The Weekly
Flash
WELCOME TO THE 2024-25 SWIMMING SEASON
Meet the 2024-25 Board of Directors
President | Randall Keays |
Vice-President | Tracey Kennedy |
Treasurer | Amanda Anderson (Dwight Grayston - Mentee) |
Secretary | Carey Hodgson |
Meet Manager | Rachel Boyko |
Team Manager | Belinda Bilous (Drew Findlay - Mentee) |
Public Relations | Rebecca Gotto |
Registrar | Jay Magus |
Sponsorship | Kae-Lynn Gebhardt |
Fundraising & Bingo | Shawna Dubiel (Maria Painchaud - Bingo Mentee) |
Equipment | Tina Zimonick |
Swim Canada Registration
September 9-15th is Swim Canada
Registration Week!
All members MUST register with Swim Canada on or before September 15th - this is for insurance purposes in order to train and compete with the Saskatoon Goldfins. Beginning this season, Swim Canada is running a new registration system. Keep an eye out for an email from Sportlomo with your registration link.
OFFICIALS COORDINATOR(S) STILL NEEDED for the 2024-25 season. cONTACT rANDALL KEAYS, IF INTERESTED.
September 12, 2024
Join the Goldfins Coaching Staff and Board of Directors for a fun night out at The Willows for swimmers and their families to dress up for a celebration of both the upcoming season and to reflect on the successes of the past season.
This year, we are incredibly proud to welcome Goldfins member and 2024 Olympian Blake Tierney as our Keynote Speaker.
Spaces are limited so register early to ensure your spot once registration opens!
Dare to Care
The Goldfins will not tolerate disrespectful or bullying behavior of any kind. All athletes, parents, coaches and associated members are expected to display a positive attitude, respectful behavior and support to all members of this organization whether at practice or at an external sporting venue. To ensure that a culture of bullying does not exist, it is expected that all members read, understand and abide by The Bully Prevention Code of Conduct.
The Goldfins are proud to participate in Dare to Care September 18-21. Sessions are MANDATORY for coaches, competitive swimmers and all parents. Please register for the appropriate session for you and note the different locations for the different dates.
September 12, 2024
All White 1, 2 & 3 swimmers are automatically registered and expected to participate!
All swimmers are required to provide a trained official at all swim meets hosted by the Goldfins!
September 12, 2024
BINGO
BINGO REQUIREMENTS
W1, 2 & 3
B1, 2, 3 & G1
G2 & 3
2
4 (2 late night)
6 (2 late night)
Swim Season Means Bingo Season!
This year we are making changes to how you sign up for bingos. It will soon be done via the Goldfins website but for now, you can sign up via this link: BINGOS!
Please do not email to sign up. A wait list will be created once spaces are full. Please email bingo@goldfins.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Families wishing to buy out bingos for the season, please contact Kathy at administration@goldfins.ca.
BINGO INFORMATION
Early Shift: 4:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Late Shift: 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Bingo is located at City Centre Bingo
- Arrive on time for your shift
- Wear comfortable footwear, as you will be walking/standing for most of the session
- Bring a water bottle (to be left in the Charity Room)
- Please do not bring valuables to the bingo hall
- Cell phones are not permitted to be used while working the bingo
Have questions or need more information about bingos? Contact our Bingo Coordinator Shawna at bingo@goldfins.ca.
September 12, 2024
EQUIPMENT
Click or scan to order your swim cap!
The Goldfins will once again be offering non-personalized caps for the 2024-25 swim season. Caps retail at $16.00 each.
The cost of all cap orders will be applied to your swimmers account. Payment will be due on the 1st of the following month. Contact Tina if you have any questions at equipment@goldfins.ca.
As the Goldfins’ official equipment supplier, Al Anderson’s Source for Sports offers in-store and online discounts for Goldfins members!
Use the team code (GOLDFINS2024) at checkout in store to receive your discounts!
20% of all suits (Jolyn suits discounted at 5%)
10% of all goggles
10% of all equipment
Visit the store at 208 Ave. B South.
Use the code Goldfins5 to get 5% off your online purchases. Click on the logo to check out all of Al’s swim offerings!
September 12, 2024
FUNDRAISING
The club is once again offering gift card purchases as a fundraiser! Simply click or scan the link below to access the order form and get started. Once you've submitted your order, Nicole will get in touch with you to provide payment details and arrange for pick-up.
Click HERE or scan to order your gift cards!
Fundraising Credits
Members will receive 80% of earned credits on gift card purchases, with the remaining 20% going to the club!
For example, if you were to purchase a Little Caesars gift card for $25, the fundraising credit is 20% - or $5.00. Of that fundraising credit, your swimmer account would earn $4.00 (80%) and Goldfins would get $1.00 (20%).
The following gift cards are available for purchase:
Vendor | Subway | Little Caesars* | Tim Hortons | Presidents Choice | Sobeys | Safeway |
Denomination(s) | $20 | $25 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 |
Credit (%) | 6% | 20% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
*Preferred locations:
McOrmand Drive and 8th Street
The Goldfins have a fundraising account set up with SARCAN’s Drop & Go program!
Drop off your containers, tag your bags, and go — it’s that simple!
September 12, 2024
SPONSORSHIP
We would like to thank our
sponsors & partners
of the past 2023-24 season:
We would like to thank our
sponsors & partners
of the past 2023-24 season:
Have a great sponsorship idea...?
Want to put money back into your swimmer's account...?
Email sponsorship@goldfins.ca to chat with Kae-Lynn!
TITLE SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
PARTNERS
September 12, 2024