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11 to represent VI @34th OECS Swimming C/ships

- Swim championships take place November 6 to 8
Eleven swimmers will represent the Virgin Islands at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Saint Lucia from November 6 to 8, 2026. Photo: BVIOC
The 34th OECS Swimming Championships is hosted by the St. Lucia Aquatics Federation. Photo: Facebook/SLSF
The 34th OECS Swimming Championships is hosted by the St. Lucia Aquatics Federation. Photo: Facebook/SLSF
RODNEY BAY, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia- Eleven swimmers will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Saint Lucia.

The regional championship will run from November 6 to 8, 2026, and is hosted by the St Lucia Aquatics Federation. 

VI swimmers will compete in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley and relay events. 

The team

Representing the Virgin Islands are: Naya Bissoondutt, Kiara Sorrentino and Skylar Steer (Girls 9 to 10); Gavril Copaceanu and William Vergel (Boys 9 to 10); Evelyn Freeman (Girls 11 to 12); Arun Bissoondutt and Harry Payne (Boys 11 to 12); and Lily Carey, Kyla Potter and Sophia Payne (Girls 13 to 14). 

The supporting team consists of Head Coach Rebecca Nockolds, Team Manager Victoria Bezemer, and Assistant Coach Kyle John. 

The team thanked Nanny Cay Resort & Marina for "donating" pool time for team training in the lead-up to the 34th OECS Swimming Championships. 

The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has wished each swimmer strong performances, personal bests and a rewarding championship experience. 

“Thank you to the coaches, families and supporters helping our young athletes represent the territory with pride,” the BVIOC added. 

2 Responses to “11 to represent VI @34th OECS Swimming C/ships”

  • Chris P Bacon (04/11/2026, 08:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wishing you all the very best in St Lucia. Make the BVI proud!
  • BVI love (04/11/2026, 08:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    please post the facebook or youtube link to watch the competition


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