By the end of the meet the Mighty Marlins had entered new territory in the never ending ascent to swimming greatness!  Besides earning our highest placing ever with 973 points, we added to our collection 1 new PNS record in the girls 10 & under 200 Im turned in by Christina Domanowski.  We had 2 new swimmers qualify for Nationals in December, Hannah Taylor and Morgan Ginnis, and we had someone better the Olympic Trials qualifying time for 2008 in the 200 fly that was Jennifer Domanowski. Over 30 Marlins...

 Kara Koetje won the 15-19 year old age group for the 4th time at this years Clear Lake Triathlon on July 18th. Kara's toughest competition was fellow Marlin Amy Renslo who came in 2nd in the same age group.  Kara's mom,Tracy Koetje,was a force to reckon with taking 3rd in her age group. Tracy ited her months of intense training as the key to her success!  Nathan Schaffer finished 4th for the 15-19 boys and Amanda Collins was 6th for the girls. Audrey Blomberg also competed as a soloist taking...

 Many Marlins were victorious at our second dual meet this summer! Toria Benson, Xander Corbett, Erin Delaney, Robbie Haynes, Elle Lee, Nathaniel Ludwig, Alicia Malavolti, Geina Malavolti, Bindi Pedersen, Drew Preston, Jason Pusateri, John Snider, Leah Taylor, Raymon Tutawohl, Burch Walker, and Andrew Winquist all had wins. Top 6 finishers included: Annika Bjorling, Zach Blanchard, Serena Corbett, Maggie Delaney, Jennica Harper, Briaunna Heacoch, Kelly Johnson, Mel Lofton,William Lfton, Lynette Malavolti, Tony Preston, Jonathan Pusateri, Rebekah Pusateri, Mario Reichlin, Ashlee Richmond, Shelby Schuman, Nil Seyhan, Emily Spores, Keiran Stevens, and Kaili...

  Christina won all 6 of her events on the way to her overall title, earning the title "Dominating Domanowski". Morgan Ginnis on the other hand was in a battle with teammate Hannah Taylor the whole way and narrowly beat her by 1 point. Morgan and Hannah each ended up with 4 individual event victories.  Bindi Pedersen also had a victory in the 50 breaststroke. Other Marlins with top 8 finshes included: Jason Pusateri with a 3rd, 4th, and 7th, Klayton Schaufler with 2-5ths, and Maggie Delaney with 4-8ths. We also...

 Several Marlins won events at our first Dual meet Friday July 3rd.  Swimmers with 3 victories included Bindi Pedersen, Geina Malavolti, and Nathaniel Ludwig.  Two time winners included: Burch Walker, and swimmers with 1 win included: Serena Corbett, Xander Corbett, Maggie Delaney, Robbie Haynes, Kelly Johnson, Andrew Preston, Ashlee Richmond, and Shawn Sewell.  Swimmers contributing points with a top 6 place individually or in a relay were: Erin Delaney, Jennica Harper, Briaunna Heacock, Elle Lee, Mel Lofton, Alicia Malavolti, Lynette Malavolti, Casey Mills, Chris Mischenko, Tony Preston, Hunter Reinhardt, Lauren...

The incredible Marlins swam a plethora of lengths in our Swim-A-Thon on Monday June 29th.  This annual event helps raise funds to offset operating costs and to buy equipment that the Marlin swimmers use to improve their swimming skills! More importantly many Marlins realized that they can swim many lengths and that their potential is limitless.  I think many parents realized it as well! Look for the number of lengths your child swam on the Marlin board at the pool! Way to go Marlins!!

  Christina Domanowski, Morgan Ginnis, and Hannah Peseau all won the high point award for scoring the most points in all their events combined at the West Coast Invitational.  Christina won all 6 of her events on route to her overall title.  Morgan scored 3 firsts, 2 thirds, and 3 fifths totaling 134 points.  Hannah scored well in a variety of events with 2 thirds, a fourth, 2 fifths, a 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th, for 116 points. Another feature of the meet was the fine design challenge testing the...

 The Marlins have come a long way in the 5+ years since their inception!  However, having someone qualify for the US Open (The highest level meet of the Summer) seemed impossible until the Medal Mania Meet.  Jennifer Domanowski had been frustrated having just missed the Jr. National qualifying time of 2:19.69 in the 200 meter fly with a 2:19.95.  She hoped to get the time at the Medal Mania Meet but had no designs on the US Open Time.  She swam an incredible 2:16.78 which bettered the US Open standard of 2:16.89.  To give you...

  Hey Marlins,         This is your NWAC next door neighbor whose wife Sally cooked all of the Filipino food for you all and thoroughly enjoyed your company over the last few days.  Besides feeling exhausted from the long road trip home, all is well on "The Rock" in Oak Harbor.  The reason I am writing to you all is to pass on some personal observations and thanks for just being good people to some of the arch rival enemies (I am kidding by the way).  As my wife and I...

We have attended the Apple Capital Meet for many years, and it has always been with a mind on team bonding as well as swimming.  In 2009 however we accomplished what we never have in the past, we made the top 3, taking third, and winning a beautiful trophy (which we have yet to see).  In a tough 15 team field the Marlins bested everyone except Bellevue Club and Issaquah.  Christina was a high point award winner and we believe we had others but we have yet to see the...