Mel Zajac Jr International Swim Meet 2026

 
Welcome to the 61st Annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
 
June 5-7 2026 - UBC Aquatic Centre 
 
https://www.swimzajac.com/
 
The Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet was originally founded in 1963 as Canada Cup by legendary swim coach Howard Firby. His vision was to bring elite talent to Vancouver to race local athletes, both to inspire the community and to develop international talent right here at home. The meet has since grown to become a fixture in Canadian swimming and the largest of its kind in Western Canada. Since 1998, Mel Zajac Sr. graciously sponsored the meet in memory of his sons Mel and Marty. Mel Jr. was a member of the Canadian national team and competed at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. 
 
Doors Open 60 minutes prior to races - (doors open at 8am for prelims, 4:30pm for finals) 
 
FRIDAY, June 5th Prelims 09:00 - 13:00 (est.) Finals 17:30 - 20:30 (est.) 
SATURDAY, June 6th Prelims 09:00 - 13:30 (est.) Finals 17:30 - 20:30 (est.) 
SUNDAY, June 7th Prelims 09:00 - 13:00 (est.) Finals 17:30 - 20:00 (est.) 
 
Questions? director@swimzajac.com