We are swimmers brought together by our love for swimming.

We work with a local manufacturing partner to produce high-quality specialized outerwear for swimmers. We work with a local Canadian textile supplier that is committed to sustainability. They strive to ensure that partner mills adhere to global standards of environmental and social compliance.

What gave rise to our first design, The Original sPARKA, is a desire to stay in love with swimming even when it gets hard. If our creations can help people stick to an active lifestyle, we think this is worthwhile!

Training is not supposed to be easy. You learn that you can do hard things. Life isn't easy either. We hope to inspire you to build the life that you want to live.

We believe that you can do what you love. You will get knocked down. You must get up and try again. Take care of yourself, and stay in love. It’s a long game. We believe in you. Let's promise to be brave in the process and to have compassion for ourselves and others. 

Swimming is fun and exhilarating. Being a part of a swim community makes it even better.

Hey guys, it's Katie writing here. I've loved swimming since I was little. My parents made it super fun and memorable.

• On those hot summer days, I would be swim-ready in my pink Snoopy bathing suit as I watched the clock for my dad to get off work. He took us to the outdoor pool twice a week. A self-taught swimmer, he showed us all the tricks. My dad’s bright smiling face was encouraging. Exhausted after every swim, I felt like I was floating on the bus ride home. When summer concluded, I had the worst goggle tan, and I finally swam 2 meters of freestyle!
  
• My mom often delighted her little swimmers with a mid-swim snack, such as a Chinese BBQ duck leg! When that wasn’t enough, I would beg to stop by the cafeteria for a big bowl of instant ramen topped with an egg and a slice of ham. Sharing it with my family made it extra special! I learned to swim better when I joined a swim club in high school. I did not go on to become an athlete because I'm barely 5 feet tall...

20 years later, I joined UBC Masters and realized that I still enjoy swimming as an adult. Playing in the water isn't just for kids! Swim practice is challenging, but I like how it feels. When I give it 100%, swimming silences the chatter in my mind. After a hard practice, I feel a sense of personal satisfaction. It gives me a chance to build strength, endurance, and confidence. Moreover, attending meets allows me to learn to handle my pre-race anxiety.