After a disrupted 2023, which saw both the National Championships and National Figures events cancelled, we are delighted to have the Scottish National & Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships return to the Dollan Aqua Centre this weekend. While the showcase events may not have run, the sport itself remained busy and competitive over the past… Continue reading Scottish National Artistic Swimming Championships return
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Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
It was a night of celebrating all thing aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at TECA in Aberdeen. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 310 guests celebrated the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the invaluable contributions made… Continue reading Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards
Late last week Artistic Swimming official, Linda Atkinson, was named as ‘Official of the Year’ at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating, and Volunteering Awards in recognition of her dedication, passion, and tireless efforts to help develop the sport of Artistic Swimming in Scotland and beyond. The sportscotland COV Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Scottish sport,… Continue reading Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards
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
Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport
At the tail of last year, Scottish Artistic Swimming Judge Linda Atkinson attended judge school in Porto, passing her exam to remain a FINA (now World Aquatics) accredited Artistic Swimming judge. Linda, alongside a number of Swim England judges took the trip to Porto – with all candidates returning home having passed the assessments. The… Continue reading Scottish Artistic Swimming judge passes FINA exam ahead of landmark changes to sport
Curtain comes down on National and Open Artistic Swimming Championships
Day two of the Scottish National Open & Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships, taking place at the Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride, focused on free routines for solo, duet and team swimmers, with Edinburgh Artistic Swimming Club taking the Top Club Trophy and Nairn Synchro taking the trophy for most podium finishes. Rosie Barrington… Continue reading Curtain comes down on National and Open Artistic Swimming Championships