VPSC Winter Invitational
| Location | The University of British Columbia | |
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| Start date | Dec 4, 2026 12:00 PM | |
| End date | Dec 6, 2026 12:00 PM | |
| Declaration open | Nov 9, 2026 1:00 PM | |
| Declaration deadline | Nov 15, 2026 10:00 PM | |
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VPSC Winter Invitational 2026
Dates: December 5–6, 2026
Location: UBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
Meet Format: Senior-Level Short Course Heats & Finals
Eligibility: Swimmers must have achieved at least one qualifying time to attend.
Meet Package: VPSC Winter Invitational 2026
Meet Information
This is a senior-level competition featuring preliminary heats and A, B, and C finals. Swimmers will have the opportunity to compete against strong competition and gain valuable heats-and-finals racing experience.
Qualified Swimmers & Suggested Events
The following swimmers have qualified for the meet. Suggested events are listed below, with each swimmer scheduled for four individual events over the weekend.
| Swimmer | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Sydney Bain | 50 Back | 50 Free,100 Back | 100 Free |
| Fraser Hamilton | 400 IM | 100 Back, 200 IM | 1500 Free |
| Brodie Buck | 100 Fly | 50 Free | 100 Free, 50 Fly |
| Aidan Pierotti | 100 Fly | 50 Free | 50 Fly, 100 Free |
| Diego Castellanos | 100 Fly | 50 Free | 50 Fly, 100 Free |
| Maple Castellanos | 100 Fly | 50 Free | 50 Fly, 100 Free |
| Aya Pateman | 50 Back | 100 Back, 50 Free | 100 Free |
| Ayla Martin | 200 Free | 50 Free | 100 Free, 50 Fly |
| Gabrielle (Gabby) Reid | 50 Back | 100 Back | 100 Free, 200 Back |
These are proposed events and may be adjusted prior to final entries.
Please note: Swimmers have been limited to four races at this meet to encourage them to focus on executing their key events, while also being mindful of their training and preparation for our December focus meet in Nanaimo.
Competition Format
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Preliminary Heats: Swimmers will be seeded slowest to fastest, with circle seeding for the fastest three heats in events 200m and shorter, and the fastest two heats in 400m events.
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Finals: A, B, and C finals will be offered for events 200m and shorter.
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400m Events: A and B finals only.
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Finals Lanes: All finals will be swum using 10 lanes.
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Distance Events (800m and 1500m): Limited to the top 30 swimmers per gender. These events will be swum during preliminaries, alternating genders and seeded fastest to slowest.
Important Information
Swimmers and families should review the meet package for qualifying standards, event details, and additional meet information.
Meet fees are a flat rate of $145.
Further information regarding warm-up times, session schedules, and final entries will be shared as it becomes available.