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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.

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.

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.

June 1–7 | Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria, BC

The 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials, hosted at the Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria, BC, brought together Canada’s top swimmers for six days of elite racing, national team selections, and milestone performances. The Trials served as the selection event for upcoming international competitions, Swim BC athletes demonstrated exceptional strength, technical precision, and competitive drive across all event categories - senior, junior, and para.

Club Representation and Swimmer Participation

Swimmers from across the province contributed to a strong BC presence at the competition, with 174 athletes from 27 clubs competing in a total of 759 events.

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.

With Divisionals approaching, we are seeking volunteers to ensure the success of the 2025 Summer Divisionals and Provincials. Whether you are local or coming in to support a swimmer, helping with even 1 session makes all the difference.

The Board of Directors of Swim BC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Elmar Heger as the organization's new Executive Director. Following a comprehensive search process, Elmar emerged as the ideal candidate to lead Swim BC into its next chapter, bringing a wealth of experience in sport leadership, a deep passion for swimming, and a proven track record of organizational growth and community engagement.

The Swim BC Board of Directors is seeking nominations for one vacancy in the position of Director at Large for a 2.5 year term. In this position, you will also be required to participate in at least one board committee.

This is a great opportunity for members of the community who are passionate about the development of swimming in BC to contribute their leadership and expertise.

Swim BC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to lead our technical team as Director, Coach and Performance Development. This role plays a key part in supporting the development of coaches and long-term athlete pathways across the province.

The 2025 BC Winter Provincial Championship, hosted by Island Swimming Club, took place at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria on March 6-9, 2025, bringing together 626 swimmers from 45 clubs for an exciting weekend of high-level competition. Over the course of the meet, 3,234 individual splashes and 364 relays filled the pool with fast swimming and thrilling performances.

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.

After years of dedicated leadership, Ken Radford has announced his retirement as Executive Director of Swim BC, effective May 30, 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.  

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.

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!

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 will be accepted until the vacancy has been filled.



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Great news for those interested in applying to the LA28 program - Cycle 1 of 2024-2025 has officially reopened its application window for a limited time!

The new deadline to apply is November 15, 2025.

For more details about the program and the opportunities it offers as well as the application please "Read More"

TO OUR VALUED MEMBERS

As most club applications have been vetted and approved (83 clubs), you are becoming familiar with the Swimming Canada Registration and Event Management System. Please know that we are profoundly aware of the many issues occurring as club registrars endeavour to register swimmers, coaches and officials. We are doing our very best to provide both Swimming Canada’s resources and information, as well as taking the time to generate and support that messaging with Swim BC information.

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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. Marc Tremblay was selected as a team coach to accompany and guide the Canadian team.

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 University School and received training at Island Swimming, where he swam with UVic alumnus and Olympian Ryan Cochrane.

Swim BC congratulates all swimmers and coaches competing and excelling at the 2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships.  We also pass along our profound thanks to all the supportive parents, clubs and officials who made the swimmers dreams of attending the 2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships a reality.

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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 events will be held at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre over 6 days, Open Water events will be conducted on July 30that the Welland International Flatwater Centre.

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 you to Kamloops Classic Swimming for hosting.

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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 without you!  For specific meet information see below:

Summer Divisionals – Island & Coastal Vancouver June 28-30 RAPIDS (Richmond) Click Here
Summer Divisionals – North & Interior June 21-23 VKSC (Vernon) Click Here
Summer Divisionals – Fraser & Vancouver June 28-30 SPART (Chilliwack) Click Here

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 falling below the thresholds set by Swimming Canada and World Aquatics rules. 

The Competition Managers have been closely monitoring the temperature of the Sasamat Lake competition course. The temperature has consistently hovered between 15 to 16°C, which is below even the wetsuit threshold rules. Furthermore, the current weather forecast predicts overnight lows of 3°C and a high of 11°C on race day, with rain. These conditions have made it clear that canceling the event is the safest decision. 

Swim BC prioritizes the well-being and safety of all participants. Although this cancellation is extremely inconvenient for participants, officials, and support personnel, we cannot ensure the safe delivery of the event under these conditions. We are deeply grateful for the efforts and leadership of the SFA organizing committee, particularly Paul and Miranda McNamara, and Open Water officiating expert Mike Stamhuis. 

All entry fees will be refunded. We will contact all payees with refund information next week. 

Olympic and Paralympic Wrap Up

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials, Presented by Bell, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre has concluded with outstanding performances across the 7-day competition.

Swim BC swimmers finished the competition with a Canadian record and two age group Provincial records.

A Finals

Men’s Para 50 Free      GOLD                    Sebastian Massabie, PSW (38.08)

Men’s Para 50 Free      4th                              Fernando Lu, LOSC (25.05)

Women’s 50 Free          7th                              Leliani Fack, LOSC (25.55)    

Men’s 100 Fly                    7th                              Raben Dommann, HPC VAN (53.49)

Men’s 100 Fly                    9th                              Bill Dongfang, ISC (53.78)

Women’s 200 IM            6th                              Danielle Hanus, RAPID / HPC VAN (2:13.61)

Men’s Para 200 Free   SILVER                  Sebastian Massabie, PSW (3:07.00)

Junior Finals

Women’s 50 Free          2nd                             Kelly Choi, KAJ (25.86)

Men’s 100 Fly                    5th                              Tristan Govier, HST (55.45)

Men’s 100 Fly                    9th                              Tuja Dreyer, ISC (55.85)

Women’s 200 IM            7th                              Ashley Ko, LOSC (2:19.70)

Men’s 1500 Free            1st                              Aiden Kirk, KAJ (15:47.55)

Men’s 1500 Free            3rd                              Zach McLeod, WDSC (15:59.06)

It was a memorable night for BC-based swimmers on day 6 of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials, presented by Bell.

A Finals

Women’s 200 Fly           10th         Leilani Fack, LOSC (2:16.39)

Men’s 200 IM                     4th            Collyn Gagne, LOSC (2:01.96)

Men’s 200 IM                     7th            Marcus Mak, ISC (2:03.68)

Men’s 200 IM                     9th            Justice Migneault, HPC VAN (2:04.75)

Men’s 200 IM                     10th         Raben Dommann, HPC VAN (2:06.65)

Women’s 800 Free       GOLD  Julia Strojnowska, LOSC (8:38.36)

Junior Finals

Women’s 200 Fly           1st            Lily Zeng, VPSC (2:17.43)

Women’s 200 Fly           2nd           Taryn Weatherhead, KISU (2:17.93)

Men’s 200 IM                     1st            Tuja Dreyer, ISC (2:05.28)

Men’s 200 IM                     6th            David Maibaum, RAPID (2:08.36)

Men’s 200 IM                     7th            Justin Jung, LOSC (2:08.50)

Men’s 200 IM                     8th            Aiden Kirk, KAJ (2:09.19)

Women’s 800 Free       1st          Naomi Mynott, WDSC (9:02.31)

Women’s 800 Free       4th                       Maria Saldana Riebeling, CDSC (9:11.35)

Women’s 800 Free       7th            Calli Saunders, SPART (9:18.07)

Women’s 800 Free       9th            Kailyn Firth, PSW (9:24.81)

Women’s 800 Free       10th         Hannah Rutten, KISU (9:23.75)

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials, Presented by Bell, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre continued on Friday, May 17th as the meet entered day 5 of 7 days. The meet continues to add new records to the books and additional Olympic and Paralympic qualifiers.

The day included new Canadian Records by Sebastian Massibie in the S4 50 Back and Shima Taghavi in the 11 - 12 Girls 200 Breast.

A Finals
Men’s Para 50 Back    Gold        Sebastian Massabie, PSW (55.32)
Women’s 100 Free      8th          Danielle Hanus, RAPID/HPC VAN (55.44)
Men’s 200 Back           SILVER  Hugh McNeill, UBCT/LOSC (1:58.49)
Men’s 200 Back           5th          Raben Dommann, HPC VAN (2:00.02)
Men’s 200 Back           9th          Thomas Caruso, SPART/SFU (2:04.21)
Women’s 200 Breast   9th          Shima Taghavi, HYACK (2:32.60)
Men’s 200 Fly              8th          Bill Dongfang, ISC (2:00.60)
Men’s Para 200 IM      4th          Fernando Lu, LOSC (2:20.30)

Junior Finals
Women’s 100 Free      6th          Leilani Fack, LOSC (56.35)
Men’s 200 Back           7th          Paul Orogo, LOSC (2:05.85)
Men’s 200 Back           8th          David Maibaum, RAPID (2:07.19)
Women’s 200 Breast   2nd        Danielle Barberie, NRST (2:33.58)
Women’s 200 Breast    6th        Macey Larson, LOSC (2:37.47)
Men’s 200 Fly               1st         Aiden Kirk, KAJ (2:02.61)
Men’s 200 Fly               2nd        Tristan Govier, HST (2:03.33)
Men’s 200 Fly               4th         Zachary McLeod, WDSC (2:04.27)
Men’s 200 Fly               7th         Jihoon Bae, LOSC (2:06.25)