2025 PCS Christmas Cracker Swim Meet

SCM | Heats & Finals
Location Saanich Commonwealth Place
Start date Dec 5, 2025
End date Dec 7, 2025
Declaration deadline Nov 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Eligibility Provincial 6 - Burnaby Provincial 6 - Langley Red 6 - Abbotsford Red 6 - Burnaby Provincial 7 - Burnaby Divisional 5 - Abbotsford Red 6 - Langley Provincial 7 - Langley Divisional 5 - Langley Senior Provincial - Burnaby Divisional 6 - Abbotsford Divisional 6 - Burnaby Divisional 6 - Langley
Team Travel
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Please note that this information is tentative and subject to change based on the entries the host club receives. We will communicate any updates to declared swimmers as we are notified. If you have any questions about this competition, please contact your group coach.

Declaring 'Yes' signifies your commitment to attend and pay all associated meet fees, which will be billed to your account. Fees are non-refundable.

Host: Pacific Coast Swimming

Dates: December 5 - 7, 2025

Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place

Course: Long Course Meters (SCM)

Format: Heats & Finals

Eligibility: Divisional 5, Divisional 6, Provincial 6, Provincial 7, Senior Provincial, Olympians Red

Expectations: All participants are required to wear their team uniform and abide by the Olympians Swimming Code of Conduct, facility, and meet rules.

If a swimmer is unable to participate in any session at the competition (including any finals session), this must be noted in the declaration notes and the group coach must be notified.

Volunteering: As guests at this competition, Olympians Swimming is expected to provide timers and officials for assigned lanes/sessions. A call for volunteers may be sent out closer to the meet date. Your participation is crucial for the meet to run smoothly and is greatly appreciated.

Declaration Deadline: November 14, 2025

Cost: TBC

Schedule of Events:
Swimmers are to report to their coach a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled warm-up session. 

More Info: Please see the Meet Package. 

We are in the initial phase of planning our Christmas Cracker Swim Meet in Victoria. We are requesting that all participants complete the following travel intention form by Monday, November 3, 2025 to confirm your travel plans for this competition. A tentative summary of the team travel follows:

  • Depart Thursday, December 5th (3:00 pm Ferry)
  • Competition December 6 - 8th Saanich Commonwealth Place
  • Return Sunday, December 8th (7:00 pm or 9:00 pm Ferry - To be confirmed)

Team Travel:

The team travel is summarized below. For more information please view the Team Travel Policy

  • Olympians Swimming will coordinate all travel arrangements. This includes transportation, accommodation, and meals.
  • A Travel Consent Form is required for minor athletes.
  • Athletes will travel together under the supervision of Olympians Swimming coaches and chaperones.
  • Team curfews and rules will be enforced.
  • Team travel is not recommended for swimmers aged 10 and younger.
  • The cost will include the cost of the entries, staffing, and shared cost of transportation, accommodation, and meals.

Individual Travel:

The individual travel is summarized below. For more information please view the Individual Travel Policy.

  • Families are responsible for arranging and paying for all travel needs.
  • A Travel Consent Form is required if a minor athlete is traveling with someone other than a parent or guardian.
  • Parents traveling with minor athletes are responsible for their child's supervision throughout the event.
  • Parents not traveling with their child must designate a Volunteer Parent to supervise.
  • Swimmers must be on time and prepared for each session at the competition, aligned with the team travel swimmers schedule.
  • The cost will include the cost of the entries and staffing. Members doing individual travel will be responsible for the cost of their own transportation, accommodation, and meals.

Declarations