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Swim superstar makes a splash in West Lothian
Athlete dives in to celebrate provider’s commitment to learning to swim
Youngsters in West Lothian have participated in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World & Commonwealth Champion Duncan Scott.
Duncan, the UK’s most decorated athlete...
Conference will share their vision of “generation swim”
National swim programme will unite providers at annual conference/
More than 70 delegates dedicated to delivering vital children’s swimming lessons from all corners of the country will come to Edinburgh to share their vision...
Edinburgh Leisure promise hours of fun for under fives
Taking care of your child’s physical and mental health has never been more important. With coaching opportunities city-wide, Edinburgh Leisure offers so many choices for getting your child active for life by starting them...
A passport to summer fun with Edinburgh Leisure
With the summer holidays soon approaching, you could set your child up for a summer challenge by taking part in Edinburgh Leisure’s ‘Summer Swim Passport’. Not only will your little one keep active and...
Kathryn called into Euro squad
Kathryn Greenslade of the University of Edinburgh has been selected for the LEN European Short Course Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark next month.
Greenslade will compete in the freestyle and backstroke events having impressed at the...
Goodburn wins gold and two silvers
Edinburgh schoolboy Archie Goodburn won gold at The School Games National Finals at Loughborough University.
The Stewart's Melville College pupil won the boys 200m butterfly with a brilliant swim to cross the line clear of...
Swimming – Edinburgh International Swim Meet 10th – 12th March
World and Olympic swimming champions will feature in an impressive roster of talent at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet this weekend.
More than 900 swimmers from 31 countries will take part in the three-day event...
Swim Teacher Open Evening Thursday night
We have now been told that this event has been cancelled.
Contact the organisers below for more details.
Swimming has so many benefits, both physical and psychological; it offers opportunities for fun, fitness and friendship...
Free swimming with Edinburgh Leisure for one more week
Edinburgh Leisure is offering free swimming for Primary School children this Easter break.
We're happy to announce that thanks to funding from the City of Edinburgh Council, the free swimming initiative will be on...
Free swimming this week at Edinburgh Leisure pools
Edinburgh Leisure is running its popular free swimming sessions at all pools across the city until 22 February.
During the February school break, free swimming sessions will be available to all primary school children, at all times, at...
Lifeguard course on offer in Wester Hailes
Can you swim 50m in less than a minute?
Are you looking for a qualification which may lead to a new job?
Then Wester Hailes Education Centre have a course which might help you
National swimming and diving competitions at the Commie
This weekend and next there will be lots of swimming and diving action for you at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
Olympic, World and European medallists will line up alongside over 30 of Team Scotland’s aquatic...
Jack Snowdon given Lifetime Achievement Award
Jack Snowdon MBE, Honorary President of the Edinburgh Synchronised Swimming Club and former Scottish Swimming President, has been recognised for his commitment to sport through the ClubSportEdinburgh Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at a ceremony in...
Graham & Sibbald sponsor Commonwealth Games swimming hopeful
Swimmer Craig Benson sponsored by Graham + Sibbald
Graham + Sibbald Rising Star grant for Commonwealth Games young sportsman
Scottish property company helps swimmer with vital accommodation requirements
Scottish surveying firm Graham + Sibbald today handed young...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Round-up
It has been another exciting week for sport in Edinburgh this week, with athletes performing on both domestic and global stages. This installment of the Edinburgh Reporter’s weekly sports round-up includes news from the...
Splashback! campaign dip their toes in the water
The group had been given until tomorrow 7 August 2012 to put together a bid for the former Leith Waterworld premises. They required to organise funding for the lease, the refurbishment of the premises...
Royal Commonwealth Pool Reopening – the Inside Pictures
All photos by Thomas Haywood: www.thomashaywood.com
Royal Commonwealth Pool re-opens
The Royal Commonwealth Pool (RCP) was formally reopened this afternoon. The event was a star-studded celebration featuring swimming and diving legends, past and present.
Former Olympic swimming champion, Edinburgh's David Wilkie, performed the honours, declaring...
Commonwealth Pool to reopen in March
It was announced today that the much anticipated public reopening of the Royal Commonwealth Pool is set for Wednesday 21 March 2012.
The £37m refurbishment by GRAHAM Construction is opening as expected in Spring 2012...
Olympic hopefuls in Edinburgh visit the Commonwealth Pool
A quartet of Edinburgh swimming stars had a sneak preview of their future competition venue when they took a special tour of the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
The A-listed venue is currently undergoing a major £37m...
Shaw Method of Swimming: what’s the difference?
by Jane Ann Purdy
Since the early 1990s Steven Shaw and his fellow Shaw Method teachers have taught literally thousands of swimmers (and non-swimmers) to revolutionise their swimming strokes, and improve their relationship with the...
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