for Clegg at Madeira World Championships
It was a dream start for Stephen Clegg at the World Para Swimming World Championships, with the 26-year-old winning gold for S12 100m backstroke on the opening day in Madeira.
Water Polo National Champions crowned in Carnegie
The jewel in the crown of Scotland’s Water Polo calendar took place on Sunday at Carnegie Leisure Centre, with 6 matches filled with close competition, strong defending, and a bagful of goals.
Reid and Heatly included in team for World Championships
Grace Reid and James Heatly have been named in the 14-strong British Diving team selected for this month’s World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
Les Rodger: From Timekeeper to Open Water Chair, Volunteer Week Scotland
As part of Volunteer Week Scotland, we caught up with aquatic volunteer Les Rodger, who sits as Chair of the National Open Water Committee.
Helen marks 10th Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Volunteer Week Scotland
Helen Murray MBE, will mark 75 years of dedication to aquatics, with an appearance at her 10th Commonwealth Games, this summer in Birmingham. Helen, who is in her 75th year as a member of the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association has appeared at nine Commonwealth Games so far in the guise of: technical official, coach, demonstration swimmer,… Continue reading Helen marks 10th Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Volunteer Week Scotland
Mabbott selected for European Junior Diving Championships
Edinburgh Diving Club’s Danny Mabbott is named as part of the 17-strong team from the next generation of British Diving talent, selected to compete at the European Junior Championships in Bucharest, Romania in July. A quintet of medallists from last year’s event are included, with Leon Baker (Southampton Diving Academy), Maisie Bond (City of Sheffield… Continue reading Mabbott selected for European Junior Diving Championships