Juggling school exams, music, university applications and competitive swimming, it’s incredible that Isla Reid can find the time to do much else, but she has, giving her time freely to volunteer at her swimming club and at open water events. This is Isla’s story. How it started I started volunteering with my swimming club (Garioch)… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Isla Reid
Tag: open water
Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
A group of 10 young swimmers from the Scottish Open Water Development Squad, have made their mark on Best Fest, the 7-day open water swimming festival, which takes place in the clear blue waters off Colonia de Sant Jordi, on the south eastern coast of Mallorca. The annual festival draws elite athletes, emerging junior talent, and… Continue reading Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
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
Scottish National Open Water Championships
Scotland’s open water swimmers came together at Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch, for a weekend of competition at the Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. Still riding high after a successful Best Fest Open Water Festival in May, Edinburgh University’s Cara Gordon dominated the distance events, winning gold in both the 5km and 10km open… Continue reading Scottish National Open Water Championships