BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to share that registration is now open for the International Coaching School – Sport Performance Coaching Certificate , delivered online by the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) from May 19 to May 29 . This nine-day learning opportunity is designed for coaches working toward their NCCP Competition Development multi-sport modules  and offers a valuable chance to strengthen coaching knowledge in a flexible online environment. CSI...

BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to share that Christina Demiris has been selected as a Canadian Official to judge at the 2026 PanAm Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships , taking place April 5–12, 2026 in Santiago, Chile.  The event will bring together top artistic swimmers from across the region as they compete for qualification to the Central American and Caribbean Games. Christina’s selection reflects her extensive experience and longstanding contributions to...

BC Artistic Swimming has transitioned to new staff email addresses as part of an update to our email system.   Current staff email addresses can be found on the BCAS Staff section of our website . We encourage clubs, members, and partners to update their records accordingly. Thank you for your continued support.

BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to welcome Patrik Zimmermann as our organization’s new Executive Director.  Patrik succeeds Rebecca Tamil-Selven, who is departing BC Artistic Swimming to take on a new role with the British Columbia Ringette Association. BCAS thanks Rebecca for her leadership and support during the transition.  “We are grateful for [Rebecca’s] contributions and are excited to welcome Patrik, whose experience in sport leadership and development...

BC Artistic Swimming and BC Diving Launch “Make a Splash!” Program for Kids BC Artistic Swimming (BCAS) and BC Diving are making waves with the launch of Make a Splash! , a fun and affordable program introducing children ages 6–12 to both artistic swimming and diving — made possible through a grant from viaSport British Columbia . Designed to be welcoming, beginner-friendly, and low-cost, Make a Splash! gives kids the chance to explore two exciting aquatic sports...

Eight-year-old Delphia started swimming at a young age and quickly became confident in the pool. When her mom noticed artistic swimmers training and looked into the sport, it seemed like the perfect fit for Delphia. By the time she was five and a half, she was swimming comfortably across the pool and ready to try something new. That’s when she discovered artistic swimming – and she’s been enjoying it ever since. One of Delphia’s favorite parts of the sport is spending...

Roxane Pomeroy’s artistic swimming journey began in 2009—not as an athlete, but as a dedicated parent. “My daughter, Paige, started swimming with a club in Alberta,” she recalls. “When we moved to Kelowna, she was like, ‘I don’t care where we’re moving, but they need to have a Synchro club.’” Luckily, Kelowna had the Dolphins, and Paige was able to continue swimming. As a supportive parent, Roxane got involved with the...

Queenie‘s journey began when she noticed older kids practicing artistic swimming while she was speed swimming. “I was really interested, and the first class was really interesting for me. I decided to just continue,” the 11-year old recalls. Queenie’s typical training routine with the Pacific Wave Artistic Swim Club is as dynamic as the sport itself. It starts with a warm-up, followed by swimming drills, figure practice, and routine work. Her favorite part? “When...

At just nine years old, Ariana is beginning her journey in artistic swimming with excitement and curiosity. “This is my first year,” she shares. Inspired by her mom, who is the Head Coach of the Kamloops Sunrays, Ariana decided to give the sport a try after seeing artistic swimmers in action while she practiced diving. “Every time I was diving, I saw them artistic swimming, and I’m like, next year, I want to try that.” What Ariana enjoys most about artistic...

Sometimes, life takes unexpected turns that lead to extraordinary journeys. For Carmen Madson, that journey began watching the Olympics, where she came across artistic swimming for the first time. “I had no idea that artistic swimming was a thing,” she recalls. “I love swimming. And I like the fact that it leans into ballet a lot. I thought, is this a thing that I could actually do?” A quick search led her to Kelowna Dolphins, her local club, and she dove in, starting...