Saskatoon Goldfins Gear Up for 2026 Best of the West Fest
A Championship Season with New Horizons
The Saskatoon Goldfins are riding high on their championship season as they prepare to showcase their talents at the inaugural 2026 Best of the West Fest Western Canadian Championships. The much-anticipated event will take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
A Diverse Team Ready to Compete
Representing the Goldfins, a formidable team of 14 swimmers, including Victoria Darling, James DeLathouwer, Foster Fourney, Abigail Gauld, Nicole Godbout, Avery Houle, Dejan Jarcan, Landon Kennedy, Piper Lejbak, Isabel Magus, Benjamin Nesteroff, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Oliver Wruck, and Kian Wu, will be competing under the guidance of Head Coach Steven Hitchings and Age Group Head Coach Ted Murphy.
An Exciting Opportunity for Growth
Head Coach Steven Hitchings expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, "We are excited for this opportunity to race in a Jr National style meet in Winnipeg. Thanks to the hard work of Swim BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, our swimmers get to race the top talent in Western Canada. This will be a fun meet filled with plenty of learning opportunities and fast swimming. The Goldfins are well represented by 14 swimmers wearing the Blue and Gold!"
Event Schedule and Key Competitions
The championship schedule promises a packed roster of events:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Preliminaries at 1:30 PM
200M Individual Medley: Abigail Gauld, James DeLathouwer
1500M Freestyle: Landon Kennedy
Friday, April 24, 2026 – Prelims at 8:30 AM & Finals at 5:00 PM
100M Fly: Isabel Magus
200M Breaststroke: Abigail Gauld, Avery Houle, Dejan Jarcan, Kian Wu
50M Freestyle: Piper Lejbak, Avery Houle, Isabel Magus, Victoria Darling, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, James DeLathouwer, Foster Fourney, Kian Wu
200M Backstroke: Nicole Godbout, Benjamin Nesteroff, Oliver Wruck, Carson Sereda-Wosminity
400M Freestyle: Landon Kennedy
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Prelims at 8:30 AM & Finals at 5:00 PM
50M Backstroke: Oliver Wruck, James DeLathouwer, Kian Wu
200M Freestyle: Piper Lejbak, Nicole Godbout, Victoria Darling, Benjamin Nesteroff, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, James DeLathouwer, Landon Kennedy
50M Fly: Isabel Magus, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, Foster Fourney
100M Breaststroke: Abigail Gauld, Avery Houle, Isabel Magus, Dejan Jarcan, Kian Wu
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Prelims at 8:30 AM & Finals at 5:00 PM
100M Freestyle: Piper Lejbak, Victoria Darling, Isabel Magus, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, James DeLathouwer, Foster Fourney
100M Backstroke: Nicole Godbout, Benjamin Nesteroff, Oliver Wruck, Carson Sereda-Wosminity, James DeLathouwer
50M Breaststroke: Abigail Gauld, Avery Houle, Isabel Magus, Dejan Jarcan, Kian Wu
Stay Connected
Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow the Goldfins' journey. Meet results will be available on the Meet Mobile App, and updates will be shared on the Goldfins' Facebook and Instagram pages. The team's enthusiasm and dedication are palpable as they aim for excellence at the Best of the West Fest.
Go Goldfins Go!
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