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Swimming Canada has announced its 2026 High Performance Centre (HPC) Scholarship recipients, with four BC swimmers selected as part of this year’s cohort.

Swimming Canada has announced the appointment of two British Columbia coaches to its Women in Coaching Development Program at the upcoming Pan Pacific Championships.

Swim BC hosted its second Provincial Distance Camp of the 2025–2026 season in early May, welcoming athletes and coaches from across the province for a weekend centred on aerobic development and long-term performance.

The 2026 BC Masters Swimming Championships, held April 17–19 in Kelowna, brought together more than 400 swimmers from across British Columbia for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport. Hosted at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, the event featured a vibrant atmosphere, with music, activities, and athletes of all ages, including several octogenarians, demonstrating a lifelong passion for swimming.

Commonwealth Sport Canada and Swimming Canada have announced an update to the Paralympic Program roster, including the addition of another BC swimmer set to represent the nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.

The inaugural Best of the West Fest made a strong debut at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg from April 23-26, 2026, welcoming 529 swimmers from across Western Canada for four days of high-level racing. 

The Best of the West Fest starts today, April 23, running through April 26 at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg. Athletes from across Western Canada will converge for this inaugural event, marking the launch of an annual competition designed to unite the region’s top talent and provide a high-quality racing opportunity each season.

Swim BC is seeking one Athlete Representative to serve as the voice of athletes, contributing lived experience and perspective to support the development and promotion of safe sport policies, education, and practices across the province.

Swim BC is seeking engaged members for our Masters Committee! As an advisory body to the Executive Director, this committee plays a vital role in ensuring that programs and services meet the diverse needs of our adult swimming community.

The 2026 Masters Provincial Championships brought swimmers from across BC to Kelowna for a standout weekend of racing, record-breaking performances, and community.
The weekend also featured the annual awards banquet, where MSABC recognized this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients.

Nathan Stein, from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, built a 20‑year swimming career defined by resilience, adaptability, and the people who supported him along the way. He began his journey with the BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) before transitioning into year‑round swimming, gaining experience with Simon Fraser Aquatics and the Haney Seahorse Swim Club (now Ridge Meadows Swim Club), before ultimately finding a long‑term home with the Surrey Knights Swim Club.

Willem Hergesheimer’s swimming journey in British Columbia reflects both a deep commitment to the sport and a lasting appreciation for the community around it.
From competing on national and international stages, including the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, Western Canada Summer Games, Age Group Championships, and the Paul Bergen International, to returning to the BC Swimming community as a coach, Willem reflects on how the sport has shaped his mindset beyond competition and supported a lifelong approach to being fit for life.

The legacy of swimming in British Columbia begins with you; whether you competed on the world stage or dove in with your local club, you are an essential part of our province’s story. This year, we are taking meaningful steps to reconnect with our roots through the BC Swimming Legacy, an initiative dedicated to uncovering the key moments and individuals whose dedication shaped the sport we love.

The Swim BC office will be closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6) We extend our warm wishes to those celebrating and hope everyone enjoys a restful long weekend.

We are seeking a paid Event and Administration Intern to join our team at the Swim BC office in Victoria, BC. This opportunity is intended for current post-secondary students and provides hands-on experience in sport governance, event delivery, athlete services, and organizational operations.

The 2026 Winter BC Provincial Championship, hosted by Swim BC and Pacific Coast Swimming (UVPCS), took place at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria from March 5–8, 2026. The event brought together 660 swimmers from 44 clubs for an exciting weekend of high-level competition.

The 2026 Winter Divisionals were held February 20–22 across three regions in British Columbia, providing competition opportunities for swimmers throughout the province.

With the 2026 Winter Provincial Championships (March 5-8 at Saanich Commonwealth Place) just around the corner, Swim BC is calling for volunteers to help ensure the success of this exciting event.

The countdown to championship season is underway, with the 2026 Winter Divisionals set to begin in two weeks.

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

Swim BC is currently seeking applicants to join the Awards Committee.
The Awards Committee is an advisory group responsible for reviewing and recommending recipients for Swim BC’s annual awards, as well as external honours such as Sport BC and Swimming Canada awards. Committee members also provide input on award criteria to help recognize outstanding contributions to the sport of swimming in British Columbia.

Swim BC hosted the first of two provincial distance camps from November 14–16 at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool, marking a key step in efforts to strengthen endurance training across the Canadian swimming landscape. The camp series is part of a broader initiative led by Swimming Canada to promote an endurance-focused approach within the club system and enhance the sharing of aerobic training principles nationwide.

British Columbia swimmers delivered a series of strong performances at the UBC University Cup Pacific, a short-course varsity competition held this past weekend at the UBC Aquatic Centre. The meet brought together some of the province’s top university and development athletes, showcasing depth across both varsity and Team BC lineups.

The University of British Columbia will host swimmers from across the province and country this weekend for the 2025 UBC University Cup Pacific, a short-course varsity competition running from November 8–9, 2025, hosted at the UBC Aquatics Center.

British Columbia swimmers delivered a series of strong performances as the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup concluded this weekend at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The Toronto meet marked the final stop of the three-leg short-course series, following competitions in Carmel, Indiana, and Westmont, Illinois.

A total of 30 BC swimmers were invited, representing clubs across the province:

Swim BC is proud to announce the 2025 BC Swimming Hall of Fame inductees, Dr. Peter Vizsolyi (Coach & Builder), Ann Carmichael (Builder), Tom Bryce (Builder), and Saanich Commonwealth Place (Legacy Facility), each recognized for their outstanding contributions and lasting impact on swimming in British Columbia.

The 2025 Team Aquatic Supplies & Swim BC Awards Banquet and BC Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony brought together coaches, officials, club presidents, and volunteers to celebrate the achievements of our community and honour the legacy of BC swimming.

Please join us in congratulating the 2024–2025 Swim BC Award Winners:

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.