The easing of restrictions in England is clearly happening at a very different rate to those elsewhere around the home countries. Progress through the plans that have been developed by any of the home nation governments is based on the latest health advice, is subject to change and is not set in stone. We acknowledge… Continue reading Statement following UK Government’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restrictions
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Scottish Government announce Phase Two of route map out of lockdown
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
#FishOutOfWater challenge for Mental Health Week
#FishOutOfWater
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
Talking success with Danielle Brayson
Danielle Brayson
Statement on Outdoor Swimming in Scotland
In response to the First Minister’s announcement today about the phased easing of restrictions including some outdoor sports, Scottish Swimming would like to offer some advice around open water swimming in the current climate. Scottish Swimming has been working with the RLSS, Swim England and Swim Wales, and would urge everyone to recognise the following:… Continue reading Statement on Outdoor Swimming in Scotland
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