About UsUnmatched in its potential for fitness and fun, swimming is an activity whose benefits last a lifetime. That's why summer swimming is a great choice for today's kids and their families, as it provides a rich swim club experience that's manageable for busy families, including those with kids who play other sports.
If you're looking for a swim option that's fun, well coached and compatible with other activities, then you've come to the right place! With more than 60 clubs across British Columbia, the BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) offers speed swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. The association has grown from three clubs in 1958, to over 60 clubs today, with over 5000 athletes. Our affiliated clubs offer convenient practice times and locations, a flexible and manageable time commitment and a balance between achievement and fun. Summer swimming is the way to go for kids and families with lots going on and that is what BCSSA is all about! |
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Quick Facts
- BCSSA is the largest aquatic association in British Columbia
- BCSSA has been in operation since 1958 and incorporated in 1967
- BCSSA affiliates 65 clubs throughout B.C and Washington state
- BCSSA supports 4 competitive Aquatic sport: speed swimming, diving, Synchronized swimming and water polo.
- BCSSA is a family oriented association
- BCSSA enrolls 6,700 individual competitors, ages 5 and over
- BCSSA holds 77 competitions during its active season from May to August, each competition drawing an average of 300- 350 competitors
- BCSSA Provincial Championship Meet generates in excess of $3 million in cash flow within the Host community during its 7 day event:
- BCSSA often leaves a legacy of improved facilities in the championship Host Community
