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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...
Toronto, ON October 23-25, 2025 - Local swimmer Rowynn Biffart made waves this past weekend as she competed at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Toronto, representing Alberta and the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club on the global stage. Held at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre from October 23–25, the event welcomed over 350 elite swimmers from around the world, including Olympic hopefuls and world record holders. Biffart’s participation marked a proud moment for the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Cub and Medicine Hat’s swimming community, showcasing the talent and dedication...
Lethbridge AB, October 24-27, 2025 - The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club (AMAC) made a strong showing at the 2025 Friesen Plastics Fall Challenge this past weekend, sending a team of 36 swimmers to compete at the Lethbridge event. The meet drew clubs from across southern Alberta, offering athletes a chance to test their early-season form and build momentum for the winter competition cycle. AMAC’s swimmers ranged from seasoned competitors to rising talents, each contributing to a weekend filled with personal bests, top finishes, and team spirit. The Friesen Plastics Fall...
June Records and Qualifying Standards Rixtonn Biffart (10) 11 YO 50 Free Festival SC 11 YO 100 Free Festival SC 11 YO 50 Back Festival SC 11 YO 50 Breast Festival SC 12 YO 100 IM Festival SC Caleb Martin (10) 11 YO 400 Free Festival SC Dain Burnell (12) 12 YO 200 BackFestival SC Isabela Josey (11) 11 YO 100 IM Festival SC 12 YO 200 Breaststroke Festival LC 13&U 200 Breaststroke Provincial Trials LC Marsha Van Der Merwe (10) 10 YO 100 IM Festival SC Olivia Liebenberg (12)...
EVENT: Swim Alberta Summer Provincial Trials DATES: June 27-29th LOCATION: Medicine Hat, Alberta # of teams: 32 # of AMAC swimmers racing: 14 AMAC qualified swimmers Next meet: EKI in Edmonton on July 3rd, 2025 Coaches Shout Out: (will add once it has been announced) Nayla Berg (13) 4 new best times 18th 100 backstroke prelim 2nd 50 breaststroke prelim 7th 50 breaststroke final 12th 200 backstroke prelim 10th 100 breaststroke prelim 6th 200 breaststroke prelim 4th 200 breaststroke final 22nd 50 backstroke prelim 12th 200 freestyle RELAY 7th 200...
EVENT: Swim Alberta Summer Festivals DATES: June 13-15th, 2025 LOCATION: Lethbridge, Alberta # of teams: 31 teams # of AMAC swimmers racing: 8 Next meet: Summer Provincial Trials A HUGE congratulations to the eight AMAC swimmers who competed in Lethbridge over the weekend against the top AB swimmers in their age groups! The positivity on deck was contagious between the AMAC athletes and our races only seemed to get better as the weekend went on! As a coach, I am beyond proud of how the kids represented our club both...
EVENT: Bell Canadian Swimming Trials DATES: June 7-12th, 2025 LOCATION: Victoria, BC # of teams: 148 clubs competing Next meet: Summer Festivals in Lethbridge on June 13-15th Coaches shoutout : Rowynn Biffart is on her 3rd day of racing. Some solid morning performances from Rowynn so far being life time best morning swims for her 200 Breast and 200IM. She was able to snag a PB in the 100 fly yesterday and finished 5th overall in her Junior final going a 1:01.4 and lowering her club record in that event!...
April/May Records and Qualifying Standards Time Standard and Club Records will be updated at the start of each of these months: Aliya Seeley (15) 16&O 800 Free Provincial Trials LC Caen McWilliams (15) 15, 16 YO and Open 100 Free Provincial Champs LC 16 YO 200 Free Provincial Champs LC Open 400 Free Provincial Champs LC 16 YO 50 Back Provincial Champs LC 15 YO 50 Fly Provincial Champs LC 16 YO 100 Fly Provincial Champs LC 15 YO 200 IM Provincial Champs LC 15, 16&O 200 IM Provincial Trials...
Club Records Masao Mori (13) **200 IM LC: 2:24.06 (2025)** Previous Holder: Steve Sadownkik, 2:24.62 (1986) Rowynn Biffart (16) **200 Free LC: 2:05.78 (2025)** Previous Holder: Tianna Rissling, 2:09.28 (2009) Caen McWilliams (15), Wyatt Gage (16), Leo Yonkman (15), Masao Mori (13) **200 Free RELAY LC: 1:46.81 (2025)** Previous Holders: Colton Boxell / Danton Valkenburg / Nick Vandersloot / Graeme Dufour 1:47.62 (2008)
EVENT: CSI: 2025 Singapore Sling DATES: May 29-June 1st LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta # of teams: 21 teams # of AMAC swimmers racing: 12 AMAC qualified swimmers Next meet: Summer Festivals in Lethbridge on June 13-15th Coaches Shout Out: CSI: Congratulations to the 12 AMAC swimmers who conquered “CSI: Singapore Sling 2025” over the weekend in Calgary! It was a very long 3 days for the athletes and all of our swimmers did a phenomenal job of pushing through each race and stepping up to the challenges. Meet Awards: Heart and...