Tag: swimming Canada
Canadian swimmers shine in Tokyo, show potential for future Games
TOKYO – As happy as he was with the medals Canada’s swimmers won at the Tokyo Games, John Atkinson was even more pleased with...
Open water swimmers selected for final Olympic qualifier
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Swimming Canada continues to make plans for nominating its Olympic team.After previously invoking the...
U SPORTS and Swimming Canada to host 2021 University Swimming Challenge
U SPORTS is pleased to announce the 2021 University Swimming Challenge, a new national competition held virtually in partnership with Swimming Canada and organized by...
Brad Dingey to join Swimming Canada HPC-Van as head coach
Swimming Canada is announcing further restructuring to its High Performance Centre network, strengthening its successful HPC-Vancouver program with the addition of Brad Dingey as...
UBC sweeps team titles for fourth consecutive season in Saanich
The reigning king and defending team champions of the pool retained their crowns, while a new queen was crowned for the first time in...
COC and CPC announce 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Trials Series
On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), in partnership with Swimming Canada, Gymnastics Canada and Athletics Canada, announced...
Victoria’s Jon McKay Swims To Two Top Five Finishes At Australian Open Water Swimming...
Victoria’s Jon McKay posted a pair of top-five finishes in a strong international field at the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships over the weekend.The...
Record-breaker Victoria Vikes Record-breaker and Canadian Olympic team swimmer inducted
Pamela Rai made history many times over during her two seasons with the Victoria Vikes swimming team between 1984 and '86.The record-breaking swimmer was...
Victoria Swimming Canada Head Coach Ryan Mallette Will Be Moving East To Join The...
In light of the unprecedented growth and success of its High Performance Centre – Ontario, Swimming Canada is reorganizing the talented coaching pool within...
Canadian pool swimmers kick-off Pan Ams with five medals
The Canadian swimming team didn’t waste any time making its presence felt in the pool at the Pan Am Games on Tuesday night with...
Victoria’s Hedlin gets Canada started with open water bronze
Eric Hedlin got the Canadian swim team off to a good start with a bronze medal in the 5-km as open water competition began...
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The VI Raiders’ 2024 Season: A Turnaround Story
The VI Raiders' 2024 Season: A Turnaround Story
Photos By ISN's Paul Williams
The Vancouver Island (VI) Raiders showcased a remarkable turnaround in the 2024 BCFC season. After enduring a winless campaign last year, the team finished this season with a 4-6 record, capped off by an impressive three-game winning streak.
Three players from the VI Raiders made it to the BC team this year: Receiver Ruben Bonsu, Quarterback Sadler Smith, and Defensive Back Felice Toscano. Their achievements highlight the talent and hard work within the squad.