MIDLAND DOLPHINS - Week of November 9, 2025
Midland Dolphins Swim Team,
Congratulations to the Dow High and Midland High Girls Swim Teams who had an outstanding performance at Valleys. Dow finished second and Midland finished third. Way to go!
The Fall 3 session starts tomorrow. If you have not gotten a call or email about getting off the waitlist sadly, we do not have room to add anymore swimmers. If anything changes, I will let you know.
Winter registration opens December 8. Once registration opens, DO NOT WAIT to sign up.
NO PRACTICE DAYS – THANKSGIVING
Wednesday, November 26
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28
USAS SWIMMER REGISTRATION
We have delayed the Midland Dolphins USAS swimmer fee to be invoiced $100 now in January for a Feb. 1st due date (this was previously communicated that it would be invoiced in Oct. for Nov. 1st payment. This will allow for a more accurate accounting of current USAS swimmers on the team. You only need to register for USAS if your swimmer attends USAS sanctioned meets. MTSL meets (UNO meets and invitationals) do not require USAS membership.
IF you need to renew or create a USAS membership, please use this link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/61AF3AF5B76C40
If you have any questions, you can contact Craig Austin [email protected]
FYI... this MD USAS fee is used to cover coaches' travel costs for USAS meets
MIDLAND DOLPHINS INVITATIONAL – DECEMBER 13 @ DOW HIGH – YEARLY FUNDRAISER
It’s almost time for our annual Dolphins Invitational! This year, we have some amazing awards as well as a return of our Chuck a Duck fundraiser! You’ll also see food trucks lining our sidewalk- get excited for What A Burger, What about Waffles and Tom’s Coffee!
To continue our tradition- we are using our invitational as our only fundraiser of the year. This year, we are attempting to cover the costs that we have incurred for the 6 new blocks at Plymouth Pool.
We ask that our swimmers spread the word- family, neighbors, business partners, orthodontists, dentists, insurance agents. The list can go on and on! Please print this PDF to “fit to printable area” to ensure that the whole thing prints.
Reach out to Katie Stracke with any questions!
303-912-6157
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-21 practices at Dow High
The high school girls regular season ended yesterday. The next two weeks the girls will be training for states. The smaller number of swimmers in the Dow pool frees up a little practice time for Dolphins.
Dow High State Team practice is 3:00-5:00. Midland High’s State Team practice is 3:45-5:45. Midland High is graciously allowing Dolphins to share the pool with them.
Thank you Coach Anna and Coach Sarah.
*Please follow the schedule below for the week.
THURSDAY-November 20 and FRIDAY, November 21– ALL GROUPS AT DOW HIGH
DOW - Thursday
3:00-4:30 Senior and Platinum
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2 and Bronze 1
5:15-6:00 Blue 2 and Blue 1
6:00-7:00 Gold and Silver
DOW-Friday
3:00-4:30 Senior and Platinum
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2
5:15-6:00 Bronze 1
SENIOR PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, November 10 5:00-6:30 @ Dow
Tuesday, November 11 5:00-6:30 @ Dow
Wednesday, November 12 3-4:30 at NE
Thursday, November 13 5:00-6:30 @ Dow
SILVER PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, November 10 6:30-7:30 @ Dow (with Gold)
Tuesday, November 11 6:30-7:30 @ Dow (with Gold)
Wednesday, November 12 3:30-4:30 @ GMCC
Thursday, November 13 6:30-7:30 @ Dow (with Gold)
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK *Senior, Platinum, Silver, Gold are all at Dow High (except Wednesday)
MONDAY-November 10
Midland Community Center
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2
5:15-6:00 Blue 2
6:00-6:30 Blue 1
DOW
5:00-6:30 Senior and Platinum
6:30-7:30 Silver and Gold
TUESDAY-November 11
Midland Community Center
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2
5:15-6:00 Bronze 1
6:00-6:30 Blue 1
DOW
5:00-6:30 Senior and Platinum
6:30-7:30 Silver and Gold
WEDNESDAY-November 12
Midland Community Center
3:30-4:30 Silver
4:30-5:15 Blue 2
5:15-6:00 Bronze 1
6:00-6:30 Blue 1
Northeast Pool
3:00-4:30 Senior
4:30-6:00 Platinum and Gold
THURSDAY-November 13
Midland Community Center
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2
5:15-6:00 Blue 2
DOW
5:00-6:30 Senior and Platinum
6:30-7:30 Silver and Gold
FRIDAY-November 14
Midland Community Center
4:30-5:15 Bronze 2
5:15-6:00 Bronze 1
DOW
5:00-6:30 Senior and Platinum
6:30-7:30 Silver and Gold
2025-2026 SHORTCOURSE SWIM MEET SCHEDULE
USA MEETS
November 21-23 SST Fall Classic @ Saline HS (Lauren and Buffy)
January ? TBD
February 7-8 Grand Rapids Open @ East Kentwood High School (Lauren and Buffy)
February 28-March 1 SST Last Chance Meet @ Saline (Buffy and ?)
CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS (Time Standards Required)
March 7-8 Regionals @ TBD (Lauren and ?)
March 14-15 10&Under State Meet @ Saline High School (Buffy)
March 20-22 MAGS @ TBD (?)
March 27-29 ULTRA @ TBD (Aly?)
March 27-29 Sectionals @ IUPUI (No Coach)
MTSL MEETS-Tentative
December 13 MD Invitational @ Dow High (All)
January 24 Sunrise Side Invitational @ Standish (Andrea, Sarah, Buffy) - Tentative
Jan 31 St. John’s Invitational (Andrea and Sarah) - Tentative
Saturday, February 7 MTSL South Meet @ Standish High School (All)
Sunday, February 15 MTSL Championships @ SVSU (Time Standards Required)
MIDLAND DOLPHINS SWIM SESSIONS
FALL
Fall 3: 11/10/25-12/18/25
WINTER: registration opens December 8
Winter 1:1/5/26-2/20/26
Winter 2: 2/23/26-4/17/26
MPS Spring Break no programming- 3/30-4/4
