The latest announcement from the Scottish Government about the staggered progression into Phase Two of the route map out of lockdown is a really positive move for our sport and we welcome getting a step closer to a return to aquatics in Scotland. While this move is a good step in the right direction we… Continue reading Scottish Government announce Phase Two of route map out of lockdown
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Statement on Coronavirus
You will be aware via the media that the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) across the world, and more locally within the United Kingdom, is growing. At this moment in time we have received no recommendation for postponing or canceling any upcoming Championships; however, we are monitoring the situation and will follow advice… Continue reading Statement on Coronavirus
No imminent return to the pool
UK sport announcement I am sure you will have seen the announcement yesterday from UK Sport about a return to performance training in England, but I wanted to reiterate the current guidelines from the Scottish Government and what that means for Scotland. As per our statement last week, the message from the Scottish Government is… Continue reading No imminent return to the pool
Six months on
It has been over six months since COVID-19 restrictions were first introduced in Scotland, and looking at the current news it is difficult to foresee that we will be free of such restrictions anytime soon. However, despite indoor sport being one of the last group of sports to be allowed to return, at the time… Continue reading Six months on
Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Swimming
Aside from their weekly training, many of our swimmers will spend their weekend competing at a local, district or national events. These events are put on and managed by a dedicated army of volunteers from across Scotland and the rest of the UK, from referees to stewards, officials to front of house. Without these individuals,… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Swimming
100,000 kids are strokes ahead
A 100,000-strong new generation of young, safer swimmers has been created thanks to a successful partnership between Scottish Water, Scottish Swimming and Aquatic Providers across Scotland. Children from almost every region of Scotland – some as young as babies – are benefitting from the Learn to Swim Framework which aims to help youngsters to become… Continue reading 100,000 kids are strokes ahead
2020 Awards Evening Cancelled
After careful consideration Scottish Swimming has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Awards Event, which was due to take place in Edinburgh in September. Our Awards Event has been a sell-out event in recent years and is a real highlight in the calendar, celebrating our aquatics community, from athletes to volunteers, from Clubs to… Continue reading 2020 Awards Evening Cancelled
Scottish Swimming Supports Aquatics Community with SS Connect Programme
Scottish Swimming today launches SS Connect, a series of digital courses and content which can aid learning, communication and enjoyment in the coming weeks and months to support our members’ needs as we feel it is essential to enable our aquatics community to feel connected at the present time. Courses are open to Scottish Swimming members… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Supports Aquatics Community with SS Connect Programme
Pool Survey
Scottish Swimming’s Swimming Committee would really appreciate your help if you are involved in the organisation of any swimming competitions, and especially if you are a meet convenor, meet organiser, time trial organiser or if you apply for meet licences. To help us review all the facilities that are used to hold swimming competitions in… Continue reading Pool Survey