In a field of over 70 of the finest open water swimmers in the USA our own Jewel LeValley took 25th in the 5 Kilometer Swim.  She finished in a little more than an hour and 4 minutes overcoming the fact that her cap and goggles were kicked off in a crowded start.  She stopped, put them back on, and worked her way through the pack to her outstanding finish! Way to go Jewel!!

  The Mighty Marlins' Board is pleased to announce that Julie Delaney has accepted the position of Assistant Coach, team coaching with Meredith Jenks.  Julie’s experience as an elementary teacher along with her love of Marlins’ team philosophy, her lifelong love of swimming and several years of coaching swimming and diving will make her a very affective and fun loving coach.  Please welcome Julie as she transitions into her new role.  She will begin team coaching with Meredith in June. From Randy LeValley – Marlins’ Board Chair

Kaili Swan was the Champion in the 50 yard butterfly at the Special Olympics State Championships in Federal Way! Kaili also swam to a strong 2nd in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle as well! WAY TO GO KAILI!!

The Marlins achieved their most important 2 goals at the Apple Capital Swim Meet in Wenatchee last weekend!  They had a great time and they got plenty of sun!!  Additionally Emerson Jesus made her first ever PNS qualifying time. Way to go Marlins! What a great group of fun loving, hard racing, nice people!

Christina Domanowski was the high point 1st place overall for her age group at the Pac-Coast Invite in Federal Way!  Morgan Ginnis was 2nd overall, and Spencer Girard was 3rd! Many swimmers saw huge improvements making PNS Champs qualifying times in 1 or more events!.  Maggie Delane hit the mark in the 200 free.  Melody Coleman qualifyed in the 200 & 400 IM and 800 free, Colin Willis made the 50 and 100 free and 100 fly, and Jeffrey Lozensky made it in the 200 IM and 100 fly!  Marlins...

A handful of Marlins swam at the May Flowers Long Course meet in Federal Way!  The highlight of the meet was Bindi Pedersen's breaking of the 10 & under 200 IM PNS record previously held by our own Christina Domanowski. Bindi broke the old record by over 2 seconds! Top 8 finishers at the senior meet included: Spencer Girard with a 1st in the 100 breast.  Morgan Ginnis 1st in the 50 free, 5th in the 100, and 8th in the 200 free and 200 IM, and Christina Domanowski 2nd in the...

Hannah Taylor led the way as the overall Champion for 15 & over girls by winning 5 events, taking 2nd in 3 others and 3rd in 1.  Abby Magee was also a big time winner scoring 3-2nds and 5-3rds.  Christina Domanowski had 2 wins and Leah Taylor scored 2-3rds and 2-4ths.  Other Marlins with 1 or more top 6 finishes included: Toria Benson, Madelynn Butler, Erin Delaney, Maggie Delaney, Kevin English, Emerson Jesus, Addison Lee, Mel Lofton, Nathaniel Ludwig, and Sarp Orgul. Marlins with top 16 finishes scoring points for...

May 13, 2011 Parent Meeting Budget On Track Painterman low income, but low expenses as well Swim-a-thon  $100 per swimmer $200 per family Board Looking for volunteers to run for Board Positions in May Five positions are open each year – existing board members may run for re-election At least three board members are not planning to run for re-election Upcoming events Apple Capital Swim Meet Camp next the pool Lots of fun Swim-a –thon June 27 Need volunteers to count laps and provide food Letter out shortly Fliers out...

Bindi Pedersen re-wrote the PNS record books at the NWAC Triple Pentathlon in Oak Harbor.  Bindi set new records in the 50 breaststroke, 100 fly, 100 breaststroke, 100 free, and 200 IM.  Some records were over 40 years old!  Bindi also won each individual pentathlon and the overall Triple Pentathlon!  In the overall Triple Pentathlon Mel Lofton was 3rd and Maggie Delaney was 5th, and they also took medals for 3rd and 5th in each individual pentathlon. Other Individual Pentathlon Winners included Madelynn Butler for the 8 & unders, Christina Domanowski...

Cameron Chaplik, Christina Domanowski, Jennifer Domanowski, Morgan Ginnis, Jeffrey Lozensky, and Hannah Taylor all won events at the Long Course Kickoff Meet in Federal Way!  Other Medal winners included Melody Coleman, and Hannah Peseau.  Swimmers scoring points for top 8 finishes were: Justin Murrell, Lindsay Vanderhoff, and Andrew Winquist.  Swimmers with big time drops in this first long course meet of the season included: Kara Libra, Sarp Orgul, and Jonathan and Rebekah Pusateri!!