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
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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
Scottish swimmers shine in Geneva
Scottish swimmers returning from the CIG Meet in Geneva have every reason to defy what is traditionally considered ‘Blue Monday,’ having put in strong performances in an early test of long course swimming competition. The 20-strong team return with 12 medals, but perhaps more importantly, new knowledge and racing experience, which they can now build… Continue reading Scottish swimmers shine in Geneva
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
Geneva challenge awaits Scottish swimmers
The 53rd running of the CIG Meet in Geneva this weekend marks the start of the long course season for many of Europe’s top swimmers. The 20-strong Scottish Swimming team competing in the Swiss city from 17-19 January 2020 comprises 13 rookies and 7 more experienced swimmers. 18 of the team are juniors and will… Continue reading Geneva challenge awaits Scottish swimmers
Volunteers Week 2020
Volunteers Week Scotland 2020 runs from 1-7 June
University of Stirling sweep to top club title
University of Stirling with the Top Club Trophy
Murdoch continues record breaking form
Another Scottish Record for Ross Murdoch at #ScotNSC19
Record breaking opening day of Short Course Championships
Craig McNally took down Gregor Tait's 11-year old 200m backstroke Scottish Record