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Maverick Madness 2026 – January 26 – February 1, 2026 The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club made a powerful statement in the pool this past weekend, sending a team of 31 swimmers to the Maverick Madness swim meet held at the Brookfield YMCA in Calgary. The Marlins delivered an outstanding collective performance, posting a wave of new personal bests and milestone achievements across all age groups. From breakout swims by developing athletes to strong, seasoned performances from veteran competitors, the team demonstrated depth, determination, and steady progress Nayla Berg (14) 14...
CALGARY — January 23-25, 2026 The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club (AMAC) made a powerful impression at the Swim Alberta 2026 Winter Festival this past weekend, sending four qualified athletes to compete against 31 clubs from across the province. The young Marlins rose to the challenge, delivering standout performances and achieving new personal bests across multiple events. Swimmer results are as follows. Rixtonn Biffart (11) 11th 200m IM Final 8th 200m Free Final 8th 50m Free Prelim 7th 50m Free Final 10th 50m Breast Prelim 10th 50m Breast Final 7th 100m...
Edmonton, December 11–14, 2025 – JP Fiset We had a great showing at the JP Fiset(Edmonton) this past weekend. Loads of best times, second swims both A and B finals and some top place finishes! The team support and vibes on deck were a 10/10 and it was such a great way to end the first block of work and racing for this swim season. We had great showings on both sides of the country! The swim of the meet goes to Leo Yonkman. Leo had many standout swims this...
Calgary, December 13–14, 2025 – AMAC had a phenomenal showing at the UCSC Holiday Classic meet! Even without a group all feeling 100%, the team cheered each other on and kept the mindset of giving each race their all. Heart and Hustle award goes to Austin Seeley! This award was chosen specifically for his Sunday swims. After just barely missing a medal on Saturday, Austin was hungry to do better and really brought his A-Game to his events on Sunday. From prelims to finals Austin was able to make necessary...
Toronto, December 11–14, 2025 – The Ontario Junior International swim meet brought together some of the country’s top young athletes, and Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club’s Rowynn Biffart (17) made a powerful impression with record-breaking performances across multiple events. Heart & Hustle: Rowynn had a packed schedule this last weekend and had many efforts close together. At finals Saturday night, she had the 50 free final back to back with the 200 fly final. Rowynn was able to win both finals and dropped a bombshell in the 200 fly going from...
Medicine Hat – November 14-16, 2025 - AMAC Fall Invitational The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club (AMAC) proudly hosted its annual Fall Invitational at the Big Marble Go Centre this past weekend, drawing 50 AMAC swimmers to the pool. Competing against eight visiting clubs, AMAC athletes delivered a remarkable series of performances, achieving numerous personal bests, setting new club records, and showcasing excellence across all age categories. Heart + Hustle/Swim Of The Meet We had so many great swims this weekend that we had a hard time picking just one award...
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)...