In light of the latest information, recommendations and news from the Scottish Government, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the following National Events: the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters & Senior Age Group Championships (27-28 March) and the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (1-5 April). We are planning to reschedule both… Continue reading NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE
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Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport united in drive to reopen facilities
Following a formal communication sent to the First Minister on the morning of 30th July 2020 from 32 individual Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGB), the SGB CEO Forum welcomes the recognition by the First Minister of the requirement to move forward the re-opening of sports facilities. As a sector, we are disappointed that the… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport united in drive to reopen facilities
Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning
As we continue to follow the Government’s dictate to ‘Stay at Home’ we have postponed all face to face education courses, delivered by Scottish Swimming, until the end of June 2020, after which the situation will again be reviewed. This follows our earlier statement on 17 March where we postponed courses up to the beginning… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Virtual Learning
Glory for Scots in Rostock
Gemma McArthur & Lucas Thomson won gold in Mixed Synchro, whilst James Heatly secured Men's 3m Springboard gold.
Lindsay Lewis appointment Aquatics Team Manager for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Scotland and Scottish Swimming are pleased to announce that Lindsay Lewis will lead the sport at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, bringing over 20 years experience from her work as team manager for both Scottish and British Swimming. Lindsay was team manager for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and said of… Continue reading Lindsay Lewis appointment Aquatics Team Manager for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement
This week marks an important next step towards the return of sport in communities across the country with indoor sports courts and swimming pools now able to reopen in line with the latest Scottish Government public health guidance. The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group welcomes Monday’s communication from Stewart Harris, CEO, sportscotland announcing… Continue reading Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement
European Junior Championships Postponed
Due to the now widespread outbreak of COVID-19, the Stakeholder Group and Local Organising Committees (LOC) within the UK, in agreement with LEN, have taken the decision to postpone the LEN European Junior Diving and European Junior Swimming Championships, set to take place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen respectively this July. We realise this will come… Continue reading European Junior Championships Postponed
Heatly makes golden start to 2020
James Heatly with his coach, Jen Leeming
Talking Nutrition with Nikos Jakubiak
Nikos Jakubiak
A Personal Celebration of the Royal Commonwealth Pool’s 50th Birthday
Sir Peter Healty meeting HRH Princess Anne at the official opening of the Royal Commonwealth Pool in 1970