With many leisure trusts and pool operators working towards a reopening date of 26th April, Scottish Swimming is running a new National Club Poolside Helper course, which we hope will help clubs with member retention and reduce the workload normally associated with this course. The course is part of our Young Volunteer Programme and has… Continue reading New National Club Poolside Helper & Educator Courses Announced
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Update on latest guidance documents
It has been over a week since the First Minister set out the timetable for the easing of restrictions in Scotland and by now, we had hoped to have our updated Back to the Water guidance documents approved and published. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and we very much share the frustrations of the… Continue reading Update on latest guidance documents
Let’s talk about mental health
As lockdown continues, so too does working at home, furlough, home schooling, limited travel and social opportunities, and of course, not participating in the sport we love, whether as an athlete or a volunteer. Dealing with just one of these can be tough, but lockdown is throwing them all at us, and regardless of age,… Continue reading Let’s talk about mental health
Scottish sport committed to being part of Covid-19 recovery at meeting with Sports Minister
Leading figures from across Scottish sport have met to discuss the continued impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the role the sport sector will play in the nation’s long-term recovery from the pandemic. Members of the Scottish Governing Bodies Chief Executive Officers Forum were joined by Minister for Public Health and Sport, Mairi Gougeon, and Chief… Continue reading Scottish sport committed to being part of Covid-19 recovery at meeting with Sports Minister
Brayson and Leeming named in new intake of UK Sport’s female coaches leadership programme
Jen Leeming and Danielle Brayson are part of the new intake to UK Sport's Female Coaching Programme
Bill Black
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MBE for Regional Development Manager and Open Water Swimmer Colleen
Colleen Isla Blair, MBE
Updated statement on Open Water Swimming and Guidance Document
Two weeks ago we issued a statement on outdoor swimming, which was made in response to the Scottish Government’s announcement around entering the first phase of a route map out of lockdown. Scottish Swimming’s position on open water swimming has not changed and we continue to work closely with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS),… Continue reading Updated statement on Open Water Swimming and Guidance Document
Invitation to Tender: Coaching Qualifications
Invitation to Tender – Coaching Qualifications Coaching is central to developing, sustaining and increasing participation in aquatic activities. It drives better performances and increased success across sport as well as supporting key social and economic objectives throughout Scotland. At all levels of Scottish Swimming, coaches guide improvements in a range of areas (technical, tactical,… Continue reading Invitation to Tender: Coaching Qualifications
#ValueOurSport
The First Minister has today announced that 11 Local Authority areas are to be moved into Tier 4 of the COVID protection levels from 6pm on Friday night. This means that all non-essential shops, as well as pubs and restaurants, libraries, hairdressers, gyms and swimming pools will close for three weeks in the following areas:… Continue reading #ValueOurSport