Swimming in Scotland: How important is it really?

  So far it has been made clear that there are many physical and social benefits that are gained from being involved in the sport of swimming, but at the core of these leisure centres are the staff which keeps them in operation, which further strengthens that there is a great economic benefit at hand by providing employment opportunities.    For someone like me who has a particularly busy schedule as a university student, devoting large chunks of my day attending classes and carrying out private study. I have little time to work long shifts to earn money, which is the significant benefit of staying involved with swimming and turning it into your job! At the age of 18 I became a fully qualified swimming instructor and have been teaching lessons for over 2 years now for several swimming lesson providers and wouldn’t have it any other way.    (I am by no means suggesting that this is an easy job, it just works well with my busy schedule that’s all!)   Le...

  Let’s take a look at Whitehill amateur swimming club, historically based in Whitehill pool, Dennistoun but have recently been relocated to Springburn swimming pool over concerns that the structure of the building is  not safe and is unfit for use. Ultimately meaning that the club no longer has its original hub, a venue they have used for many years.  Many people in the east of Glasgow, especially in Dennistoun, feel very strongly about keeping this facility open as they believe it provides a great place for people to come and exercise, particularly for young people as Whitehill Swimming club in particular, provides lessons from fully qualified and experienced teachers to children aged 5 and over for a fraction of the fees that could be charged by a potential competitor swimming lesson provider. These marginal costs are helping to keep swimming a sport for all, the way it should be, and encourage people from all backgrounds to provide their children with the right educ...