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

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

Health in Mind benefit from Awards Evening celebrations

Edinburgh-based charity, Health in Mind, are to benefit from proceeds raised at Scottish Swimming’s Awards Evening, held at the end of September at the National Museum of Scotland. £2,000 was raised during the ever-popular Heads and Tails quiz and will help support Health in Mind’s ongoing work providing services and courses to support people and… Continue reading Health in Mind benefit from Awards Evening celebrations