Thanks to all who helped us raise over $12,000 in our annual SWIM-A-THON.  We celebrated by giving participants their prizes.  Maggie Delaney walked away with the "bag-o-stuff" that every swimmer can use.  Pictured are our top money raisers by age group.  You have probably spotted Marlins with mesh bags full of equipment like hand paddles pull buoys and fins.  Yes! They earned those by raising certain amounts in the SWIM-A-THON.  Again, Good job Mighty Marlins!!

Our newer Marlins were stars at the NCSSL Championships in Marysville.  Madie Jacobson led the way with victories in the 50 free and fly.  Isabella Bennett also had a victory in the 50 breast Hoylynn Hau won the 50 back, and Matt Owen was first in the 50 free.  Other Marlins with top 6 finishes included: Luke Grant, Lloyd Hau, Addison Lee, Piper Lee, Nathaniel Ludwig, Davis Magee, Amanda Pan, Lorelei Pringle, Luke Pusateri, Katelyn Rice, Ashlee Richmond, Emma Savidge, Dyan and Mieko Schartmmiller, and Skylar Van Der Putten.  Alexa...

Behind Bindi Pedersens 5 victories and 2 PNS Records the Mighty Marlins took 12th in the 50 team field at the PNS Championships in Federal Way.  Bindi's records came in the 200 and 400 IM, and her other victories came in the 100 and 200 breast and in the 400 free.  Earning top16 was tough but Abby Magee and Karlie Rimat each did it 7 times. Abby's highest finish was 5th in the 800 and 1500 free, and Karlie's highest was 6th in the 400 IM.  Erik Anderson hit top...

The Marlin swimmers averaged over 2 best times each as they showed great impovement in Dual Meet #2.  Marlins swimming best times in all 3 of their events included: Steve Goertz, Christine Hering, Maggie Higgins, Bjorn Leigh, Nathaniel Ludwig, Kylie McDonald, Sierra McDonald, Morgan McEwen, Emily Olson, Amanda Pan, Dylan Schwartzmiller, Mieko Schwartzmiller, Ella Staniford, and Jade Whittlesey.  Swimmers with 2 best times included: Victoria Bergeson, Lauren Carson, Alyssa Christensen, Alexa Gaydamachuk, Luke grant, Hoylynn Hau, Lloyd Hau, Grace Johnson, Maria Shanholtz, and Peter Shanholtz.  Swimmers with 1 best time...

Of the 12 Marlins at the KING Invite 11 swam prelim-final events and all 11 made finals in 1 or more of those events!  bindi Pedersen led the way with 10 finals includin 7 victories.  Madie Elsner had 3 finals including an epic PNS qualifying time in the 200 free.  Rachel Hartmeyer, Chris Anderson, Emily Jacobson, and Jeffrey Lozensky each earned 6 finals.  Melody Coleman, Maggie Delaney, Matt Owen, Nathaniel Goldor, and Karoline Schaufler each had 1 or more finals as well.

Abby Magee won the kids version of the Clear Lake Triathlon followed closely by Maggie Delaney in 4th.  Peter Shanholtz also did very well as did his sister Maria.  Addison Lee was a strong 23rd completing the bike leg on a Unicycle.  In the adult version Michael Lee took 8th overall and 3rd in his age group.  Also the team of Kara Libra, Elle Lee, and Dawn Lee was, a very strong, 2nd team overall. Way to go multi-talented Marlins!

Frisbee golf in Lake Stevens was a hoot!  Piper Lee won the overall Star Award for hitting her Frisbee off a tree and then off her forehead.  Everyone survived despite attacks by wayward squirrels and woodpeckers!

Several Marlins had multiple best times at the Pac-Coast Meet in Federal Way.  Leading the way were Jetlyn Hau and Leah Taylor with 6 best times each.  Jeffrey Lozensky and Karlie Rimat had 5 best times each.  Hoylynn and Lloyd Hau chipped in with 4 each, Madie Elsner 3, Skylar Van Der Puttemn and Bjorn Leigh 2, and Bindi Pedersen and Skyler Walker 1 each.  The meet proved to be a great meet for our new swimmers swimming their first ever long course competition.

A bunch of new Mighty Marlins swam amazing races at our first summer league dual meet at MP.  Marlins with victories included: Victoria Bergeson, Darian Corcoran-Clark, Nathaniel Ludwig, Micheala Norsworthy, Matt Owen, Lorelei Pringle, Ashlee Richmond, Emma Savidge, Mieko Schwartzmiller, and Anna Veazey.  Marlins with top 6 finishes included: Alyssa Christensen, Alexa Gaydamachuck, Hoylynn Hau, Lloyd Hau, Grace Johnson, Karina Lervick, Hannah Ludwig, Davis Magee, Kylie McDonald, Sierra McDonald, Emily Olson, Isaac Olson, Luke Pusateri, Katelyn Rice, Dylan Schwartzmiller, Ella Staniford, RJ Ustaris, Skylar Van Der Putten, Ben Veazey, Jade...

A simple plastic duck was the prize for winning your heat at the Dick Hannula Classic in Port Orchard.  What it became was Sid from Toy Story as, not only did our swimmers win a flock of ducks, but they cut their heads off and created a scary situation.  The headless ducks became the motivation for some outstanding swims at the end of the meet.  Bindi Pedersen led the way with 6 wins and 2-2nds.  Abby Magee had a win and a 2nd, 2-3rds, and a 4th.  Leah Taylor scored...