The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) has issued a formal statement celebrating the resounding success of the first ever SolidBase Invitational Swim Meet 2026, which ran from May 15 to 17 at the Good Hope Swimming Pool. This landmark competition marked an important milestone for competitive swimming in the Caribbean nation, carrying official GASA sanction as a qualifying event for the upcoming Goodwill Championships.
A total of four local aquatic clubs brought their top athletes to compete across the three-day event: Grenfin Swim Club, SolidBase Triathlon and Swimming Team, Sailfish Swim Club, and Stingray Swim Club. Throughout the intense schedule of races, participating swimmers showcased remarkable levels of grit, competitive spirit, and technical skill, all while upholding high standards of sportsmanship. Athletes pushed themselves to hit the qualifying times needed for the Goodwill Championships and compete for overall team glory, delivering a series of standout performances that impressed organizers and spectators alike.
At the conclusion of the meet, GASA awarded top team honors to two standout squads: Grenfin Swim Club claimed the title of Overall Female Champions, while SolidBase Triathlon and Swimming Team took home the Overall Male Champions trophy. The association also highlighted the exceptional results of age group champions across every competing division. For the 6 & Under category, Kitania Scott of Grenfin claimed female top honors, while Nelson Wilson-Louison II of SolidBase took the male title. In the 7–8 division, Tyler Charles and Zion Doughlin, both of Grenfin, secured female and first place respectively. For 9–10 year olds, Halle Gooding of SolidBase won the female division, with Keshon Cobb of Grenfin taking male top spot. The 11–12 category saw both titles go to SolidBase, with Angliner Jackson-Bain claiming female gold and Mateo Thomas winning the male division. In 13–14, Eliza Rose Benjamin of Grenfin took female first, while Ethan Chu Fook of Sailfish claimed male top honors. For 15–17 age group, Maggie Watson of Grenfin won the female division, and Jacob Collymore of Sailfish took the male title. Rounding out the awards, Sara Dowden of Grenfin claimed the 18 & Over female championship, with Fernando Gabriel of SolidBase winning the male open division.
In its statement, GASA extended praise to every athlete who stepped onto the starting blocks for the meet, noting that their hard work and commitment was central to the event’s success. The association also offered special recognition to the army of coaches, supporting parents, dedicated volunteers, and certified officials whose behind-the-scenes work made the smooth running of the competition possible. GASA additionally singled out SolidBase Triathlon and Swimming Team for its work organizing and hosting the inaugural invitational, crediting the team for advancing the growth of all aquatic sports across Grenada.
Organizers say they are encouraged by the consistent, steady growth competitive swimming has seen in Grenada in recent years, and are looking ahead to a future of expanded development, wider grassroots participation, and more high-level competition opportunities that allow local athletes to test their skills against top talent across the region and around the world. This report appears courtesy of contributor content hosted by NOW Grenada, which notes it is not responsible for the opinions or content shared by third-party contributors.