New Canadian Record!

Congratulations to HYACK’s Shima Taghavi on breaking the National Age Group Record for the women’s SCM 200 Breast in a time of 2:29.69!  Shima broke the record previously held by Courtenay Chuy which had been on the record books since 1998.  In addition to her National Record, Shima also broke the BC Provincial Record in her 100 Breast with a time of 1:11.39.  Congratulations Shima!

Administrative Coordinator

Swim BC has an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team in the position of Administration Coordinator.  The responsibilities of the position focus on the provision of support to Swim BC operations, administering the membership registration processes, expediting financial procedures, facilitating member communications, and coordinating the effective and efficient administration of the organization.  The role is suited for a team player with personal competencies in relationship building. More Information Job Posting
Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

The Junior Pan Pacific Championships took place from August 24th to August 27th in Honolulu. Three BC swimmers were selected for the team: Adam Wu (SKSC), Bill Dongfang (ISC) and Katie Schroeder (LOSC). After 4 days of competition, BC swimmers made numerous finals and brought home 1 medal. Individual Results
  • Adam Wu – Bronze – Men’s 200m Freestyle
  • Adam Wu – 5th – Men’s 200m Butterfly
  • Katie Schroeder – 5th – 100m Backstroke
  • Bill Dongfang – 8th – 100m Butterfly
  • Adam Wu – 4th – 400m Freestyle
  • Adam Wu – 6th – 800m Freestyle
Congrats swimmers!

Canadian Junior & Senior Swimming Championships – Day 1

The 2022 Canadian Junior & Senior Swimming Championships are taking place in Montreal from July 25th through August 1st. The competition has 638 swimmers representing 145 clubs. British Columbia has an excellent contingent of 114 swimmers, representing 24 clubs. After Day 1 of the competition, BC Swimmers had 45 A Final swims and earned 15 medals. Congrats to the following medal winners: Gold
  • 19 & Over 200m IM – Brodie Young (UBCT)
  • 18 & Over 100m Fly – Danielle Hanus (UBCT)
  • 14-15 200m Free – Laon Kim (HYACK)
  • 16 – 18 400m Free – Adam Wu (SKSC)
  • 13-14 400m IM – Emma Liu (CDSC)
  • 19 & Over 100m Breast – Justice Migneault (UBCT)
Silver
  • 14-15 200m IM – Laon Kim (HYACK)
  • 13-14 100m Fly – Paige Korbely (HYACK)
  • 15-17 100m Fly – Leila Fack (LOSC)
  • 19 & Over 400m Free – Hugh McNeill (UBCT)
  • 13-14 400m IM – Kelly Qi (WDSC)
  • 15-17 400m IM – Sienna Angrove (KCS)
  • 14 – 15 100m Breast – Joshua Wall (RAPID)
Bronze
  • 13-14 100m Fly – Emma Liu (CDSC)
  • 15-17 400m IM – Alexanne LePage (VKSC)
Congrats swimmers! Good luck on Day 2.
CANADA SUMMER GAMES TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

CANADA SUMMER GAMES TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Canada Summer Games will be taking place this August in the Niagara region. Swim BC is pleased to be announcing the Team BC staff and swimmers. Congratulations! We look forward to productive preparations this spring and successful summer.  
Women Men
Sienna Angove (KCS) Natascha Borromeo (WVOSC) Kiah Craig (ISC) Nathalia Day (CDSC) Leila Fack (LOSC) Macey Larson (LOSC Kelly Qi (WDSC) Maria Saldana Riebeling (CDSC) Julia Strojnowska (CDSC) Genevieve Verge (CHIN) Taryn Weatherhead (KISU) Bronwen Wheeler (SPART) Lily Zhang (VPSC) Jihoon Bae (LOSC) Thomas Caruso (SPART) Cameron Chambers (KAJ) Sergey Chernomorchenko (PSW) Bill Dongfang (ISC) Aiden Erickson (LOSC) Tristan Govier (HST) Kristofer Hulten (ISC) Peter Huang (SKSC) Justin Jung (HYACK) Laon Kim (HYACK) Aiden Kirk (KAJ) Paul Orogo (HYACK) Ramon Siytangc (VPSC)
   
Staff  
Team Leader Team Manager Canada Games Apprentice Coach Team Coach Team Coach Team Coach Cory Beatt (Swim BC) Carrie Matheson (Swim BC) Haley Bennett (RAC) Dave Tontini (ISC) Jy Lawrence (PSW) Andrew Lennstrom (HYACK)
Swim BC Divisionals

Swim BC Divisionals

Hosted February 25th to 27th

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Fraser & Island Divisionals
Hosted by the Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre __________________________________________________________________________________________
North & Interior Divisionals
Hosted by the KISU Swim Club at the Penticton Community Centre Pool __________________________________________________________________________________________
Vancouver Coastal Divisionals
Hosted by the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre

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