Swimming

South Surrey swimmer Matthew Cao, 12, left, has broken national and provincial records this year, including a relay event with his Pacific Sea Wolves teammates LJ Liu, Jack Wang and Nio Li. (submitted photo)

South Surrey swimmer breaks national, provincial records at recent meets

‘He has this natural feel for the water’: Pacific Sea Wolves coach

 

The South Surrey Indoor Pool reopened Tuesday, Sept. 20. 2022, but still has limited hours that do not include Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. (surrey.ca photo)

Pool patrons wondering why South Surrey Indoor Pool still not open Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays

Pool used to offer option other than ‘The chaos that is Grandview’

 

New White Rock Wave competitors Emily Sheard, left, Deborah White, and Rezarta Meshi gain advice from seasoned veterans Alida Brichon and Betty Brussel at a March 4 meet in Chilliwack, which the Wave won. (submitted photo)

White Rock Wave crushes competition in Chilliwack meet

March Madness event featured 18 teams; one Wave member set a B.C. and Canadian record

 

Fraser Valley Water Polo Athletes (left to right) Austin Hexter, Parker Forsberg, Nate Johnson, Alexandra Stoddard and Andjelina Gavrilovic are all heading to Brazil for the 2023 PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships. (Submitted)

Five members of Fraser Valley Water Polo club named to national teams

Three Abbotsford athletes will be heading to Brazil for PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships

Fraser Valley Water Polo Athletes (left to right) Austin Hexter, Parker Forsberg, Nate Johnson, Alexandra Stoddard and Andjelina Gavrilovic are all heading to Brazil for the 2023 PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships. (Submitted)
Canada’s Markus Thormeyer (left) huddles with Brent Hayden, Yuri Kisil and Joshua Liendo following a fourth place finish in the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay during the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, July 26, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn photo)

Delta Olympian Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months for doping violation

Sanction stems from unintentionally ingesting a banned agent in his partner’s water bottle last year

Canada’s Markus Thormeyer (left) huddles with Brent Hayden, Yuri Kisil and Joshua Liendo following a fourth place finish in the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay during the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, July 26, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn photo)
Hundreds of people of all ages showed up to ring in 2023 with a chilly dip in the ocean at the White Rock Polar Bear Plunge Sunday (Jan. 1). Christopher Leach photo

Hundreds brave frigid waters for Polar Bear Plunge at White Rock beach Jan. 1

Record-high number of chilly dippers show up for White Rock and Crescent Rock plunges

Hundreds of people of all ages showed up to ring in 2023 with a chilly dip in the ocean at the White Rock Polar Bear Plunge Sunday (Jan. 1). Christopher Leach photo
This sign for ‘Crescent Rock Beach’. (Contributed photo)

Polar ‘Bare’ Plunge set for Crescent Rock in South Surrey Jan. 1

Surrey United Naturists hold 15th annual clothing-optional New Year’s swim

This sign for ‘Crescent Rock Beach’. (Contributed photo)
Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil in action during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 21, 2021. On Dec. 18, 2022, she set a new world record at the FINA World Swimming Championships. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil sets world record at short course worlds

Mac Neil trimmed over a half-second off the previous record

Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil in action during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 21, 2021. On Dec. 18, 2022, she set a new world record at the FINA World Swimming Championships. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
The White Rock Polar Bear Plunge in 2018. (file photo)

White Rock Polar Bear Plunge is back on Jan. 1, 2023

Popular event cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns returns to waterfront

The White Rock Polar Bear Plunge in 2018. (file photo)
A collaboration between coaches has allowed young South Surrey athlete Neil Zhou to participate and excel in multiple sports throughout his youth. (Contributed photo)

Move for Life initiative helps athletes like South Surrey’s Neil Zhou, 13, to excel

Cross-coach collaboration allows young athletes to shine

A collaboration between coaches has allowed young South Surrey athlete Neil Zhou to participate and excel in multiple sports throughout his youth. (Contributed photo)
Swim lessons offered by Lifesaving Society. (File photo)

With Red Cross ending swim lessons, Surrey partners with Lifesaving Society in pools

More than 1.2 million Canadians take Lifesaving Society courses every year

Swim lessons offered by Lifesaving Society. (File photo)
Sandy Schemmer, Alida Brichon, Rita Clarkson and Betty Brussel won the women’s 200M freestyle relay (320+ age group) at the North Shore Sprint Meet on Oct. 15. (Contributed photo)

White Rock Wave swimmers take top spot at North Shore meet

Newcomers, club veterans combine for podium finishes

Sandy Schemmer, Alida Brichon, Rita Clarkson and Betty Brussel won the women’s 200M freestyle relay (320+ age group) at the North Shore Sprint Meet on Oct. 15. (Contributed photo)
Grandview Aquatic Centre (Aaron Hinks photo)

Triathlon ‘TRI IT’ event set for Grandview Aquatic Centre

One-day session aims to introduce participants to the multi-event sport

Grandview Aquatic Centre (Aaron Hinks photo)
The South Surrey Indoor Pool reopened Tuesday, Sept. 20. (surrey.ca photo)

‘Great morning’ as South Surrey Indoor Pool reopens

Pool had been closed since the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The South Surrey Indoor Pool reopened Tuesday, Sept. 20. (surrey.ca photo)
Canadian Olympian Kierra Smith speaks to Pacific Sea Wolves swimmers at a training session at Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey swim club gets visit from two-time Canadian Olympian

Swimmer Kierra Smith held session with Pacific Sea Wolves at Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

Canadian Olympian Kierra Smith speaks to Pacific Sea Wolves swimmers at a training session at Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre. (Contributed photo)
Pictured is the area of Crescent Beach a man was drowning in outside of patrol-hours and had to be saved by an off-duty lifeguard. (CBLG Handout photo)

Off-duty lifeguard credited with saving life of drowning man at Crescent Beach

Lifeguard patrols of the area had stopped 30-minutes earlier

Pictured is the area of Crescent Beach a man was drowning in outside of patrol-hours and had to be saved by an off-duty lifeguard. (CBLG Handout photo)
Drowning is “not the violent splashing and shouting for help that one sees on TV. There’s no screaming or flailing of arms,” writes reporter Jenna Hauck. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

COLUMN: Drowning is silent; familiarize yourself with the signs of it

Chilliwack reporter shares what signs of drowning look like after incident with son in pool

Drowning is “not the violent splashing and shouting for help that one sees on TV. There’s no screaming or flailing of arms,” writes reporter Jenna Hauck. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
RCMP vehicles. (File photo)

Lower Mainland man drowns while swimming in Okanagan Lake

The incident happened the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 8

RCMP vehicles. (File photo)
South Surrey Indoor Pool will reopen Sept. 20, the City of Surrey announced Tuesday. (surrey.ca photo)

South Surrey Indoor Pool to reopen Sept. 20

Aquatic facility is the last of five indoor pools to open in the city since closing in 2020

South Surrey Indoor Pool will reopen Sept. 20, the City of Surrey announced Tuesday. (surrey.ca photo)
The Pacific Sea Wolves swim club, which normally operates out of two indoor pools in South Surrey, has been training outdoors at the Bear Creek Park pool this summer. (Contributed photo)

Pacific Sea Wolves swimmers land on podium in Chilliwack

40 athletes compete at Swim BC Divisional Championships

The Pacific Sea Wolves swim club, which normally operates out of two indoor pools in South Surrey, has been training outdoors at the Bear Creek Park pool this summer. (Contributed photo)