What an incredible weekend of swimming it was at PCS’s Wavemaker swim meet! We are so proud of all our swimmers for their hard work, determination (some dealing with illnesses and injuries), sportsmanship and outstanding performances. 

Almost 400 swimmers representing 19 clubs from across BC, Alberta, Whitehorse, Yukon and Washington state descended on Victoria to participate in one of PCS’s flagship events.

2025 Spring Training camp in Spain! 

9 of our National swimmers headed to Torremolinos, Spain for 2 weeks of training under the sun ☀️ with special out trips to Gibraltar, Ronda, Setenil, and Malaga city. Training in a 8 lane 50m outdoor pool, these swimmers completed 18 practices over their time in Spain. 

Coached by Rod & Grace this training camp was one for the books. Stay tuned for our next adventures! 

Written by Karina McDougall, Provincial 3 swimmer

Day 1

We started off with morning practice on Wednesday at commonwealth, all the girls loved the training and our main set. -4x 400 free, IM with fins. Next, we traveled to Lady smith after stopping at the “old town bakery” and getting some cinnamon buns. In lady smith, we went to the pool to take a quick peak. It was a 4 by 25m pool where Colton Gonzales swims, his 100-backstroke time is 58s!

PCS made waves at the 2025 Winter Provincials this past weekend, delivering an incredible performance that secured us a 2nd-place overall finish with a massive score of over 2,000 points. With 45 athletes racing, we saw outstanding swims, record-breaking performances, and incredible teamwork.

New Club Records Set

Boys 11-12 400m Freestyle Relay - Taking down a 2 year old record, Derek Francois, Ari Stamhuis, Owen Schroeder and River Chin swam an impressive 4:28.98 on the 4x100m freestyle relay

PCS has over 85 swimmers taking place in Vancouver Island Regionals in Duncan, BC this past weekend. Click to read more about swim meet higlights, new club records and qualifiers.

Congratulations to our new Divisional Qualifiers:

• Maya Marston (100m freestyle)
• Ruby Crowe (200m backstroke)
• Andy Zhou (200m breaststroke)
• Sohayb Belaid (50m breaststroke)
• Jack Godin (100m freestyle & backstroke)
• Olive Winters (100m backstroke)

Congratulations to our new Provincial Qualifiers:

Support the Future of Crystal Pool – Vote YES on February 8th

If you know anyone eligible to vote in the City of Victoria, please encourage them to vote YES on February 8th to secure funding for a new pool. Additionally, we need votes for "south" to keep the current facility open during the five-year construction phase.

McKinnon Pool is more than just a recreational facility; it is a vital part of our community's well-being and academic life. The pool serves a diverse group of individuals, including students, staff, and community members, providing an essential space for physical exercise, relaxation, and social interaction. Its closure would not only disrupt the daily routines of many but also undermine the health and wellness programs that are crucial for a balanced and productive university experience.

Protest Walk: 

When: February 8th, 1-2:30pm

Location: 

Saanich Commonwealth Place

Dates: 

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Times: 

11:30AM-2:00PM

Special Event Announcements: 

SIGN UP FOR VIKES GIVING DAY PRIVATE LESSONS!

February 2nd only!

Support Uvic's Varsity Swim Team with Vikes Giving Day private lessons! Enjoy private coaching from Vikes team members, who have coaching experience as well as decades of swimming experience - focused on skills and technique of your choice!

UVPCS Christmas Cracker 2024 50/50 Raffle

Pacific Coast Swimming is excited for our 50/50 raffle fundraiser running throughout our Christmas Cracker swim meet, December 6-8, 2024. Get your tickets now!

Proceeds from our 50/50 raffle support the many UVPCS swimmers as they train hard and travel for swim meets and training camps.

The winner will be announced at the Sunday finals session and will be contacted to claim their prize.

Dates: Friday, December 6, 2024 to Sunday, December 8, 2024

Swim takes third, fourth at Canada West Championships - University of Victoria Athletics
Alexis Chevalier, Vikes Sports Information
Orginally posted on Vikes website HERE.