ESTEVAN — Although the 2024-25 Saskatchewan water polo season wrapped up at the end of March, members of the Estevan Sharks were back in action as they attended the Fun in the Sun Summer Provincials at the Wascana Outdoor Pool in Regina on June 21.
Despite forecasts for rain, the tournament was able to go on for most of the day with just some light precipitation. Only the few final games were affected by the weather as thunder and heavy rain rolled in.
The mini U9 Sharks teamed up with athletes from Humboldt and made it to the gold medal game. The game ended early due to thunder. The Estevan-Humboldt entry was behind by one point at the time and brought home the silver medal.
The atom U12 boys teamed up with Weyburn. They finished all their games and came home with the bronze. The atom U12 girls teamed up with Humboldt and were unable to play their final playoff game for gold. They were awarded silver.
The bantam U14 boys joined the Saskatoon team and played all their games, finishing with bronze. The open 14+ men joined a Regina team and also finished their games to bring home the bronze.
The Water Polo Saskatchewan annual awards banquet was also held in Regina that night. The event recognizes the dedication, talent and spirit of the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers across Saskatchewan.
Two members of the Estevan Sharks were recognized. Athlete Hudson Enns was awarded the U14 Boys' Player of the Year Award. And Estevan Sharks coach Chad Knoll was awarded Coach of the Year.
It's not the first time Knoll has been recognized. He was also named the Volunteer of the Year in 2022.
