Goldfins Swimmers Are Prepared and Excited to Compete in the Michelle Moore Invitational

May 14, 2025

The anticipation is building as the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club prepares to make a splash at the 13th Annual Michelle Moore Invitational Swim Meet. Set to take place from May 9 to 11, 2025, at the Lawson Aquatic Centre in Regina, SK, this prestigious event promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and determination.

A Stellar Lineup

This year, the Goldfins will be represented by an impressive contingent of 72 swimmers, each ready to dive into a total of 469 individual events. The meet will feature a combination of timed finals, preliminaries, and finals, ensuring a dynamic and competitive atmosphere.

Coaching Insight

Head Age Group Coach, Gary Cheung, shared his thoughts on the significance of the upcoming meet: “Our swimmers are excited to race and to represent the Goldfins. They will be showcasing the hard work they have been putting in.” Coach Cheung highlighted the diverse goals of the athletes, with some aiming to assess their progress since their last competition, while others are striving to achieve faster time standards to potentially qualify for the Canada Games. “Regardless, we are ready to compete and to cheer everyone on,” he added.

Meet Schedule

Here’s a snapshot of the action-packed schedule:

Friday, May 9, 2025:

Goldfins Arrival: 3:30 PM | Competition: 5:00 PM
- Girls Events: 50 Free, 100 Fly, 200 Back, 800 Free (Heats)
- Boys Events: 200 IM, 100 Freestyle, 200 Fly, 1500 Freestyle (Heats)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Morning):

Goldfins Arrival: 7:30 AM | Competition: 9:00 AM
- Girls Events: 200 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle
- Boys Events: 100 Backstroke, 400 IM, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Fly, 200 Freestyle, 100 Fly

Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Evening):

Goldfins Arrival: 3:40 PM | Competition: 5:00 PM
- Girls Events: 800 Freestyle (Fastest Heat), 200 Breaststroke, 100 Fly, 200 Backstroke, 400 Freestyle, 200 IM, 100 Freestyle
- Boys Events: 1500 Freestyle (Fastest Heat), 100 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle, 200 Fly, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle, 100 Fly

Sunday, May 11, 2025 (Morning):

Goldfins Arrival: 7:10 AM | Competition: 8:30 AM
- Girls Events: 200 Fly, 100 Backstroke, 400 IM, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Fly, 200 Freestyle
- Boys Events: 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke

Sunday, May 11, 2025 (Evening):

Goldfins Arrival: 3:10 PM | Competition: 4:30 PM
- Girls Events: 1500M (Fastest Heats), 200 Fly, 100 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle
- Boys Events: 800 Freestyle (Fastest Heat), 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle

Meet the Competitors

The Goldfins' lineup includes: Farrah Aitken, Fares Alkhatib, Aliyah Aubut, Scarlett Baier, Youssef, Sofia Baron, Adelaide Bartlett, Emery Bernier, Violet Bi, Cori Biberdorf, Kasey Biberdorf, Briana Boyko, Carsyn Busa, Emily Charabin, Charlotte Cordeiro, Cohen Dickson, Victoria Dickson, Kamlyn Dyck, noah Findlay, Wallis Fisher-Katz, Zeya Flemming, Elsa Fletcher, Foster Fourney, Leo Genest, Oliver Genest, Vanessa Godbout, Miller Gotto, Gillian Grayston, Ava Gursky, Zoe Gursky, Cameron Harms, Emmy Hoffmann, Olivia Hoffmann, Hadley Hollick, Ivy Kellett, Alexander Kovalenko, Hannah Larson, Sofia Lazic, Jasper Ledingham-Off, Oliver Ledingham-Off, Jacey Lutze, Kyle MacGillivray, Anton Magsuci, Max Magsuci, Markel Martinez De San Vicente, Atticus Mowat, Avyn Munshaw, Gracie Munshaw, An Nguyen, Viet Tri Nguyen, Zoey Painchaud, Ella Reiter, Everett Rempel, Ethan Rieger, Lauren Russell, Rhett Ruzesky, Aiden Sereda-Wosminity, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Alec Sothilingam, Shay Sullivan, Cohen Veikle, Piper Veikle, Reese Veikle, Naomi Wall, Danny Wang, Chasen Weber, Mariah Weber, Sienna Weber, Brette White, Dakota Wigness, Sebastian Wruck, and Avery Zerff. Each athlete is set to bring their best to the pool, aiming to achieve personal bests and contribute to the team’s success.

Stay Updated

For those eager to follow the excitement, meet results will be available on the Meet Mobile App. Additionally, continuous updates and highlights will be shared on the Goldfins' social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Saskatoon Goldfins express their heartfelt appreciation to the Regina Optimist Dolphins Swim Club for hosting this remarkable event. As the hashtag #GoldfinsRacing suggests, the team is ready to race and give it their all at the Michelle Moore Invitational. Let the races begin!

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