Athlete of the Month Voting – March 2026
Please submit your choice for the March Athlete of the Month, along with your name and email by noon on Friday, April 10.
More information on the nominees is available below, click on an athlete’s name to learn more.
Nominee Information
U16A Team Sask (Regina Attack), Ringette Went undefeated at Western Canadian Ringette Championships to secure gold.
U16A TEAM SASK
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
Western Canadian Ringette Championships
Date of Competition
Mar 21, 2026
Location of Competition
Saskatoon Sask
Scope
Regional
Number of participating provinces
four to six
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
70 to 99
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold Medal
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Goalie and Defence player on team names to All Star line up
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Undefeated in all of tournament
Sask has not won in U16 at this event in over 23 years
Gilbert Dash, Wheelchair Curling Claimed a Paralympic gold medal after being the first team to go undefeated at the Games and finished first at Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Championships.
GILBERT DASH
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games – Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Event
Date of Competition
March 7 – 14, 2026
Location of Competition
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Scope
International
Number of participating countries
ten or more
Number of participants in category/event
40 to 69
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold – Mixed Team Wheelchair Curling Event
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
n/a
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Gilbert was part of Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team that had a historic 11-0 record at the 2026 Paralympics. They are the first wheelchair curling team to go undefeated in a Paralympic Games and they captured the hearts and minds of many Canadians on their historic run and gold medal win! This was Gilbert’s Paralympic debut and he proudly represented Canada and Saskatchewan.
Second Competition
Competition Name
2026 Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Provincials
Date of Competition
March 27, 2026
Location of Competition
Saskatoon, SK
Scope
Provincial
Number of participating provinces
one to three
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Placed 1st – Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Champions
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
n/a
Was this competition a qualifier for:
National
What did they qualify for?
2026 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship in Boucherville, QC
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Gilbert was on Team Wright that won 2 games out of three to win the Saskatchewan provincials.
Brady Goldfinch-Bali, Target Shooting Finished 7th in the junior category at an international event and also secured a provincial gold medal.
BRADY GOLDFINCH-BALI
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
Saskatchewan Provincials for Target Shooting
Date of Competition
March 27-29, 2026
Location of Competition
Saskatoon
Scope
Provincial
Number of participating provinces
one to three
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold, 10m Air Rifle
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
N/A
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Brady is the Provincial Winner for the Men’s 10m Air Rifle for the 3rd year in a row.
Second Competition
Competition Name
Rifle Spring Selection Match
Date of Competition
March 20-24, 2026
Location of Competition
Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
Scope
International
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
19th out of 28 overall, 7th in the Junior category
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
N/A
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Other
Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination.
Brady is 15 years old and has been competing competitively for 4 years. He enjoys shooting. He is on the Saskatchewan team and the National team this year. In his local club he is one of the senior members and helps out with the junior team members at practices.
Penny Mymryk, Swimming Set Canadian and provincial records, in addition to earning five gold medals at a provincial event.
PENNY MYMRYK
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
2026 Saskatchewan Racing Series #3
Date of Competition
March 7, 2026
Location of Competition
Swift Current, SK
Scope
Provincial
Number of participating provinces
one to three
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Canadian Swimming Record
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Penny Broke the Canadian Record for 50 Fly LC in the 75-79 age category, with a winning time of 49.06.
Was this competition a qualifier for:
National
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
In addition to breaking a Canadian Record, Penny also broke 3 Provincial Records in the 75-19 Age Group in 200 Free, 50 Back and 50 Fly.
Second Competition
Competition Name
Mary Brown Invitational Swim Meet
Date of Competition
March 28, 2026
Location of Competition
Regina, SK
Scope
Provincial
Number of participating provinces
one to three
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
First place
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Penny won 5, 1st place, in the 5 events she competed in:
100m breast
100m back
100m free
200m back
400m free relay
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Penny broke 2 more provincial records in 100 back and 200 back
Other
Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination.
Penny is a dedicated swimmer and has been for decades. She is an inspiration in the swimming arena as she is consistent and motivational to the swimmers around her. Penny takes every opportunity to compete and hone her craft as a speed swimmer. She is supportive of the swimmers around her and offers advice and support always. Competition in the 75-79 age group category is an amazing accomplishment and attaining a Canadian Record at this stage in her swimming journey is a level of excellence worth celebrating.
Athlete of the Month Voting
Please submit your choice for the March Athlete of the Month, along with your name and email by noon on Friday, April 10.
More information on the nominees is available below, click on an athlete’s name to learn more.
Nominee Information
U16A Team Sask (Regina Attack), Ringette Went undefeated at Western Canadian Ringette Championships to secure gold.
U16A TEAM SASK
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
| Western Canadian Ringette Championships |
| Date of Competition |
| Mar 21, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Saskatoon Sask |
| Scope |
| Regional |
| Number of participating provinces |
| four to six |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| 70 to 99 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| Gold Medal |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| Goalie and Defence player on team names to All Star line up |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| Undefeated in all of tournament Sask has not won in U16 at this event in over 23 years |
Gilbert Dash, Wheelchair Curling Claimed a Paralympic gold medal after being the first team to go undefeated at the Games and finished first at Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Championships.
GILBERT DASH
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
| Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games – Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Event |
| Date of Competition |
| March 7 – 14, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy |
| Scope |
| International |
| Number of participating countries |
| ten or more |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| 40 to 69 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| Gold – Mixed Team Wheelchair Curling Event |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| n/a |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| Gilbert was part of Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team that had a historic 11-0 record at the 2026 Paralympics. They are the first wheelchair curling team to go undefeated in a Paralympic Games and they captured the hearts and minds of many Canadians on their historic run and gold medal win! This was Gilbert’s Paralympic debut and he proudly represented Canada and Saskatchewan. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
| 2026 Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Provincials |
| Date of Competition |
| March 27, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Saskatoon, SK |
| Scope |
| Provincial |
| Number of participating provinces |
| one to three |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| Placed 1st – Saskatchewan Wheelchair Curling Champions |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| n/a |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| National |
| What did they qualify for? |
| 2026 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship in Boucherville, QC |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| Gilbert was on Team Wright that won 2 games out of three to win the Saskatchewan provincials. |
Brady Goldfinch-Bali, Target Shooting Finished 7th in the junior category at an international event and also secured a provincial gold medal.
BRADY GOLDFINCH-BALI
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
| Saskatchewan Provincials for Target Shooting |
| Date of Competition |
| March 27-29, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Saskatoon |
| Scope |
| Provincial |
| Number of participating provinces |
| one to three |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| 10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| Gold, 10m Air Rifle |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| N/A |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| Brady is the Provincial Winner for the Men’s 10m Air Rifle for the 3rd year in a row. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
| Rifle Spring Selection Match |
| Date of Competition |
| March 20-24, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado USA |
| Scope |
| International |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| 10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| 19th out of 28 overall, 7th in the Junior category |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| N/A |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| Highest competition available |
| Other |
| Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination. |
| Brady is 15 years old and has been competing competitively for 4 years. He enjoys shooting. He is on the Saskatchewan team and the National team this year. In his local club he is one of the senior members and helps out with the junior team members at practices. |
Penny Mymryk, Swimming Set Canadian and provincial records, in addition to earning five gold medals at a provincial event.
PENNY MYMRYK
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
| 2026 Saskatchewan Racing Series #3 |
| Date of Competition |
| March 7, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Swift Current, SK |
| Scope |
| Provincial |
| Number of participating provinces |
| one to three |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| Canadian Swimming Record |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| Penny Broke the Canadian Record for 50 Fly LC in the 75-79 age category, with a winning time of 49.06. |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| National |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| In addition to breaking a Canadian Record, Penny also broke 3 Provincial Records in the 75-19 Age Group in 200 Free, 50 Back and 50 Fly. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
| Mary Brown Invitational Swim Meet |
| Date of Competition |
| March 28, 2026 |
| Location of Competition |
| Regina, SK |
| Scope |
| Provincial |
| Number of participating provinces |
| one to three |
| Number of participating countries |
| one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
| one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
| First place |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
| Penny won 5, 1st place, in the 5 events she competed in: 100m breast 100m back 100m free 200m back 400m free relay |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
| Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
| Penny broke 2 more provincial records in 100 back and 200 back |
| Other |
| Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination. |
| Penny is a dedicated swimmer and has been for decades. She is an inspiration in the swimming arena as she is consistent and motivational to the swimmers around her. Penny takes every opportunity to compete and hone her craft as a speed swimmer. She is supportive of the swimmers around her and offers advice and support always. Competition in the 75-79 age group category is an amazing accomplishment and attaining a Canadian Record at this stage in her swimming journey is a level of excellence worth celebrating. |
Athlete of the Month Voting
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