PCS swimmers, coaches and parents spent this past weekend at Saanich Commonwealth Place, competing against some of the best age group swimmers in the province and hosting one of the biggest and most exciting meets held in the province each year. This year, the 2011 Team Aquatic Supplies Provincial Age-Group Championships featured over 600 swimmers representing 40 teams from across the province and the Yukon. The meet was a resounding success with much excitement, numerous records and many many great performances! As a team, PCS finished the meet in 7th place overall.

Congratulations to PCS swimmers Ryan Howe and Lauren McMillan for being selected to the BC Age Group team based on their performances over the weekend at the Provincial Championships. Ryan was selected for his performance in the 400IM and Lauren for her's in the 200BR.

The pair will be part of the BC team which will compete against Alberta and the combined forces of Manitoba-Saskatchewan in April in Lethbridge, AB.

Original Story by Andy Watson, UVic

CALGARY - Redemption can create a lasting memory, and for University of Victoria Vikes women's backstroke specialist Kim Bryan, she's likely had an unforgettable experience at the 2011 CIS Swimming national championships at the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre.

The Williams Lake, B.C., native was not even sure if she would be swimming a year ago. A month ago, she did not even know if she would achieve CIS standard times.

Original Story by Andy Wilson, UVic

CALGARY - Ryan Cochrane was named the CIS male swimmer of the year and CIS rookie of the year on Saturday following competition on the final day of the 2011 CIS swimming championships at the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre.

By Ron Rauch, Times Colonist

UVic star back from health troubles and ready to make run at Olympics

When Nick Sinclair splashes into the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport swimming championships, he will be wondering what he could have done had it been a normal year.

For the 19-year-old from the University of Victoria, it has been anything but normal for him.

Here are the final highlights and new club records from the last day of Westerns. Congratulations to all the swimmers, coaches and families.

UVic-PCS has swum to gold on the third day of the 2011 Speedo Western Canadian Championships with Stefanie Schmidt taking 1st place in the Girls 15&U 200BK. "Stefanie swam a very good race taking over the lead with 45m to go and accelerating to the gold" says coach Rod.

Below are the highlights from finals including new club records.

Here are the highlights from the first 2 days of competition at the 2011 Speedo Western Canadian Championships in Kamloops from coach Rod.

Day One
Thursday Prelims - New Club Records:
Lauren McMillan (14) - Girls 13-14 50FL (30.53)
Ryan Howe (14) - Boys 13-14 50FL (26.86) and Boys 13-14 50BK (28.54) also new VIR Records
Alexandra Kierstead (14) - Girls 13-14 50BR (34.47)

Day 3 of competition at the 2011 AA's Short Course Championships has wrapped up and PCS swimmers have more trips to the podium.

Here are the highlights from the last day of competition:

Medal Winners:
Anna Letkeman - Gold in Girls 12 Year Olds 200 SC Meter Freestyle
Justin Howe - Silver in Boys 13 Year Olds 200 SC Meter Freestyle
Patricia Horwood - Bronze in Girls 11 & Under 100 SC Meter Breaststroke and Silver in Girls 11 & Under 400 SC Meter IM