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Swim BC Welcomes Hughanna Gaw as Manager, Member Services

January 14, 2026

Swim BC is pleased to announce the appointment of Hughanna Gaw as the organization’s new Manager, Member Services, effective January 19, 2025.

Hughanna joins Swim BC with more than a decade of experience in sport administration, most recently serving as High School Sports Coordinator with the RSEQ Greater Montreal Athletic Association (GMAA). In this role, she supported a large, multi-sport membership by managing leagues, tournaments, and events across a wide range of sports, including oversight of the regional swim league. Her work has been characterized by strong organizational leadership, a member-focused approach, and a deep understanding of sport system operations.

Alongside her administrative background, Hughanna brings valuable hands-on experience as a provincial and varsity rugby coach and former competitive athlete. This dual perspective has shaped her collaborative leadership style and reinforces her commitment to organizational development, quality programming, and positive sport experiences at all levels. She holds a degree in Leisure Sciences from Concordia University and is passionate about sport development and community engagement.

Executive Director Elmar Heger shared that Swim BC is excited to welcome Hughanna to the organization, noting that her depth of experience in sport administration, combined with her background as a coach and athlete make her an excellent fit for the role. He added that Hughanna brings a strong member-first mindset and that the organization is confident she will be a tremendous asset to Swim BC and to the swimming community across British Columbia.

Hughanna is excited to join Swim BC and looks forward to building strong, collaborative relationships with clubs, coaches, administrators, and the broader Swim BC membership to support and advance the continued growth of swimming across the province.