Swimming

Pressure is growing on Fife Council to commit to better sporting facilities, and a new pool, in Inverkeithing.

'Give us a sporting chance to build something better in Inverkeithing'

A national swimming centre of excellence could be built in Inverkeithing, a councillor has suggested.

A national swimming centre of excellence could be built in Inverkeithing, a councillor has suggested.

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'Be ambitious and build a national swimming centre of excellence in West Fife'

The future of the Inverkeithing High site was up for discussion today at Fife Council.

The future of the Inverkeithing High site was up for discussion today at Fife Council.

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'Backstabbing' councillors blamed in Inverkeithing sports hub row

The Carnegie Leisure Centre would struggle to accommodate any more learner swimmers if the pool in Inverkeithing closes.

The Carnegie Leisure Centre would struggle to accommodate any more learner swimmers if the pool in Inverkeithing closes.

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Waiting list for lessons tops 700 in West Fife amid closure threat for pool

Faith Williamson won a bronze medal at the Scottish Artistic Swimming Figures Competition.

Faith Williamson won a bronze medal at the Scottish Artistic Swimming Figures Competition.

Faith swims to national artistic medal

Carnegie Swimming Club were awarded Children's Health Scotland's Scottish Children's Health Award.

Carnegie Swimming Club were awarded Children's Health Scotland's Scottish Children's Health Award.

Swimming club feted by national charity with health and wellbeing award

Dunfermline Amateur Swimming Club (left) and Niamh Moloney (right) were up for accolades at Scottish Swimming's awards.

Dunfermline Amateur Swimming Club (left) and Niamh Moloney (right) were up for accolades at Scottish Swimming's awards.

SWIMMING AWARDS

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

West Fife aquatics stars make a splash at national awards

There are plans for a swimming training centre in Rosyth.

There are plans for a swimming training centre in Rosyth.

Cheque out the plans to offer swimming lessons at a former West Fife bank

A hockey pitch will go and there's concern about the shortage of swimming pools in West Fife.

A hockey pitch will go and there's concern about the shortage of swimming pools in West Fife.

'No plans' to keep sports pitch as concerns raised about swimming pools

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Eve Fielding, Ruby Oswald, Ruby Reid and Ava Thornton, Bryn McArthur and John Wilson will represent Scotland's under-16s at the BWMF Cup.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Eve Fielding, Ruby Oswald, Ruby Reid and Ava Thornton, Bryn McArthur and John Wilson will represent Scotland's under-16s at the BWMF Cup.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline stars have Scot international tournament chance!

Dunfermline Water Polo Club star Zara Christie has played her part in helping Great Britain progress from their group at the Under-19 Women's European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club star Zara Christie has played her part in helping Great Britain progress from their group at the Under-19 Women's European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline ace Zara and GB progress from Euros group

Zara Christie will compete at the Under-19 Women's European Water Polo Championships.

Zara Christie will compete at the Under-19 Women's European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water Polo star Zara 'excited' by European chance

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Zara Christie has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Under-19 Women’s European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Zara Christie has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Under-19 Women’s European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water Polo star Zara selected by GB for European Championships

Carnegie Swimming Club's James Kilpatrick raced at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships.

Carnegie Swimming Club's James Kilpatrick raced at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships.

Carnegie star James makes a splash at British championships

The Fife Artistic Swimming Club senior team. Back row, from left – Zoe, Violet, Faith, Emily, Katie-Anne Front row from left – Carla, Orla, Hannah.

The Fife Artistic Swimming Club senior team. Back row, from left – Zoe, Violet, Faith, Emily, Katie-Anne Front row from left – Carla, Orla, Hannah.

Queen song helps Fife artistic swim team strike gold in Scottish championships

CLEAN SWEEP: Four of Dunfermline's water polo teams picked up gold medals over the weekend.

CLEAN SWEEP: Four of Dunfermline's water polo teams picked up gold medals over the weekend.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline's water polo quartet claim Scottish Cup glory

Dunfermline Water Polo Club teams will take to the pool seeking Scottish Cup glory on Saturday.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club teams will take to the pool seeking Scottish Cup glory on Saturday.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water polo stars to go up for the cup!

Fife Council should find the money to teach primary school kids to swim, argues a councillor.

Fife Council should find the money to teach primary school kids to swim, argues a councillor.

'Think bigger and find the £2.2m to teach Fife kids to swim'

Niamh Moloney was the winner of the Dunfermline and West Fife Sports Council Sports Personality of the Year.

Niamh Moloney was the winner of the Dunfermline and West Fife Sports Council Sports Personality of the Year.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Niamh eyes Olympic dream after 'amazing' world water polo championships

It would cost £2.2 million a year to give all P6 children in Fife the opportunity to learn to swim.

It would cost £2.2 million a year to give all P6 children in Fife the opportunity to learn to swim.

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Splashing out £2.2m on lessons for Fife pupils could be 'money down the drain'

The InCAS Swimmers.

The InCAS Swimmers.

InCAS receive funding boost from Carnegie Dunfermline Trust

Swimming lessons in West Fife will

Swimming lessons in West Fife will

Swim lessons will 'still be delivered seamlessly' when pools in West Fife close

Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain finish 11th at the World Water Polo Championships.

Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain finish 11th at the World Water Polo Championships.

Niamh helps GB make a splash with 11th place World Championship finish

Niamh Moloney said helping Great Britain seal qualification for the World Championship was a

Niamh Moloney said helping Great Britain seal qualification for the World Championship was a

World Championship qualification has 'put GB on the map' says Dunfermline star Niamh

Niamh Moloney is in the GB senior women's squad for the water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships.

Niamh Moloney is in the GB senior women's squad for the water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

'Excited' Niamh is set for World Championships with GB

Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain's senior women's water polo team qualify for the World Aquatics Championships.

Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain's senior women's water polo team qualify for the World Aquatics Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline star Niamh helps GB water polo stars reach world championships

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain's senior women reach the European Water Polo Championship quarter-finals.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club's Niamh Moloney has helped Great Britain's senior women reach the European Water Polo Championship quarter-finals.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Niamh plays her part as water polo stars reach Euro quarters

Niamh Moloney is in the GB senior women's squad for the European Water Polo Championships.

Niamh Moloney is in the GB senior women's squad for the European Water Polo Championships.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline Water Polo star Niamh to line up for GB at first Euros in a decade

Well used by the public and for swimming lessons, locals want Inverkeithing High's pool to remain open when the school closes.

Well used by the public and for swimming lessons, locals want Inverkeithing High's pool to remain open when the school closes.

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'It's one of the busiest pools in Fife, we have to keep it open'

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust have re-introduced public swimming after 6pm at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust have re-introduced public swimming after 6pm at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

Welcome change in timetable to allow for more public swimming at Carnegie

The latest edition of the BMC Cup was held at the weekend.

The latest edition of the BMC Cup was held at the weekend.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

'Biggest' BMC Cup honours late water polo stalwart Brian

The BMC Cup will take place for the third successive year.

The BMC Cup will take place for the third successive year.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Third water polo tournament in Brian's memory is to be 'the biggest yet'

Zara Christie won a bronze medal playing for Great Britain in the EU Nations Cup.

Zara Christie won a bronze medal playing for Great Britain in the EU Nations Cup.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water polo star Zara helps GB to EU Nations Cup medal

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust have won an award for their learn to swim programme.

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust have won an award for their learn to swim programme.

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust win award for 'learn to swim' programme

Niamh Moloney (left) and Zara Christie (right) were named Senior and Junior Water Polo Player of the Year at Scottish Swimming's annual awards.

Niamh Moloney (left) and Zara Christie (right) were named Senior and Junior Water Polo Player of the Year at Scottish Swimming's annual awards.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water polo stars win national prizes

The future use of the Woodmill and St Columba's school sites should include a swimming pool, according to a Dunfermline councillor.

The future use of the Woodmill and St Columba's school sites should include a swimming pool, according to a Dunfermline councillor.

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'The people of Dunfermline want a swimming pool at high school sites'

More than 100 youngsters took part in the first all-girls BMC Cup at the weekend.

More than 100 youngsters took part in the first all-girls BMC Cup at the weekend.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

'Biggest ever' tournament held in memory of water polo stalwart Brian

A female edition of a tournament set up in memory of late Dunfermline Water Polo Club stalwart, Brian Campbell, takes place this weekend.

A female edition of a tournament set up in memory of late Dunfermline Water Polo Club stalwart, Brian Campbell, takes place this weekend.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

First female cup in honour of late water polo stalwart Brian to take place

A swimming club has heavily criticised Fife Council over the 'inevitable' closure of the school pool at Inverkeithing High.

A swimming club has heavily criticised Fife Council over the 'inevitable' closure of the school pool at Inverkeithing High.

Swimming club slams Fife Council over 'inevitable' loss of pool at Inverkeithing

Dunfermline Amateur Swimming Club held a junior gala to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

Dunfermline Amateur Swimming Club held a junior gala to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

Swimmers make a splash as club celebrates 75th anniversary

Zara Christie. Photo: David Wardle.

Zara Christie. Photo: David Wardle.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

European Championships await for Dunfermline star Zara

Zara Christie is presented with her SASA East District Junior Water Polo of the Year trophy by Richie Metcalfe, Dunfermline Water Polo Club secretary. Photo: David Wardle.

Zara Christie is presented with her SASA East District Junior Water Polo of the Year trophy by Richie Metcalfe, Dunfermline Water Polo Club secretary. Photo: David Wardle.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Player of the Year prize for water polo star Zara!

Niamh Moloney. Photo courtesy of Dunfermline Water Polo Club.

Niamh Moloney. Photo courtesy of Dunfermline Water Polo Club.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline Water Polo star Niamh helps GB to the Euros!

The Scottish Schools Water Polo Open Championship was held at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

The Scottish Schools Water Polo Open Championship was held at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Youngsters make a splash at schools competition

Photo: Bruce White for Scottish Swimming.

Photo: Bruce White for Scottish Swimming.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline take support to 'another level' says cup winning captain

Photo: Bruce White for Scottish Swimming.

Photo: Bruce White for Scottish Swimming.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Water Polo stars enjoy Scottish Cup glory

Zara Christie. Photo: David Wardle.

Zara Christie. Photo: David Wardle.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

'I’m really excited to go': Water Polo star Zara’s bound for ‘massive’ Euros

Dunfermline's senior men in action against Portobello in last year's senior men's final. Bruce White/Scottish Swimming.

Dunfermline's senior men in action against Portobello in last year's senior men's final. Bruce White/Scottish Swimming.

Dunfermline Water Polo Club

Dunfermline Water Polo Club stars set for cup finals

Record numbers of children are learning to swim in Fife. Photo: Learn to Swim/Kenny Smith

Record numbers of children are learning to swim in Fife. Photo: Learn to Swim/Kenny Smith

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Record number of children learning to swim in Fife

The facility would provide swimming lessons for babies and young children in small groups.

The facility would provide swimming lessons for babies and young children in small groups.

Plans for new children's swim teaching centre in West Fife

Swimming pools at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust facilities benefit from

Swimming pools at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust facilities benefit from

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust lifeguard training and assessment is rated 'excellent'

Swimming should be on the curriculum for primary school pupils in Fife, a Dunfermline councillor has argued.

Swimming should be on the curriculum for primary school pupils in Fife, a Dunfermline councillor has argued.

Aude wants kids back in the swim at primary school

Pictured left to right are Leonie Bedborough, Faye Hunter, Harvey Whytock, Taylor Hutton, Daniel McShane, Cerys Coppins and Brodie Hay.

Pictured left to right are Leonie Bedborough, Faye Hunter, Harvey Whytock, Taylor Hutton, Daniel McShane, Cerys Coppins and Brodie Hay.

Swim stars make a splash with East District medals

Photo courtesy of Incas.

Photo courtesy of Incas.

Swimmers make a splash at InCAS gala