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John VanDriessche

Dear Marlin Families, Due to our longstanding agreement with NPUSC, pool access has traditionally been limited to NPUSC students only. We are extremely grateful to Superintendent Dr. White and Coach Ashley for graciously allowing our Penn Fins Group to use the New Prairie High School pool this week. We will add two practices at NPHS along with the already scheduled practice at KCC. Practice Details: Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 5:00-6:30 PM CST Entry: Please use door N18 Arrival: Do not arrive before 4:45 PM CST Important: Non-New Prairie students...

John VanDriessche

Marlin Families, I apologize but I made an error in this week's schedule for the Monday/Wednesday KCC Splash group. The correct time for practice this week is 5:00-6:00. Thank you to those famlies that noticed the error. -Coach VanDriessche

John VanDriessche

Good Morning Marlin Families! Practice Schedule Penn High School Splash 1 & 2: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 Knollwood Indoor Pool Splash 3: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 Knollwood Indoor Pool Splash 4: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 Knollwood Indoor Pool Fins: Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Knollwood Indoor Pool Elite: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 6:45-8:30 Knollwood Indoor Pool New Prairie High School Splash: Monday and Wednesday 5:00-6:00 CST Fins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-6:30 CST Elite: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-6:45 CST Knollwood CC Splash 1 & 2: Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Splash...

John VanDriessche

Dear Marlin Families, I want to provide you with an update regarding the Penn pool. Unfortunately, we've encountered an additional delay that will extend our timeline for return to September 22. Late yesterday afternoon, we learned that while the Penn pool has been filled and the chemicals balanced, an issue with the boiler was discovered on Thursday. The necessary parts have been ordered with installation scheduled for early next week upon their arrival. Our Response We immediately began reaching out to our contacts at other local facilities to secure alternative...

John VanDriessche

Dear Marlin families, We were able to secure some more pool time at Knollwood’s outdoor pool this week. The Splash Group listed are the KCC Splash Groups. The Penn Splash Group will not have additional practices this week. Here is what our schedule will look like this week: KCC Splash Splash 1 & 2: Mon/Wed 5:00-6:00pm Splash 2 & 3: Mon/Wed 6:00-7:30pm Splash 1 & 2: Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:30pm Splash 1 & 2: Tues/Thurs 4:30-5:30pm Splash 1 & 2: Tues/Thurs 5:30-6:30pm Penn Fins Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:45-7:00 Penn Elite Monday,...

John VanDriessche

Good Morning Marlin Families! Practice Schedule Penn High School Splash 1 & 2: Sunday 1:00-2:00 KCC Outdoor Pool Splash 3: Sunday 1:00-2:00 KCC Outdoor Pool Splash 4: Sunday 1:00-2:00, Monday 5:45-7:00 KCC Outdoor Pool Fins Flex: Sunday 12:45-2:00, Monday 5:45-7:00 KCC Outdoor Pool Fins: Sunday 12:45-2:00, Monday 5:45-7:00 KCC Outdoor Pool Elite: Sunday 11:45-1:00, Monday 4:45-6:00 KCC Outdoor Pool New Prairie High School Splash: Monday and Wednesday 5:00-6:00 CST Fins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-6:30 CST Elite: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-6:30 CST Knollwood CC-OUTDOOR POOL Splash 1:...

John VanDriessche

Dear Marlin families, As many of you know, the Penn pool has been under repairs this past month. While there's been a brief delay in the project completion, we want you to know that our staff has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our athletes continue training without missing a beat. We've been proactive in reaching out to multiple facilities including South Bend Schools, the South Bend YMCA, the Kroc Center, and Elkhart Health and Aquatics to secure additional practice opportunities. While we're still finalizing some of these...

John VanDriessche

Dear Marlin families, The 2026 USA Swimming Memberships are now available for purchase. Here is the link, if you have any trouble registering please let me know. -Coach VanDriessche

John VanDriessche

Dear Marln Families, I apologize for the error. I mistakenly included practice for this evening for the Elite Group in the weekly email. Our first practice for this week for the Elite Group will be on Tuesday. Again, I apologize for the error and any inconvenience this may have caused. -Coach VanDriessche

John VanDriessche

Hello Marlin Families! Practice Schedule Penn High School Splash 1 & 2: Next practice September 8 Splash 3: Next practice September 8 Splash 4: Next practice September 8 *Fins Flex: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:45-7:00 PM Swanson Highland Pool *Fins Compete: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:45-7:00 PM Swanson Highland Pool *Elite:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:45-7:00 PM KCC outdoor pool New Prairie High School Splash: Next practice September 8 Fins: Next practice September 8 Elite: Next practice September 8 Knollwood CC Splash 1: Next practice September 8 Splash 2: Next practice September 8 Splash...