Saskatoon Goldfins Gear Up for Third Annual Norm Banfield Memorial Swim Meet
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is poised to make waves at the 3rd Annual Norm Banfield Memorial Swim Meet, scheduled for October 2–4, 2026, in Regina, Saskatchewan. This eagerly anticipated event marks the first away swim meet on the Goldfins' 2026-2027 competition calendar, offering a platform for showcasing the diverse talents of the club’s athletes.
Throughout the weekend, the competition will unfold in a series of short course events, each held as timed finals. The Goldfins Swim Club, with a robust contingent of 55 swimmers, will proudly represent their community, competing in both individual and relay events.
Event Schedule:
Friday, October 2, 2026: The meet will kick off with Session 1. Swimmers will arrive on deck at 4:10 PM with the warm up starting at 4:30 PM, with competitions beginning at 5:40 PM. Events include the 50M Freestyle, 200M Breaststroke, 100M Backstroke, and 400M Individual Medley.
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Session 2 starts with our Goldfins arriving on deck at 8:10 AM with the warm-up at 8:30 AM and competition at 9:40 AM. The events are the 100M Fly, 200M Individual Medley, 50M Breaststroke, and 100M Freestyle. Later, Session 3 will commence with the Goldfins arrival at 3:40 PM followed by the 4:00 PM warm-up. Racing will start at 5:10 PM, featuring the 50M Backstroke, 200M Fly, 100M Breaststroke, 200M Freestyle, and 200M Mixed Freestyle Relay.
Sunday, October 4, 2026: Goldfins swimmers will arrive at 8:10 AM for the final session's competition to start at 9:40 AM. This session will showcase the 200M Mixed Medley Relay, 100M Individual Medley, 200M Backstroke, and 50M Fly.
Please note, that training is cancelled October 2 - 3, 2026 for the White 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Blue 3, Gold 1 and Gold 2 Goldfins Training Groups. Regular training will resume on Monday, October 5, 2026 for all Groups.
Wishing Success to Goldfins Swimmers
The community extends its best wishes to all Goldfins swimmers competing at the Norm Banfield Memorial. Their dedication and hard work will undoubtedly shine through in their performances. Goldfins athletes: Farrah Aitken, Ethan Andre, Carlin Armstrong, Lennox Armstrong, Adelaide Bartlett, Everly Bartlett, Emery Bernier, Allison Berscheid, McKinley Bowman, Isabel Burkholder, Cohen Dickson, Victoria Dickson, Luka Fehr, Ty Fehr, Wallis Fisher-Katz, Zeyah Flemming, Elsa Fletcher, Bronwen Friggstad, Kassia Gartner, Vanessa Godbout, Sidney Goodwin, Miller Gotto, Summer Grajo, Gillian Grayston, Audrianna Guina, Zoe Gurksy, Tycho Hall, Everly Haver, Ivy Kellett, Ariah Kent-Rodgman, Jackson LaBine, Oliver Ledingham-Off, Zoe Liakopoulos, Kyle MacGillivray, Max Magsuci, Elliotte Mah, Binh An Nguyen, Miguel Perches, John Preiss, Ella Reiter, Rhett Ruzesky, Hudon St. Amant, Karley St. Amant, Heimairie Strydom, Chloey Sun, Cohen Veikle, Liam Veikle, Piper Veikle, Reese Veikle, Naomi Wall, Emily Walton-Bailey, Brette White, Dakota Wigness and Cici Xu will be showing off their early season skills at this timed finals event.
Stay Connected with Goldfins Results
For those eager to keep up with the results and cheer on the Goldfins, by following these apps and social media channels:
- Download the Meet Mobile App
- Like the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Facebook Page
- Follow the Goldfins Swim Club Instagram Account
Packing Checklist for Goldfins Swimmers
To ensure readiness and comfort throughout the meet, swimmers are reminded to pack the following essentials:
Two towels
Tight-fitting goggles
A snug blue swimsuit
Goldfins’ cap(s)
Water bottle
A variety of healthy and nutritous snacks
Blue Goldfins T-shirt
Shorts/sweats
Deck shoes
Notebook (Log Book) & pen/pencil
With preparations in full swing, the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is set to make a powerful splash at the Norm Banfield Memorial. Their commitment, competitive spirit, and supportive community promise an exciting weekend of swimming excellence. #GoldfinsRacing
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