Swimming pools gain government support

Scottish Swimming were delighted to host an event ‘Everyone Can Swim’ supported by the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport as well as triple Olympian Hannah Miley MBE. The event which took place on Monday 16th October at the SNP party conference in Aberdeen yesterday highlighted the importance of swimming and swimming pools… Continue reading Swimming pools gain government support

Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Decision Reversal

Scottish Swimming are delighted with the reversal of the decision in North Lanarkshire to close 39 community facilities including 4 swimming pools. The passion, proactive and persuasive voice of the local community in campaigning to keep these pools open has been heard – people power at its best. Swimming is a life skill that everyone… Continue reading Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Decision Reversal

Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Council Report

Scottish Swimming are shocked to read that 4 swimming pools are being considered for closure within North Lanarkshire according to the latest North Lanarkshire Council Report. Kilsyth Swimming Pool, Sir Matt Busby Sports Centre, John Smith Pool and Shotts Leisure Centre are all included within the ‘in scope’ community facilities which could face closure over… Continue reading Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Council Report

Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools

Scottish Swimming is deeply concerned by the news that West Lothian Leisure have proposed the full closure of Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool and Xcite Livingston in a bid to address the £1.75m shortfall left following the passing of the West Lothian Council budgets in March. In a statement made earlier today by West… Continue reading Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools

Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian

Youngsters to participate in once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic multiple Gold Medallist Duncan Scott at Broxburn Sports Centre to celebrate Xcite being recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year and swimming pools as vital assets for teaching children to learn to swim.

Athlete dives in to celebrate provider’s commitment to learning to swim Youngsters in West Lothian have participated in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World & Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott. Duncan, the UK’s most decorated athlete from the Tokyo Olympic Games, made a splash at Xcite’s Broxburn Sports Centre to celebrate West Lothian Leisure being… Continue reading Duncan Scott makes a splash in West Lothian