Executive Members

Executive Members

Mike Jones

President

I did my first Kids of Steel triathlon in 1990 after watching Mark Allen and Dave Scott go head-to-head on Kona. I completed my Bucket List Ironman for my 40th birthday back in 2018 in Wisconsin.  By being in the Saskatoon Triathlon Club I hope to pay it forward for all the support the tri community has provided me.

Patrick Lapointe

Vice-President

I started training for triathlons at age 69. While many of my peers were giving up on their bodies. I thought instead I would challenge mine. I am a long-term road biker and cross-country skier. I am now 74 and have done 4 outdoor sprint triathlons and an indoor one.  I very much enjoy the triathlon community and look forward to working with the STCI board to keep it strong.

Chrissy Wanner

Secretary

I found my love for triathlon through the Just Tri-It program! Since starting with triathlon I have found myself participating in a variety of training programs and events. My favourite thing about the sport is how many welcoming and encouraging people I have had the opportunity to meet and train within the community.

Jake Spilchuk

Treasurer

Board Members

Brad Wilson

Equipment Manager

HeyYo!! I competed in my first triathlon doing the swim as part of a team in the Frank Dunn Triathlon at 19 years old. Since then, I’ve completed the Frank Dunn solo four times! I haven’t raced for a while, but I have been more active in volunteering and officiating. A highlight moment for me was running across the Frank Dunn finish line with my 8-year-old son beside me!!

Aurora Lepe Zepeda

Marketing Coordinator

I grew up running and swimming but I didn’t find my passion for triathlon until 2023 when I decided I would challenge myself to train to complete the Frank Dunn Triathlon. I quickly fell in love with the community and the many ways this sport has improved my life. I am looking forward to more races,  training events, and opportunities to build the triathlon community in Saskatoon!

Madison Misfeldt

Marketing Support

Nicole Shoaf

Mentor

A work colleague was the swim coach of the Just Tri-It program and she encouraged me to join in the spring of 2015. It was a rough start but the group encouragement really helped me pull through. I grew to love all three sports and soon participated in longer events – but what I really discovered was a love of organizing triathlon events! 

My favourite part of triathlon is the Just Tri-It program. I’m so fortunate to be able to work with amazing volunteers who help bring a safe atmosphere for women to join triathlon, to push and to succeed. Even better is that those women take a new sense of accomplishment and volunteerism back into their personal lives and the wider Saskatoon community. 

Editor’s note: Nicole functions as the mentor to the rest of the board because she has all the answers to the questions we have from her years of involvement. In addition to having completed multiple triathlons (super sprint, sprint, standard, duathlon and half Ironman) her experience includes:

  • Just Tri-It Program Director (2020-present)
  • Technical Official (2018-present)
  • Honorary Lifetime Member of Saskatoon Triathlon Club Recipient (2021) 
  • YWCA Woman of Distinction in Health & Athletics Winner (2020) 
  • Triathlon Saskatchewan Builder of the Year Recipient (2019) 
  • Triathlon Saskatchewan Director (2016-2019)
  • Saskatoon Triathlon Club Director (2015-2016), Vice-President (2016-2017), President (2019-2019), Past President (2019-2020)

Jenny Billett

Swim Coordinator

Jordan Anderson

STAC Liaison

Leanne Kadychuk

Member at Large

Just Tri-It was where my wild road of life collided with the Saskatoon Triathlon Club. Awesome women supporting and challenging each other to get out there and embrace the powerfulness of our bodies. Since then I have participated in triathlon events, become more committed than ever to my health and fitness, invited friends and colleagues into this magical sport and joined the board. I am grateful for STCI!

Keira Minielly

Member at Large

I am a Saskatoon girl working as a Registered Nurse at RUH. I own a cocker-spaniel- KayCee and a lab-dane- Jake. I have always loved swimming and biking, especially at the lake.  joined the U of S Triathlon Club many years ago and participated in JTI last year. I have also done many team relays in the Frank Dunn Triathlon! I am looking forward to meeting new people and a great 2024 triathlon season.

Terra Andrews

Member at Large

Samantha Gunn

Member at Large

Neumar Ramos

Member at Large

Rory Gowda-Sookochoff

Past President

I got involved in triathlon through my dear friend and training partner, Leanne. Although I was extremely hesitant and nervous in the beginning, this dissolved upon realizing this is one of the kindest, most supportive, and most encouraging communities I’ve come across yet. The motto is that you are good, fast, and fit enough, exactly as you are.