P.A Sharks

06/09/2026

Prince Albert Sharks Swimmer Max Zhao Shatters Long-Standing Club Records at International Competition

The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club is celebrating an outstanding achievement by 16-year-old swimmer Max Zhao, who delivered a remarkable performance at the prestigious Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet, one of Western Canada's premier swimming competitions.

Competing in the highly competitive Open Men's category against some of the strongest swimmers from across Canada and beyond, Max demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and composure. His performances earned him qualification for the finals in both the 400 Individual Medley (IM) and the 200 Backstroke, a significant accomplishment at an international-level meet.

Adding to an already impressive weekend, Max rewrote the Prince Albert Sharks record book by breaking three club records:

200 Butterfly
200 Backstroke
400 Individual Medley
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that some of these records had stood for more than 24 years, highlighting the historic nature of Max's performances.

Breaking club records is a testament not only to Max's talent but also to his dedication, work ethic, and commitment to excellence in training. Competing against older and more experienced athletes in the Open Men's category, Max proved that he belongs among the top swimmers in the region.

"Max's achievements at the Mel Zajac International Swim Meet are truly exceptional," said the Prince Albert Sharks coaching staff. "To qualify for finals and break multiple club records—some of which have stood for over two decades—is an incredible accomplishment. We are extremely proud of his hard work and determination."

The entire Prince Albert Sharks family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Max on this historic achievement and looks forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.

Way to go, Max! Congratulations on an incredible performanc!

05/18/2026

The Prince Albert Junior Sharks participated in the Craven SPORT Services Racing Series #4, held in Saskatoon on Saturday, May 16. Fifteen swimmers travelled to Saskatoon with enthusiasm and hope, as it was the first sanctioned swim meet for the vast majority of the junior swimmers. The junior sharks swimmers demonstrated exceptional performance across all age groups. Obadiah G achieved his first “A” time and qualified for the Summer Junior Provincial Swimming Championship, which will be held in Saskatoon next month.

Highlights from the swim meet:

* Jose C: 1st in 200 free and 50 back.
* Obadiah G: 1st in 50 fly, 50 back and 50 breast. Achieved an “A” time in 50 breast.
* Aubrey B: 1st in 25 back, 25 breast and 25 free.
* Ethan B: 2nd in 50 free, 3rd in 100 IM and 4th in 50 fly.
* Nadia M: 3rd in 100 back, 4th in 100 and 400 free.
* Brynn H: 2nd in 25 back and 25 breast.
* Kali L: 2nd in 25 back, 3rd in 50 free and 4th in 25 free.
* Dylan M: 1st in 25 back and 25 free.
* Avery B: 3rd in 25 free.
* Chloe M: 5th in 100 free and 8th in 50 back.
* Haniel G: 3rd in 100 free and 5th in 50 free.
* Jeremiah G: 1st in 25 breast, 5th in breast.
* William G: 2nd in 50 breast, 7th in 50 free.
* Hanna H: 5th in 50 back.
* Rachel H: 5th in 200 free and 7th in 50 fly.

We are incredibly proud of our junior swimmers and their remarkable performance. They are demonstrating the potential of the club for the future. Congratulations to all swimmers who participated, and a heartfelt thank you to the parents for their unwavering support. We also extend our gratitude to the coaches for their dedication and guidance.

Way to the Sharks!

05/10/2026

A great weekend for the Prince Albert Sharks at the Michelle Moore Swim meet in Regina. Medals were won, PBs were attained…Congratulations Sharks!!! 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏅 🏊‍♂️ 🦈

05/04/2026

Prince Albert’s Ali D Strikes Gold at World Para Swimming Championship Series in France
FRANCE (May 1–3, 2026) — Ali D delivered an outstanding international performance at the World Para Swimming Championship Series held in France, earning a gold medal and a bronze medal while proudly representing Canada on the world stage.

Competing in the SB9 classification, Ali captured:

🥇 Gold Medal in the 100m Breaststroke in the Female U18 category
🥉 Bronze Medal in the 100m Breaststroke Open Women category

The achievement marks another major milestone in Ali’s rapidly growing para swimming career and highlights her continued success against elite international competition.

Adding to the significance of the event, Ali also successfully completed her International Para Swimming Classification, an important step that officially confirms athlete eligibility and sport class status for international competition. Completing international classification is a critical process in para sport and allows athletes to compete at the highest levels under internationally recognized standards.

Ali’s performances demonstrated determination, composure, and world-class racing ability. Competing against top para swimmers from multiple countries, she showed exceptional skill in the breaststroke event and continued to establish herself as one of Canada’s promising young para swimming athletes.

Her success also represents a proud moment for the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club and the broader Saskatchewan swimming community, reflecting years of hard work, dedication, and support from coaches, teammates, and family.

“Winning medals at an international championship while completing international classification is a huge accomplishment. We are extremely proud of her commitment, resilience, and professionalism.”

Ali’s latest achievements continue to build momentum as she prepares for future national and international competitions.

With her confidence growing and international experience expanding, the future looks exceptionally bright for the young Canadian para swimmer.

04/22/2026

Prince Albert Sharks Deliver Strong Results at Laser City Bridge Swim Meet!

The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club showcased determination and rising talent at the Laser City Bridge Swim Meet in Saskatoon, where six swimmers represented the club with pride and delivered outstanding performances.

Despite a small team size, the Sharks made a big impact, bringing home medals, achieving high-level time standards, and recording numerous personal bests against strong competition.


🏅 Ethan E Leads the Way

Ethan E delivered a remarkable all-around performance, earning:

🥇 Gold in the 50m Backstroke
🥈 Silver in the 50m Butterfly and 100m Backstroke
🥉 Bronze in the 50m Breaststroke
He also achieved multiple “AA” time standards, including:

50m Freestyle (15, 16, 17&O age groups)
50m Butterfly (15–16 age groups)
50m Backstroke (15, 16, 17&O age groups)
His results highlight both speed and consistency across strokes.

💪 Team Highlights

Myla M demonstrated strength and endurance:

🥈 Silver in the 400m Individual Medley
4th place in the 200m Butterfly

Jamie C added to the medal tally with:

🥉 Bronze in the 50m Backstroke
🥉 Bronze in the 100m Freestyle

Mikaela A showed excellent progress, narrowly missing an “AA” time in the 50m Freestyle by just 0.53 seconds, while achieving multiple personal best times.

Sophia W qualified for finals and recorded a personal best in the 100m Backstroke, continuing her steady improvement.

Maia L contributed with a strong overall performance, reflecting commitment and competitive growth.


🌊 A Promising Outlook

The Sharks’ performance in Saskatoon reflects the club’s commitment to development, resilience, and competitive excellence. With medals across multiple events and continued progression in time standards, the future looks bright for the team.

The club extends sincere thanks to coaches, families, and supporters for their continued encouragement and dedication.

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04/09/2026

Best of luck Ali! Your fellow Sharks are cheering you on!

🌟Good luck to the 6 swimmers representing Saskatchewan Clubs at 2026 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open in Edmonton!🎊 Cheer them on and follow results here: https://www.swimming.ca/event/2026-speedo-canadian-swimming-open/
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03/23/2026

Congratulations to the Prince Albert Sharks on achieving Top small club at ManSask Provincial Championship Short Course 2026 .
Highlights of the weekend include a new Canadian para swimming record, 50 m breast SB9 classification for Ali D, club records in 100 back for Clara G, medals of every colour, Clara G represented team Sask in the provincial relay race and countless best personal times!
Way to go sharks 🦈

03/03/2026

Congratulations Nadia and Mikaela! 🎉 🥳 🎊

The Prince Albert Sharks are very proud of these two swimmers who made a splash at Junior A Provincials and earned themselves the Top Improvement Points in their age groups. 💦 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🥇 🥳

03/01/2026

Proudly sporting their hard earned medals and ribbons at Jr A Provincials. We are so proud of our A swimmers and their accomplishments this weekend. Great job swimmers and coaches!

02/17/2026

Thank you to families, friends, co-workers and local businesses who supported us with our very successful fundraiser, and of course the Lake Country Co-op and their generous sponsorship.