Events

From August 11th to 17th 2008, the Kootenay Region of the BC Summer Swim Association is hosting the 2008 Provincial Championship Swim Meet. Participants are selected to represent their region in the sports of waterpolo, diving, synchronized swimming or speed swimming. Competitors as young as 6 to those over 20 years of age are involved. In total this swim meet will bring over 1,500 participants and their families to Trail and surrounding area for the week long event.
 
Schedule:
August 11 & 12 - water polo in Castlegar
August 13 -water polo finals in Trail
August 13 & 14 - diving and synchronized swimming in Trail
August 15, 16 & 17 - speed swimming in Trail
 
It is estimated that a BCSSA Provincial Championship Meet draws almost 5,000 people province-wide to the area, and generates in excess of $3 million in cash flow within the host communities during the 7 day event. The Trail 2001 Provincials filled every hotel room from Grand Forks to salmo, and all points between!
 
For more info check out the web site: www.bcssa.bc.ca and follow the link to Provincials.