British Columbia swimmers have been showcasing their talent and dedication on the global platform in Canberra, Australia. The 2024 Junior Pan Pacs commenced today in Canberra, Australia, with five BC swimmers representing four different BC clubs. Marc Tremblay was selected as a team coach to accompany and guide the Canadian team.
Representing Olympians Swimming Club and under the guidance of personal coach Coach Brian Metcalf.
Julia Strojnowksa took silver in the women’s 1,500-m freestyle, taking more than five seconds off her personal best with a time of 16:37.72 and Leilani Fack’s team won silver in the mixed 4×100-m medley relay, combined for a time of 3:49.16.
Representing Kelowna Aqua Jets and under the guidance of personal coach Marc Tremblay, Aiden Kirk placed 9th in the 800 freestyle.
Additional swimmers from British Columbia:
Shima Taghavi, Hyack Swim Club. Personal Coach: Andrew Lennstrom.
Tuja Dreyer, Island Swimming. Personal Coach: Lucien Zucchi
Good luck to all the athletes competing at at the 2024 Summer BC Provincial Championship meet on July 11-14, 2024.
Thank you to all officials and volunteers who have signed up to support this competition.
Thank you to Kamloops Classic Swimming for hosting.
For specific meet information see below:
For more information please use the following link.
With an abundance of caution, the Organizing Committee and Swim BC staff have decided to cancel the BC Open Water Championships. Originally scheduled for Friday, June 14th, the unseasonably cold spring has led to water temperatures falling below the thresholds set by Swimming Canada and World Aquatics rules.The Competition Managers have been closely monitoring the temperature of the Sasamat Lake competition course. The temperature has consistently hovered between 15 to 16°C, which is below even the wetsuit threshold rules. Furthermore, the current weather forecast predicts overnight lows of 3°C and a high of 11°C on race day, with rain. These conditions have made it clear that canceling the event is the safest decision.Swim BC prioritizes the well-being and safety of all participants. Although this cancellation is extremely inconvenient for participants, officials, and support personnel, we cannot ensure the safe delivery of the event under these conditions. We are deeply grateful for the efforts and leadership of the SFA organizing committee, particularly Paul and Miranda McNamara, and Open Water officiating expert Mike Stamhuis.All entry fees will be refunded. We will contact all payees with refund information next week.
Sebastian Massabie from the Pacific Sea Wolves broke the World Para Swimming World Record in the S4 50m Butterfly while competing at the 2024 Citi Para Swimming World Series USA in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 14, 2024.
Massibie’s time of 39.51 this morning bettered the previous record of 40.48 held by Darko Duric from Slovenia from 2012. Duric’s record was the gold medal swim of the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Massibie’s coach, Jy Lawrence, said of the swim, “Sebastian did a great job of executing the race plan and is in a great position going into European Open Championships next week in Portugal and the Paralympic Trials next month”.
Congratulations to Sebastian, coach Jy, and the Pacific Sea Wolves on this great performance.
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #5 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
Next week’s sets are:
Challenge Set #5
All Able-Bodied 8 X 50 Choice Kick (One Stroke) with Board on 1:30
Para (SB1 – SB3) 4 X 50 Breast Swim – Push Start
(Classification Specific Intervals Below)
Para (SB4 – SB14) 4 X 100 Breast Swim – Push Start
(Classification Specific Intervals Below)
Please note
Kick with a board, with the exception of backstroke kick which is done streamlined.
No stroking to the wall.
The type of kick must be recorded. Choice includes Dolphin on Front with Board, Breast on Front with Board, Free on Front with Board, Back Streamlined.
Each swim must be recorded. Swimmers may be required to assist by recording on Sintra Plastic, Waterproof Paper, or Laminated Sheets.
Para Intervals
4 X 50 Breast Swim SB1 – 5:00 / SB2 – 3:00 / SB3 2:40
If you have any questions, please contact Cory Beatt.
All submissions will be accepted via the supplied spreadsheet and must be submitted to Cory Beatt (cory.beatt@swimbc.ca) by Monday, June 7th.
Thanks-you Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek for your support of this initiative.
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #4 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
Next week’s sets are:
Challenge Set #4
All Able-Bodied 6 X 100 Fly Swim – Push Start on 2:20
Para (S1 – S5) 8 X 50 Free Swim – Push Start (Classification Specific Intervals Below)
Para (S6 – S14) 8 X 100 Free Swim – Push Start (Classification Specific Intervals Below)
Please note
Each swim must be recorded. Swimmers may be required to assist by recording on Sintra Plastic, Waterproof Paper, or Laminated Sheets.
If you have any questions, please contact Cory Beatt.
All submissions will be accepted via the supplied spreadsheet and must be submitted to Cory Beatt (cory.beatt@swimbc.ca) by Monday, May 24th.
Thank-you Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek for your support of this initiative.
