Sport Administration Internship Opportunity with Swim BC
We are seeking a paid Event and Administration Intern to join our team at the Swim BC office in Victoria, BC. This opportunity is intended for current post-secondary students and provides hands-on experience in sport governance, event delivery, athlete services, and organizational operations. The intern will work closely with Swim BC staff and gain exposure to multiple areas of sport management, including competitions, communications, and membership services. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in careers in sport management, event management, sport governance, or non-profit administration. Application Deadline: April 8, 2026, 4:00 PM (PT) Expected Start Date: May 4, 2026 Location: 305-4420 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC V8X 5J2 For more information and the application process, please click HERE!2026 Winter Provincials Recap
The 2026 Winter BC Provincial Championship, hosted by Swim BC and Pacific Coast Swimming (UVPCS), took place at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria from March 5–8, 2026. The event brought together 660 swimmers from 44 clubs for an exciting weekend of high-level competition.Overview:
Host Club: Pacific Coast Swimming (UVPCS) Meet Managers: Mike Sanborn & Kuy Neable Meet Referees: Glenn Greig & Mhiran Faraday Para Technical Advisor: Marilyn King Number of Clubs: 44 Number of Swimmers: 660 Number of Swims: 3,816 Number of Best Times: 1,893 (50%)
Team Awards:
Open: Olympians Swimming (OS) – 6,262.50 🏆 Pacific Coast Swimming (UVPCS) – 3,250.50 Pacific Sea Wolves (PSW) – 3,139 Canadian Dolphin Swim Club (CDSC) – 2,602.50 KISU Swim Club (KISU) – 2,489 Small Club: Winskill Dolphins Swim Club (WDSC) – 633 🏆 Spartan Swim Club (SPART) – 574 Hollyburn Hurricanes Swim Team (HST) – 345 Ladysmith/Chemainus (LCSC) – 249.50 Columbia Shuswap Selkirks Swim Club (CSSSC) – 127Individual Aggregate Awards:
Male: 12 & Under: Will Xu (WSC) – 265 13–14: Finn Kirk (KAJ) – 209 15–16: Jeffrey Chen (PSW) – 208 17 & Over: Danny Park (OS) – 175 Para: Fernando Lu (OS) – 6,893 Female: 12 & Under: Mia Wittal (KCS) – 252 13–14: Bonnie Choi (SPART) – 249 15–16: Olivia Zhou (CDSC) – 205 17 & Over: Juliet Nicholson (KAJ) – 225 Para: Mary Jibb (PSW) – 6,465 Congratulations to Swim BC Volunteer and Officials Bursary winners Kirk Stringer, Alex Weaver, Brad Safnuk, and Ross Milne. Thank you to all the swimmers, coaches, officials, and volunteers who contributed to the 2026 BC Winter Provincial Championships!Swim BC 2026 Winter Provincials Volunteer Bursary
With the 2026 Winter Provincial Championships (March 5-8 at Saanich Commonwealth Place) just around the corner, Swim BC is calling for officials & volunteers to help ensure the success of this exciting event.
Eligibility: Open to all volunteers and officials. From timers to referees and all officiating roles, every contribution is essential to the success of Provincials. Bursary Details:- Each individual is eligible to receive one bursary.
- Funds will be issued in the recipient’s name and paid directly to their club, and must be applied toward club fees or team travel expenses.
- Winners will be drawn daily and announced during the meet and/or contacted directly.
- Senior officials who are selected and do not have a swimmer competing with a club will instead be reimbursed for travel expenses to and from Provincials, up to a maximum of $1,000.
- Every completed volunteer session earns one (1) entry
- Maximum of two (2) entries per day
- One draw per day during the meet (March 5-8)
- The more you help, the better your chances of winning!
How to sign up:
Senior Officials: Click Here
Officials and Volunteers: Click Here
Questions may be directed to Melissa Webster, Performance Development Manager, at melissa.webster@swimbc.ca.