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
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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
Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
We are saddened by the news that three West Lothian swimming pools close today at Armadale, Broxburn and Livingston. This will be a huge loss to these local communities. Scottish Swimming have been campaigning hard with the government who have acknowledged that local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental… Continue reading Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
British Empire Medal for Peter Dempster in New Years Honours
SASA Life Member, Peter Dempster, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours List for services to Swimming and to the community in Clydebank. Peter has been part of Clydebank Amateur Swimming Club for more than 80 years as a swimmer, teacher, water polo player, coach and committee member. At 94… Continue reading British Empire Medal for Peter Dempster in New Years Honours
Colleen Blair to be inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Colleen Blair is to be inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) in recognition of her numerous swims and contribution to marathon swimming over many years. Colleen, who was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours, is Scottish Swimming’s Regional Swimming Development Manager for Highlands, Island & Moray, and will… Continue reading Colleen Blair to be inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
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
Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening
Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club were crowned Club of the year as Scotland’s aquatics community enjoyed a fantastic night of celebration at the Scottish Swimming Awards Evening, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Returning after an enforced break of three years, the event was hosted by radio and television… Continue reading Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening
Bronze medal delight for Murdoch, Shanahan and Shaw on opening night in Birmingham
Over the last few Commonwealth Games cycles, Scotland has always started the swimming competition strongly, and tonight at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, was no exception, with three bronze medals secured on the opening night of finals at Sandwell Aquatics Centre. An emotional Katie Shanahan was overwhelmed after her bronze medal in the 400m IM. The… Continue reading Bronze medal delight for Murdoch, Shanahan and Shaw on opening night in Birmingham
Solid start in the pool from Scottish swimmers
Sandwell Aquatics Centre was brought to life this morning by a very enthusiastic crowd of supporters, who cheered on every athlete from every nation on day one of the swimming competition of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Ross Murdoch swam to a season’s best of 2:11.35 in the heats of the 200m breaststroke, securing his… Continue reading Solid start in the pool from Scottish swimmers
Final countdown to the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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