Goldfins Race to Victory at Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Championships
Impressive Team Performance Earns Goldfins Top Honor
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club made waves at the Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Championships held in Moose Jaw, SK, from February 27 to March 1, 2026. With an outstanding 1454 total team points, the Goldfins secured the 2026 Swim Saskatchewan Junior Short Course Provincial Championships Large Club Award, showcasing their dedication and skill in the pool.
New Talent Joins Senior Provincial Ranks
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, the Goldfins proudly announced the addition of three new members to their Senior Provincial Team. Naomi Wall, Ivy Kellett, and Nicole Lam qualified to compete in the upcoming Man/SK Senior Provincial Championships. Naomi's achievement of a Swim Saskatchewan AA Time Standard in the 100M Freestyle, along with Ivy and Nicole's impressive qualifying times, exemplifies the club's nurturing of emerging talent.
Coach Ted Murphy Reflects on a Thrilling Competition
Goldfins Coach Ted Murphy expressed his pride in the team's performance: “The GOLDFINS continued their strong swimming in Moose Jaw. It was fantastic to see the next generation of Goldfins cheering and racing. With the new rule that swimmers advance to Man/Sask, it made the competition even better as each race had a potential new qualifier. Overall, Goldfins swimmers were dropping times and racing hard. It was an exciting swim meet.”
Spotlight on Individual Achievements
The Goldfins Top 3 Individual Point Scorers:
Female:
Brette White 99 Points
Heimarie Strydom 77 Points
Addie Bartlett 68 Points
Male:
Mateo Jarcan 102 Points
Cohen Veikle 84 Points
Sebastian Wruck 71 Points
Goldfins swimmers brought home 54 individual medals and 16 relay medals.
Goldfins GOLD Medalists:
Mateo Jarcan 200 Individual Medley, 100 Fly, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle
Ivy Kellett 200 Fly
Ella Reiter 400 Individual Medley
Hudson St. Amant 50 Freestyle
Heimarie Strydom 200 Individual Medley, 50 Backstroke, 100 Fly
Cohen Veikle 50 & 100 Breaststroke
Naomi Wall 100 Freestyle
Brette White 200 Fly, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 200 & 400 Freestyle
Sebastian Wruck 100 & 400 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke
Female 10 & Under 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Brette White, Karley St. Amant, Piper Veikle, Lucy Yang
Female 11 – 12: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Naomi Wall, Evelyn Bourassa, Ariah Kent-Rodgman, Summer Grajo
Mixed 12 – 13: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Mateo Jarcan, Max Magsuci, Oliver Ledingham-Off, Cohen Veikle
Mixed 12 – 13: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Mateo Jarcan, Addie Bartlett, Sidney Goodwin, Cohen Veikle
Female 10 & Under: Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Lucy Yang, Carlin Armstrong, Brette White, Piper Veikle
Male 12 – 13 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Hudson St. Amant, Cohen Veikle, Mateo Jarcan, Oliver Ledingham-Off
Mixed 11 & Under 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Brette White, Cohen Dickson, Nicole Lam, Jackson LaBine
Mixed 12 – 13: 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Sidney Goodwin, Cohen Veikle, Mateo Jarcan, Addie Bartlett
Mixed 14 & O: 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Heimarie Strydom, Luka Fehr, Hudson St. Amant, Reese Veikle
Goldfins Silver Medalists:
Addie Bartlett 200 Individual Medley
Minau Burrows 200 Fly
Mateo Jarcan 100 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Ivy Kellett 100 Fly
Ella Reiter 100 Fly
Hudson St. Amant 50 Backstroke, 400 Freestyle
Heimarie Strydom 200 Backstroke
Cohen Veikle 50 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke
Piper Veikle 100 Fly
Naomi Wall 50 Freestyle
Brette White 100 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Sebastian Wruck 100 Fly
Female 13 & O: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Heimarie Strydom, Addie Bartlett, Sidney Goodwin, Reese Vekle
Mixed 14 & O: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins A: Sebastian Wruck, Heimarie Strydom, Reese Veikle, Luka Fehr
Female 11 – 12 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Ella Reiter, Nicole Lam, Summer Grajo, Naomi Wall
Mixed 11 & Under 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins B: Lucy Yang, Leo Genest, Minau Burrows, Alec Sothilingam
Goldfins Bronze Medalists:
Carlin Armstrong 50 & 100 Breaststroke
Addie Bartlett 100 Breaststroke
Minau Burrows 100 Fly
Sidney Goodwin 200 Individual Medley
Summer Grajo 100 Backstroke
Everly Haver 100 Fly
Mateo Jarcan 50 & 800 Freestyle
Ivay Kellett 400 Individual Medley
Ariah Kent-Rodgman 200 Breaststroke
Nicole Lam 50 Freestyle
Cohen Veikle 100 & 200 Freestyle
Piper Veikle 200 Individual Medley, 50 Backstroke, 200 Freestyle
Female 11 – 12: 200 Freestyle Relay
Goldfins B: Victoria Dickson, Elsa Fletcher, Wallis Fisher-Katz, Nicole Lam
Male 11 & U: 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Jackson LaBine, Leo Genest, Alec Sothilingam, Cohen Dickson
Female 13 & O: 200 Medley Relay
Goldfins A: Heimarie Strydom, Addie Bartlett, Sidney Goodwin, Reese Veikle
Congratulations to the 9 Goldfins swimmers who posted 100% personal best short course times: Cohen Dickson, Bronwen Friggstad, Scarlett Highway, Leilani Hitchings, Hannah Larson, Max Magsuci, Liam Veikle, Emily Walton-Bailey, and Erwin Zerff.
Goldfins swimmers Top 3 Most Improved Point Scorers
Female:
Yolanda Xu 44 Points
Piper Veikle 42 Points
Ivy Kellett 39 Points
Male:
Liam Veikle 56 Points
Luka Fehr 51 Points
Cohen Dickson 50 Points
Goldfins Top 3 Most Improved Events:
Victoria Dickson 50 Fly 32.9% Improvement “-21.12”
Charlotte Koroll 50 Fly 32.5% Improvement “-20.76”
Liam Veikle 50 Fly 30.6% Improvement “-30.90”
Goldfins swimmers posted 57 new Swim Saskatchewan provincial qualifying times.
Swim Saskatchewan AA Short Course Qualifying Time Standards:
Ivy Kellett 200 Fly, 800 Freestyle
Nicole Lam 50 Freestyle
Naomi Wall 100 Freestyle
Brette White 50 & 200 Backstroke
Swim Saskatchewan A Short Course Qualifying Time Standards
Carlin Armstrong 50 Breaststroke
Addie Bartlett 400 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke
Minau Burrows 50 & 200 Fly, 100 Breaststroke
Victoria Dickson 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Luka Fehr 200 Breaststroke
Elsa Fletcher 50 Freestyle
Vanessa Godbout 100 & 200 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke
Summer Grajo 100 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle
Ariah Kent-Rodgman 100 & 200 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke
Charlotte Koroll 50 Freestyle
Nicole Lam 100 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 & 200 Breaststroke
Hannah Larson 200 Freestyle
Oliver Ledingham-Off 50 & 200 Backstroke
Max Magsuci 50, 100 & 200 Breaststroke
Ella Reiter 200 & 400 Individual Medley, 50 Fly
Hudson St. Amant 50 Breaststroke
Heimarie Strydom 50 Breaststroke, 200 Backstroke
Cohen Veikle 400 Freestyle
Piper Veikle 200 Individual Medley, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 50 & 200 Freestyle
Naomi Wall 50, 100 & 200 Backstroke
Yolanda Xu 100 Breaststroke
Lucy Yang 100 & 200 Freestyle, 100 & 200 Backstroke
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Challenges
As the Goldfins prepare for the 2026 USPORTS Swimming Championships in Markham, ON, and the Man/SK Winter Senior Provincial Championships in Winnipeg, MB, they carry the momentum of their recent triumphs. The team's achievements not only highlight their prowess but also underscore the supportive environment fostered by coaches, teammates, and the wider Goldfins community.
Appreciation for Support and Hosting
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club extends its gratitude to Swim Saskatchewan and the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins for hosting an exhilarating competition. Special thanks are also due to the dedicated Saskatoon Goldfins parents who officiated throughout the weekend, ensuring the event ran smoothly.
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