Diving was the first sport of the week, and will be followed by water polo, artistic swimming, and competitive speed swimming.

By Tommy Osborne

Provincial Swim Meet

6000 visitors in Prince George for provincial swim meet

Aug 11, 2025 | 4:57 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Prince George Aquatic Centre will be a hub of activity this week, as 6000 visitors are in the city for the BC Summer Swimming Association Provincial Championships.

“It’s the biggest competition we’ve had here at the Aquatic Centre. We did it once before, but way back in 2007. It’s a fun event, and you know what? That’s what this pool was built for, it’s built for competition,” said the City of Prince George’s Aquatic Manager Jim Worthington.

It’s bringing plenty of excitement for the swimmers, who can’t wait to swim in their home pool and represent Prince George.

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“I didn’t realize we would be able to host something like a swim meet of this level, so just the fact that we’re able to host it, and the fact that we have so many people coming down for it, it’s really cool,” said 17-year-old Prince George Swimmer Jocelyn Murguly.

“I love this pool. Obviously, I’ve grown up swimming in it. It’s great to compete in, and it’s just good to have my family and friends around,” added fellow 17-year-old swimmer Finn Boyle.

Monday’s action started with diving, and will be followed by water polo on Tuesday and Wednesday, artistic swimming Thursday, and competitive speed swimming Friday to Sunday.

“The really nice thing about the home pool is our swimmers will get to stick with their routines. They’ll get to sleep in their own beds. They’ll have their families there to cheer them on. They know the pool. There’s a lot of excitement to represent their pool, and we’ve got some really fast swimmers in the north,” said Rory Boyle, the Cariboo Regional Director for the BC Summer Swimming Association.

“I find that I always race better at home. Whether it’s being in my own bed, or if it’s the pool, I’m here so much so it’s kind of hard to tell what it is. But I find whenever we’re racing up in PG, I always do great,” add Finn.

Staying in your own home pool and enjoying the extra crowd support from family friends is certainly appreciated by the Prince George swimmers, but Rory adds it’ll be enjoyed by all of Northern B.C..

“Typically our region, which includes Dawson Creek, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, and Quesnel, we have to travel long distances to swim meets, always. I mean, Dawson Creek has got a four hour trip anywhere they go. So it’s really nice to be able to keep something close to home,” Rory said.

“The closest provincials up until now is Kamloops. We’ve been there twice, and this being here is great,” added Finn.

The competitive and logistical advantages are certainly great, but home town pride is also a big aspect of the excitement.

“The fact that it’s in my hometown, like the fact that I get to compete at a high level and I get to actually go for gold, that’s really cool for me,” Murguly said.

“It’s really nice to be able to keep something close to home. To bring 6000 or 7000 people to the north, to experience the northern hospitality and to be able to showcase our pool and ultimately all of our swimmers, is really nice,” Rory added.

Diving concluded on Monday, and water polo will be up next beginning on August 12.

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