Red Deer Catalina Valentine Meet 2026

Red Deer Catalina Valentine 2026

Red Deer, AB

February 7-8, 2026

(written by Coach Brooke Anderson)

On February 7th and 8th, 31 OSC swimmers took part in the Red Deer Catalina Valentine Invitational! Racing fast and cheering loud, the team brought spirit and determination to the pool deck all weekend long. It was a standout performance in the water, highlighted by an incredible 116 best times and 30 podium finishes. For several swimmers, this meet marked their very first travel competition – an exciting milestone as they raced new competitors and experienced the fun and team bonding that comes with competing away from home. 

A special congratulations to Luke Li, who had an extraordinary meet, winning every event he competed in! 

Our top 3 finishers… 

1st place finishes 

Evan Byers - 100 Back 

Luke Li - 200 Back, 400 IM, 100 Back, 50 Free, 200 Breast, 200 IM, 50 Back, 100 Breast 

Derek Pahanonot - 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Free 

Mila Zylstra - 50 Breast 

2nd place finishes 

Evan Byers - 50 Free, 200 IM, 50 Back, 100 Breast 

Mariia Horobets - 50 Back 

Kyle Morison - 200 Free 

Derek Pahanonot - 400 IM 

Mila Zylstra - 100 Back 

3rd Place finishes 

Evan Byers - 100 Free, 50 Breast, 200 Breast 

Mariia Horobets - 50 Fly 

Gabriel Murray - 100 Back, 50 Back 

Sophie Mustafiz - 200 Breast, 100 Breast 

Derek Pahanonot - 200 Breast  

Our “Swimmer of The Session” award - our coaches gave recognition to an athlete who demonstrated great effort in every race, leadership, and improvement throughout the session. 

Saturday Am - Calvin Boehner 

Saturday Pm - Luke Li 

Sunday Am - Sophie Mustafiz

Congratulations to all of our swimmers who competed – your effort, positivity, and team spirit made OSC proud. We’re excited to carry this momentum into our upcoming meets and continue racing hard!

Lets Go O!