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Anticipating the Goldfins' Performance at the Premier Winter Classic Swim Meet

January 16, 2026

 

The Saskatoon Goldfins are poised to make a splash as they head down Highway 11 to compete in the RODS Regina Winter Classic, from January 16 to 18, 2026, at the Lawson Aquatic Centre in Regina, SK. This marks the first long course swim meet of the 2026 season, featuring timed final events structured in an age group format.

Representing the Goldfins Swim Club, 71 dedicated swimmers will compete in an impressive 550 individual events. Ted Murphy, the Goldfins Age Group Coach, expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re really excited to be racing long course in January. After the break and short return to training, swimmers should be fresh and able to try new races. The coaching staff is looking for attention to stroke improvements and strong racing.”

The meet’s schedule is as follows:

  • Session 1: Friday, January 16, 2026 – Goldfins Swimmer Arrival at 4:00 PM (CHANGE OF TIME - 3:30 PM)

    • Events: 400M Individual Medley, 50M Backstroke, 200M Breaststroke, 800M Freestyle

  • Session 2: Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Goldfins Swimmer Arrival at 7:40 AM (CHANGE OF TIME - 6:40 AM)

    • Events: 200M Freestyle, 50M Breaststroke, 200M Backstroke, 100M Fly, 1500M Freestyle

  • Session 3: Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Goldfins Swimmer Arrival at 3:40 PM 

    • Events: 200M Fly, 100M Freestyle, 50M Fly, 200M Individual Medley

  • Session 4: Sunday, January 18, 2026 – Goldfins Swimmer Arrival at 7:40 AM (CHANGE OF TIME - 6:40 AM)

    • Events: 50M Freestyle, 100M Backstroke, 100M Breaststroke, 400M Freestyle

We wish the best of success to the following Goldfins athletes: Farrah Aitken, Kiarash Aminaie, Ethan Andre, Carlin Armstrong, Lennox Armstrong, Aliyah Aubut, Erykah Aubut, Sofia Baron, Adelaide Bartlett, Everly Bartlett, Emery Bernier, Evelyn Bourassa, Isabel Burkholder, Cohen Dickson, Victoria Dickson, Luka Fehr, Ty Fehr, Wallis Fisher-Katz, Zeyah Flemming, Elsa Fletcher, Bronwen Friggstad, Alice Fu, Leo Genest, Vanessa Godbout, Sidney Goodwin, Miller Gotto, Summer Grajo, Gillian Grayston, Zoe Gursky, Leilani Hitchings, Emmy Hoffmann, Sara Horvath, Ivy Kellett, Ariah Kent-Rodgman, Charlotte Koroll, Jackson LaBine, Hannah Larson, Jasper Ledingham-Off, Oliver Ledingham-Off, Jacey Lutze, Kyle MacGillivray, Max Magsuci, Elliotte Mah, An Ngueyn, Lan Ngueyn, Kellen Nolan, Zoey Painchaud, John Preiss, Ella Reiter, Rhett Ruzesky, Aiden Sereda-Wosminity, Matthew Skliar, Alec Sothilingam, Will Sothilingam, Hudson St. Amant, Karley St. Amant, Heimarie Strydom, Jenny Sun, Abigail Takagi, Cohen Veikle, Liam Veikle, Piper Veikle, Reese Veikle, Emily Walton-Bailey, Chasen Weber, Sienna Weber, Brette White, Dakota Wigness, Oliver Wruck, Hannah Yonkman, and Ethan Zbytovsky.

For those eager to track the competition’s outcomes, meet results will be accessible via the Meet Mobile App. Additionally, follow the Goldfins on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for live updates and results. We anticipate a weekend of thrilling performances and commendable sportsmanship from our swimmers.

 

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