Scottish Swimming is delighted by the Scottish Government Budget announcement to support school swimming through a learn to swim offer for primary school children. This much needed and timely funding will benefit thousands of young people across Scotland, equipping children with the vital water safety knowledge and basic swimming skills to keep them safer in,… Continue reading Scottish Swimming welcomes Government funding for School Swimming
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Statement Response to Budget
Scottish Swimming welcomes the Scottish Government budget statement that investment into sport will continue to be maintained for 2024 to 2025 at the same level as 2023 to 2024. Sport has a vital role to play in the ongoing health of the nation and swimming, as a sport for all abilities and ages, is vital… Continue reading Statement Response to Budget
Sign the petition and help SAVE OUR POOLS
A petition, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to help keep our swimming pools and leisure centres open by providing financial investment for pools, is now ‘live’ and available to sign HERE. Swimming pools and leisure centres are under threat of closure. They are vital community hubs for the population of… Continue reading Sign the petition and help SAVE OUR POOLS
Scottish Swimming Pools seek support in response to Budget
Scottish Swimming welcomes the announcement by the UK Government to release £63 million of investment to support leisure centres and swimming pools in England. £40 million of the English fund will be used to help pools become more energy efficient for long term sustainability and over £20 million will help with rising costs during the… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Pools seek support in response to Budget