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Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! Please see the following warmup schedule for this weekend's Spooktacular in Topeka, which is co-hosted by our good friends the Topeka Swim Association and the Lawrence Aquahawks! Warmups and Lane Assignments; Meet Start Times Friday PM Warmups: 4:35 - 5:05 pm Lane Assignments: Lanes 2 & 3 Meet Starts: 5:10 pm Saturday AM -- 12 & Under Warmups: 7:35 - 8:05 am Lane Assignments: Lanes 4 & 5 Meet Starts: 8:10 am Saturday PM -- 13 & Over Warmups: 12:35 - 1:05 am Lane Assignments: Lanes 2,...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! Our first swim meet of the season is this weekend! For those new to the team, I’d like to share with you a checklist of items to bring to the pool. Basic Equipment Swimsuit Swim cap (and extras!) Goggles (and extras!) Towels… multiple towels Warm clothing… robe, sweatshirt, sweatpants, hoodie, pajamas, Snuggie, parka, socks, tennis shoes (Crocs can work too, I guess) A blanket or two A change of clothes Swim bag Nutritional Things Water and/or Gatorade/Powerade/Pedialite Dried fruit Fresh fruit String cheese Jerky Bagels Mixed nuts...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! As our first competition of the short course season is coming up in just a couple of days, I wanted to reach out to encourage you to participate in the other swim meets we will be competing in later this season, including the Legends Invitational in Wichita November 10th, 11th, and 12th. I am excited to announce that nearly 25 Marlins will be racing this weekend in Topeka—that is over 50 percent of our entire team! For the newest members, I know a swim meet might seem...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! Topic 1: Legends Invitational Please register for the upcoming Legends Invitational, hosted by the wonderful Wichita Swim Club! The meet will take place November 10th, 11th, and 12th. The event is posted under the Events page on the team website. This is the final swim meet any boys competing in high school season can compete in before the season starts on Monday, November 13th. This means that, from November 13th through February 17th, the only individual events your high school swimmers will be able to race in...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! The swim season is off to a great start at Genesis! The team is growing in exciting ways and the swimmers are enjoying the cohesion of practicing in one centralized location. Please note that Platinum and Blue will add one hour to their Saturday morning practices, keeping the start time at 7:30 am and ending at 9:30 am. Please let me know if you have any questions, and I'll see you at the pool! -Coach Reid

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families, Swim practices will return to a 5:45 am start time for the remainder of the outdoor season. This will start tomorrow, August 2nd, and run through Friday, August 11th, for Blue and Platinum. White and Minnows will continue at their normal time. See you at the pool! -Coach Reid

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families, The time is here... Champs starts today! Below are the warmup assignments for this weekend's competition. Thursday PM - 15 & Over 800 Freestyle Relay Warmups: 3:30 - 4:15 pm Open... meaning there is no assigned lane for our team (or any team). Meet Starts: 4:30 pm The 800 Free Relay is the FIRST race, so be on time! Friday AM - 13 & Over Prelims Warmups: 7:00 - 7:30 am Lane 2 Meet Starts: 8:20 am Friday Mid-Day - 12 & Under Timed Finals* Warmups: 12:45...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! I am excited to announce that Olympic gold medalists Cody Miller and Josh Davis will be doing a swim clinic on Saturday, October 7th, at Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka! This event is being co-hosted by the Manhattan Marlins, Topeka Swim Association, and the Lawrence Aquahawks. Sessions will be as follows: 13 & Over Session: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:15 am - 10:00 am: Pictures and Autographs with Cody & Josh 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: In-water swim clinic with Cody & Josh 12:00 pm -...

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families, Please note that swim practice for Blue and Platinum will begin at 6:15 am until after Champs next weekend, as part of our pre-championship rest cycle. There will be no Platinum dryland next week, though Blue will resume dryland on Monday. Blue swimmers may refrain from dryland next week if they are competing at Champs next weekend. Please let me know if you have any questions. -Coach Reid

Reid Carlson

Hello Swim Families! Below is the warmup information for this weekend's District Championships! Friday AM - 12 & Under Warmup: 9:25 - 9:50 am Lane 2 Meet Start: 10:05 am Friday PM - 13 & Over Warmup: 1:15 - 1:45 pm Lane 6 Meet Start: 2:00 pm Saturday AM - 12 & Under Warmup: 8:25 - 8:50 am Lane 3 Meet Start: 9:05 am Saturday PM - 13 & Over Warmup: 1:00 - 1:25 pm Lane 8 Meet Start: 2:00 pm Sunday AM - 12 & Under Warmup: 8:25 -...