BSPC Organization History

The Blue Springs Power Cats are a Board-Governed 501(c)(3) founded by Kevin Bigham.  

The Power Cats officially began practice on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Wildcat Aquatic Center.  

Kevin Bigham, Shaun Van Hoesen & Alexis Pierce are the founding coaches of the Blue Springs Power Cats.

September 30 - October 1, 2023, the Power Cats competed in its first USA Swimming Meet at the BWST October Invitational in Platte, MO.  Lexi Weems (50 Free, 100 Free) and Vanessa Van Hoesen (200 Free) became the first BSPC swimmers to win an event at a USA Swimming Meet.

At the TSA Frosty Frolic on December 2, 2023, Christopher Groom (25 Freestyle & 25 Backstroke) became the first BSPC male swimmer to win an event at a USA Swimming Meet.

February 9-11, 2024, the following athletes were the first BSPC swimmers to compete at the Missouri Valley District Meet: Kate Finucane, Clare Finucane, Elle Pealer, Brooke Rippe, Melody Murdick & Augustino Segalo.

February 22-25, 2024, the following athletes were the first BSPC swimmers to compete at the Missouri Valley Championship Meet: Lexi Weems & Vanessa Van Hoesen.

On May 8, 2024, Lexi Weems became the first BSPC swimmer to sign to compete collegiately (Southwest Minnesota State).