Duncan Scott to lead safety lesson to competition winners

Alloa’s Olympic hero has signed up with Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water to help lead a course on how to keep safe in the pool.

Scott, who recently became Scotland’s most decorated Olympian, will take the winners of the Generation H2O ‘Making Waves Challenge’ and inform them on his biggest safety tips when swimming.

This challenge will see secondary pupils across the central belt of Scotland create a social media post or campaign to help protect the country’s water.

The best submission will be awarded with a meeting with Scott, before getting a water safety lesson from the Olympian himself.

Peter Farrer, chief operating officer for Scottish Water, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Scottish Swimming to offer this reward to young people who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting Scotland’s water.

“Water safety is a crucial part of being a responsible water citizen, to be aware of the dangers and know vital safety skills.

“We hope this challenge will invite young people to participate and provide a fun and exciting experience for them.

“We are thrilled to have our Learn to Swim Ambassador Duncan Scott support the initiative.”

Younger pupils can also take part in a second initiative – the ‘Make a Splash Challenge’ aimed a P5 to P7 kids.

The winners of their campaign shall receive a trip to a national or regional swimming facility to participated in a fun pool session, as well as receiving a short video from Scott.

Enter at nationalschoolspartnership.com.