Welcoming Savannah King: Swim BC’s New Director of Coach and Performance Development
Swim BC is proud to announce the appointment of Savannah King as our new Director of Coach and Performance Development. A two-time Olympian and former Canadian record holder, King brings a wealth of high-performance experience to the role, both in and out of the pool. Over the past decade, she has established herself as a respected coach and leader in Canadian swimming, most recently serving as Associate Head Coach of McGill University’s Varsity Swim Team. Her coaching résumé also includes roles with the Canadian Swim Coaches Association and Swimming Canada’s coaching staff at the 2021 and 2024 Short Course World Championships. In addition to her coaching credentials, King has a strong academic and administrative background, holding a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Kinesiology (Biomechanics) from McGill University. She has also contributed to athlete and coach development through her work as a mentor coach with Head-to-Head. “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Swim BC and working alongside our new Executive Director Elmar Heger,” said Savannah King. “Our goals for the organization are in sync, and I am looking forward to building Swim BC towards our shared vision with the help of the entire BC swimming community.” Elmar Heger, Swim BC’s Executive Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment: “We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah to Swim BC. Her deep understanding of the Canadian swimming landscape, experience working with both grassroots and high-performance athletes, and her passion for coach development make her an outstanding fit for this role.” Please join us in welcoming Savannah into her new position with Swim BC.2025 Swim BC Summer Provincials Recap
VANCOUVER, BC – The 2025 BC Summer Provincial Championship, hosted by Vancouver Pacific Swim Club (VPSC), took place at the UBC Aquatic Centre from July 17–20, marking the conclusion of the long-course season with four days of competition. A total of 613 swimmers from 39 clubs across the province competed in 3,294 individual and relay events. Over the course of the meet, 43 meet records were broken. To view the full list of meet records broken, click here. Congratulations to all athletes who set new records during the meet for their outstanding performances. Provincial Records (Individual): Leanne Chen – SKSC- Women 11-12 50m Free LCM: 27.03
- Women 11-12 50m Fly LCM: 28.94
- S9 50m Freestyle LCM: 29.99
- SB9 100m Breaststroke LCM: 1:28.63
- S10 400m Freestyle LCM: 4:27.83
- SM10 200m Medley LCM: 2:18.28
- S5 50m Freestyle LCM: 1:22.07 – Achieved National Record
- S5 200m Freestyle LCM: 3:00.43 – Achieved National Record
- Women 15-17 4 x 50m Relay LCM: 1:45.06
- Women Senior 4 x 50m Relay LCM: 1:45.06
Volunteer at the 2025 Summer Provincials & Enter for a Chance to Win One of Four $1,000 Bursaries!
With the 2025 Summer Provincial Championships (July 17-20, 2025) 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. Whether you are local or coming in to support a swimmer, helping with even 1 session makes all the difference.
Provincial Championships
Dates: July 17-20, 2025
Location: UBC Aquatic Centre (Vancouver)
To sign up, please click here!Your support helps create an amazing experience for all athletes. Thank you for stepping up and making a difference!
Team Announced for 2025 Canada Summer Games
Swim BC is proud to announce the selection of swimmers who will represent British Columbia at the 2025 Canada Summer Games, taking place in St. John’s, Newfoundland from August 10–15, 2025, with team travel dates from August 7–17. The Canada Games is a vital stepping stone for young athletes across the country and a celebration of sport excellence and teamwork.
This achievement reflects not only the swimmer’s talent but also the commitment and the support of their coaches and their family.
We are proud to recognize and congratulate the following athletes and staff selected to Team BC:
Female Swimmers:
Kelly Choi (KAJ) – Coached by Marc Tremblay
Yingxuan Lucy Liu (CDSC) – Coached by Kelly Taitinger Naomi Mynott (WDSC) – Coached by Judy Baker Ziyu (Olivia) Zhou (CDSC) – Coached by Kelly Taitinger Muqing (Emma) Zhang (VPSC) – Coached by Ryan Gurney Maelle Sanborn (UVPCS) – Coached by Rod Barratt Maiysa Montakhab (OS) – Coached by Ryan Skomorowski Emilie Golinowski (KAJ) – Coached by Marc Tremblay Marlee Hourston (ISC) – Coached by Lucien Zucchi Shae Murtha (OS) – Coached by Ryan Skomorowski Michelle Zeng (WVOSC) – Coached by Janusz Kaczmarek Riley Miller (KAJ) – Coached by Marc Tremblay Sophie Wood (UVPCS) – Coached by Rod Barratt Catherine McCurrach (CSSSC) – Coached by Patrick Waters Brea Duncan (VKSC) – Renate Terpstra coach Alicia Waet (Special Olympics) Haliey Borowski (Special Olympics)Male Swimmers:
Zac Millns (CRKW) – Coached by Richard Millns
Chase Saxon (ISC) – Coached by Lucien Zucchi Allen Wu (OS) – Coached by Brian Metcalfe Colton Gonzales (LCSC) – Coached by Brandon Gonzales Alex Velicico (OS) – Coached by Brian Metcalfe Burton Li (HST) – Coached by Brad Hutton Yiguo Song (RAPID) – Coached by Rob Pettifier Preston Seneviratne (SKSC) – Coached by Reg Shaw Max Wu (PSW) – Coached by Jy Lawrence Derex Yang (HYACK) – Coached by Andrew Lennstrom Liam Chew (KAJ) – Coached by Marc Tremblay Alex Camaraire (UVPCS) – Coached by Rod Barratt Ken Stroud (OS) – Coached by Ryan Skomorowski Roy Pan (UVPCS) – Coached by Alexx Greenfield Mohammed (Omran) Majidzada (SKSC) – Ronald Veentra Owen Ethan Arnason (Special Olympics) Ramon Julian Siytangco (Special Olympics) Team staff will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!As we look ahead to the Canada Games, Swim BC celebrates the achievements of these developing athletes and the clubs and coaches who have supported their journeys. We know they will represent British Columbia with pride, perseverance, and passion in Newfoundland this August. Congratulations, Team BC!