Three Scottish athletes are among a strong team of 29 divers, who have been invited onto British Swimming’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2023-2024 season, as the group look to build on a record-breaking year ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Grace Reid (Dive London) and James Heatly (Edinburgh Diving Club) both return to… Continue reading 3 Scottish divers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
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6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
A total of 41 athletes, including six Scots, have been invited on to British Para-Swimming’s 2023-2024 World Class Programme, off the back of a successful home Para Swimming World Championships and with the 2024 Paralympic Games less than a year away. The list includes a plethora of athletes who have had success at every level… Continue reading 6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
Scot divers sharpen skills at London Legacy Open
London Aquatics Centre provided the backdrop for the first major British diving meet of the season, as Scotland’s best divers joined their GB counterparts for an early season bout. The London Legacy Meet is in its second year – celebrating the life and legacy of former Dive London and British Diving coach David Jenkins who… Continue reading Scot divers sharpen skills at London Legacy Open
Step Rock crowned Relay Grand Prix winners
Congratulations to Step Rock who took first place in the 2023 Open Water Relay Grand Prix! The St Andrews-based club have had a terrific season in Open Water, with consistent showings in relay and individual events across the eligible competitions. Garioch ASC took home the second-place – at the end of another strong season both in… Continue reading Step Rock crowned Relay Grand Prix winners
Scots impress at BUCS as short course season builds towards conclusion
The BUCS Short Course Championships provided an excellent test for Scottish athletes this past weekend, as the short course season continues to build momentum heading into end of cycle meets in December. The competition, held from 17th-19th November saw the brightest and best of university and college swimmers from across the UK converge on Ponds… Continue reading Scots impress at BUCS as short course season builds towards conclusion
Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards
Late last week Artistic Swimming official, Linda Atkinson, was named as ‘Official of the Year’ at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating, and Volunteering Awards in recognition of her dedication, passion, and tireless efforts to help develop the sport of Artistic Swimming in Scotland and beyond. The sportscotland COV Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Scottish sport,… Continue reading Linda Atkinson Named Official of the Year at sportscotland awards
Eight Scots selected for European Short Course
With Olympic year on the horizon, 35 swimmers, including 8 Scottish athletes, have been named to round off 2023 at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Bucharest, Romania next month. Edinburgh University’s Archie Goodburn and Kara Hanlon will join University of Stirling’s Katie Shanahan, Keanna MacInnes, Duncan Scott, Evan Jones, Lucy Hope and Kathleen… Continue reading Eight Scots selected for European Short Course
Scottish athletes on British Swimming’s World Class Programme
A total of 54 swimmers have been invited on to British Swimming’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2023-2024 season, with just over nine months to go until the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The new list follows a spectacular summer in the pool, which saw eight medals – including two world titles – secured… Continue reading Scottish athletes on British Swimming’s World Class Programme
Awards Evening generosity boosts SAMH
Generous guests at Scottish Swimming’s awards evening raised an incredible £2200 for SAMH, Scotland’s National mental health charity. The money was raised during the popular Heads and Tail quiz and will help the Physical Activity & Sport Team, as they strive to ensure everyone can experience the benefits that physical activity can bring. Elaine Mackenzie,… Continue reading Awards Evening generosity boosts SAMH
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