Our #SaveOurPools petition is now live!
Show support for swimming pools and push to secure financial relief to keep them open 💙
Please sign and share! 👉 https://t.co/elbVBDVcrQ
“Our pool is a drive to find greatness in strength” 💪
Please take the time to watch the full #SaveOurPools video on YouTube, which we launched last night at the Scottish Parliament 👉https://t.co/PiGoRhlvNC
#EveryoneCanSwim 💙
"88% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for communities." 💙
Please help your community by downloading our toolkit and sharing the importance of pools to where you live, details here 👉https://t.co/VdD6xhVZYl
#SaveOurPools#LearnToSwim
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I’m not sure if this is a rant or a plea BUT something needs to be done!! Leisure centres and swimming pools are community hubs that need HELP………..ASAP!! @NicolaSturgeon@RishiSunak@StuartAndrew
Joining forces with our colleagues @Swim_England and @SwimWales to #SaveOurPools.
Our full statement in response to UK Government's decision to exclude community leisure from the Energy Bills Discount Scheme investment: https://t.co/pVgWmJYSff
Please share your support.
Following the successful implementation of previous ‘Coaching Futures’ coach apprenticeships, Scottish Swimming is looking to consider candidates for the next iteration of the programme for the period 2023 to 2024. Full details can be found here: https://t.co/T6JJeuQiHy
NATIONAL SWIMMING COMMITTEE CHAIR
We are looking for a committed individual with a passion for swimming in Scotland, to fulfil the vacancy of Chairperson of the National Swimming Committee & help shape strategic direction of swimming in Scotland. Details➡️ https://t.co/2uqUZtsLna
In a career that has seen him compete at the highest level for the best part of a decade, Stephen Milne has taken the decision to retire from competitive swimming 🏊🏻♂️
Read the full story of Stephen’s retirement and inspirational career here
👉 https://t.co/wuBWRsYJAF
The best journeys aren’t just about the destination, but the places you visit along the way and the people you meet. To everyone who lit the road I followed on my athlete journey over the last 19 years, thank you.
On Saturday and Sunday at #SNAGS2022 former Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley will deliver a workshop for parents, focusing on: age group athlete development, technical swimsuit policy and key focus areas for athletes aged 12-15.
If you’re at SNAGS come along! 🏊🏊🏻♂️🏊♀️
Working in collaboration with @ScottishSwim & 3 Community Clubs, @UniStrathclyde seeks to appoint a Water Polo Coach to support the development of Water Polo at the University and establish @StrathSport as a National Performance Hub for Water Polo.
APPLY: https://t.co/hOTNVbCGwq
Scottish Water has agreed to continue its partnership with Scottish Swimming to support the Learn to Swim framework🤝
This will ensure that thousands of youngsters will continue to learn to swim - becoming confident, safe and happy swimmers 🏊
👉 https://t.co/79pC1jNbHH
“What I would say to young swimmers is...what you have learned as a child will stay with you for life. Swimmers have the ability to get exercise for the rest of their life and could have a really long, positive journey ahead” Eddie Riach, Chair of Masters
A reminder that our new National League Competition has been launched.
The competition, which will run throughout Autumn, will reach its finale just before Christmas.
All details can be found below 👇
🥇🥈🥈🥈 Duncan Scott
🥇🥈 Katie Archibald
🥇 Kathleen Dawson
🥈🥉 Jack Carlin
🥈 Angus Groom
🥈 Harry Leask
🥈 Neah Evans
🥈 Laura Muir
🥈 Anna Burnet
🥉 Sarah Robertson
🥉 Josh Kerr
🏴 11 Scots on Team GB are coming home with medals!
“Mum, I’ve won.”
A magic moment caught on camera as @Dawson_Kathleen catches up with her family on the phone. Big shout out to all the families and loved ones of our athletes who have given their unwavering support over the years to make Olympic dreams a reality. #OneTeam 🌟👏
Over the weekend we have been deeply saddened to hear of the six tragic deaths in Scottish waters. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these horrible incidents. If you are planning to swim in open water please be safe and follow the guidance below 👇
Swimming is a key life skill and we’re proud to support the #LearntoSwim programme, run in partnership with @ScottishSwim & local aquatic providers. In just 4 years, over 105,000 children have had lessons to become safe, competent and confident swimmers. #DrowningPreventionWeek