Mastering Masters

“Masters swimming is for adults to participate at whatever level & intensity they choose. Generally people swim for one of three reasons, to compete, to socialise or to get fit. Masters swimming makes all three elements better & more fun.” Read our interview with Eddie Riach (Masters Convenor)

Meet Christine Howson who swam coast to coast across Scotland

A few years ago a drive across Scotland planted the seed of an idea in 60 year old Marine Biologist Christine Howson’s mind. She wondered if it would be possible to swim from coast to coast across Scotland swimming through all of the country’s rivers, sea lochs and fresh water lochs. We caught up with Christine to find out if she did it!

Read our full interview with Christine here

Adult Swim Series 2016 Dates for Diary

16 January 2016: Edinburgh 5.30-7.30pm

16 January 2016: Stirling 10am-12pm

For adult swimmers who would like to take part in coached sessions.

The events are open to all and are fun and informative.

If you have always wanted to improve your swimming ability or to increase your stamina, or preparing for an open water or triathlon event in the New Year, find out more here

Scottish Swimming Recreational Subscription

Sign up now for this extended pilot and receive event discounts until 31st December 2016, future priority booking and access to subscriber only offers.

Benefits include:

• Discounted entry to Scottish Swimming Adult Swim Series, Jan-Dec (£3.00 discount per event)

• Discounted entry to Scottish Swimming Come and Try Open Water Swim Series, May -Aug (£5.00 discount per event)

• Priority booking for Scottish Swimming pool and open water adult coached sessions (48 hrs)

• Regular Swim Social newsletter with promotional information on adult programmes/events

• Scottish Swimming professional support and advice