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
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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
Fife leisure trust crowned at national awards
Fife Sport and Leisure Trust was crowned as the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year at the annual Scottish Swimming awards night, recognising the trust as a high-quality lesson programme in Scotland with over 8,100 participants weekly. The Scottish Water-sponsored award was presented to the trust for its efforts in expanding teaching… Continue reading Fife leisure trust crowned at national awards
Scottish Swimming community enjoy a night of celebration
It was a glittering showcase of all things aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 260 guests reflected on the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as… Continue reading Scottish Swimming community enjoy a night of celebration
Guidance Information and Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals in Aquatics
We have reached the point where we are happy to share our Participation and Training guidance, and our Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals. With Scottish Swimming’s vision being: ‘everyone can swim’, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where participation and fair competition is available to all. The guidance document… Continue reading Guidance Information and Competition Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary individuals in Aquatics
Duncan Scott dives in to Learn to Swim success
YOUNG swimmers in East Dunbartonshire have taken part in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, Duncan Scott, to mark Learn to Swim Month. Duncan made a splash at East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust’s Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs to celebrate EDLC being recognised as the latest leisure trust to deliver the… Continue reading Duncan Scott dives in to Learn to Swim success
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
Swimming Master-class in Japan
Straight off the back of the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, the action quickly returned to the pool for the start of the World Aquatics Masters Championships, which saw a number of Scottish Masters swimmers make the almost 6000 mile journey to Japan. Dawn Kissack of Carnoustie Claymores, won gold in the 50m freestyle, posting… Continue reading Swimming Master-class in Japan
Curtain falls on British Summer Champs
After seven days of action, the curtain fell on the British Summer Championships, which have been taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Millfield’s Charlotte Hardy and Mount Kelly’s Fergus Thomson won gold in their 100m and 200m breaststroke events, while the quartet of Zach Speakman, Rory Dickson, Andrew Bertoli and Jamie… Continue reading Curtain falls on British Summer Champs
Penultimate day of action from British Summer Championships
On the penultimate day of action from the British Summer Championships, Kathleen Dawson won her second backstroke title of the meet, with gold in the 50m event. Matthew Ward (Mount Kelly) and Laurie Devine (Repton), who will be off to Trinidad early next week to represent Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games, picked up… Continue reading Penultimate day of action from British Summer Championships