The Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame, launched in 2010 by Scottish Swimming, is an accolade (and virtual platform) to recognize and celebrate the lifetime achievements of memorable Scottish athletes in all fields of aquatic sports. It is an event that takes place in a Commonwealth Games year, with the ceremony held at the annual awards dinner.
Criteria Nominations can be made by Clubs, Districts, SASA Life Members, Board, Council or National Committees. Nominees should contain full details of their aquatic career.
Nominees must have been an athlete. Nominees must have retired from International Competition for at least two years in the Discipline for which they are being nominated (not including Masters Events).
Nominees should have achieved one of the following standards. However, achievement of one of the following standards is not a guarantee of an automatic nomination or of a nomination being accepted. An Olympic or Paralympic Games Medallist A World Championship Medallist A European Gold Medallist A Commonwealth Gold Medallist Been awarded 50 GB Senior Caps for Water Polo
When nominations are being considered medalists from individual events are recognized ahead of relay medalists.
Hall of Fame
2010 The inaugural event was held at the Glasgow Science Centre in September 2010.
Athlete Discipline Gregor Tait Swimming Jack Wardrop Swimming David Wilkie Swimming George Cornet Water Polo Ellen King Swimming Nancy Riach Swimming William Francis Swimming Norman Hamilton Swimming Ian Black Swimming Catherine Brown Swimming Neil Cochran Swimming Elenor Gordon Swimming Sir Peter Heatly Diving Robert McGregor Swimming Alison Sheppard Swimming Graeme Smith Swimming
2014 The event was held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 13 September 2014. It was hosted by former Olympian and BBC commentator, Steve Parry.
Athlete Discipline David Carry Swimming Kirsty Kettles Swimming Kris Gilchrist Swimming Jim Anderson Swimming Dr Ian Edmond Swimming Dr Alan McClatchey Swimming Gordon Downie Swimming Annette Mooney Water Polo
2018 The event was held at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow on 29 September 2018. It was hosted by TV Presenter and journalist, Lee McKenzie.
Athlete Discipline Kenny Cairns Swimming James Clegg Swimming Paul Easter Swimming Sean Fraser Swimming Michael Jamieson Swimming Andrew Lindsay Swimming Maggie McEleny Swimming Caitlin McClatchey Swimming Paul Noble Swimming Robbie Renwick Swimming
References
External links Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame Scottish Swimming. Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame Information Scottish Swimming.