Who We Are

Empowering athletes to reach their potential and fostering a vibrant community built on dedication, camaraderie, and a love for track
and field.

Our History

For over 60 years, we've specialized in training track and field athletes, helping them run faster, jump higher, and throw farther. Yet, our coaching transcends mere athletic performance. We instill values like determination, confidence, grace in victory, and resilience in defeat. Our experienced coaches in Canada cater to a diverse range of athletes, from 8 to 80 years old, beginners to Olympians.

At Riversdale, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing community that prioritizes our athletes' needs. Our coaches are committed to ensuring every athlete's success. Decision-making at the Board level starts with the question, "How will this affect our athletes?" As a Riversdale athlete, you can expect respect, compassionate coaching, hard work, and success—all within the embrace of our Riversdale family.

Our Coaches

RossAnn Edwards

Head Coach

Riversdale Head Coach for 7 years, our mid-distance/cross country coach for over 20 years, and a RIVA athlete in her youth,RossAnn brings experience and carries the tradition of Riversdale. Formerly, a U of S Huskie coach, a 4 time Sask. Canada Summer Games coach, and the High performance Director for Sask. Triathlon, she has coached at all levels producing city and provincial champions, national medalists, and international competitors. RossAnn aims for equity, providing technically sound guidance to help athletes achieve their goals, build social supports, and develop a strong sense of values and self. She fosters an inclusive, respectful environment within the club.
Caren Reindl

Lead Masters/Sprints

Throughout her track career, Caren Reindl has been a multi-time Canadian record holder and National team member. She was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. She continued this success as a Master's athlete where she has Worlds medals, Canadian records, and in 1995 was named the Sask Sport Master Athlete of the Year. She has coached with Riversdale for over 40 years and also has experience coaching with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. She is an experienced sprints coach and has been the coach for these events with Western Canada Summer Games and Canada Summer Games teams. She is a level 3 NCCP certified coach and Nationally Certified Level 4 official starter.
Brett Schatz

Lead Junior Development/Assistance Mid-Distance

Brett has been with Riversdale for 10 years, first as an athlete and then as a coach since 2017. Specializing in mid-distance, he enjoys working with new athletes to build foundational skills like balance and running form. Currently, he is the assistant coach for the mid-distance group led by RossAnn Edwards and also works with the junior development group. His ultimate goal in coaching is to help every athlete improve, whether that means learning proper running techniques or competing at the national level.
Preston Dodge

Junior Development Assistant

Preston has been an assistant coach for Riversdale's Junior development program since 2022, but his association with the club goes back to 2017 when he began competing in track events, ultimately focusing on mid-distance. Driven by a love for track and field, he transitioned into coaching, specializing in teaching athletes proper form, technique, and pacing. Preston finds great joy in watching young athletes evolve into skilled runners, jumpers, and throwers. Though new to coaching, he has gained valuable insights and looks forward to the upcoming season.
Chris Schneider

Lead sprints/Jumps Coach
Chris serves as the lead sprints and jumps coach for RIVA. With nearly a decade of coaching experience at the club, he is committed to nurturing the next generation of athletes. As a former University of Saskatchewan track athlete specializing in the 200m and Long Jump, Chris also has interests in competitive golf and powerlifting.
Beyond the track, he is an accomplished educator, currently teaching grade 8 in the Saskatoon Public Schools. His coaching philosophy is centered around helping athletes achieve their personal bests ("PB") and instilling foundational skills that allow them to be lifelong participants in the sport.
Brian Berquist

Multi-Events

Brian Berquist has been with Riversdale Athletics Club for decades. He was, and is, an accomplished athlete in multi events, now as a Masters athlete. Brian is able to coach wherever he is needed with his multi event background (sprints/jumps/hurdles/throws). Brian is also an official with track and field. Riversdale appreciates the time and energy Brian gives to all our athletes, the club and the sport.
Quincy Fast

Junior Development Assistant
Quincy has had extensive track and field and cross-country experience through high-level competition in the NCAA and USports. He also has coaching experience with Riversdale, helping coach our junior development program for the last three years. He has also coached multiple spring/summer camps in Saskatoon and Montana. He currently coaches with ED Feehan school in Saskatoon as their track and field and cross country assistant coach.
Sean Lockerbie

Lead Pole Vault
Elaine King

Junior Development Assistant
Attleigh Maloney

Jr. Development
Attleigh Maloney has been an integral part of Riversdale Athletics Club, coaching the mid-distance group for the past three years. Experienced in coaching jumping, throwing, and running events, Attleigh thrives on the enthusiasm young athletes bring to practice and motivates them to explore their potential. With nine years of personal involvement in the club, Attleigh has traveled and competed nationally, gaining invaluable experience. Committed to creating a supportive environment, Attleigh listens to the athletes' needs and tries to accommodate them whenever possible. For Attleigh, Riversdale is more than just a club; it's a family.
Andrew Schellenberg

Throws Coach
Andrew has been with Riversdale since 2000, mostly as a Throws coach. He is a Level 2 coach in throws and a Level 3 in Officiating. He is currently coaching shot put in Jr Development as well as coaching throws for some of our Masters athletes.

Our Board Members

Graham Fast

Past President
Graham joined Riversdale Athletics in 1977 as a young distance runner. Coach Don Gilman ignited his lifelong love for running. When his son joined the club in 2016, Graham joined the board to give back. He's been an active board member since, finding it rewarding. He encourages interested athletes and families to join the RIVA family.
Brent Andrew

President
Drawn to Riversdale's community focus, Brent serves on the board with a deep-rooted passion for youth sports. Starting running in his 40s, he progressed from 5Ks to ultramarathons, embodying the transformative power of sports. This fall, he'll train alongside his son and fellow Riversdale athletes in cross country, never one to back down from a challenge.
Treyton Pernitsky

Website Manager
Treyton is a dedicated board member and athlete at Riversdale Athletics. Competing for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, he's a top 5 all-time Huskie in the 1500m and 3000m. Now studying law, he started with Riversdale in Grade 11 and credits the club for shaping his career and life. He remains on the board to give back and encourages young athletes to join, highlighting its preparation for university-level competition.
Sam Seshadri

Treasurer
Sam, Riversdale's Treasurer and former athlete, trained with Head Coach RossAnn from elementary through university. He rowed for the University of Victoria, ran for Queen's and the University of Saskatchewan, and holds a BSc and MA in Economics. Now studying medicine, he's focused on securing Riversdale's financial future, emphasizing its role in supporting athletes and coaches.
Tabetha Mason

Fundraising Coordinator
Tabetha joined Riversdale's board after her children experienced the club's family atmosphere through grade 12. Her son Joshua even went on a memorable trip to Kenya with the team in 2019. Originally assisting with trip finances, she's stayed on to help with fundraising, ensuring other families and athletes can fully experience what track and field has to offer.
Fallan Bantle

Clothing Coordinator

Fallan joined Riversdale in 2021 when her daughter enrolled in the junior development program. With little prior track experience, she's learned much from the club's support. She relishes watching her daughter's growth in and out of track. Now a board member, she aims to engage more with the community and continue learning. She highly recommends RIVA for athletes at any level.
Tamara Milnthorp

Social Media Coordinator

Growing up in a small town, Tamara was active in many sports, but particularly loved basketball, soccer, and track. Now, as a middle years teacher, Tamara has been able to share her passion for athletics with her students as she coaches a variety of sports at her school each year. When her daughter joined the Riversdale family in 2022, it was a great opportunity for Tamara to became involved in sport in a different way.
RossAnn Edwards

Coaching Representative
RossAnn has served on the Board as the coaching representative for the past 12 years. She also serves on the Sask Athletics Board of Directors. RossAnn was a Riversdale athlete from her U12 - U18 years as a sprinter/hurdler/jumper. She now coaches middle distance. She enjoys working with all the Board members to guide Riversdale ethically and responsibly. She appreciates the flexibility, adaptability and openness of the Board members and their attention to both on the individual experiences of the athletes and the welfare of the entire club.
Tracy Magnin

Secretary and Results Coordinator
Tracy was a part of the Riversdale Family in her youth and enjoyed completing as a multi-event track athlete. Now she is super excited to have her son Peter running with the club and to help out on the board! As a family, the Magnin’s enjoy the challenge of competing in Spartan and other obstacle races each summer.