The storm clouds may have gathered over Loch Ken on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers or the competitiveness of the athletes at the start of the 2025 Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. A short-lived thunderstorm over the Galloway Activity Centre, and the swift actions of the safety crews… Continue reading Open Water Championships round-up
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Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
A 15-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships which take place this month in Athens, Greece. The competition spans seven days of action at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Athens, with the opening ceremony on Monday 23rd July 2025 followed by the Mixed Team Final as the first medal… Continue reading Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Grace Reid and Noah Penman are included in a 14-strong Aquatics GB diving team blending Olympic experience with future potential will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. The selections come fresh off the back of a gripping four-days of competition at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships… Continue reading Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Volunteer Spotlight – Isla Reid
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
Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any sport, and aquatics is no exception. Volunteers make a huge contribution to clubs across Scotland and volunteering itself is a rewarding experience, benefiting both the club and the individual. It builds upon life skills, work skills and rewards with confidence and social aspects which are valued by volunteers in… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
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
Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming believes that swimming is a sport for all and a sport for life. We work tirelessly with our clubs, pool providers and agencies to provide safe and welcoming environments to help ensure a positive culture is embedded in aquatics across Scotland and that the welfare of our members and wider community is at… Continue reading Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the publication of the Selection Policy for Swimming and Para-Swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. With the excitement already building for a spectacular Home Games, the release of the policy marks a key milestone on the road to representing Team Scotland in front of a passionate home… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Scottish Swimming has seen a 152% increase in adult swimming programmes as reported by National Learn to Swim Framework lesson providers across the country. On the back of the launch of #NeverTooLate last year – a campaign to get more adults learning to swim and taking up aquatic sports, lesson providers delivering the National Framework… Continue reading Never Too Late campaign sees 152% increase in adult swimming programmes
Seven Scots selected for European U23 Championships
A 20-strong athlete cohort, including seven Scottish swimmers, has been selected to represent Great Britain at the second edition of the European Aquatics Under-23 (U23) Swimming Championships. With another busy summer of aquatics action on the horizon, the return of the European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships to the calendar for 2025 provides a high-level competition… Continue reading Seven Scots selected for European U23 Championships