Home of Summer Swimming in British Columbia Through its member clubs, BCSSA will provide opportunities for training, competition, and activities in communities throughout BC and surrounding areas.
BCSSA promotes the development of an individual's capacity to acheive excellence and life skills through participation in competitive aquatic activities.
Operating as usual
Swim stroke clinic with @bayleemunro
Carl Cooper’s Coaching Corner... tips on workout design...
Great tips and tricks from Carl... how would you like to start your day with this “Ring of Fire” workout?
schedule for Friday April 8th:
5:30 PM An Athlete-Centred Approach to Safe Sport
7:30 PM Sleep: The Hidden Competitive Advantage
9:00 PM Roundtable Wrap-Up
If you haven't registered yet, there is still time to join the discussions!
Visit www.bcsummerswimming.com to register!
@yourbehaviourgal
Starting online now!
The BCSSA 2022 Spring Conference!
Today at 6:30 PM is the Welcoming Address by Board President Danny Schilds, Board Vice-President Jim Baxter, and BCSSA Coaches Representative Ethan Phillips.
Small Group Networking (aka Wine & Cheese, but BYO everything) starts at 7 PM.
See you there!
Today is the day!
BCSSA 2022 Spring Conference begins in just 8 hours with our Opening Address at 6:30 PM!
Be sure to login early and update your profile, participate in a few challenges, and maybe even win a prize!
See you this evening!
Olympic, Paralympic and world champions to compete at Bell Canadian Swimming Trials
Champions olympiques, champions paralympiques et champions du monde aux Essais canadiens de natation Bell
https://swimming.ca/fr/nouvelles/2022/03/31/champions-olympiques-champions-paralympiques-et-champions-du-monde-aux-essais-canadiens-de-natation-bell/
Congratulations to Canada Artist Swimming (CAS) on the hiring of Sarah-Ève Pelletier as Canada's first Sport Integrity Commissioner. The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner will operate independently to receive complaints about alleged violations of the Universal Code of Conduct to Address and Prevent Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
“Sarah-Ève Pelletier brings such a wealth of experience to this role, with her extensive background in international sport law and as a former high performance athlete in artistic swimming, she thoroughly understands the sport context” said Jackie Buckingham, CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. “We look forward to working alongside Sarah-Ève when she begins her position in May.”
https://sirc.ca/news/canada-artistic-swimming-welcomes-sport-integrity-commissioner/
The BCSSA 2022 Rulebooks have been finalized and are available digitally on the BCSSA website: www.bcsummerswimming.com
https://bcsummerswimming.com/clubs/6594/announcements
Happy April Fools Day!!
One day sale on Conference tickets! Save $20 on every ticket, today ONLY!!!
April 1st from 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, use the promo code FoolsDay22 to receive a discounted price on your BCSSA Spring Conference Registration!!
www.bcsummerswimming.com
April 1st from 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, use the promo code FoolsDay22 to receive a discounted price on your BCSSA Spring Conference Registration!!
www.bcsummerswimming.com
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. It starts with an effective athlete-centred safe sport policy.
Join the BCSSA 2022 Conference for an interactive workshop on 10 April 2022, 1-4 PM with sport policy expert Laurie Ehrman.
Join for just that session, or for the whole conference, the choice is yours!
www.bcsummerswimming.com
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR MARCH 31, 2022:
Insurance certificates will be emailed to clubs over the next 24 hours. These certificates will be a 60-day extension to your current coverage, March 31 2022 - May 31 2022, as we finalize terms for the renewal. When the terms are finalized, the updated certificates will be emailed directly to the club contact.
Lessons learned from Canada's Junior Swimmer of the Year, Joshua Liendo, following his participation at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the FINA World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi.
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Read more...
https://sirc.ca/news/lessons-learned-for-joshua-liendo-junior-swimmer-of-the-year/
(Photo from https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/joshua-liendo-canadian-youngster-ready-to-take-the-next-big-step/)
@joshualiendo SwimmingWorld Swimming World Swimming Canada
Upcoming summer season rules, conference agenda, safe sport, and more! - https://mailchi.mp/bcsummerswimming/upcoming-summer-season-rules-conference-agenda-and-more
Today is the last day to get the early-bird pricing for the BCSSA 2022 Spring Conference!
Don't delay! Register today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcssa-2022-virtual-spring-conference-registration-260739046507
Register today for the BCSSA 2022 Spring Conference and save!!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcssa-2022-virtual-spring-conference-registration-260739046507
Any potential athlete between the ages of nine and 14 is invited to join the Haney Neptunes Aquatic Club as they rebuild their water polo program. There is a two-week free trial.
The ability to swim 25 meters unaided is required. Anyone interested can email [email protected].
https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/olympian-eggens-helps-maple-ridge-water-polo-rebuild/?fbclid=IwAR2fp-IZGXdjF94uml6esHLXf8GOglfrfgCqn8iZuYQB3jNFY628Mj85txQ
Olympian Eggens helps Maple Ridge water polo rebuild - Maple Ridge News Haney Neptunes have lost members after pool closures, then COVID
2022 Rulebook is in its draft format is currently available for viewing on our website.
PLEASE NOTE: This document has not yet been approved by our Board of Directors and will still likely have some changes to it before its final publication.
However, we know that many have been asking for a copy of these rules in order to prepare for the upcoming season and we wanted to ensure that you would have at least a draft copy of it by March 15, today!
Direct link to Draft Rulebook (pdf):
https://bcsummerswimming.com/clubs/6594/documents/548161
BC Summer Swimming Association believes in SAFE SPORT FOR ALL.
Consent is a human right and a vital part of your career as an athlete.
It’s important you know that consent cannot be forced, and that you can withdraw it at any given point.
Only you can decide what you’re comfortable with and only you can choose what your boundaries are.
Learn more about what consent is, and the work we’re doing to create .
Watch the video linked here for more information about consent in sport and tell us what you think.
https://olympics.com/athlete365/what-we-do/integrity/safe-sport/consent-in-sport/
Consent in Sport This information is intended to provide NOCs, IFs and sports organisations with the video files to p[...]
Are you a BCSSA member who is a Grade 12 student applying to post-secondary institutions next year who is looking for financial assistance? OR maybe you are already at a post-secondary institution and you are looking for financial assistance for your 2nd or 3rd year of schooling?
BCSSA has updated its Scholarship and Prizes webpage and opened applications for 2022. Applications are due at the end of June. Visit our website under Events/Programs for more information (www.bcsummerswimming.com)
The online scholarship application is linked through the website.
Just a friendly reminder to BCSSA Clubs to complete the Insurance form and return to BCSSA by March 7, 2022 at the latest please!
If your club has not received this form, please contact Penny at the office asap.
If you haven't been able to register for the BCSSA Spring Conference yet... don't worry!
We've extended the Early Bird Deadline to March 18, 2022 at 11:30 PM PST.
Register online today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcssa-2022-virtual-spring-conference-registration-260739046507
Send photos (jpeg) to us: [email protected]
Attention BCSSA Clubs... Insurance renewal letters were sent out via email yesterday.
If your club didn't receive one, please contact the BCSSA Office to let us know.
And THANK YOU to all the clubs that have already responded!
Have you checked out our Job Posting Board recently?
Port Moody Aquarians are hiring!
https://www.bcsummerswimming.com/clubs/6594/pages/178298
Summer 2022 Here we Come! - https://mailchi.mp/bcsummerswimming/summer-2022-here-we-come
Have you been watching the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?
Even though female athletes account for 50% of the team, only 11% of the coaches are female.
Check out the research findings on the state of gender equity in Canadian Sport Leadership at the E-Alliance for more information:
https://ealliance.ca/
https://ealliance.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FINAL-English-Scorecard-pdf.pdf
Register before March 7, 2022 to get the early bird pricing for the BCSSA Spring Conference (virtual)!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcssa-2022-virtual-spring-conference-registration-260739046507
Registration for the BCSSA 2022 Spring Conference is LIVE!
Visit our website at www.bcsummerswimming.com (under Events/Programs) for more information and how to register.
See you online at the Conference!
British Columbia Summer Swimming Association British Columbia Summer Swimming Association is a Multi-Sport association in Vancouver, British Columbia
2022 Division Age Locators have been posted on the website... getting ready for 2022 swim season with optimism and hope!
www.bcsummerswimming.com
British Columbia Summer Swimming Association British Columbia Summer Swimming Association is a Multi-Sport association in Vancouver, British Columbia
FCRCC is a multi-disciplinary competitive paddling club on False Creek in the heart of Vancouver. We offer flatwater, outrigger, and dragon boat programs.
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Built from the last buildings of the Vancouver CPR railyards, the Roundhouse fuses history with community in this exciting and unique Community Centre in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
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A reformer and mat based Pilates studio in the Whole Foods building in Kitsilano, Vancouver. We've been teaching Pilates at this location since 1999. Come check us out! We've got an intro package to help get you started
The scenic geographic and travel quarterly of British Columbia. http://www.bcmag.ca