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From Unexpected Discovery to Leading the Way: Carmen Madson

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...

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Notice of 2024 AGM

BC Artistic Swimming's 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am.    For more details and to register for the AGM, please visit the Annual Meetings page of the website .      

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BC Artistic Swimming Welcomes Rebecca Tamil Selven as New Executive Director

BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to announce that Rebecca Tamil Selven has joined BC Artistic Swimming as our new Executive Director. Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and leadership in sports development and recreation, and we are thrilled to have her lead our organization into its next chapter. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Physical Education and Health from the University of British Columbia. She comes to us with extensive experience from her recent role as Director of...

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BC Artistic Swimming Announces Stephen Pledger as New High Performance Manager

BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to announce that Stephen Pledger has joined as our new High Performance Manager. Steve brings with him a Master of Science Degree in Strength and Conditioning (Merit) in addition to a wealth of experience and success from his extensive career leading high-performance teams in elite and Olympic sports. His proven track record and deep expertise make him an excellent fit for this pivotal role in our organization. Steve currently works for the Vancouver Whitecaps...

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BCAS funds BC coaches to take AquaGO! training

BC Artistic Swimming is a huge advocate of the AquaGO! program recognizing it as a turn-key opportunity to rebuild or grow its membership following the current health crisis. In partnership with Canada Artistic Swimming, we are now making it even easier to help our member clubs to prepare to deliver AquaGO!!! In response to the current health crisis in Canada and around the world, Canada Artistic Swimming has fast-forwarded plans to pilot a  blended training environment for the...

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CCES Announces Partnership with BCAS

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BC Artistic Swimming launches EVOLVE.

BC Artistic Swimming is excited to announce the launch of EVOLVE - our innovative project focused on shifting the culture of artistic swimming in BC to create a healthier space for children and youth to grow up, for people to swim, work, and volunteer, and one that is collaborative, inclusive, and self-reflective. This is a ground-breaking project in Canadian sport resulting in BC Artistic Swimming and our partner, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, being awarded a significant...

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BCAS 40th Anniversary!

Now called BC Artistic Swimming, the British Columbia Amateur Synchronized Swimming Association, or Synchro BC, was established 40 years ago in November 1980. 40th Anniversary celebrations will kick off the 2020-2021 season with BC Artistic Swimming hosting our colleagues from across Canada at the Canada Artistic Swimming Convention. This event will take place from September 18-20, 2020 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. Celebrations will continue throughout the 2020-2021 season.

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BC Artistic Swimming Statement on COVID-19

March 16, 2020 The following statement is issued as of 12:00 pm, March 16, 2020. Information is changing rapidly and as it becomes available, BC Artistic Swimming will issue updates to all members and participants on our website , via email, and through social media . The health and well-being BC Artistic Swimming’s members is of primary concern during these uncertain times. Since releasing our position on March 12, 2020, we have continued to monitor information being...

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BCAS Annual Report Available to Members

BC Artistic Swimming is pleased to provide our members with digital access to our 2019 Annual Report. The report outlines the achievements, milestones and accomplishments of our members throughout 2019. Summary reports from our Executive Director, President, High Performance Director, Sport Development Director and Official's Committee Chair are also included. If you are interested in reading the report it is available for download using the link below.

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