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
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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
Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott up for Top Award
#NLADuncan – Commonwealth champion, Duncan Scott is competing to be crowned National Lottery Athlete of the Year after reaching the finals of this year’s National Lottery Awards
Volunteers Week 2018: Share the celebrations
It’s that time of year again! From June 1-7 it is Volunteers’ Week, recognising the brilliant contributions of all the amazing volunteers across the country. And for us we are extremely lucky and grateful to have a committed community of volunteers across all the aquatic disciplines that provide endless enthusiasm and priceless dedication week in,… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2018: Share the celebrations
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Colleen Blair (Knockburn Sports Loch: Come and Try Open Water Swimming)
Parliamentary Reception highlights importance of Swimming
Children from Rigside Primary School were in attendance alongside Aileen Campbell, Minister for Public Health and Sport, Liz Smith MSP and World Champion and Olympic medallist, Duncan Scott
Steve Parry announced as Swim Safe Chair
Steve will play an integral role in helping achieve the Swim Safe Programme vision of every child across the UK and Ireland having access to a Swim Safe session.
Successful weekend for Scottish Open Water Swimming Squad at Cyprus Marathon
Jamie McCaffrey and Keanna MacInnes swam their way to three victories between them as the Scottish Swimming team produced a successful weekend at the 13th Cyprus Open Water Marathon. McCaffrey and MacInnes, along with fellow swimmers Daisy Hill, Marshall Illingworth and Scott Deans secured top-five finishes in every race at the event held at Finikoudes… Continue reading Successful weekend for Scottish Open Water Swimming Squad at Cyprus Marathon