Visitors to the UBC Aquatic Centre may see a new faces on-deck in support of Swimming Canada’s High Performance Centre – Vancouver program and athletes.
On behalf of UBC, facility staff share a warm welcome to the following: (Jan. 27, 2022 – SNC news release)
- Martyn Wilby, Interim Head Coach
- Mandy Bell, Assistant Coach (Dec. 3, 2021 update)
- Tom Vandenbogaerde, Performance Scientist Coach (CSI-Pacific)
UBC is the only location in Canada to host a Swimming Canada high performance centre on a university campus allowing athletes / potential athletes, to consider pursuing their studies while training as part of the national team program. Whether in the classroom or on the field of play – Excellence inspires excellence. The opportunity for facility visitors to swim, train, recreate alongside some of Canada’s best swimmers inspires many in our community to strive higher in all aspects of their lives.