ABOUT CHENA
There has been competitive swimming on the North Shore since the formation of the Hollyburn Country Team Swim Team in 1966. Shortly after the construction of the pool at the North Vancouver Recreation Centre in 1966, the North Vancouver Recreation Centre Team was formed. These two teams merged in 1975 to become Lions Gate Swim Team.
Lions Gate Swim Team enjoyed many achievements. In 1975, Tom Reeves set a Canadian record in the Boys 11/12 100 Meter Breaststroke. This record was subsequently held by Greg Lohin from 1977 until 1982 when it was finally bettered. In the 1977 Summer Western National, Lions Gate Swim Team placed third in the point standings, bringing home many medals.
In 1976, Mount Seymour Swim Team was formed and brought many talented swimmers to the amalgamation with Lions Gate to form Chena Swim Team in 1980.
The three founding teams have contributed many excellent swimmers to Chena and all have benefited from the training, discipline and competition that comes from being part of Chena.
Developing, supporting, and inspiring a community of champions in and out of the pool.
Integrity ~ Connection ~ Passion ~ Resilience ~ Achievement
