Goldfins Make Waves at the Norm Banfield Memorial Swim Meet
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club has launched the 2026 competitive swim season with a stellar performance at the 2025 Norm Banfield Memorial Swim Meet, held from October 3 to 5 in Regina, SK. Represented by a formidable squad of 50 swimmers, the Goldfins competed in an impressive 398 individual events, setting the stage for a season filled with promise and potential.
Goldfins Coach Ted Murphy was effusive in his praise for the team's performance. “The Goldfins were on point for the first meet of the season. The swimmers were fantastic from the minute they stepped on the deck,” Murphy remarked. “Activation and team cheering were fantastic, as was the team sportsmanship. Clean deck area each session and big time drops all around. A fantastic way to kick off the season.”
Indeed, the Goldfins left a mark by posting 73 new Swim Saskatchewan Provincial Short Course Qualifying Time Standards. These accomplishments enable swimmers to compete at the Junior and Senior Provincials in February and March 2026, respectively. Anton Magsuci and Will Sothilingam have successfully qualified to participate in the Senior Provincial Championships this season.
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Swim Saskatchewan AA Short Course Time Standards:
Aliyah Aubut 50, 100 & 200 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle
Sofia Baron 50 Freestyle
Abigail Gauld 50 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Miller Gotto 200 Breaststroke
Gillian Grayston 200 Breaststroke
Zoe Gursky 50 & 400 Freestyle, 50 & 100 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Anton Magsuci 50 Freestyle
Aiden Sereda-Wosminity 50 Freestyle, 50 & 100 Backstroke
Will Sothilingam 50 Freestyle
Cohen Veikle 50 Freestyle
Dakota Wigness 50 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke
Oliver Wruck 100 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Swim Saskatchewan A Short Course Time Standards:
Farrah Aitken 100 Breaststroke & 50 Fly
Lennox Armstrong 50 Freestyle, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 50 & 100 Breaststroke
Sofia Baron 200 & 400 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Emery Bernier 50 & 200 Breaststroke
Evelyn Bourassa 50 Freestyle
Minau Burrows 200 Backstroke
Wallis Fisher-Katz 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke
Zeyah Flemming 50 & 400 Freestyle
Sidney Goodwin 200 Breaststroke
Summer Grajo 50 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke
Gillian Grayston 50 & 100 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle
Zoe Gursky 50 Breaststroke
Ivy Kellett 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Oliver Ledingham-Of 50 Freestyle
Anton Magsuci 400 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Backstroke
Ella Reiter 50, 200 & 400 Freestyle, 50 & 100 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke
Will Sothilingam 200 Breaststroke, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 200 & 400 Freestyle
Cohen Veikle 50 Fly
Naomi Wall 50 Freestyle
Brette White 50 & 400 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke
Lucy Yang 50 Freestyle
The meet was also a showcase for personal achievements, with the Goldfins posting 292 personal best times. Special mention goes to Goldfins swimmers who posted 100% personal best times: Farrah Aitken, Aliyah Aubut, Sofia Baron, Emery Bernier, Minau Burrows, Gillian Grayston, Zoe Gursky, Charlotte Koroll, Anton Magsuci, Max Magsuci, Ella Reiter, Will Sothilingam, Naomi Wall, and Brette White.
Goldfins Top 3 Most Improved Events:
Max Magsuci 200 Freestyle 33.4% Improvement (-115.13 seconds)
Ella Reiter 50 Fly 28.5% Improvement (-17.28 seconds)
Ariah Kent-Rodgman 100 Individual Medley 25.0% Improvement (-31.27 seconds)
Recognizing the teamwork and support that fuel such success, the Goldfins coaching staff extended their gratitude to the parents who volunteered to officiate, ensuring the meet ran smoothly. Additionally, a heartfelt thanks was given to the Regina Marlins Swim Club for hosting the event.
Looking ahead, the Goldfins are eager to continue their momentum at the upcoming Cougars/Bisons Dual on October 11 and 12, 2025, in Regina, SK. Until then, the hashtag #GoldfinsRacing will certainly keep the spirit alive as the team trains for more victories.
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