Dingwall Amateur Swimming Club, Dingwall (2026)

14/08/2026

Personal bests aren’t just for the pool. Absolutely paying for that today. 😂🐂

14/08/2026

⭐️ End of Summer BBQ 2026 ⭐️

After a brilliant few days of Summer Camp, we rounded off the week with our End of Summer BBQ at Highland Farm Cafe! 🎉

A huge thank you to Mascot Madness Entertainment for once again providing the rodeo bull, which kept everyone entertained all evening, while the burgers and hotdogs went down very well too! 🤩

It was such a lovely way to finish the summer together. The kids had an absolute blast, and it was great to see swimmers of all ages, families and coaches mingling, laughing and enjoying themselves away from the pool.

And yes… Andrew did get back on the rodeo bull this year and, more importantly, beat his previous time 😂🐂 (Keep your eyes peeled for the next post… 👀)

A fantastic end to the summer and now our attention turns to the 2026/27 season. We’re excited to get everyone back together, get stuck into training and see what the year ahead brings! 💥

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13/08/2026

Brilliant day at our Academy Skills Camp 2026 ⭐️

Today it was the turn of our Academy swimmers, and what a fab day they had!

We started with land training, introducing swimmers to an adapted version of the pre-pool activation routines used by our older squads. The focus was on moving well, reacting quickly, holding good posture and understanding how the work we do before getting in the water can help us swim better once we are in it.

In our education session, we looked at what it means to train properly as a squad swimmer. We talked about effort, listening, lane etiquette and focusing on the things we can control. The big message was simple: Academy swimmers are not just learning how to swim, they are learning how to train.

We finished the day in the pool with a skills session covering Freestyle, Backstroke, a touch of Breaststroke and plenty of wall work. There was a big focus on proper streamlines, strong push-offs, kicking, body position and finishing all the way to the wall. We also spent time on turns, helping swimmers build confidence using the walls properly and carrying good skills into every length.

The swimmers were fantastic throughout. They listened well, worked hard, supported each other and showed a brilliant attitude across the whole day.

A huge well done to our Academy swimmers. Lots of skills learned, lots of confidence built, and a really positive step forward as young club swimmers.

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12/08/2026

Fantastic final day at Summer Camp 2026 ⭐️

Our final day started in the classroom with a Race Ready Mindset session, looking at how swimmers can prepare for competition with more purpose and confidence. We explored visualisation, self-talk, race routines and how nerves do not have to be the enemy, they can be channelled into something useful when swimmers know how to focus and prepare.

We also spent time looking at leadership and the season ahead, with swimmers thinking about the standards, habits and behaviours we want to carry forward as a club.

We then headed into the hall for some team-building and reaction-based games, including Head It Catch It, Perimeter and, of course, our ever-famous wall sits, this time to Olivia Rodrigo, which went down very well! There was plenty of laughter, competitiveness and teamwork on show.

We finished camp in the pool with IM transitions, race skills and simulated racing. Swimmers broke down the key transitions between strokes, worked on speed into and out of the walls, and then linked everything back to our mindset session by setting their own process goals before racing.

A real highlight was the quality of reflection after each swim. Swimmers were challenged to review their performances with purpose: identifying what they executed well, what needed to be sharper, and what their next race focus should be. Hearing them give each other specific, constructive feedback showed exactly why this type of work matters, it helps them take ownership of their racing, not just their training.

It was a brilliant way to finish the camp: focused, competitive, supportive and full of energy.

Across the three days, our swimmers have worked incredibly hard, challenged themselves, supported each other and shown exactly what DASC is all about. It has been fantastic to see different squads mixing, younger swimmers stepping up, older swimmers leading by example, and everyone buying into the purpose of the camp.

A huge well done to every swimmer who took part. Lots learned, lots to be proud of, and plenty to carry into the season ahead. We cannot wait to see them take these standards back into training and racing.

Tomorrow, it is over to our Academy swimmers for their Junior Skills Camp, we are looking forward to another brilliant day at the pool.

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11/08/2026

Fantastic Day 2 at Summer Camp 2026 ⭐️

Another brilliant day with plenty of hard work, laughter and a few very competitive moments along the way!

We started in the pool with Butterfly technique, focusing on rhythm, body movement and helping swimmers understand that good butterfly should feel connected and controlled, not forced. The emphasis was on moving forwards through the water, finding the timing of the stroke and staying relaxed enough to hold good shape 🏊‍♀️

We then moved into land training, where swimmers spent time on prehab and pre-pool activation routines, looking at how posture, core control and good movement help prepare the body for better swimming. We finished with Boom Ball, which was every bit as competitive as expected and went down brilliantly! 🤩

After lunch, our education session focused on nutrition, hydration and recovery. Swimmers looked at how to fuel for training and race day, what to pack, how to prepare properly, and worked through different scenarios to get them thinking about making sensible choices when it matters. 🍱

We finished the day with Breaststroke technique, focusing on forward movement, timing and holding a strong line in the water. A real highlight was seeing some of our older swimmers step up to demonstrate and coach our younger athletes through breaststroke pull outs. Brilliant leadership, teamwork and patience on show 🏊

Across the day, we continued mixing lanes and groups so swimmers could work alongside athletes from different squads. It has been fantastic to see the camaraderie growing, with older and younger swimmers supporting each other, learning from each other and pushing each other on.

Two days in, and the swimmers continue to remind me just how hardworking, resilient and up for a challenge they are. There has been so much to be proud of already, and I’m looking forward to finishing camp strongly tomorrow 🎉

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10/08/2026

Fantastic Day 1 at Summer Camp 2026 ⭐️

Day one of Summer Camp has drawn to a close and what a brilliant start we’ve had. The swimmers put in a fantastic shift across a busy day of pool work, land training and education, and there was a real sense of purpose from start to finish.

We started in the pool with Freestyle technique, focusing on building an efficient, connected stroke before asking for speed. The message was beautiful before powerful, learning to move well through the water, hold shape, and then apply pressure without the stroke falling apart 💥

We then headed into land training, delivered by Kara from Alness Leisure Centre where swimmers took part in a Pilates session, working on posture, core stability and strength, and making those important links between how we move on land and how we hold ourselves in the water.

After lunch, we moved into our education session, looking at technical ownership, perspective and goal setting. We spoke about training with intent, learning from feedback, setting clear targets and remembering that one bad set, race or session does not define who they are as swimmers or people.

We finished the day back in the pool with Backstroke technique, building on the same principles from the morning: connection through the stroke, control through the body and carrying speed in and out of the walls. The swimmers were challenged to hold their quality as the work became faster and more demanding, and they responded really well 🏊

A special mention has to go to our younger swimmers, who were absolutely fantastic today. They showed real confidence, effort and maturity throughout the day, and it was brilliant to see them challenging themselves alongside our more senior swimmers.

It was great to see swimmers from different squads mixing, supporting each other and working together. Some of our older swimmers really stepped up too, showing leadership, setting standards and helping create the kind of training environment we want to see.

A really positive start to Summer Camp 2026. Lots learned, lots to build on, and plenty more to come on Day 2 🎉

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07/07/2026

🏊 Is your child ready for the next step in swimming?

Our Dingwall ASC Technique & Skills Week starts next Monday, and we still have a few spaces available!

This isn’t just another week of swimming lessons. It’s an opportunity for swimmers to experience what club swimming is all about while developing key skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Over four days they’ll:
✅ Refine technique across all four strokes
✅ Develop starts, turns and streamlining
✅ Take part in games and team challenges
✅ Watch demonstrations from Dingwall ASC swimmers
✅ Meet our coaching team and experience club-style training

Whether your child is currently in the later stages of Learn to Swim or has recently completed their lessons, this is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence and prepare for the next step in their swimming journey.

📅 Monday 13th – Thursday 16th July
💷 £20 for the full week (this is a separate programme and is not included as part of High Life Highland membership)

Please note that attendance does not guarantee entry into Dingwall ASC, but it is a great opportunity to develop skills and experience club swimming.

📲 Spaces are limited! Scan the QR code on the poster or use the sign-up link below to register. 👇

https://forms.gle/rzZXPPicY87nGTfR8

Dingwall Leisure Centre
Alness Leisure Centre

03/07/2026

🏊‍♀️ NEW! Dingwall ASC Technique & Skills Week 🏊‍♀️

In collaboration with Dingwall Leisure Centre, we’re excited to launch a brand new 4-day Technique & Skills Week this summer!

Designed for swimmers in the later stages of Learn to Swim, this programme will help develop technique, starts, turns, racing skills and confidence, while giving swimmers a real taste of club swimming.

📅 Monday 13th - Thursday 16th July
💷 £20 for the full week (please note this is a separate programme and is not included within High Life Highland membership)

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up using the QR code on the poster or via the link below.

https://forms.gle/rzZXPPicY87nGTfR8

Please note that attending the programme does not guarantee entry into Dingwall ASC, but it is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience club swimming with our coaching team.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the pool! 🏊💙

24/05/2026

Best of luck to our team of swimmers competing at the Nairn District Amateur Swimming Club IM Challenge Meet today! 🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏼‍♀️

Swimmers representing Dingwall ASC are:

Finlay C
Atas M
Freya M
Lana H
Alex F
Sophia M
Harry M
Elisabeth M
Katarina M
Hugo R
Emma H
Elsie W

Your hard work, dedication and team spirit inspire us every day. Go make a splash and show them all what you’re capable of — we’re behind you all the way! 💪💦

Swim fast and most importantly, have fun 🌟

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