2026 LMR OPEN

Short Course | Timed Finals
Location Watermania, Richmond, BC
Start date Jan 31, 2026
End date Feb 1, 2026
Declaration open Jan 9, 2026 12:01 AM
Declaration deadline Jan 18, 2026 12:01 AM
Eligibility Divisional 4 - Abbotsford Provincial 6 - Burnaby Provincial 6 - Langley Divisional 4 - Burnaby Red 6 - Abbotsford Red 6 - Burnaby Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule A) Provincial 7 - Burnaby Divisional 5 - Abbotsford Provincial 7 - Langley Red 6 - Langley Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule B) Senior Provincial - Burnaby Divisional 5 - Langley Divisional 6 - Abbotsford Divisional 6 - Burnaby Divisional 6 - Langley
Capacity 32 spots remaining
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Host: Richmond Rapids Swim Club

Dates: January 31 – February 1, 2026

Location: Watermania, 14300 Entertainment Blvd., Richmond, BC V6W 1K3

Course: Short Course Meters (SCM), single-ended 8 x 25m pool

Format: Timed Finals, single swimmer per lane, starts from blocks at deep end

Eligibility: All swimmers must be registered with Swim BC / Swimming Canada (or WA-recognized organization).
All swimmers must meet the 200 IM qualifying standard for their age group 
Ages determined as of January 31, 2026.

Event Limits:
Maximum 6 individual events total for the meet.
No NT entries accepted.
800 Free limited to fastest 4 swimmers per gender per age group (12&U, 13–14, 15&O) with positive check-in required.

Relays:
No relays offered at this meet.

Cost:
Entry Fee: $80.00 per swimmer (includes Swim BC surcharge)
Deck Entry: $25.00 per event (cash only)
Official Split Requests: $25.00 per request

Volunteer Expectations:
Clubs may be asked to assist with officials and timers.
Officials Coordinator will communicate assignments closer to the meet.

Warm-up Protocol:
Swim BC Competition Warm-Up Safety Procedures in effect.
Feet-first entry only except in designated sprint lanes.
Sprint lanes and pace lanes may be assigned.
Only kickboards, pull buoys, ankle bands, and snorkels allowed in main pool.
Backstroke ledges available.

Schedule of Events:
4 sessions total:

  • Saturday AM: 13&O

  • Saturday PM: 12&U

  • Sunday AM: 13&O

  • Sunday PM: 12&U

Important Notes:
Deck changes prohibited.
Only swimmers, coaches, and officials permitted on deck.
Limited spectator space.

Contact: 

Declarations