Saskatoon Goldfins Swimmers Take on the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games in Newfoundland

Saskatoon Goldfins to Represent Saskatchewan at the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games

The upcoming 2025 Jeux du Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland, promises to be a showcase of athletic prowess and dedication, with the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club proudly representing the Province of Saskatchewan. Set to compete from August 10 to 15, the swimming events will feature 30 athletes from Saskatchewan, including ten standout swimmers from the Goldfins Swim Club.

These athletes—Nicole Godbout, Avery Houle, Piper Lejbak, Mariah Weber, Noah Findlay, Foster Fourney, Scott Heinbigner, Oliver Genest, Landon Kennedy, and Kian Wu—will take to the water under the guidance of Assistant Coach Gary Cheung, Team Manager Jennifer Robinson and Mission Staff Heather Hynes. The team also includes alternates Kasey Biberdorf and James DeLathouwer, ready to step in as needed.  Explore the athlete biographies of our Goldfins swimmers at: 2025 Goldfins at the Games – Shining the Spotlight on Our Goldfins Swimmers.

Preparation has been integral to the team's journey, with a staging camp held from July 18 to 20 in Regina, SK, honing their skills and fostering team unity. The anticipation culminates in the Opening Ceremonies on August 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM NST, setting the stage for the first swimming events commencing on August 10.

The event schedule is as follows:

Day 1 – Sunday, August 10, 2025

• 1:00 PM Timed Finals:

  • 800M Freestyle: Noah Findlay

  • 4 X 200M Female Freestyle Relay: Nicole Godbout, Piper Lejbak, Gillian Kimens, Macy Harlos

  • 4 X 200M Male Freestyle Relay: Scott Heinbigner, Soren Hansen, Josh Austin-Koyl, Owen Eisler

Day 2 – Monday, August 11, 2025

• Prelims: 9:30 AM & Finals: 6:00 PM

  • 400M Individual Medley: Landon Kennedy, Kian Wu

  • 50M Freestyle: Mariah Weber, Piper Lejbak, Oliver Genest, Foster Fourney

  • 200M Backstroke: Nicole Godbout, Scott Heinbigner, Kian Wu

  • 50M Breaststroke: Avery Houle, Piper Lejbak, Oliver Genest, Kian Wu, Foster Fourney

  • 4 X 100M Mixed Medley Relay: Soren Hansen, Avery Houle, Nicole Godbout, Cashis Taypotat

Day 3 – Tuesday, August 12, 2025

• 9:30 AM & Finals: 6:00 PM

  • 100M Fly: Nicole Godbout, Foster Fourney

  • 400M Freestyle: Piper Lejbak, Noah Findlay

  • 200M Breaststroke: Avery Houle, Kian Wu, Oliver Genest, Landon Kennedy

  • 50M Backstroke: Nicole Godbout, Scott Heinbigner, Kian Wu

  • 4 X 100M Female Freestyle Relay: Piper Lejbak, Gillian Kimens, Nicole Godbout, Cashis Taypotat

  • 4 X 100M Male Freestyle Relay: Scott Heinbigner, Oliver Genest, Soren Hansen, Josh Austin-Koyl

Day 4 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025

• 9:30 AM & Finals: 6:00 PM

  • 200M Freestyle: Nicole Godbout, Piper Lejbak, Mariah Weber, Scott Heinbigner, Landon Kennedy

  • 100M Breaststroke: Avery Houle, Mariah Weber, Kian Wu, Oliver Genest

  • 200M Fly: Noah Findlay

  • 100M Backstroke: Nicole Godbout, Scott Heinbigner, Noah Findlay

  • 4 X 100M Female Medley Relay: Clara Gelhorn, Avery Houle, Rogina Tenley, Cashis Taypotat

  • 4 X 100M Male Medley Relay: Soren Hansen, Kian Wu, Josh Austin-Koyl, Scott Heinbigner

Day 5 – Thursday, August 14, 2025

• 9:30 AM & Finals: 6:00 PM

  • 1500M Freestyle: Landon Kennedy

  • 100M Freestyle: Piper Lejbak, Mariah Weber, Avery Houle, Scott Heinbigner, Oliver Genest, Noah Findlay, Foster Fourney

  • 800M Freestyle: Nicole Godbout

  • 50M Fly: Mariah Weber, Oliver Genest

  • 200M Individual Medley: Avery Houle, Kian Wu, Landon Kennedy

  • 4 X 100M Mixed Freestyle Relay: Scott Heinbigner, Oliver Genest, Piper Lejbak, Cashis Taypotat

Day 6 – Friday, August 15, 2025

• 8:00 AM

  • 3000M Open Water: Landon Kennedy

2025 Canada Games Swimming Psych Sheet

* All event start times are in NST.

* Relays are subject to change.

As the Goldfins swimmers gear up to compete in this esteemed event, they carry not just their individual aspirations but also the hopes and pride of Saskatchewan.

For swimming results, check out: 2025 Jeux du Canada Games Swimming Results.

If you want to support the team and catch live racing coverage, visit: SportsCanada.tv.

Be sure to visit the Team Sask Swimming CSG Facebook Page for highlights and to cheer on all the Team Sask athletes!

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