The opening evening of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships in Edinburgh produced some highly competitive and close finals and a number of new National Records were recorded. Suzie McNair showed impressive form in the 400m IM. The Scottish Junior Team athlete contested this event on debut at the European Junior Championships… Continue reading First medals and records recorded at Short Course Championships
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Countdown to Short Course Championships
While some may be counting down to Christmas, swimmers from clubs across the country are counting down to the start of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships, which begin tomorrow at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. This may be the first National Swimming Championships in a few months, but there have… Continue reading Countdown to Short Course Championships
Scottish divers finish Nationals on a high
After three days of strong competition the Scottish National & Open Diving Championships drew to an exciting conclusion with Edinburgh Diving Club’s Angus Menmuir and Clara Kerr winning their respective 3m springboard finals. For Angus, this was perhaps unfamiliar territory with his programme usually leaning towards the platform event. This weekend, however, he has contested… Continue reading Scottish divers finish Nationals on a high
Goodburn selected for World Short Course
An Aquatics GB team combining experienced Olympic medallists and senior international debutants will head to Budapest next month to round out a memorable 2024 at the World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships (10th-15th December). University of Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn is included in the eleven-strong squad heading to Hungry next month, in what is his… Continue reading Goodburn selected for World Short Course
Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Along with a donation from a benefactor, monies raised by generous guests at Scottish Swimming’s awards evening means that an incredible £6000 will be split between three nominated charities – The Archie Foundation, who exist to help transform experiences and outcomes in healthcare and bereavement for local babies, children, and families in Aberdeen, The Astro… Continue reading Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Scottish Swimming announce John Lunn as new Chief Executive
Scottish Swimming today announced John Lunn as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take up his role with the governing body in January 2025. Lunn has extensive leadership and board experience and success within sport in Scotland working with sportscotland for over 15 years. In his current role as Sports Development Head, he is… Continue reading Scottish Swimming announce John Lunn as new Chief Executive
Scottish Swimming appoints Jo Thomson to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Thomson to its Board of Directors. Jo is a Partner within the KPMG UK Public Sector team and leads the Customer Transformation practice. She brings over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors having worked both in consulting and directly in corporate… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Jo Thomson to Board of Directors
Scottish National Artistic Swimming Championships return
After a disrupted 2023, which saw both the National Championships and National Figures events cancelled, we are delighted to have the Scottish National & Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships return to the Dollan Aqua Centre this weekend. While the showcase events may not have run, the sport itself remained busy and competitive over the past… Continue reading Scottish National Artistic Swimming Championships return
Smallwood Appointed as Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach
Following the recent partnership announcement between The University of Edinburgh, Aquatics GB, Scottish Swimming and Edinburgh Leisure, the search for the new Performance Lead Coach has come to a close with renowned diving coach, Adam Smallwood being appointed into the role. Smallwood has worked extensively with some of the top talents in British diving. Most… Continue reading Smallwood Appointed as Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach
Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will… Continue reading Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games