CASC Speed Meet

Jonelle Seeley

Calgary, AB – November 8-9, 2025 - The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club (AMAC) kicked off the first Provincial Series meet of the season with a strong showing at the CASC Speed Meet, held November 8–9 at the YMCA Seaton in Calgary. Twelve AMAC athletes represented the club, joining swimmers from 17 clubs across Alberta.

The two-day meet marked an exciting return to high level racing, with AMAC swimmers diving into fierce competition and showcasing their early season form. From sprints to distance events, the team demonstrated determination, sportsmanship, and steady progress in the pool.

The CASC Speed Meet is known for its fast-paced format and high energy, making it an ideal launchpad for athletes aiming to qualify for upcoming provincial and national events. AMAC’s presence among 17 attending clubs highlights the team’s commitment to growth and excellence.

As the season unfolds, AMAC swimmers will continue training hard and building momentum toward future meets.

Coaches shout out:

  • Heart and Hustle: The Heart and Hustle award goes to Lily McWilliams! She ended her last session with 3 second swims at finals and ended with the 200 free where she was able to obtain her 15 year old Champ time with a huge best time going 2:12! She was also able to break 28 seconds for the first time going a wicked fast 27.90! Way to go Lily! 
  • Swim of the Meet: Swim of the meet goes to Abigail Begin! Abby was able to take full control of her 100 back during prelims winning her heat going just over her PB with a well split race. During finals, she was able to take her first 50 out even faster than the morning and ended up with a best time she has not been to for more than 2 seasons! This strong showing from Abigail shows that her hard work and dedication has paid off. The coaching staff is so proud and happy for Abby as she had to take off several months post surgery on her leg and has come back faster and stronger than ever! Well done Abby!

Meet results are as follows.

Abigail Begin (17)
23 – 100m Fly Prelim
31 – 50m Free Prelim
14 – 50m Back Prelim
14 – 50m Back Final
13 – 100m Back Prelim
14 - 100m Back Final
22 – 50m Fly Prelim
11 - 100m IM Prelim
6 -100m IM Final

Nayla Berg (13)
28 - 200m Back Prelim
13 - 50m Breast Prelim
22 - 50m Back Prelim (New 15y/o Provincial Time)
42 - 100m Free Prelim
22 - 100m Breast Prelim
31 - 50m Fly Prelim

Wyatt Gage (16)
19 -100m Free Prelim
20 - 100m Free Final
16 - 50m Fly Prelim
9 - 100m IM Prelim
10 -100m IM Final
18 - 100m Fly Prelim
13 - 50m Free Prelim
13 - 50m Free Final
16 - 50m Back Prelim

Carleigh Gainsborough (12)
26 - 200m Back Prelim
26 - 50m Free Prelim
19 - 100m Free Prelim
19 - 100m Free Final
11 - 100m Breast Prelim
18 - 100m IM Prelim
16 - 100m IM Final

Lauren Gainsborough (14)
12 - 100m Fly Prelim (New 16 & Over Provincial Time)
18 - 100m Fly Final
14 - 200m Breast Prelim
13 - 200m Breast Final (New 16 & Over Provincial Time)
10 - 50m Breast Prelim
9 - 50m Breast Final
13 - 100m Free Prelim (New 16 & Over Provincial Time)
15 - 100m Free Final
12 - 100m Breast Prelim
13 - 100m Breast Final
17 - 50m Fly Prelim (New 16& Over Provincial Time)
20 - 50m Fly Final

Morgan Hobson (17)
10 - 200m Breast Prelim
8 - 200m Breast Final
51 - 50m Free Prelim
14 - 50m Breast Prelim
17 - 50m Breast Final
17 - 100m Breast Prelim
18 - 100m Breast Final
33 - 50m Fly Prelim
16 - 100m IM Prelim
16 - 100m IM Final

Olivia Liebenberg (13)
46 - 400m Free Final (New 14y/o Provincial Time)
14 - 50m Free Prelim (New 16 & Over Provincial Time)
20 - 50m Free Final
27 - 200m IM Prelim
25 - 100m Free Prelim
28 - 100m Breast Prelim (New 13 & Under Provincial Time)
25 - 200m Free Prelim
 

Caen McWilliams (16)
6 - 100m Free Prelim
8 - 100m Free Final
11 - 100m Back Prelim
11 - 200m Free Prelim
7 - 200m Back Prelim
6 - 200m Back Final
17 - 50m Free Prelim
17 – 50m Free Final
11 - 50m Back Prelim
9 - 50m Back Final

Lily McWilliams (14)
7 - 100m Fly Prelim
7- 100m Fly Final
5 - 50m Free Prelim
5 - 50m Free Final
4 - 50m Back Prelim (New 14y/o Provincial Champ Time)
6 - 50m Back Final
6 - 100m Free Prelim
4 - 100m Free Final (New 15y/o Provincial Champ Time)
20 - 100m Back Prelim
17 - 100m Back Final
4 - 200m Free Prelim
4 - 200m Free Final (New 15y/o Provincial Champ Time)

Olivia McWilliams (12)
25 - 200m Back Prelim
30 - 50m Free Prelim
29 - 100m Back Prelim
18 - 100m Breast Prelim

Masao Mori (14)
5 - 200m Fly Prelim
5 - 200m Fly Final (New Club Record, 15y/o Provincial Champ Time)
26 - 100m Breast Prelim
2 - 100m IM Prelim
2 -100m IM Final (New Club Record)
4- 100m Fly Prelim
4 - 100m Fly Final (New Club Record, 15 y/o Provincial Champ Time, 16 & Over Provincial Time)
8 - 200m IM Prelim
6 - 200m IM Final (New 16 & Over Provincial Champ Time)
18 - 50m Back Prelim
17 - 50m Back Final

Leo Yonkman (16)
25 - 100m Free Prelim
18 - 100m Breast Prelim
23 - 50m Free Prelim
12 - 50m Breast Prelim

Next up, AMAC will be hosting the Fall Invitational Nov 14-16 at the Big Marble Go Centre.