2008-2009: Broke the school record in the 1000 and
1650 freestyle, winning the MAC Championship title in the 1650
freestyle with a time of 15:39.75. Also earned a life-time best time
and a fourth place finish in the 400 IM (4:02.71) at the MAC meet. Was
a member of the record-breaking 800 freestyle relay. Named to the first
team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC, maintaining a 3.75 GPA, at the end
of the 08-09 season. Was a co-captain in 08-09.
2007-2008: Placed 10th in the 1650 freestyle with a
career best time 15:55.41 at MAC Championships. Also earned career best
times in the 500 freestyle (4:38.73) and 400 IM (4:07.76) at the MAC
meet...Named 1st Team All-MAC, MAC All-Academic team as well as the MAC
Swimmer of the week (10/16).
2006-2007: Scored consolation points in three events at the
MAC Championships. Finished 12th in the 400 IM (4:12.30), 14th in the
1,650 freestyle (16:36.32) and 16th in the 500 freestyle (4:46.20).
Named MAC Swimmer of the Week after helping the Bulls to a
season-opening victory over Ball State.
High School: Graduated from Kelowna Secondary School. Swam
for seven seasons with the Kelowna Aqua Jets coached by Takeo Inoki.
Qualified for the Senior Nationals and competed at the Pan Pacific
Trials. Finished second in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the 2006
British Columbia Long Course Championships.
Personal: Born February 26, 1988. Son of Jeff and Pati Vander
Zalm. Has one sister (Christian). Favorite food is ice cream. Favorite
TV show is Entourage. Famous family members include Bill Vander Zalm,
the 28th premier of British Columbia (1986-91).
