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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 operations, administering the membership registration processes, expediting financial procedures, facilitating member communications, and coordinating the effective and efficient administration of the organization.  The role is suited for a team player with personal competencies in relationship building.

Sebastian Massabie of the Pacific Sea Wolves had an outstanding showing at the 2023 Ken Demchuk International Invitational. Massabie broke five Canadian Records!

Congratulations to BC’s Fernando Lu of the Langley Olympians on his performances at the Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Through early 2023 the Board of Directors of Swim BC has worked diligently with staff and the Sport Law consultant group to develop and approve the new Swim BC Strategic Plan. Announced and introduced at the 2023 BC Swimming Congress, we’re pleased to present to our membership the document that will support the direction of Swim BC through 2028.

The 2023 Pan American Games are currently underway in Santiago, Chile, and are scheduled to take place from October 21 to October 25, 2023. These quadrennial multi-sport games have been a significant sporting event since their inception in 1951, bringing together athletes from 40 nations across the Americas.

Do you know an outstanding Indigenous athlete to nominate?

Call for regional nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 

The deadline to submit nominations is extended to Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

The 2023-24 Swim-a-thon Registration is now open!

Swim-a-thon events can be hosted anytime between now and August 31st, 2024. Swim-a-Thon is an in-pool fundraiser where swimmers earn pledges to swim a set number of lengths or participate in a fun and challenging swimming event. Each club can personalize its Swim-a-Thon event to match its club and swimmer needs. All donations are collected online through a personalized website created by Swimming Canada, and 90% of the funds earned are distributed back to the clubs. The campaign is a great fundraising opportunity for all clubs.

It is with great reluctance that we announce the resignation of Tracy Gardner from Swim BC.  Tracy has served the Club Services Manager for over a year and has been an invaluable member of the Swim BC team. We’re sad to see Tracy go but wish her nothing but the best fortunes as she begins a new chapter of her life.

Tracy’s last day with Swim BC will be Friday, October 13th.  Staffing capacity is currently being reviewed but, in the meantime, some tasks will be either delayed or managed by other Swim BC staff members.  While we understand it is a busy time of year, we ask for our memberships patience as we work through this period of shifting HR capacity.

Ken Radford, Executive Director

Swim BC would like to thank all the coaches, officials, club delegates and volunteers who attended the BC Swimming Congress in beautiful Whistler last weekend.  Special thanks to all the presenters who took time to share their expertise and insights with the attendees, and to Team Aquatic Supplies for their support of the incredibly successful Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet. It was a great way to kick off the 2023-2024 swim season! 

The annual BC Swimming Congress is being held at the Westin Hotel in Whistler, Sept 28th - Oct 1st.
We are planning an extensive offering for Club Delegates and Coaches.
The staff and board hope to see you there.

National Coaches week is a week to celebrate and recognize the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across BC. Coaches are community leaders, role models and mentors who ignite passion for sport and physical activity.

Thank you Coaches! 

It is with great pride and joy that we celebrate Leanne Sirup's, Duncan Stingrays Swim Team Head Coach, induction into the North American Indigenous Athletic (NAIA) Hall of Fame. Leanne's remarkable achievements in the pool have earned her well-deserved recognition.  Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the sport of swimming.  As a shining example of what can be achieved through passion and perseverance, Leanne’s induction in to the NAIA Hall of Fame is a testament to her outstanding athletic career and an inspiration to swimmers across BC and beyond. Congratulations Leanne!

Swim BC would like to congratulate Kelowna Aquajets swimmer, Alexanne Lepage on her gold medal performances at the World Junior Swim Championships in Netanya, Israel!  Alexanne won both the 100 Breast and the 200 Breast in personal best times (1:06.58 and 2:24.70) . Congrats Alexanne on this incredible achievement!

The purpose of this 30-day notice is to confirm the date for the Swim BC Annual General Meeting.

Date: September 30th, 2023

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Westin Resort, 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC

Please mark the date and time in your club calendar and plan to attend. The AGM provides membership with a strong voice and clear hand in shaping the direction of Swim BC.

Date:                         September 30th, 2023
Time:                         11:00 am
Location:                 Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler, B.C.

Please mark the date and time in your club calendar and plan to attend.  The AGM provides membership with a strong voice and clear hand in shaping the direction of Swim BC.

PARA SWIMMING WORLDS
Congratulations to Canada’s Para Swim Team, who had its strongest performance at a Para Swimming World Championships in the past 15 years. The competition concluded on Sunday, August 6th in Manchester, England with Canada winning 9 Gold, 4 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals.

Swim BC is proud to be an accredited provincial sport organization with viaSport. Accredited organizations are a sport or sport discipline’s authoritative body, operating in at least five regions in BC, and with responsibility for oversight, growth, and development. We are proud of this designation – we hope you are too!

Swim BC has secured a limited number of rooms at the Westin Whistler Hotel for $204 / night for the conference weekend.  We encourage you to book soon to avoid missing out on availability.
 
Individual Reservations: All attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by using the link below or by calling the Hotel’s Reservations Department at 1-866-412-2864, or through email at reservations@westinwhistler.com.  
 
Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50635541

Good luck to all the swimmers, coaches and officials attending our Summer Provincials!

July 13-16 at UBC Aquatic Centre

Date: September 30th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler, B.C.

Please mark the date and time in your club calendar and plan to attend. The AGM provides membership with a strong voice and clear hand in shaping the direction of Swim BC.

A 45-day reminder will be sent August 16th with more comprehensive information. Please continue to watch your inboxes and check our website for more detailed information on the BC Swimming Congress.

Divisional Meets - June 23-25

Good luck to all swimmers!!

Island & Coastal Vancouver - hosted by Richmond Rapids
North & Interior - hosted by Kelowna Aquajets
Vancouver & Fraser - hosted by Langley Olympians

Results for the Golden Flipper through the end of May are now available! As we are nearing the end of the season, some of the challenges are getting really tight. BC is still holding the lead against Nova Scotia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan.

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team in the position of Technical Coordinator.  The responsibilities of the position are to provide support to Swim BC technical operations focussing on services related to camps and competition; provincial competition; data and analytics management; coaching programs; and technical communications.  This position will best suit an individual with competitive swimming, coaching OR an individual possessing similar sport experience and a strong drive to learn.

Registration for the 2023 BC Swimming Congress is now open! This year, the Congress is being held from Thursday September 28th to Sunday October 1st, at the Westin Resort and Spa in Whistler BC. The registration is for all Congress activities including, the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Swim Coaches Conference, Women in Coaching Luncheon, Swim BC Annual General Meeting, the Swim BC Awards & Hall of Fame Banquet, and the Club Development Seminars.

Swim BC is offering a Swimming 201 course virtually from September 13th to 17th.

Coaches and/or Meet Managers need to log into their Meet Manager RTR account and make sure all their 2022-2023 sanctioned meets are listed. We are finding that since the RTR came back online, there have been a few meets/results files missing. 

The two-year limit has been removed from NCCP Community Sport Coach course which means a coach may remain at this level, in the D category of registration indefinitely.

Congratulations to the following swimmers and staff who have been nominated to the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester, England from July 31 – August 6, 2023. 

Swim BC continues to work to ensure that the Divisionals are a viable competition for the host club and the best possible competitive environment. As such we have made the following adjustments for the 2023 Summer Divisional Meets: 

Swim BC is pleased to announce The Club Excellence Program; a new process aimed at elevating the sport administration practices and performance outcomes of member clubs. It is intended to help club leaders embrace the importance of accountability, risk management, and governance - essential for clubs to excel in the modern-day sport environment.