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CHALLENGE SET #6 (JUNE 14 – 20)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #6 – the final challenge.
Swim BC Restart 2.0 Chart
At the beginning of this week, viaSport released their Return to Sport Restart 2.0 chart. Swim BC has adapted that chart to reflect how the current Return to Sport plan affects Swimming.
New Provincial Record!
Big congrats to Leilani Fack of LOSC for breaking two provincial records!
CHALLENGE SET #5 (MAY 31 – JUNE 6)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #5 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
BC Government Restart Plan – Its Impact on Swimming And What We Know So Far
As I’m sure you’re aware, BC received some very good news yesterday as the Provincial Government announced a 4-step plan focused on safely getting life in BC back to normal - BC’S RESTART: A PLAN TO BRING US BACK TOGETHER.
Challenge Set #5 (MAY 31 – JUNE 6)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #5 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
THE BC GOVERNMENT RESTART PLAN – ITS IMPACT ON SWIMMING WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
As I’m sure you’re aware, BC received some very good news yesterday as the Provincial Government announced a 4-step plan focused on safely getting life in BC back to normal - BC’S RESTART: A PLAN TO BRING US BACK TOGETHER.
CHALLENGE SET #3 RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE!
Challenge Set #3 has wrapped up and the results are now available! We have half way done the Challenge Set Initiative, which means it’s time to award the interim awards.
MASTERS SWIMMING FINA TOP 10 FOR 2020
FINA has released their rankings for the Top 10 Masters performances from 2020. More than 30 BC Masters Swimmers made the Top 10 Rankings for 2020.
Masters Swimming FINA Top 10 for 2020
FINA has released their rankings for the Top 10 Masters performances from 2020. More than 30 BC Masters Swimmers made the Top 10 Rankings for 2020.
CHALLENGE SET #4 (MAY 17 – 23)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #4 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
ATHLETE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY | MORE REWARDS FUELING SPORT
More Rewards, along with founding partner Save-On-Foods, has unveiled the More Rewards Fueling Sport – a program that will provide sponsorship, fundraising, and cost saving opportunities to local elite athletes and youth teams across Western Canada.
CHALLENGE SET #4 (MAY 17 – 23)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #4 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
Challenge Set #2 Results Now Available!
Challenge Set #2 came to a close earlier this week. The results have been tabulated and you can view the full results on our Results page.
TUJA DREYER (KELOWNA) AWARDED A 2020 PREMIER’S AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH EXCELLENCE IN SPORT
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) announced the athletes who were named as the Interior regional recipients
OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL RANKINGS (SPRING-SUMMER 2021)
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and Provincial Health Order restrictions, Swim BC will be running a Spring – Summer edition of the Officially Unofficial Rankings.
CHALLENGE SET #3 (MAY 3 – 9)
Swim BC is pleased to be announcing Challenge Set #2 in partnership with Team Aquatic Supplies and RaceTek. Awards totalling over $ 15,000 will be presented to the cumulative top point earners in each of the categories at the conclusion of the 12-week (6 set) program.
Changes to the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials
Due to the COVID-19 situation in Ontario and other provinces, Swimming Canada is changing the Olympic & Paralympic Swimming Trials, Presented by Bell.
Swim BC invites you to be part of the conversation.
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