Goldfins Shine in Regina: Achieving New Heights and Setting New Personal Bests
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club journeyed to Regina, SK, to participate in the Norm Banfield Memorial from October 2 to 4, 2026. A total of 55 swimmers from the Goldfins took part in 431 individual events.
This season, Goldfins swimmers face a new challenge with the updated Swim Saskatchewan Provincial Qualifying Time Standards, which will be implemented from 2026 to 2028. Impressively, the Goldfins have already achieved 61 new qualifying times in both Junior and Senior categories. These achievements enable swimmers to participate in the Junior Provincials in February 2027 and the Senior Provincials in March and July 2027. This accomplishment not only highlights the swimmers' dedication and talent but also underscores the diverse capabilities within the team. Congratulations to Chloey Sun who posted her first Junior Provincial Qualifying Time Standard in the 50M Breaststroke.
Swim Saskatchewan AA Short Course Time Standards:
Zeyah Flemming 100 Backstroke, 100 & 400 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Miller Gotto 100 & 200 Fly, 50 Breaststroke
Gillian Grayston 50 & 100 Backstroke
Ella Reiter 50 Freestyle
Cohen Veikle 50 Freestyle
Brette White 100 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley
Dakota Wigness 50 & 200 Freestyle, 100 & 200 Backstroke, 50 & 100 Fly
Swim Saskatchewan A Short Course Time Standards:
Lennox Armstrong 50, 100 & 200 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Victoria Dickson 50 Freestyle
Luka Fehr 200 Individual Medley
Vanessa Godbout 50 Freestyle
Gillian Grayston 100 Fly, 50 Breaststroke
Tycho Hall 100 & 200 Freestyle
Ariah Kent-Rodgman 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly
Jackson LaBine 50 & 200 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley
Max Magsuci 50 Freestyle
Elliotte Mah 100 & 200 Backstroke, 200 Freestyle
Binh An Nguyen 50 Fly
Zoey Painchaud 400 Individual Medley, 400 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke
Miguel Perches 50 Freestyle
Ella Reiter 100 Fly, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Backstroke
Hudson St. Amant 200 Breaststroke, 200 Individual Medley, 200 Backstroke
Chloey Sun 50 Breaststroke
Cohen Veikle 50 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Piper Veikle 50 & 100 Breaststroke, 50 Fly
Naomi Wall 200 Backstroke, 50 Fly
Brette White 200 Individual Medley, 100 Breaststroke
Personal Best Achievements
Goldfins posted 287 personal best times at this first away meet of the season. Congratulations to Goldfins swimmers who posted 100% personal best times: Luka Fehr, Zeyah Flemming, Bronwen Friggstad, Kassia Gartner, Gillian Grayston, Audrianna Guina, Tycho Hall, Everly Haver, Jackson LaBine, Max Magsuci, Elliotte Mah, Zoey Painchaud, Miguel Perches, Chloey Sun, Dakota Wigness and Cici Xu.
Goldfins Top 3 Most Improved Events:
McKinley Bowman improved by 23.4% in the 100 Freestyle reducing her time by 26.57 seconds; Jackson LaBine improved by 20.9% in the 100 Individual Medley, reducing his time by 24.29 seconds; and Dakota Wigness improved by 20.8% in the 100 Fly, reducing her time by 19.64 seconds.
A big congratulations to all the Goldfins swimmers for their outstanding performances! The Goldfins Coaching staff extends their gratitude to the parents who volunteered as officials during this swim meet. Additionally, the Saskatoon Goldfins would like to express their appreciation to the Regina Marlins for hosting the event.
The Goldfins will return to the pool at the first Saskatchewan Racing Series of the 2027 swim season – October 17, 2026 – in Saskatoon, SK, at the Shaw Centre.
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