A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF FOUR $1,000 BURSARIES!

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 could 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).

2025 Winter Divisionals and Provincials – Call for Officials & Volunteers

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.   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!
IMPORTANT NOTICE – SWIMMER REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SWIMMER REGISTRATION

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:
  1. Personal Information: The swimmer’s personal information is updated in REMS.
  2. Required Waivers: All required waivers are signed in REMS.
  3. 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.

 

Swim BC Holiday Hours

Dec 16, 2024

Please be advised that to Swim BC office will be closed for the winter holidays from December 23, 2024 and returning on January 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!

Call for Nominations

Nov 21, 2024

The Swim BC Board of Directors is seeking nominations for one (1) vacancy in the position of Director at Large for a 3-year term. As a Director, you will also serve on at least one board committee. Interested parties are encouraged to submit an expression of interest for more information, or to complete the nomination documents linked below. Nominations Document Nominations will be accepted until the vacancy has been filled. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact: Kristi McIntosh, Chair of the Nominations Committee, nominations@swimbc.ca or Jeannie Lo, President, at president@swimbc.ca

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