Feb 19, 2025
With the 2025 Winter Provincial Championships (March 6-9 in Victoria) just around the corner, Swim BC is calling for volunteers to help ensure the success of this exciting event. To show our gratitude, we are offering FOUR $1,000 bursaries, which can be used towards club fees or team travel.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Every session you volunteer = 1 entry
- Max 2 entries per day
- 1 draw per day during the meet (March 6-9)
- The more you help, the better your chances!
ELIGIBILITY:
This draw is open to all volunteers and officials – except Senior Officials.
From timers to marshals, every role is essential in making this event a success.
Sign up, support our swimmers, and you can win big!
SIGN UP HERE:
Senior Officials – Please use the following link to sign up.
Officials & Volunteers – Please use the following link to sign up.
For any questions, contact Swim BC Performance Development Manager Melissa Webster (melissa.webster@swimbc.ca).
Feb 14, 2025
After years of dedicated leadership, Ken Radford has announced his retirement as Executive Director of Swim BC, effective May 30, 2025.
Under Ken’s guidance, Swim BC has regained its position as a leading Provincial Sport Organization, fostering growth, stability, and innovation in the swimming community. His commitment to the sport, from championing athlete development to steering Swim BC through significant transitions—most recently, the implementation of a new national registration system—has left a lasting impact.
Ken remains fully committed to leading Swim BC through the coming months with his characteristic energy and drive. While we will celebrate his contributions in due course, we extend our gratitude and best wishes as he prepares for this next chapter.
The Board of Directors has begun the search for Swim BC’s next Executive Director, for more information please review the posting at
Feb 12, 2025
With Divisionals coming up, we are looking for volunteers to ensure the success of the 2025 Winter Divisionals and Provincials. Whether you are local or coming in to support a swimmer, helping with even 1 session makes all the difference.
Vancouver & Fraser Divisionals (Surrey – February 14-16)
Please use the following link to sign up.
Volunteer Coordinator – Shannon VanDiermen (office@surreyknights.com)
Senior Officials – Referee Chris Wakelin (office@surreyknights.com)
North & Interior Divisionals (Penticton – February 21-23)
Please use the following link to sign up.
If you have any questions, please contact kisuswimmeet@gmail.com.
Island & Coastal Vancouver Divisionals (Vancouver – February 21-23)
Please use the following link to sign up.
Volunteer Coordinator – Eric Hunter (officials@canadiandolphin.ca)
Senior Officials – Referee Rob Smith (rasgpinc@gmail.com)
Provincials (Victoria – March 6-9)
Senior Officials – Please use the following link to sign up.
Officials & Volunteers – Please use the following link to sign up.
Your support helps create an amazing experience for all athletes. Thank you for stepping up and making a difference!
Jan 7, 2025
Swimmer Registration Status in REMS – Eligibility for Swim Meets
To be eligible for swim meets, swimmers must have an ACTIVE status in REMS. This is achieved when their personal information is updated, all required waivers are signed, and all invoices are marked as paid in REMS.
Please note that the activation process may take up to three (3) weeks due to the process by which clubs pay Swim BC and Swimming Canada invoices through Swim BC. Both organizations then independently mark the invoices as paid in REMS.
Registrant Membership Status Options
Eligibility Requirements for Divisionals and Provincials
To be eligible for Divisionals and Provincials, swimmers must have an ACTIVE status in REMS. This status is achieved when:
- Personal Information: The swimmer’s personal information is updated in REMS.
- Required Waivers: All required waivers are signed in REMS.
- Invoices: All invoices are marked as paid in REMS.
Please note that the activation process may take up to three (3) weeks due to the process by which clubs pay Swim BC and Swimming Canada invoices through Swim BC. Both organizations then independently mark the invoices as paid in REMS.
Important: Swimmers must have active status before the entry deadline to be eligible for Divisionals and Provincials. Please plan accordingly to avoid any delay.
Entries submitted without a valid registration number and active status in the REMS at the time of the entry deadline will be denied entry. It is the responsibility of the swimmer’s club to ensure all athletes have an ‘ACTIVE’ registration status in REMS.
Dec 16, 2024
Please be advised that to Swim BC office will be closed for the winter holidays from Dec 23, 2024 and returning on Jan 6th, 2025.
The Swimming Canada office will be closed from December 23 to January 4, with staff resuming work on Monday, January 6.
For REMS support over the holidays, tickets can still be submitted. The SportLomo Team will monitor tickets on December 23-24, 27, 30-31, and January 2-3. Please note that response times may be slower during this period.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
Sep 16, 2024
Do you know a dedicated volunteer in the swimming community?
Swim BC wants to hear from you!
Swim BC is now accepting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award for review by the Awards Committee.
Criteria:
The Swim BC Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to a Swim BC member who has displayed outstanding contributions to the sport of competitive swimming through leadership and volunteerism to make a positive impact as:
- A club volunteer, Swim BC or Affiliated Board Member, or Swim Official who saw a need and responded
- Promoted and supported the development of volunteer networks in their local organization
- Has been involved in swimming for at least three (3) years
Please click here to apply.
