BVI Sends 11 Swimmers to OECS Championships
The British Virgin Islands delegation will compete in Saint Lucia at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships from November 6 to 8.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Swimming
The British Virgin Islands is sending 11 swimmers and three officials to the 34th OECS Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia, held November 6 to 8 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre. Swimmers across three age groups will compete in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley and relay events.
Why it matters
The championships give regional swimmers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States a competitive platform across multiple strokes and age categories. The delegation's preparation is supported by a coaching team and training pool time donated by Nanny Cay Resort & Marina.
The delegation totals 11 athletes and three officials, drawn from three age groups competing across the event's full range of strokes and relays. Final placements and medal counts have not yet been determined as the championships have not begun.
The players
Rebecca Nockolds
Rebecca Nockolds is serving as Head Coach for the British Virgin Islands swimming delegation at the championships.
Victoria Bezemer
Victoria Bezemer is serving as Team Manager for the British Virgin Islands swimming delegation at the championships.
Kyle John
Kyle John is serving as Assistant Coach for the British Virgin Islands swimming delegation at the championships.
The details
Swimmers will compete in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley and relay events at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre. Head Coach Rebecca Nockolds, Team Manager Victoria Bezemer and Assistant Coach Kyle John are supporting the squad.
Timeline
November 6 to 8: 34th OECS Swimming Championships take place in Saint Lucia.
Regional Context
The 34th edition extends the OECS Swimming Championships, a long-running regional competition that gives Eastern Caribbean swimmers a shared platform. Hosting rotates among member territories, and this round is held in Saint Lucia.
Fans following Caribbean swimming can track the British Virgin Islands squad across freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, medley and relay events over the three days of competition. Results from the three age groups will show how the territory's 11 swimmers perform against regional rivals.
The takeaway
Regional championships like the OECS event offer young swimmers in smaller territories a chance to compete across multiple strokes and age groups. Following the results over the November 6 to 8 window gives a clear view of how the delegation fares.
What happens next
The championships run from November 6 to 8 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Saint Lucia, when results will be determined.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bviplatinum.
