On Sunday at the Summer Splash Long Course Meet a coach from a nearby club asked me how we train for the 400 free since our Marlins did so well on Saturday in that event.  One thing I told him was that the way our swimmers attack each and every set in practice makes the 400 free a simple sprint.  In the 400 free 2 Marlins were winners Bindi Pedersen for the 11-12 year old girls and Erik Anderson for the boys.  We also had Abby Magee and Karlie Rimat in the...

Every Marlin was a winner in our prime goal for the Apple Capital Meet.  We had fun and we all got to know each other a little better.  By the way our 11-12 year old boy and girl, Erik Anderson and Bindi Pedersen were high point winners!

Jetlynn Hau is turning 11 before PNS Champs but she went ahead and qualified for the 11 year old times in 3 events as a 10 year old at the Spring T-Bird Meet.  Jetlynn made the 50 back and the 50 and 100 breaststroke.  In the process Jetlynn won 5 events.  No other Marlin had a victory but several had multiple top 10 finishes.  Skyler Walker had 5-2nds and 2-3rds.  Leah Taylor was top 10 in all 8 of her events.  Hoylynn Hau had 5 top 10 finishes and Lloyd added...

The Marlins brought home a bunch of awards even though only 9 swimmers competed at the Spring Sockeye in Federal Way.  Bindi Pedersen led the way with 5 golds and a silver medal.  Karlie Rimat earned a gold, 2 silvers, and 4 ribbons. Melody Coleman earned 2 silvers, a bronze and 2 ribbons.   Abby Magee also won a gold and took a bronze and 4 ribbons.  Maggie Delaney scored a silver medal and received 2 ribbons. Rachel Hartmeyer, Tanner Desjardins and Nathaniel Goldor all earned ribbons for top 16 finishes, and Madie Elsner...

The "Run With Your Peeps" Marlins Fun Run was a great success as Marlins tried their skill at a sport other than swimming! All had fun in the bright sun!

The events came fast and furious at the May Flowers meet in Federal Way.  The meet was a senior meet with all ages compeing together.  Still several Marlins cracked the top 10.  Bindi Pedersen won the 200 IM and also had 2-2nds, a 5th and a 6th.  Melody Coleman was 2nd in the 200 breast and also had a 4th.  Jeffrey Lozensky also took a 4th in the 1500 free. Chris Andersom, Tanner Desjardins, Madie Elsner, Goldor the Great, Abby Magee, and Karlie Rimat also had strong swims.

Even though many events had well over 100 swimmers, and medals were only awarded for top 3 and ribbons top 8, the Mighty Marlins still came home with a heavy bag full of awards! Bindi Pedersen led the way with 8 first place medals winning all of her events.  Melody Coleman also had a victory in the 400 IM and earned 2nds in the 200 breast and  200 IM.  Abby Magee was the only other Marlin with a victory winning the 200 fly, she was also 2nd in the 200 IM...

The Mighty Marlins Swim Club Dominated much of the competition at our own beloved Marlin Madness Meet in Marysville last weekend. Finish times were combined for all 6 events of the sextathlon to determine overall winners, who recieved a plaque.  Swimmers who placed 2nd through 6th overall recieved a beautiful medal. Overall Winners in their age groups included: Skyler Walker, Caitlyn Anderson, Luke Pusateri, Jetlynn Hau, Leah Taylor, Bindi Pedersen, Erik Anderson, John Snider, Emily Jacobson, and Jeffrey Lozensky. Top 6 medal winners included: 2nd - Anna Veazey, Maggie Delaney,...

The Dessert Auction was again a huge succes at the Marlins banquet earning over $400.00.  Thank you to all who participated.  Marlin swimmers who earned honors as Most Outstanding in their age group included: Madelynn Butler, Brian Hansen, Jetlynn Hau, Addison Lee, Bindi Pedersen, Erik Anderson, Abby Magee, Jeffrey Lozensky, Melody Coleman, and Colin Willis! Marlins earning Most Improved included: Grace Metcalf, Lloyd Hau, Isabella Bennett, Nate Metcalf, Maggie Delaney, Ali Sievers, Karlie Rimat, Skylar Van Der Putten, Rachel Hartmeyer, and Chris Anderson!  

Abby Magee and Bindi Pedersen Medaled in all 6 of their events at the Age Group Sectional Meet in Federal Way.  Bindi took top honors in the 200 fly and the 200 and 400 IM, and was second in the 100 fly and 100 and 200 breaststroke.  Abby was 3rd in the 1650 free, 4th in the 100 fly and 400 IM, 5th in the 200 fly, 6th in the 500 free, and 8th in the 200 IM.  Karlie Rimat also earned top 8 honors with a 3rd in the...