Today is the launch of the next chapter in the #LoveSwimming campaign, led by Swim England, with the them of ‘Escape’. ‘Escape’ reflects the extremes of a fast-paced modern life and the impact it can have on your mental health, in stark comparison to the unique environment offered by swimming. A new YouGov poll released… Continue reading #LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits
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Scottish Swimming appoints three new Board Directors
Caitlin McClatchey, Andrew Dunlop and Jackie Davidson join the Board with immediate effect
2018 European Championships medals unveiled to mark 50 days to go
(L-R) Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council David McDonald, Colin Hartley the Championship Director for Glasgow 2018, Sports Minister Aileen Campbell, aspiring young athletes Fraser Lynes, Mia Patton and Danny Abbott, Marc Austin, Jess Learmonth and Martyn Rooney.
Young Fife swimmers celebrate with Olympic and Commonwealth athlete Duncan Scott
Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European medallist Duncan Scott joined children from across Fife today (Wednesday 16 May) to celebrate the success and expansion of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s Learn to Swim programme, delivered in partnership with Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust – the region’s leading provider of sports and… Continue reading Young Fife swimmers celebrate with Olympic and Commonwealth athlete Duncan Scott
Scottish Swimming appoint new Chair
Graeme Marchbank
100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018
Glasgow and Scotland set for a ‘bumper summer’ with one million expected to experience the world-first event One million residents, visitors, spectators, athletes and media will be part of the sporting and cultural experience of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships taking place from 2 to 12 August this summer. Today marks 100 days to go… Continue reading 100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018
Duncan Scott inspires the next generation in his home town to learn to swim
Duncan Scott, fresh back from the Australian Gold Coast with an impressive six medals in his back pocket, was today inspiring the young generation to learn to swim in Troon, South Ayrshire at the same pool where he learned to swim as a young boy. Duncan Scott commented: “My dad would take myself and my… Continue reading Duncan Scott inspires the next generation in his home town to learn to swim
What is the Year of Young People 2018?
Scottish Swimming will be putting extra focus into celebrating our sport’s young people this year, in conjunction with the Scottish Government’s Year of Young People. Each month, Scottish Swimming will put into the spotlight one of our wave of special young talents, whether they are putting their skills into practice in the water or as… Continue reading What is the Year of Young People 2018?
Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador
British swimming star Michael Jamieson, who won silver medals at the London 2012 Olympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, got straight to work in his new role as a Laureus Ambassador by engaging with participants from the Laureus-supported Carney’s Community boxing programme in South West London. Since his transition from swimming in February 2017, Jamieson… Continue reading Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador
Scottish Swimming celebrate a year of success
Duncan Scott with his Nancy Riach Memorial Medal