News & Updates

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 …

After years of dedicated leadership, Ken Radford has announced his retirement as Executive Director of Swim BC, effective May 30, 2025. Under Ken’s guidance, Swim BC has regained its position as a leading Provincial Sport Organization, …

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 …

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 …

Please be advised that to Swim BC office will be closed for the winter holidays from Dec 23, 2024 and returning on Jan 6th, 2025. The Swimming Canada office will be closed from December 23 to …

Do you know a dedicated volunteer in the swimming community? Swim BC wants to hear from you! Swim BC is now accepting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award for review by the Awards Committee. …

British Columbia swimmers have been showcasing their talent and dedication on the global platform in Canberra, Australia. The 2024 Junior Pan Pacs commenced today in Canberra, Australia, with five BC swimmers representing four different BC clubs. …

We are proud to share the inspiring journey of Doctor Jeremy Bagshaw. He was born in Singapore, spent his early childhood in Indonesia, and later relocated with his family to Victoria. He studied at St. Michael’s …

The Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships kicks off July 24th in Toronto with a strong BC presence. Among the 929 swimmers from across Canada attending, 161 BC swimmers representing 25 BC swim clubs will see action. Pool …

Good luck to all the athletes competing at at the 2024 Summer BC Provincial Championship meet on July 11-14, 2024. Thank you to all officials and volunteers who have signed up to support this competition. Thank …

Good luck to all of the athletes competing in the Swim BC 2024 Summer Divisionals.  Thank you to all of the officials and volunteers who have signed up to support these competitions, they could not happen …

With an abundance of caution, the Organizing Committee and Swim BC staff have decided to cancel the BC Open Water Championships. Originally scheduled for Friday, June 14th, the unseasonably cold spring has led to water temperatures …

Sebastian Massabie from the Pacific Sea Wolves broke the World Para Swimming World Record in the S4 50m Butterfly while competing at the 2024 Citi Para Swimming World Series USA in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 14, …

Congratulations to HYACK’s Shima Taghavi on breaking the National Age Group Record for the women’s SCM 200 Breast in a time of 2:29.69!  Shima broke the record previously held by Courtenay Chuy which had been on …

Swim BC has an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team in the position of Administration Coordinator.  The responsibilities of the position focus on the provision of support to Swim BC …

The Junior Pan Pacific Championships took place from August 24th to August 27th in Honolulu. Three BC swimmers were selected for the team: Adam Wu (SKSC), Bill Dongfang (ISC) and Katie Schroeder (LOSC). After 4 days …

The 2022 Canadian Junior & Senior Swimming Championships are taking place in Montreal from July 25th through August 1st. The competition has 638 swimmers representing 145 clubs. British Columbia has an excellent contingent of 114 swimmers, …

The Canada Summer Games will be taking place this August in the Niagara region. Swim BC is pleased to be announcing the Team BC staff and swimmers. Congratulations! We look forward to productive preparations this spring …

Divisionals are being hosted from February 25th until the 27th across 3 regions. For more information, click read more.

To help send the message of anti-bullying, Swim BC is providing a “Pink Cap” for swimmers throughout the province.  We’re encouraging our clubs to make a statement in their local pool and wear their Pink Caps …

Swim BC is proud to announce that Jeannie Lo is the new President of Swim BC. Elected by the Board of Directors at the Oct 30th Board meeting, Jeannie takes over from Linda Metcalfe after her four …

The Annual General Meeting of Swim BC was conducted last night (October 14).  With 39 voting delegates in attendance, two special resolutions addressing bylaw amendments were passed and three new board members were elected by acclamation.

Swim BC and Swim Alberta have come together to create a friendly rivalry to develop spirit, story, and a rallying cry to inspire and motivate coaches and swimmers to improve their butterfly development. The challenge is …

Swim BC is excited to announce the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Swim Coaches Conference will be offered virtually. Since the cancellation of the in-person Coaches Conference in Whistler, we have been working to provide this great …

Coaches Week 2021 is from September 18 to 26th. Swim BC would like to acknowledge the great work our coaches do in representing our sport and guiding our athletes. Thank-you for all that you do. We …

On September 24th Swim BC will be presenting the technical program to Swim BC coaches for the 2021-22 season and beyond. This will be followed by questions and answers, then a collaborative workshop. Your participation and …

Swim BC is profoundly disappointed to announce the cancellation of the 2021 BC Swimming Congress.  Over the last week or so the incredible shift in COVID-19 daily transmission rates, hospitalizations, and deaths, coupled with the BC …

The BC Swimming Hall of Fame Committee (Brian Johns, Doug Perks, Chris Hindmarch-Watson, Ken Radford and Sam Thoms) are pleased to announce the 2021 inductees.  Richard Weinberger, Donovan Tildesly and Ted Simpson are to be inducted …

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will be taking place from August 24th until September 5th. The swimming competition at the games will run from August 24th until September September 3rd. We are excited to cheer on the …

Swim BC would like to recognize the performances by BC athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.