NANAIMO RIPTIDES INVITATIONAL

December 11–13, 2026

Who: This meet is open to all O-CAT swimmers.

Location: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Format: Friday–Sunday, heats and finals.

Event Entry Information

• All swimmers are eligible to swim a minimum of 6 events.

• Swimmers must have achieved the qualifying standard to enter any 200m event.

• Swimmers who have achieved more than 6 qualifying standards may enter up to a maximum of 9 events, provided they have met the standard for all 9 events.

Entries: Entries will be posted on the meet information page once the declaration deadline has passed.

I plan to share proposed entries with swimmers ahead of time and review them together at practice on November 20. Swimmers will have the opportunity to discuss their events and request changes before entries are finalized.

Travel & Meet Itinerary

Please note: This is not a team travel event. Families are responsible for organizing their own transportation and accommodations in Nanaimo. Please plan accordingly to ensure swimmers arrive on time for all scheduled sessions.

Thursday, December 10

• Recommended travel to Nanaimo on the Thursday evening ferry, as racing begins early Friday morning.

• There may be an opportunity for a swim session in Nanaimo on Thursday evening (TBD).

Warm up times: time to be on deck and ready for warm-up.

Friday, December 11

• Prelims: 7:45 AM

• Finals: 3:45 PM

Saturday, December 12

• Prelims: 7:45 AM 

• Finals: 3:45 PM

Sunday, December 13

• Prelims: 7:45 AM 

• Finals: 2:15 PM 

• Return travel: Families should be able to make the 6:20 PM ferry sailing on Sunday evening.

Additional Information

Time-outs: Detailed session timelines and estimated time-outs will be posted once received from the meet organizers.

Please plan your travel and accommodations accordingly, as racing begins early Friday morning.