Athlete of the Month Voting – March 2025
Please submit your choice for the March Athlete of the Month, along with your name and email by noon on Friday, April 4.
More information on the nominees is available below, click on an athlete’s name to learn more.
Nominee Information
Ember Frigon, Archery – Medals at multiple U13 provincial and national events, as well as Canadian and Saskatchewan records broken.
EMBER FRIGON
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
Indoor National Regional Championship
Date of Competition
March 2-3
Location of Competition
Regina
Scope
National
Number of participating provinces
ten or more
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
1st place compound and 1st place barebow
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Ember won the National regional archery tournament in U13 female in both categories (barebow and compound) which was a tournament that was run at every province across Canada on the same weekend. The scores were collected by Archery Canada and winners were announced by them.
Was this competition a qualifier for:
National
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Ember broke the Canadian Championship record in barebow U13 , which has to be shot at this tournament. She also broke the Canadian open record and the Saskatchewan open record.
Second Competition
Competition Name
Vegas Indoor Championships
Date of Competition
March 7-8
Location of Competition
Las Vegas
Scope
International
Number of participating countries
ten or more
Number of participants in category/event
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
4th Place
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Ember took 4th place at the worlds biggest indoor target shoot in the u 13 category
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Third Competition
Competition Name
North Dakota State ACA 3d
Date of Competition
March 16
Location of Competition
Bismark, North Dakota
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
Gold
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Ember took gold at this event and broke the State Record for barebow U13.
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Fourth Competition
Competition Name
Canadian National ASA 3d Championships
Date of Competition
March 22-23
Location of Competition
Brandon, Manitoba
Scope
National
Number of participating provinces
ten or more
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Ember Place 1st in the National Championships for 3d with her compound. She was in the U13 category competing against both boys and girls. She place first and was ahead of her closest competitor by over 40 points.
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Ember had the highest score in her age for both boys and girls and had the second highest score for the next division older. There was one boy in the U15 category that had a higher score.
Other
Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination.
• Ember also took place in an online IFAA tournament for target. This is a world competition that archers shoot at their local club and submit their scores. This takes place over 3 months with March being the last month and the final scores are displayed until the middle of March.
• Ember is currently in first place for both barebow and compound.
• Ember broke her own open compound record for Saskatchewan
• North Dakota bow hunters state 3d March 29-30 – Still waiting on confirmation but Ember was in first place barebow
Sasha Krakowka, Target Shooting – Three golds at junior nationals and a Canadian record broken, as well as medals at provincial and international events.
SASHA KRAKOWKA
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
2025 Canadian Junior National Championships
Date of Competition
March 27-30, 2025
Location of Competition
Saskatoon, SK
Scope
National
Number of participating provinces
seven to nine
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold – 10m Air Rifle, Gold – 10m Air Rifle Mixed Teams, Gold – 10m Air Rifle Superfinal
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Aside from the 3 Gold medals won in this competition, Sasha also set a new Canadian Jr Women’s Record by shooting a 628.0
Was this competition a qualifier for:
National
What did they qualify for?
National Team
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
This is the 4th year in a row that Sasha won Gold in the 10m Women’s Air Rifle at the Junior Championships.
Second Competition
Competition Name
2025 Sask Target Shooting Associations Air Gun Provincial Championships
Date of Competition
March 21-23, 2025
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
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold – 10m Womens Air Rifle
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Won Provincial Champion for the 5th year in a row.
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Provincial
What did they qualify for?
Team Sask
Third Competition
Competition Name
First Americas Junior Shooting Championship
Date of Competition
Feb 27 – March 6, 2025
Location of Competition
Asuncion, Paraguay
Scope
International
Number of participating countries
ten or more
Number of participants in category/event
40 to 69
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Silver – 3Position Rifle, Silver – Prone, 9th 10m Women’s Air Rifle, 7th in mixed teams 10m Air rifle
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Obtained a Quota spot for Canada for the Junior Pan AM Games this August in Asuncion, Paraguay
Was this competition a qualifier for:
International
What did they qualify for?
Quota for Jr Pan Ams
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Personally came in 2nd overall in Mixed teams, but with partner, together they came in 7th.
Jenica Swartz, Athletics – Two gold medals at U SPORTS nationals and a pair of First Team All-Canadian nods.
JENICA SWARTZ
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
2025 U Sports Track and Field National Championships
Date of Competition
March 6-8, 2025
Location of Competition
Windsor, Ontario
Scope
National
Number of participating provinces
ten or more
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
10 to 39
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Women’s 1000m, gold medal/first place – Women’s 4x800m Relay, gold medal/first place
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
U Sports First Team All-Canadian – Women’s 1000m
U Sports First Team All-Canadian – Women’s 4x800m Relay
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Highest competition available
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Jenica was the only Saskatchewan athlete to win a gold medal in an individual event at the 2025 U Sports Track and Field National Championships. Shortly after securing her victory in the Women’s 1000m, Jenica raced again later on the same day as a key member of the U of S Huskies Women’s 4x800m Relay Team. Jenica’s strong performance in the 4x800m relay helped the Huskies 4x800m relay team to finish first place for the second year in a row, defending their national title.
Other
Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination.
The final day of the U Sports Championships Jenica raced in the Women’s 1500m, placing 7th, helping to add points to the U of S Huskies Women’s team score. Jenica was also an alternate for the U of S Huskies Women’s 4x400m relay team, although she did not run.
Jenica’s strong performances throughout the Championships significantly contributed to the team score of the U of S Huskies Women’s team, helping the U of S Huskies Women’s team to finish 3rd overall as a team at the National Championships.
Katie Thompson, Gymnastics – Gold medal at regional event.
KATIE THOMPSON
Nominee Accomplishments
Competition Name
Maia International Acro Cup: MIAC
Date of Competition
February 27 – March 2
Location of Competition
Maia, Portugal
Scope
International
Number of participating countries
one to nine
Number of participants in category/event
one to nine
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
N/A
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
Katie competed in the Senior Division at the MIAC competition in Portugal—one of the largest acrobatic gymnastics competitions in the world. Watching her perform at that level was nothing short of incredible.
Second Competition
Competition Name
Prairie Invitational
Date of Competition
March 21-23
Location of Competition
Regina, Saskatchewan
Scope
Regional
Number of participating provinces
one to three
Number of participating countries
one to three
Number of participants in category/event
one to three
Nominee Placing/Medals Won
Gold
Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event
N/A
Was this competition a qualifier for:
Nationals
What did they qualify for?
Qualified for Team Sask, earning a spot to represent the province at the Canadian Championships in May.
Provide any other athletic highlights from competition
Katie qualified for a spot on Team Sask and secured her qualification for the Canadian Championships in Calgary this May. Additionally, this qualification allows her to trial for the Pan American Championships, which will take place in Puerto Rico from November 11–15.
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 4.
More information on the nominees is available below, click on an athlete’s name to learn more.
Nominee Information
EMBER FRIGON
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
|
Indoor National Regional Championship |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 2-3 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Regina |
| Scope |
|
National |
| Number of participating provinces |
|
ten or more |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
1st place compound and 1st place barebow |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Ember won the National regional archery tournament in U13 female in both categories (barebow and compound) which was a tournament that was run at every province across Canada on the same weekend. The scores were collected by Archery Canada and winners were announced by them. |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
National |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
Ember broke the Canadian Championship record in barebow U13 , which has to be shot at this tournament. She also broke the Canadian open record and the Saskatchewan open record. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
Vegas Indoor Championships |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 7-8 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Las Vegas |
| Scope |
|
International |
| Number of participating countries |
|
ten or more |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
4th Place |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Ember took 4th place at the worlds biggest indoor target shoot in the u 13 category |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Highest competition available |
| Third Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
North Dakota State ACA 3d |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 16 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Bismark, North Dakota |
| 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 |
|
Gold |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Ember took gold at this event and broke the State Record for barebow U13. |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Highest competition available |
| Fourth Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
Canadian National ASA 3d Championships |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 22-23 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Brandon, Manitoba |
| Scope |
|
National |
| Number of participating provinces |
|
ten or more |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Gold |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Ember Place 1st in the National Championships for 3d with her compound. She was in the U13 category competing against both boys and girls. She place first and was ahead of her closest competitor by over 40 points. |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
Ember had the highest score in her age for both boys and girls and had the second highest score for the next division older. There was one boy in the U15 category that had a higher score. |
| Other |
| Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination. |
|
• Ember also took place in an online IFAA tournament for target. This is a world competition that archers shoot at their local club and submit their scores. This takes place over 3 months with March being the last month and the final scores are displayed until the middle of March. • Ember is currently in first place for both barebow and compound. • Ember broke her own open compound record for Saskatchewan • North Dakota bow hunters state 3d March 29-30 – Still waiting on confirmation but Ember was in first place barebow |
SASHA KRAKOWKA
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
|
2025 Canadian Junior National Championships |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 27-30, 2025 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Saskatoon, SK |
| Scope |
|
National |
| Number of participating provinces |
|
seven to nine |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Gold – 10m Air Rifle, Gold – 10m Air Rifle Mixed Teams, Gold – 10m Air Rifle Superfinal |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Aside from the 3 Gold medals won in this competition, Sasha also set a new Canadian Jr Women’s Record by shooting a 628.0 |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
National |
| What did they qualify for? |
|
National Team |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
This is the 4th year in a row that Sasha won Gold in the 10m Women’s Air Rifle at the Junior Championships. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
2025 Sask Target Shooting Associations Air Gun Provincial Championships |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 21-23, 2025 |
| 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 |
|
10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Gold – 10m Womens Air Rifle |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Won Provincial Champion for the 5th year in a row. |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Provincial |
| What did they qualify for? |
|
Team Sask |
| Third Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
First Americas Junior Shooting Championship |
| Date of Competition |
|
Feb 27 – March 6, 2025 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Scope |
|
International |
| Number of participating countries |
|
ten or more |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
40 to 69 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Silver – 3Position Rifle, Silver – Prone, 9th 10m Women’s Air Rifle, 7th in mixed teams 10m Air rifle |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Obtained a Quota spot for Canada for the Junior Pan AM Games this August in Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
International |
| What did they qualify for? |
|
Quota for Jr Pan Ams |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
Personally came in 2nd overall in Mixed teams, but with partner, together they came in 7th. |
JENICA SWARTZ
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
|
2025 U Sports Track and Field National Championships |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 6-8, 2025 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Windsor, Ontario |
| Scope |
|
National |
| Number of participating provinces |
|
ten or more |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
10 to 39 |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Women’s 1000m, gold medal/first place – Women’s 4x800m Relay, gold medal/first place |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
U Sports First Team All-Canadian – Women’s 1000m |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Highest competition available |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
Jenica was the only Saskatchewan athlete to win a gold medal in an individual event at the 2025 U Sports Track and Field National Championships. Shortly after securing her victory in the Women’s 1000m, Jenica raced again later on the same day as a key member of the U of S Huskies Women’s 4x800m Relay Team. Jenica’s strong performance in the 4x800m relay helped the Huskies 4x800m relay team to finish first place for the second year in a row, defending their national title. |
| Other |
| Provide any other information that you think will strengthen the nomination. |
|
The final day of the U Sports Championships Jenica raced in the Women’s 1500m, placing 7th, helping to add points to the U of S Huskies Women’s team score. Jenica was also an alternate for the U of S Huskies Women’s 4x400m relay team, although she did not run. Jenica’s strong performances throughout the Championships significantly contributed to the team score of the U of S Huskies Women’s team, helping the U of S Huskies Women’s team to finish 3rd overall as a team at the National Championships. |
KATIE THOMPSON
| Nominee Accomplishments |
| Competition Name |
|
Maia International Acro Cup: MIAC |
| Date of Competition |
|
February 27 – March 2 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Maia, Portugal |
| Scope |
|
International |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to nine |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
one to nine |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
N/A |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
Katie competed in the Senior Division at the MIAC competition in Portugal—one of the largest acrobatic gymnastics competitions in the world. Watching her perform at that level was nothing short of incredible. |
| Second Competition |
| Competition Name |
|
Prairie Invitational |
| Date of Competition |
|
March 21-23 |
| Location of Competition |
|
Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Scope |
|
Regional |
| Number of participating provinces |
|
one to three |
| Number of participating countries |
|
one to three |
| Number of participants in category/event |
|
one to three |
| Nominee Placing/Medals Won |
|
Gold |
| Nominee All-Stars/Awards at event |
|
N/A |
| Was this competition a qualifier for: |
|
Nationals |
| What did they qualify for? |
|
Qualified for Team Sask, earning a spot to represent the province at the Canadian Championships in May. |
| Provide any other athletic highlights from competition |
|
Katie qualified for a spot on Team Sask and secured her qualification for the Canadian Championships in Calgary this May. Additionally, this qualification allows her to trial for the Pan American Championships, which will take place in Puerto Rico from November 11–15. |
Athlete of the Month Voting
Voting was open until noon on April 4. It is now closed.