National & British Competitions

From first qualifying times to national finals — supporting swimmers on every step of the performance pathway.


The Next Level of Competition

As swimmers progress, opportunities arise to compete at national and British level events. These competitions bring together the top athletes from across Scotland and the UK, providing a platform to test skills, gain experience, and achieve personal best performances.

Qualification is achieved through meeting published time standards, rewarding commitment, consistency, and development within the sport.


Scottish National Events

Key competitions within the Scottish Swimming calendar:

December

Scottish National Short Course Championships

April

Scottish National Age Group Championships

June

Scottish National Open Championships

July

Scottish Summer Meet


British-Level Events

The highest level of domestic competition in the UK, bringing together the best swimmers from across Great Britain.

April

Aquatics GB Swimming Championships

July

Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships


A Journey of Progression

These events represent important milestones within a swimmer’s journey. While not every swimmer will follow the same path, they provide inspiration and clear goals for those who wish to progress within the sport.

Our club is committed to supporting swimmers at every stage — from local galas through to national and British competition.