This weekend 92 of the world’s top para-swimmers from 21 countries will race against each other building their performances in search of achieving nomination for the Paralympics later this year. Ponds Forge in Sheffield will once again host the British Para Swimming International Meet as part of the World Para-Swimming World Series between 8 and 11 April.
The event provides an important racing opportunity for swimmers, particularly those looking to demonstrate their potential to be nominated for the pinnacle event of any para swimmer – the Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this year.
Ten of Scotland’s performance team have been working hard and looking forward to continuing to improve their performances after a difficult year.
Races will be streamed online where you can watch each of the scheduled events (see below for streaming information)
Schedule can be found here
| Swimmer | Club | Branch |
| Abby Kane | University of Stirling | Ayrshire Sportsability |
| Oliver Carter | University of Stirling | Disability Sport Fife |
| Conner Morrison | University of Aberdeen | Grampian Disability Sport |
| Toni Shaw | University of Aberdeen | Grampian Disability Sport |
| Louis Lawlor | City of Glasgow | Glasgow Disability Sport |
| Gavin Roberts | City of Glasgow | Glasgow Disability Sport |
| Andrew Mullen | City of Glasgow | NA |
| Jack Milne | Dundee City Aquatics | Dundee City Disability Sport |
| Stephen Clegg | University of Edinburgh | Lothian Disability Sport |
| Scott Quin | University of Edinburgh | Lothian Disability Sport |
Every morning’s heats and evening finals will be livestreamed across British Swimming’s YouTube and Facebook channels, while the British Swimming social media channels will provide regular updates and insights from the athletes, with daily reports also being published on British Swimming’s website and live results here.
Future World Series 2021 Calendar Dates:
- Indianapolis, USA: 15-17 April
- Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy: April TBC
- Melbourne, Australia: April TBC
- Berlin, Germany: 17 – 20 June
If you or anyone you know has a disability and would like to get involved in swimming lessons/club sessions, please contact us on admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or call us on 0131 317 1130.