MIDLAND DOLHINS - Week of June 8, 2025 (June 11 meet entries due TODAY, PCC entries due WEDNESDAY)

Buffy Hall

Midland Dolphins Swim Team,

 

The deadline for the 12&Under meet at the Midland Country Club closes tonight.  If you would like to participate in the carboard regatta please send me an email. 

 

THE PCC Last Chance Meet (for USA swimmers) was posted today.  Sorry such late notice, but out of our control.

PCC entries are due this WEDNESDAY. 

 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REP

If you are interested in being a student rep for the Dolphins submissions are due this Friday.

 

PCC Last Chance 2025 (USA Meet) July 11-13, 2025

Hosted By

Plymouth Canton Cruisers

 

Coaches

Coach Hall and Coach Lauren

 

Location

Michael H. Jones Natatorium / Eastern Michigan University

 

Friday

Arrive 4:45

Warm Up 5:00

Meet: 6:00

 

Saturday and Sunday

Morning Session: 12&Unders

Arrive 7:45am

Warm Up 8:00am

Meet 9:00am

 

Afternoon Session: 13&Over

Arrive 10:45am

Warm Up 11:00am

Meet 12:00pm

 

Individual Entry Limits

Swimmers in the meet may swim to (2) events on Friday and up to three (3) events total per day on Saturday and Sunday. Swimmers may not enter multiple sessions in a day.

800M swimmers will need to provide their own timers. 

 

Entry Fees

$6.00 per individual event, and $9.00 for 800 free.

 

Surcharges

$15 Midland Dolphin Surcharge

$1.00 per athlete Michigan Swimming athlete surcharge

$10 facility surcharge will apply.

 

Entry Deadline

Wednesday, June 11

 

JUNE SCHEDULE

MONDAY-THURSDAY

Northeast

7:15-8:45 Senior Training

8:45-9:45 Bronze

9:45-10:30 Blue

10:30-11:30 Silver

 

Dow High

7:15-9:45 Senior Championship

7:15-9:15 Senior Competition

9:15-11:15 Platinum

9:45-11:15 Gold

 

FRIDAY

Dow High

7:15-9:45 Senior Championship

7:15-9:15 Senior Competition

9:15-11:15 Platinum

9:45-11:15 Gold

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
The midland dolphin parent board is looking for two high school students to serve as student representatives.  These positions serve a one year term June 2025-May 2026.  The student representatives will attend monthly parent board meetings and represent all swimmers when talking through important topics.

 

To be considered for these positions swimmers must be a registered Dolphin and swim at one point during the 2025-2026 season, and be in good financial and conduct standing with the club.  Swimmer should be in or entering high school. Interested swimmers should write a one page explanation on why they would like to serve in this position and what they would do with the opportunity.  To be considered please email Karl Rishe at [email protected]  with the completed one page explanation by June 13th.  All board members can be contacted if you have questions.
 

MIDLAND DOLPHINS and MIDLAND COUNTRY CLUB DUAL MEET – Wednesday, June 11

This meet is for 12 and under swimmers only.  The events are short.  25’s and 50’s and all relays are 100’s.

Coach Emily, Coach Ella, Coach Andrea and Coach Hall coach both teams.  Swimmers will not have heats and lanes.  The coaches will line the swimmers up behind a lane and not worry about what team they are on.  The purpose of this meet is to have fun swimming and racing with our friends.

 

Location: Midland Country Club Pool

Age Group: 12&Unders

 

Arrive: 4:15

Warm Up: 4:30

Meet Starts: 5:00

 

Cardboard Regatta:

following the meet (6:00ish)

 

End of Meet:

Dolphins are invited to stay and swim until 7:30pm.

 

Snack Bar:

The snack bar will be open.  Cash sales only.  No credit cards.

 

What to pack:

Black suit

Royal blue Dolphin swim cap

Towel

 

Events:

You may register for a maximum of 3 events. 

Coaches will pick relays depending on the number of swimmers attending.

 

Surcharge:

$10 Midland Dolphin surcharge.   

 

Registration Deadline:  TODAY

Sunday, June 8

 

CARDBOARD REGATTA– Wednesday, June 11 after the dual meet

Location Midland Country Club Pool

 

Arrive 6:00

Race 6:45

 

Get ready to make a splash at our Cardboard Regatta! We’re inviting both kids and adults to join in on the fun and creativity of this exciting poolside race. Gather your materials, build your boat at home using only cardboard and duct tape (no paint, wood, or other materials allowed), and get ready to set sail!

 

Each boat may have up to two participants during the race, and life jackets are required for everyone—please bring your own if possible.

 

You’re welcome to bring or craft your own paddles, and boats must not exceed 6 ft. wide by 10 ft. long. There’s no fee to participate, but registration is required.  Please email Coach Hall if you would like to participate.

Guests are welcome, so bring your cheering squad!

 

TEAM POOL PARTY – Thursday, June 19 8:00pm-9:30pm (family event)

We are having a family pool party on Thursday, June 19 at the Midland Country Club Pool.

 

  • Swimmers 10&U must have their parents with them.
  • All swimmers must bring their own towel.
  • The snack bar will be open for cash sales.
  • There is no charge to attend.
  • No need to RSVP.  Just show up!

 

SUMMER MEETS

USA LONG COURSE MEETS

June 21-22 Lifetime @ EMU (Coach Hall and Coach Kolby)

June 27-29 OLY Summer Classic @ Oakland University (Coach Aly and Coach Kolby)

July 11-13 PCC Last Chance Meet @ EMU (Coach Hall and Coach Lauren)

July 18-20 MAGS @ Holland Aquatic Center (Coach Aly and Coach Kolby)

July 25-27 ULTRA @ EMU (Coach Hall and Coach Kolby)

 

Team Hotels

Life Time at Eastern Michigan University

Fairfield Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Ypsilanti

326 James L Hart Parkway

Ypsilanti, MI

 

OLY @ Oakland University

Residence Inn Detroit Pontiac/Auburn

3333 Centerpoint Pkwy

Pontiac, MI 48341

 

MAGS

Fairfield Inn & Suites Holland

2854 West Shore Drive

Holland, MI 49424

 

MTSL MEETS

Wednesday, June 11

Dolphins and Midland Country Club @ Midland Country Club12&U 4:15 WU/5:00 Meet

Cardboard Regatta following

 

MIDLAND DOLPHINS SWIM SESSIONS

SUMMER 2025

Summer Session: June 2-July 25