It was a night of celebrating all thing aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at TECA in Aberdeen. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 310 guests celebrated the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the invaluable contributions made… Continue reading Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
Tag: water polo
Helen Elder
Scottish Swimming is saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Elder, a long-term volunteer and friend of swimming and water polo. Helen was a committee member and final secretary of Taybridge Swimming Club, and when that merged with Belmont Swimming Club, she took the roll on at the never club under the Belmont name.… Continue reading Helen Elder
Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
For the first time since 2017, Dundee’s Olympia will host the Scottish National Water Polo Cup finals, after last year’s showcase in Glasgow. 12 teams, from six clubs, will come head-to-head across six matches in the City of Discovery, as Scotland’s Water Polo stars look to become national champions on Tayside. The final game of… Continue reading Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Water Polo will enjoy a second successive weekend of semi-finals action ahead of the Scottish National Water Polo Cup Finals day, which will take place at Olympia Dundee on Saturday 8th June 2024 where six matches will be contested: Teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Menzieshill & Whitehall, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender have been in… Continue reading Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Water Polo hub hosts National Conference League
Late last month, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth ASC (KKASC) Water Polo hosted the National Conference Junior League at the University of Strathclyde water polo hub with teams from Liverpool and London making the trip north to play each other over the course of a weekend. The weekend started with KKASC playing against a strong Liverpool team.… Continue reading Water Polo hub hosts National Conference League
Collaborative approach provides water polo expertise in the West
An innovative approach to investment has resulted in the appointment of the first ever Director of Water Polo at the University of Strathclyde, which will also benefit clubs in the West District. The partnership between sportscotland, Scottish Swimming and three Community Clubs – Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, Western Baths and Forth Valley, means that water polo… Continue reading Collaborative approach provides water polo expertise in the West
Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
It was water polo’s big day of action with the Scottish Cup Finals taking place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Across six thrilling games teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender fought hard in attack and defence in their bid to be crowned champions. The opening match between Dunfermline and… Continue reading Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
Young Water Polo players learn from the stars at Tollcross
World class professional Water Polo players, Sabrina van der Sloot and Thomas Lucas, were on hand to inspire dozens of youngsters at the Kirkinktilloch & Kilsyth Water Polo camp in September. With over fifty young players from across almost all clubs in Scotland coming together at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, the development… Continue reading Young Water Polo players learn from the stars at Tollcross
Water Polo teams look to the future with new schedule
With British Water Polo preparing for what is set to be one of its busiest seasons, the GB Water Polo Leadership Group have published a report following their September meeting to outline their intentions for the sport going forward. The GB Water Polo Leadership Group met last month before publishing the framework for the sport… Continue reading Water Polo teams look to the future with new schedule
Water Polo National Champions crowned in Carnegie
The jewel in the crown of Scotland’s Water Polo calendar took place on Sunday at Carnegie Leisure Centre, with 6 matches filled with close competition, strong defending, and a bagful of goals.