Scottish Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group Statement

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

Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Synchronised Swimming

Synchronised Swimming may be relatively small in numbers in Scotland, but it is a tough discipline with huge personality.  As a combination of swimming, dance and gymnastics, Synchronised Swimming offers a real variety of activity, all of which requires volunteers to support its growing following. As part of Volunteers Week 2020, we caught up with former… Continue reading Volunteers Week 2020 – Volunteer in Synchronised Swimming

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