We fully support the following statement made by our colleagues at British Swimming. While sport can help break down barriers, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. British Swimming Statement: British Swimming unreservedly condemns the atrocities being committed on the people of Ukraine following the unwarranted declaration of war by the Russian leadership,… Continue reading Untitled
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COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022
The Scottish Government reviewed their current restrictions yesterday and as a result, much of the content of the previous Scottish Swimming COVID-19 Update statement which was published on the 23rd December 2021 is still in place and will continue until the 24th January or until otherwise advised. The next Scottish Government review of restrictions will… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 12 January 2022
Masters swimmers continue record breaking time in Aberdeen
We were treated to another superb day of racing at the British Masters Championships in Aberdeen where another 25 records were broken with new World, European and British best times set. Woking swimmer, Michael Hodgson, has three European Records and two British Records (55-59) to his name so far this weekend, his latest coming in… Continue reading Masters swimmers continue record breaking time in Aberdeen
British Masters Championships begin in Aberdeen
The 2022 British Masters Championships begin today at Aberdeen Sports Village, the venue which hosted the event back in 2017. These Championships are the highest level of domestic Masters swimming in Great Britain and rotate between England, Scotland and Wales every year. With 613 swimmers competing across 2614 individual swims and 226 relays, we are… Continue reading British Masters Championships begin in Aberdeen
World, European & British Records Tumble on opening day of British Masters Championships
All smiles from Amanda Heath after her World Record Breaking 200m breaststroke
Learn to Swim programme extension make waves for next generation
L-R: Ally Whike (Director of Aquatics, Scottish Swimming),Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw(Learn to Swim Ambassadors), Brian Lironi (Director of Corporate Affairs with Scottish Water)
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We fully support the following statement made by our colleagues at British Swimming. While sport can help break down barriers, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. British Swimming Statement: British Swimming unreservedly condemns the atrocities being committed on the people of Ukraine following the unwarranted declaration of war by the Russian leadership,… Continue reading Untitled
COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
In light of additional restrictions being brought in by the Scottish Government and additional guidance from sportscotland, it is necessary for Scottish Swimming to issue an updated guidance statement to reflect these new changes. These changes will take effect from the 26th December 2021 and will run through to the 16th January 2022 or until… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance Statement – 22 December 2021
NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
Scottish Swimming have received updated guidance from sportscotland. However, the ‘beyond Level 0’ guidance which was published in September for both club training and competitions is still valid and in place. Currently there are no changes that are required for aquatics clubs but there are a few key considerations which require to be highlighted: TestingClubs… Continue reading NEW Covid-19 Guidance Statement
FINA Selection for Scottish Swimming Technical Officials
Matt Huntington and Durno Jessiman