Shark Bytes - Feb 8

Katie Schletty

Hello Sharks!!

I am sorry for the HUGE email this week, but it's that time of the year and I want to make sure everyone has the information they need to wrap up our swimming season.

 

SAVE THE DATES - 

Feb 14 - Practices as normal

Feb 15 - DEADLINE to register for Regional meet and practices

Feb 15 - DEADLINE to register for March practices

Feb 15 - STATE Swim Meet

Feb 22 - Last day of practices 

Feb 23 - March swimming starts (Regional & Non-regional swimmers)

Mar 7 or 8 - Tentative dates for Last Chance Meet 

Mar 19 - Last day of March Practices

 
 
RIBBONS - 
I received ribbons from the Superior Meet.  I will get them into the ribbon files by Tuesday night.  Please have your swimmer check their bin AFTER practices on Tuesday or Wednesday.
 
PRACTICES NEXT WEEK - 
We will have practices as normal Saturday, February 14th!
 
ILLNESS - 
Please keep your swimmer home if they are not feeling well.  Cough, runny nose, fever, etc., please keep at home.  We prefer to not have swimmers at practice if they are not feeling 100%. We have State next week and need to keep EVERYONE healthy this week.  
 

STATE MEET - February 15th

Congratulations to all of our STATE qualifiers!!!  We are excited to announce that we have 60 swimmers participating in the STATE Meet next Sunday.  STATE swimmers will receive an additional email this evening with updated information.

10 & unders Boys & Girls will swim the morning

11 & over Boys and Girls will swim the afternoon 

If you are available, we would love to have you come to the University of MN and cheer on our Sharks! PLEASE wear your Shark shirts if you have them.  A separate email will be sent to swimmers who are swimming in STATE.

 

ELSMORE - tech suit discount code

30% off coupon code - TECH!SUIT!2026
Tech suits are not required for the State and Regional meets, but if you are in the market for one, the discount helps.  
 
Please do not feel you need to spend hundreds of dollars for a tech suit for your swimmer.
 
Also - Be aware that 12 & unders have to be in an approved FINA suit with a green check mark on the back or they will need to remove the suit or get DQ's.  
 
 

PRACTICE SCHEDULES for REGIONAL and /Non-Regional (March) - May change pending attendance levels.

 

Novice PG1: 

Tuesday & Thursday 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Saturday 9:15am - 10:15am

 

Novice PG2:

Tuesday & Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Saturda y 8:15am - 9:15am

 

Age Group :  

Monday 5:00pm - 6:15pm 
Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Friday 5:00pm - 6:15pm 
Saturday 10:15am - 11:30am
 
Junior:
Monday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Friday 6:15pm - 7:45pm 
Saturday 11:30am - 1:00pm
 
Senior:
Monday 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Friday 6:15pm - 8:15pm 

Saturday 11:30am - 1:00pm 

 

Calendars will be updated this week.  

 

LAST CHANCE - 

This meet is for swimmers who are close to a regional time but have not achieved it yet.  This gives the swimmer one "Last Chance" to make a regional time.  

 
Entry Times: All entry times must be equal to or faster than the entry standards.  Entries not meeting the time standard will be rejected. Entry times are based on the Regional time standards and are calculated as follows:
 25/50 yard events, Regional time plus 4 seconds
 100 yard events, Regional time plus 5 seconds
 200 yard events, Regional time plus 6 seconds
 400/500 yard events, Regional time plus 8 seconds
 1000 yard events, Regional time plus 15 seconds
 
The Meet file has not been updated yet and will be sent out when it becomes available.
 
 
REGIONAL UPDATES - 
Caps - If your swimmer has not received their 2025-2026 Regional cap, please let me know.  I will get them their cap this week or at the State Meet. 
 
SportsEngine - 
The meet file is up and will be sent out after the Shark Bytes.  Please make sure you have signed up through your YMCA account for the Regional practice & meet fee's.  Then come back to the team website to pick your events.
 
Hotel - 
The Embassy is where some of our families will be staying for the Regional weekend.  Here is there information - 
Embassy Suites Hotels in Des Moines Downtown 
 
 
 
Registration - 
Regional Meet Fee MUST be paid at the time of registration for the practices.  Deadline Feb 15th!
 
 
 
Regional Website - 
Website has been updated and you can find volunteer signups and the Regional Handbook.
 
 
 
 
MARCH 2026 SWIMMING - 

Non Regional swimmers are invited to continue to swim with the Sharks after February 22nd.  You will need to register and pay the Regional Practice Fee to be eligible to swim during the month of March.  

Novice - $84.75
Age Group - $97.50
Junior - $103.50
Senior - $113.25
 
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE REGIONAL/NON-REGIONAL PRACTICES IS FEBRUARY 15th! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS - 
Minnesota State University, Mankato is offering some spring and summer swimming camps this spring and summer.
 
These are not required camps for swimmers, just something "extra" that some swimmers may like to attend.  
 

The Minnesota State Mavericks are excited to announce our swimming events for the spring & summer. 

This spring, we are offering four single-day stroke clinics on April 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th. Each clinic will focus on one stroke with an emphasis on technique and include videotaping & classroom review that athletes will value. 

Additionally, we will host two summer swim camps. Our co-ed camp will take place June 11th-14th, while our Preseason HS Girls Camp will take place July 22nd-25th. These summer camps have an overnight and a day camp option. These camps offer a comprehensive experience of technique, training, and fun camp activities!

The coaching staff has enjoyed working with developing swimmers throughout Minnesota and the greater Midwest. Several of our former camp attendees have joined our team or have joined other college teams. 

 

Minnesota State Mankato Swimming Camps & One-day Stroke Clinics

www.msumavericks.com/swimmingcamps

 

I know there is a lot of information in this email.  I will be at the Y to answer any questions this week on Monday and Thursday.  
Have a great week and enjoy the warmer weather!!  

Katie