The Golden Dolphins Swim Club delivered a strong performance at the 2026 BCSSA meets in Penticton and Kelowna, with swimmers demonstrating excellent improvement, determination, and teamwork throughout both weekends. The team achieved numerous personal best times, earned multiple medals and top-eight finishes, and showed consistent success across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley events.
In Penticton, the Dolphins opened the season with confident performances, as many swimmers achieved qualifying times and personal bests while gaining valuable racing experience. Relay teams worked together effectively, contributing important points for the club. After spending many nights practicing! A special shout-out to Malcolm Labonville, who broke a 100BR record that had been standing since 2015! Way to go, Malcolm, with a best time of 1:15.03. Coach Stephen also decided to swim 100 fly at this meet and broke the club record with a time of 59.05; way to go, Stephen!
At the Kelowna meet, the team continued to build on its success with even stronger swims, additional podium finishes, and more personal best performances.
A special shout-out to Micah Vanderhart, Tyla McRoberts, Thomas McKnight, Malcolm Labonville, Lucy Comstock and Roxy Coatesworth for all placing within the top three for their division overall. Swimmers displayed outstanding sportsmanship, supported one another throughout the competition, and represented the Golden Dolphins with pride. The Dolphins coaches are so excited for the remainder of the season, and they are so proud of the hard work that their swimmers are putting in. The team placed fourth overall!!
The Penticton and Kelowna meets highlighted the club’s hard work in training and the dedication of its swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and families. The results provide great momentum for the remainder of the 2026 BCSSA season and upcoming regional and provincial competitions.
