Dino Cup 2025 Results

UCSC Dino Cup 2025

 

Medicine Hat Waves were back in the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre for Dino Cup 2025.  This is always such a fun and exciting experience for all our swimmers.  This year we had a record breaking 23 swimmers participating, the biggest contingent ever, going to the Dino Cup.  13 swimmers were showing off their racing skills in the morning sessions and 10 in the afternoon sessions.  There were a total of 65 personal best times, 25 first time swims and 2 Aggregate Awards.  What an amazing weekend at the pool!!  Congratulations Waves Swimmers it was so much fun to watch you all swim.  It was also amazing to see how fast all the kids could move to that prize table when they rang the bell !!  

 

Standard Times

 

Jason Le (11) - 11 Year Old Festival Time 

50 BR - 46.96

100 BR - 1:41.41

Club Records

Ellis Anstey (7) - 7 year old boys s/c

100 FR - 1:39.29

50 FR - 43.37

50 BK - 47.97

Wesley Henderson (8) - 8 year old girls s/c

50 FL - 50.92

50 BR- 50.75

Isla Johnson (9) - 9 year old girls Para s/c

50 BR - 1:23.93

100 BK - 2:57.06

50 FR - 1:13.68

 

Individual Results

7 & U Age Group

Girls

Leighton Hodel (6)

25 BR - 1:13.98 (PB), 3rd; 25 BK - 35.20 (PB) 18th; 25 FR- 31.10 (PB), 16th ; 50 FR - 1:19.24 (PB), 26th; 50 BK -1:16.23 (PB), 25th

Leighton has now experienced her first ever Dino Cup and swim meet.  She did an amazing job!  She was a pro by Sunday morning not needing help at marshalling.  She always had a smile on her face, especially after a race. Good racing this weekend,  hope you had a great time Leighton.  Keep up the good work!!

 

Avery Tweten (7)

100 FR - 1:55.42 (PB), 3rd; 25 BK - 29.26, 4th; 50 BR - 1:08.19 (PB), 2nd; 25 FR - 23.56, 2nd ; 25 FL - 28.70 (PB), 3rd; 50 FR - 52.30, 3rd

What a great weekend in the pool for Avery!!  Coming out with 4 personal best times and received 3rd place in the 7 & U Aggregate Award with 37 points. Avery worked on keeping her freestyle long, quick breathing and good streamlines off the walls and her dives. All your hard work in practice is paying off!  Great Job Avery!

 

Boys
 

Ellis Anstey (7)

100 FR - 1:39.29 (PB), 1st; 100 IM - 1:54.15, 1st; 100 BK -1:50.54, 1st ; 25 FR - 18.13 (PB), 1st; 50 FR - 43.37 (PB), 1st; 50 BK - 47.97 (PB), 1st

This was Ellis first Dino Cup and boy does Ellis love to race.  He also loves to know how he can get faster.  He has been working hard on turns, streamlines and underwater off dives and walls.  He had fun with his 25 FR where we had a challenge to take the least amount of breaths.  He was all smiles when he left for that race!!  Ellis won 1st in the 7 & U Aggregate Award with 54 points.  Congratulations Ellis!

 

Axton Carr (7)
 

25 BK - 27.80 (PB) 1st; 25 FR - 25.80 (PB), 4th; 50 FR - 59.05 (PB) 5th; 50 BK - 1:10.79, 14th

This was Axton’s 2nd meet of the season and first ever Dino Cup.  He was a bit nervous to begin with but once we got to our second day of swimming he was right back into the swing of things.  Axton was showing off all the work he has been doing on his dives and streamlines this meet.  Great job Axton, excited to watch you in your next meet.

 

8 YO Age Group

Girls

 

Blayke Bennett (8)

100 FR -2:10.53, 24th ; 25 BR - 34.14 (PB), 2nd; 100 BK - 2:16.63, 24th; 50 FR -55.81, 29th; 50 BK - 1:01.06, 26th

Blayke always has a smile on her face.  Blayke listened well to what we were focusing on in each race and on things we worked on in practice too.  All of her strokes are improving with every practice and meet she attends.  Keep up the good work Blayke!

 

Aria Carr (8)

100 FR - 1:50.91 (PB), 10th; 25 BR - 27.59 (PB), 1st; 100 BK - 2:10.21, 20th ; 25 FL - 29.32 (PB), 7th, 50 FR - 50.80 (PB), 19th; 50 BK - 1:01.62, 27th

This was Aria’s first Dino Cup!  She had a great meet with 4 new personal best times.  This was also her second meet of the season and got into the swing of things pretty quickly showing off all her skills she has been working on with Coach Hunter.  Great Job!!

 

Georgia Heidinger (8)

100 FR - 2:44.59 (PB), 33rd; 25 BR - 52.41 (PB) 1st; 100 BK - 3:07.23 (PB), 31st; 50 FR - 1:13.68 (PB), 42nd; 50 BK - 1:27.67 (PB), 40th

We were so happy that Georgia joined us for her first ever swim meet and Dino Cup!!  Georgia swims with one of our Intermediate Groups with the Splash Swim School.  She did such an amazing job and took all those nerves and put them into her swims!  Congratulations Georgia on all your swims and we hope you had so much fun!

 

Wesley Henderson (8)

100 FR - 1:28.53, 1st; 50 FL - 50.92 (PB) 3rd; 50 BR - 50.75 (PB), 1st 

Wes started off the meet with a Bang!  Coming from behind and touching 1st on her last 25M of her 100 FR.  Such a fun race to watch!  Then getting two new personal best times and club records in her next two races.  Wes has been working hard at practice on holding speed and it really showed in that 100 Free race.  Great work Wes!

 

Hannah Le (8)

100 FR - 2:06.75 (PB), 22nd; 50BR - 1:02.77 (PB), 11th; 100 BK - 2:19 .39 (PB), 27th; 25 FL; - 26.29, (PB); 4th; 50 FR - 52.71 (PB), 24th; 50 BK - 1:00.95 (PB) 25th

Hannah has now completed her first ever swim meet!   She had a lot of questions at the beginning and then found her groove.  Hannah has been working all season on turns, dives and technique in all her strokes.  She really showed off all her skills this weekend.  Fantastic work Hannah!! 

 

Sunai Motsi (8)

100 FR - 1:54.42 (PB), 13th; 100 IM - 2:06.34 (PB), 12th; 50 BR - 1:01.46 (PB), 8th; 25 FL - 25.53 (PB), 3rd; 50 FR - 49.42 (PB), 15th; 50 BK - 57.93 (PB), 21st

This is Sunai’s first Dino Cup and first ever 100 IM.  Sunai had 100 % in best times this weekend, killing it!!  Sunai listened so well to race plans and what to focus on during each race which helped her break 50 seconds on her 50 FR. She had so much fun with her teammates in the stands and checking out the prize table.  Great weekend Sunai!

 

Boys

Lincoln Siemens (8)

100 FR - 2:11.94, 27th; 25 BR - 32.01 (PB), 2nd; 100 BK - 2:12.36, 16th; 50 FR - 58.52 (BP); 25th; 50 BK - 1:04.78 (PB), 26th

This is Lincoln’s favourite meet and all you have to do is ask to know.  Lincoln also stepped out of his comfort zone and swam some new races which presented learning opportunities.  Lincoln swam to 3 new personal best times with the biggest drop in his 25 BR - 6.77 seconds.  Fantastic weekend Lincoln!

 

9 YO Age Group

Girls

Isla Johndson (9)

100 FR - 2:49.32, 40th; 50BR - 1:23.93 (PB), 46th; 100 BK - 2:57.06 (PB), 38th; 100 BR - 3:06.36, 46th ; 50 FR - 1:13.68 (PB), 62nd; 50 BK - 1:22.18 (PB), 61st

This year Isla joined the afternoon sessions.  She loves this meet too and mostly because of the prize table.  She also loves the water too.  Isla worked on her kick and glide in her breaststroke this weekend and also keeping her flutter kick consistent in her freestyle.  Isla challenged herself and worked hard for her 3 new personal bests and club records.  Great work Isla.

 

Zoe Peterson (9)

50 BR - 1:05.99 (PB), 30th; 100 BK -2:02.41, 25th ; 100 BR - 2:19.57 (PB), 32nd ; 50 FR - 50.80, 41st; 50 BK - 56.94, 43rd

Zoe showed her determination this weekend.  Swimming her 100 IM, she dove into the water and came up with her goggles under her chin with the strap sill on her head.  She swam that entire race and did not stop. Amazing Zoe.  She worked so hard this weekend and come home with 2 personal best times!  Fantastic Zoe!!

 

Ayslin Henderson (9)

100 FR - 1:38.76 (PB), 12th; 50 FL - 53.21 (PB), 12th; 50 BR - 1:00.20 (PB), 19th; 200 IM - 3:57.38 (PB), 10th; 50 FR - 45.08 (PB), 24th; 50 BK - 52.68 (PB), 28th

Ayslin went 6 for 6 this weekend.  6 races and 6 new personal best times!!  The biggest drop was in her 200 IM with a whopping 13.62 second drop. During her 50 BK race, Ayslin made a quick decision that paid off.  Her goggle strap came up over her head in her start and if she did her flip turn those goggles probably would have fallen off or moved on her which would have been distracting.  She did touch and leave on her back turn and still took off time in her Back.  Great thinking and great weekend in the poo, Ayslin!

 

Boys

Davis Hodel (9)

100 FR - 1:52.14 (PB), 15th; 50 BR - 54.49 (PB), 4th; 100 BK - 2:01.21 (PB), 13th; 100 BR - 1:59.35 (PB), 3rd ; 50 FR - 49.69 (PB), 23rd; 50 BK - 56.65 (PB), 23rd

Davis came to swim this weekend!!  6 swims and 6 new personal best times.  He has been working so hard in practice and it really paid off this weekend.  Getting under 2 mins in his 100 FR and under 50 seconds in his 50 FR. One of his biggest drops was in his 100 Breast with 9.74 seconds.  Davis is looking strong in the water.  Keep up the hard work Davis!!

 

Oliver Tweten (9)

100 FR - 1:46.18, 12th; 100 IM - 2:03.43 (PB), 12th; 50 BR - 57.06, 8th; 100 BR -2:08.50, 6th ; 50 FR - 47.24, 13th; 50 BK - 56.22, 21st

Oliver swam his first ever 100 IM this weekend and came out of the pool with the biggest smile.  Told me he liked that race alot.  It is a fun one Oli!!  Oliver has been working on his dives, underwaters and turns.  He focused on all the things we talked about for all his races. We are making changes and once we get more comfortable with those the time will drop off in chunks!!   Proud of your swimming this weekend Oli! 

 

10 YO Age Groups

Girls

Quinn Baht (10)

100 FR - 1:25.57, 7th; 50 FL - 49.64, 15th; 100 BK - 1:35.05, 7th; 50 FR - 38.08 (PB), 11th ; 100 FL - 1:48.00 (PB) 4th; 50 BK - 44.38, 12th

Being Quinn’s last Dino Cup, she rocked it.  She swam her 2nd ever 100 Fly and took 9.39 seconds off!!  She stayed high in the water the whole time and looked really strong during the entire race.  Quinn earned herself 2 new personal best this weekend as well.  Great job Quinn!!

 

Elizabeth Gonchar (10)

100 FR -1:49.43 (PB), 35th ; 50 FL - 1:00.21 (PB), 32nd; 100 BR - 2:03.79 (PB), 22nd; 50 FR - 48.44 (PB), 56th; 50 BK - 57.50 (PB), 54th

This was Elizabeth’s first ever swim meet and Dino Cup.  Elizabeth swims in one of our Advanced Groups in our Splash Swim School.  Elizabeth had lots of questions which was amazing that she was not hesitant to ask.  She killed it in the pool with swimming a 50 Fly and 100 Breaststroke.  These are not easy first time races and she executed them really well.  Congratulations Elizabeth!  I hope you had as much fun swimming as I did coaching you.

Ivana Motsi (10)

50 FL - 50.50 (PB), 19th; 100 IM - 1:51.91, 17th; 100 BK - 1:47.40 (PB), 22nd; 200 IM - 3:55.66 (PB), 15th; 50 FR - 45.81, 51st; 50 BK - 51.48, 45th

Ivana had a great weekend in the pool at Dino Cup.  She swam her first ever 200 IM and focused on all the things we talked about for her race plan.  Focusing on all the little things and when they come together they become big things!!  Ivana also worked hard for 2 other personal bests that weekend.  Keep up on working on those little things Ivana! 

 

Boys

Ethan Bennett (10)

100 FR - 1:37.47 (PB), 20th; 100 IM - 1:45.41 (PB), 10th; 50 BR - 54.47 (PB), 11th; 100 Br - 1:54.48 (PB), 6th; 50 FR - 43.17 (PB), 21st; 50 BK - 50.23, 24th

Ethan sure does love to race and you could tell this weekend.  Every time he dove into the water he blew his times away.  The biggest drop being 28.03 seconds in his 50 Breast!  WOW!!!  Ethan came away with 5 new personal best times.  All the work in practice is definitely paying off Ethan!!  Great Job!!

 

Connor Donnelly (10)

100 FR - 1:53.07, 28th; 50 FL - 1:07.52 (PB), 23rd; 100 BK -1:59.88, 16th ; 50 FR - 47.41 (PB), 32nd ; 50 BK -  51.09 (PB), 25th

Connor is becoming a pro at swim meets and you could tell this weekend.  Always ready to listen to the race plan, putting it into play in the races and taking in the feedback after the race to put into play the next time he races.  Connor swam 50 Fly this weekend and added another race to his repertoire and received 2 other best times.  Congratulations Connor!!!

 

11 YO Age Group

Boys

Marcus Fanning (11)

100 FR - 142.75 (PB), 24th; 50 BR - 1:01.32 (PB), 22nd; 100 BK - 1:56.62, 15th; 50 FR - 43.42 (PB) , 29th; 50 BK - 49.13 (PB), 20th

What a fantastic meet Marcus had this weekend.  Turning 11 just before the meet and earning himself 4 new personal best times.  Great birthday presents to himself!!  Marcus looks strong in the water and as we keep working on the little things it will just keep getting faster.  Great work Marcus!

 

Jason Le (11)

100 FR - 1:23.47 (PB), 10th; 50 BR - 46.96 (PB), 9th; 100 BK - 1:32.11 (PB), 7th; 100 BR - 1:41.41 (PB), 3rd; 50 FR - 35.13 (PB), 6th; 50 BK -40.83 (PB), 4th

This was Jason’s first swim meet of the year.  He crushed all his times from last year and has 6 new personal best times.  The biggest drop being 100 Breast with 12.83 seconds and placing 3rd in the race. So many exciting races he was in this weekend. Can’t wait to see Jason swim more meets the rest of the season.  Fantastic job Jason!