2016

26 of our swimmers took part in the Novice Event at Bo’ness on Sunday 19 November.

Edinburgh took a team of 27 swimmers to the Scottish National Age Group Championships in Drumchapel at the weekend and most came home with at least one medal. Edinburgh came second overall in the National club competition.

The club had a site at the Edinburgh Big Beach Busk in Portobello on Saturday 27 August. There was a cake stall, a tombola and face painting by the amazing Shirley. Overall the club raised just over £400. It was a lovely day on the beach. Thanks to everyone who turned up to help.

Seven swimmers travelled down to Leeds for the Leeds Open / Beacon competition. They competed in the figures section to gain some valuable experience ahead of the Nationals. They also watched some inspiring routine displays by the Beacon teams and the England Talent Development squad. Next year we hope to take down more swimmers and

The Scottish Clubs Championships were held yesterday in the Commonwealth pool. Edinburgh had a great day and entered more swimmers than ever before. Overall, we came third.

Our coach, Louise, was profiled by Scottish Swimming for Volunteer Week. Our club only exists due to the amazing committment of our volunteers, in particular our coaches, and we value every hour they spend with us. Thanks to you all. www.scottishswimming.com/news-events/news/2016/06/volunteer-week-2016-%E2%80%93-saying-thank-you-to-louise-fleming.aspx?year=2016&month=06  

Thank you to everyone who helped, donated and bought at the Commie last Sunday. We raised a marvelous £263.26.On Sunday we also held a taster session and had 23 girls come to try synchro. It was excellent to see so many enthusiastic participants.

Baylee, Flora, Kiku, Lucy, Mae and Niamh spent an enjoyable, and tiring, couple of days at Cobham synchro camp.

Seventeen swimmers from Edinburgh Synchro competed for the East District at the Inter District competition at Buckie on Saturday 19 March. Baylee, Cale, Cara M, Eliza, Esther, Flora, Mae and Natalia competed in the Level One/Two category and Ailsa, Aman, Cameron, Jade, Jennifer, Katriona, Megan, Maya and Niamh competed in the Level Three/Four/Five category. Medals

Well done to all the swimmers who took a skill level on Sunday 6 March in Bo’ness. Caitlin, Cara T, Eve, Hannah, Lucy A, Lucy F and Michelle passed Skill One. Cara M and Kiku passed Skill Two Niamh passed Skill Four Morgan passed Skill One and Skill Two on the same day – quite