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
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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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Water Polo – UK Funding Decision
As many people will know, British Swimming were invited to submit an investment application and detailed strategic plan for Water Polo in Britain to UK Sport back in September. This application was developed in partnership with the home nation governing bodies of England, Scotland and Wales, the wider Polo community and the British Water Polo… Continue reading Water Polo – UK Funding Decision
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
Emergency funding package needed to save leisure industry
Five months in lockdown is unimaginable yet here we are, and the impact of COVID-19 continues to hit hard with the long term future of swimming pools and leisure facilities now hanging in the balance with almost half of all UK public leisure facilities (48 per cent) at risk of permanent closure by the end… Continue reading Emergency funding package needed to save leisure industry
Scottish Swimming Holding Statement
With the second wave of COVID-19 beginning to take its toll, the First Minister’s outlined the new tier system which will come into place from 6am on Monday 2nd November. Scottish Swimming can provide the following information: Tiers/Local Authority Areas: Level 1 – Highland, Moray, Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles. Level 2 – Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll &… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Holding Statement
Workout live with National Squad Athletes
Workout live with National Squad Athletes on ZOOM.
Aquatics Community Pool Together
It has been a month since we made our first statement around the global pandemic that is Coronavirus, and since then, day to day life as we know it has changed beyond recognition. We continue to support the NHS by staying at home whilst the sports we live and breathe each and every day are… Continue reading Aquatics Community Pool Together