Following up with the Swimming Canada CEO’s statement regarding the RTR System (found here), Swim BC would like to help our membership understand what the next few days and next steps are looking like.
Competitions:
Carrie Matheson (Swim BC Sr Manager Technical Operations) is working on the processes and tools required to manage the role the RTR system would have played in the conduct of your competition. This information will be circulated as soon as we have it available, there are some instructions required that are coming from Swimming Canada, so we won’t be able to get anything out until we have that information.
Swimmer Registration:
Swim BC has a record of all swimmers that were entered into the RTR system prior to last weekend. We have a record of those invoices and will be processing those registrants. For new registrants, we are working to develop a method to process your ongoing registration using your team management software or by submitting an excel file. Please know that when a swimmer first registers with your club or signs up for a 2-week free trial, they are insured. As long as their name and contact information appears on your registered swimmer list, they are considered a member of Swim BC and are therefore insured. We will get you more information and the method for processing registration as soon as we are able. We are waiting for information from Swimming Canada specific to this process.
Coach Registration:
New coach registration will be handled in a similar way to new swimmer registration as described above. For those coaches that were in the process of registering, please note that the CSCA website and their registration processes were managed by the same provider that ran the RTR system – so their site and registration systems are currently locked down. When we hear from the CSCA we will be sure to circulate that information.
We’re in a bit of a holding pattern as Swimming Canada works to develop interim strategies. We will be sure to communicate with you via Membership Bulletin when new information and processes are available.
Club Presidents and Head Coaches, could you please ensure that this messaging is forwarded to all those in your club’s administration that need to know (registrar, administrator, etc). Thanks kindly.
Swim BC is looking for interested and qualified candidates to assist the operations of the organization in the following roles:
Coach (2 positions) – Performance Development Committee
Coach (3 positions) – Competition Committee
Coach (2 positions) – Awards Committee
Volunteer member (1 position) – Awards Committee
Coach (2 positions) – Coach Development Committee
Swim BC welcomes expressions of interest from those who can collectively strengthen Swim BC’s representation in these important committees. To review the required qualifications please see the committee Terms of Reference, posted here.
Those individuals interested in being considered for the role of a committee member are asked to email the Swim BC Executive Director by Friday, September 16 at 4:30 pm.
Swim BC, together with host Vancouver Pacific Swim Club and UBC Aquatic Centre, are pleased to announce that a limited number of spectator spaces will be made available for each session of the 2022 BC Summer Provincial Championships (July 14-17, 2022).
The priority of Swim BC and event officials is to ensure a quality swim meet by prioritizing the field of play. As such, spectators will only be permitted once all volunteer positions for each session have been filled.
A maximum of 200 spectators at any time will be permitted within the north side of the mezzanine seating area of the UBC Aquatic Centre.
Session specific wristbands for up to 200 spectators will be handed out fifteen minutes prior to the start of each session at the southeast entrance of the UBC Aquatic Centre (not the main entrance). A maximum of 250 wristbands will be made available for each session to facilitate new entries should some spectators elect to leave the facility.
Event Volunteers: Sign-up for a front row seat! Family and friends are encouraged to volunteer to support the event. Details for volunteer positions can be found here.
EVENT INFO:
We’re very pleased to announce the hire of two new staff members at Swim BC. Elisa Greenway is our new Administrative Coordinator, filling a position that has been vacant since March 31. The Swim BC Administrative Coordinator is responsible for general membership inquiries, participant registration and finances, office administration and Swim BC Board support. Elisa brings a Camosun College diploma in Sport Administration as part of her background, as well as triathlon experience.
Tracy Gardner will take over the Club Services Manager position from Sam Thoms, as Sam moves over to the Swim BC “Technical Department” as the Technical Manager. Tracy has a background in the fitness industry and program experience with the “Y”. She will continue to grow our organizational responsibilities to safe sport, as well as the club registration, development and accountability programs, and new programming designed to support and move club operations forward.
Sam’s new role as Technical Manager will focus on the development of sport and system analytics, Swim BC teams and camps logistics, support of provincial competition operations, skill module development and technical communications.
Tracy and Elisa started July 11th and are getting up to speed with their new roles. Please join us in welcoming our two new staff members!
Swim BC is excited to announce we are now offering our members discounted vehicle rental rates through a partnership with Avis Budget Group and Swimming Canada.Avis and Budget are here for you anytime and anywhere. As a Swim BC member, enjoy up to 30% off Avis base rates when you PAY NOW using AWD # F221804. Visit www.avis.ca/swimbc and book your vehicle rental today! For a unique and expedited experience, sign up for Avis Preferred and accelerate your rewards. As an added bonus, Swim BC members can also enjoy up to 35% off Budget PAY NOW base rates by visiting www.budget.ca/swimbc and using BCD # B166104. The mobility landscape is rapidly changing, and Avis Budget Group is driving towards the future, focusing on reinventing the car rental experience. Data-driven intelligence, company digitization and a global footprint are enabling connectivity, convenience and choice.Travel safe with Avis Budget Group, as they follow the precautions and guidelines set out by the World Health Organization (WHO).Safe travels!
