Congratulations to our May Athletes of the Month, Ise Babalola and Sid Nuque!
Both athletes had an incredible month, highlighted by breaking long-standing city records at the City Championships. Ise jumped 11.33m to win gold in the Intermediate Girls Triple Jump, breaking the previous record of 11.12m. Sid ran 11.64in the Intermediate Boys 80m Hurdles, breaking the previous record of 11.70, which had stood since 1997!
Ise also showed her versatility throughout the championships, earning silver in both the 100m and 200m, as well as bronze in long jump. Sid added to his standout meet with a bronze medal in the 100m.
An amazing month for both athletes. Congratulations, Ise and Sid!
May was Asian Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada, and one of our athletes, Josh Tam, was featured by Huskie Athletics as part of that celebration.
Joshua Tam: “I am grateful for the foundation my ancestors have built”
In addition, STFC would also like to feature Katie Seto as part of our Asian Heritage Month celebration. Katie is a valued member of our track and field community, and we are excited to recognize her story, experiences, and contributions to our club.
What is your family heritage?
I am half Chinese and part German, Norwegian, and English, though my Chinese culture comes from my Dad’s side of the family. Both of my grandparents immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong together and my dad and his siblings were born in Canada.
When did your family come to Canada and why?
My Yeh Yeh (grandpa) and my Mah Mah (grandma) were married before they immigrated to Canada. In 1993 they came to Canada while my Mah Mah was very pregnant with my dad. The main reason why they moved here was to have more opportunities for a better life.
How do you celebrate your heritage?
My family and I celebrate our heritage in many ways. We celebrate it through gathering, holidays, items, and food. Each year we celebrate Chinese New Year in February, where my whole family comes together and we have an incredible meal featuring traditional food made by my grandparents. With this holiday my grandparents, my parents, aunts and uncles give us traditional red envelopes that have money inside of them that are not only handed out to us on Chinese New Year but also given to us on birthdays. This red envelope symbolizes good luck and fortune. In my family we were always told to take the red envelope, put it under our pillow and wait to open it. The longer you have it under your pillow the better your luck will be.
Before I moved back to Saskatoon it was always really hard to do these gatherings with my grandparents and celebrate the holiday with them. However my parents always did their best to keep our traditions alive and teach me and my three older siblings about our culture. These were through celebrations and food. Now that we have moved back, we occasionally go over to my Mah Mah and Yeh Yeh’s place for supper, where they make us the most delicious Chinese food. These things are not just about food or about what we get from our family, it is about coming together and being close to our loved ones. These little things we do are so important and I’ve never had the opportunity to share how meaningful my culture truly is to me.
How did your culture, heritage and upbringing shape you into who you are today?
I find that my culture has really shown me who my family is and why I should be proud to be a part of this family. They have shown me love and support no matter where they are and what they’re going through. I have learnt aspects of determination and resilience from both my family and culture. With that it has really helped me with my academics and athletics, pushing me to be a better athlete and person. Having this part of my heritage in my life has taught me that if you put your mind to something and work hard, you can do anything. That is because of me witnessing what my family has done and gone through. I strive to never lose this part of my life and carry on the traditions as I grow up no matter where life takes me.
Sam Regier is back and better than ever. After battling through a hamstring injury, Sam has returned to competition with multiple personal bests, including an impressive 4.25m jump in the pole vault. A true testament to patience, resilience, and putting in the work when no one is watching.
We’re proud to recognize Sam as Saskatoon Track’s Athlete of the Month!
Sam was nominated for March’s Athlete of the Month by Head coach, Ivan Tam.
Saskatoon Track Club – February Athlete of the Month
Saskatoon Track Club is proud to recognize Rylan Fugel as our February Athlete of the Month.
Rylan delivered an outstanding performance at the Canadian Indoor U20 Championships, showcasing his versatility in the jumps. He captured the national title in the long jump with a leap of 6.81m. Rylan also earned bronze in the high jump, clearing an impressive 1.96m to secure his second medal of the meet.
His performances this season have been exciting to watch, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.
Congratulations, Rylan!
Rylan was nominated for our February Athlete of the Month by his Coach Mitch Gardiner!
Saskatoon Track Club – January Athlete of the Month
Saskatoon Track Club is proud to recognize Kerri Lovelace as our January Athlete of the Month.
Kerri kicked off the 2026 indoor season in record-breaking fashion at the K of C Games, blazing down the track to a time of 7.83 in the 60m. The performance not only earned her a standout result, but also set a new Canadian W40 record in the event.
This incredible achievement reflects Kerri’s dedication, consistency, and passion for the sport. Her performance is a great reminder that speed, determination, and competitive spirit have no age limit.
Congratulations, Kerri! We are excited to see what the rest of the season holds.
Bailee Chupa is our athlete of the month for December! She has been putting in the work resulting in big PBs at her season opener at Field Fest. In shot put, she went from 9.17m to 10.79m. In weight throw, she threw 12.48m with her previous PB being 11.49. Bailee balances track practices with late night club volleyball and evening welding courses. Well done Bailee!
Saskatoon Track Clubs Fall Athlete of the Month: Emma Harder
A Grade 11 endurance athlete from Maymont, Emma has levelled up in a big way. Last year she placed 4th at provincials. This year she stormed to silver, clocking 3:53/km over 4 km, and later finished 60th at nationals in 24:22 on a slick course.
She thrives in the 1500m and 3000m, has embraced the 800m for speed, and trains with joy, humility, and consistency. “Running is my happy place,” she says, and it shows.
When she’s not flying on the trails and track, she’s reading playing piano, singing, hooping, or exploring the outdoors.
Congrats Emma! Your work ethic and love for the sport inspire our Club Community!
