Prince George diving into Provincial Swimming Championships in August

The BC Summer Swimming Association is hosting the 67th annual Provincial Swimming Championships at the Prince George Aquatic Centre.

This is the second time the provincials have been at the Aquatic Centre since 2007.

The events that will be showcased include diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and speed swimming, and is expected to bring around 6,000 athletes, coaches, and families.

The City said partial closures will be starting at the first week of August, including the fitness centre from August 8th to 18th, and the wave pool closed from August 9th to 22nd.

The Aquatic Centre will be closed to the public for provincials from August 11 to 17.

The Canfor Leisure Pool will be open with regular hours of operation during this time.

More information can be found here.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97 FM in Prince George. He began his reporting career in Williams Lake, B.C., where he spent roughly two years with Vista Radio stations before moving to Prince George in October 2024.

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