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Meet Craig

Coaching Legend

Meet Craig Holmes our Lead Coach who coaches our Red, Black and Masters squads to swimming greatness!

What made you decide to get into swimming?

My grandad took me to the local swimming pool from two years old and then joined the local club at 5.

How long have you been a swimmer?

39 years 

Which teams did you/do you swim for?

As an age group swimmer , Cardenden and Glenrothes. As a masters swimmer, Incas , Carnegie and Glenrothes.

How many hours did you/do you train per week?

12 hours per week

What's your favourite gala/competition?

As a swimmer it was British Age Group Championship. As a coach it is Edinburgh International Swim meet 

What's your favourite event?

100 fly

What's your favourite stroke?

Fly 

What's your best PB?

59.02 LC

What's your preferred pre-race snack?

Tuna Roll

What would you say to encourage future swimmers to get involved?

It’s a great way to challenge yourself, install discipline and meet new friends from different parts of the country