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 First evening practice moved to September 8th

For several weeks now we have been working with the High School Girls Team to determine if we would be able hold practice on Sept 7 th after the Jamboree Swim Meet. Unfortunately due to a last ...

 Huge Swim-a-thon Success allows Marlins Board to suspend 2010-2011 Fee Increases

Marlin State of the Team - August 2010

 NCSSL Champs a Big Success for Marlins!

Forty Marlins swam at the Champs meet with over half winning a medal for a top 3 finish and nearly all scoring a ribbon for a top 6 placing. The team effort led to a 2nd place finish overall for the ...

 Marlins Represent PNS at North American Challenge Cup!

Six Marlins swam for PNS at the North American Challenge Cup in California! This meet pits the best of PNS against the Canadian and Mexican National Teams and 2 Associations from California. Jennifer...

 Marlins a Strong 6th at PNS Champs!

All 27 swimmers had a hand in the overall success of the Mighty Marlins at PNS Champs! "Our relays were outstanding breaking many team records", noted coach Kirby. Leading the way individually was C...

 Coach Kirby 2nd at Lake Padden 5K Swim

Coach Kirby covered the 5 Kilometer course in a little over an hour and 17 minutes taking 2nd at the Lake Padden Open Water Swim. For his efforts he earned a Bobble Head in his own likeness!!

 Strong Summer Crew wins another Dual!

Many Marlins had victories at our 2nd dual meet of the season at MP. Justin Cram and Tony Preston had 3 each, Toria Benson, Elle Lee, Shelby Schuman, and John Snider had 2 each, and Kara Libra, Natha...

 Marlins Up to Summer Grand Challenge!

Robbie Haynes was a dominate force at the Summer Grand Challenge at Titlow Pool! He won an event and placed highly in 2 others. Rebekah and Jonathan Pusateri had a good meet as well with times appro...

 Swim-A-Thon Success!!

Wow! The Marlins came through like never before in this years Swim-A-Thon! We have never reached our goal of $7000.00 before until now! Our total at the deadline this year was a whopping $8331.09 t...

 Pedersen and Domanowski Clean Up at Seattle Open!

Bindi and Christina Dominated the field at the Seattle Open. Bindi won 4 events, was 2nd in 3 others and also scored a 3rd and a 4th! Christina also won 4 events, was 2nd in 4 events as well and roun...

 Young Marlins are Tough at Clear Lake Triathlon!

Eight Mighty Marlin Swimmer competed in the youth triathlon with some Mighty fine results! Rachel Hartmeyer won the womens division, Melody Coleman was 5th and Piper Lee took 8th in a strong 21 girl f...

 Marlins Dominate Clear Lake Triathlon Again!

The Mighty Marlins showed that swimmers are the best athletes around as they dominated the younger age groups of the Clear Lake Triathlon on Saturday! Jewel LeValley won the 15-19 year old age group ...

 Dual Leaguers Look Sharp!

They looked like everything except a group of new swimmers. The Marlin crew looked as if they had been competing in meets all their lives and they came away with a lot of ribbons!! Justin Cram, Erin ...

 Marlins show great strength at WEST Coast Invitational!

In a key tune up meet prior to PNS Champs the Mighty Marlins showed they are on track for a superb showing at the champs in late July. "We have been working hard for 10 months and the work payed off ...

 Swim-A-Thon! New Approach: Same Great Results!

This Year we had swimmers swim a maximum of 200 lengths and recorded the time it took them to complete the 200 lengths. It led to a new enthusiasm and some really fast hard swimming. I think the goa...

 Many Marlins Make Top 16 at Summer Spectacular!

Even though some events included 25 heats (140 swimmers) Mighty Marlin Swimmers were among the tops! Top 16 finishers included: Maggie Delaney-3,3,4,5 / Christina Domanowski-1,1,1,2 / Jennifer Dom...

 The Real Heart and Soul of the Marlins!

The Table Crew!!

 Marlins Score Rosettes at T-Bird Invite!

Each event had many heats and a lot of swimmers. Yet several Mighty Marlins won Rosette ribbons for top 6 finishes. Maggie Delaney led the way with a 1st, 7-2nds, and a 4th. Erin Delaney had a 5th ...

 4 Marlins take top 3 Overall at the Pac-Coast Invite!

At the Pac-Coast Invitational Swimmers competed in events with as many as 168 swimmers in them yet the Marlins still came out on top 16 times. Morgan Ginnis and Hannah Taylor had multiple wins and wo...

 Marlins Bobble Way to Overall Titles!

Maggie Delaney, Bindi Pedersen, and Sarp Orgul earned bobbleheads for winning the overall title in the Triple Pentathlon at Oak Harbor. Maggie and Bindi had the best overall time for 10 events, and S...

 Marlins 2nd at Long Course Kick Off!

With only 17 swimmers at the meet the Marlins were 2nd, only outscored by perennial power KING. Several Marlins were victorious in more than 1 event. Often times the victories were in new meet record...

 Many Marlins Score Overall Awards at Painterman!

A lot of Marlin Swimmers won awards at the Painterman Invite at our own home pool! But the real winner was the club itself. This meet provides our swimmers a great chance to race together and have f...

 MAMS Rock at PNA Champs!

The Middle Aged Marlins showed their own form of Marlin domination at their PNA Champs in Federal Way April 10th & 11th! Marcy Thill earned a medal for 3rd in the 100 backstroke battling through a blo...

 Banquet Honors Many!

The Marlins Celebrated an amazing Short Course Season Friday Night April 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Hall. Most Outstanding medal award winners included: Leah Taylor, Bindi Pedersen, Christina Doma...

 Marlins Dominate at Divisional Champs!

There were 2 meets in one at the Divisional Champs! The 12 & under swimmers swam a pentathlon and the 13 & over swimmers swam a prelims finals meet. Over 60 swimmers swam in each age group in the pe...

 Marlins Strong at Age Group Sectionals!

Several Marlins had top 8 finishes at this championship of a 7 state area. Christina Domanowski led the way with victories in the 200 IM and 200 & 500 free. She also had a 3rd, 4th, and 5th place fi...

 Marlins Shine at Junior Nationals!!

Six Marlins made the trek to Orlando Florida to swim at the NCSA Junior Nationals. All had at least one best time and two Marlins made it to the finals session where the top 32 swimmers battled it ou...

 Spencer Girard Strong at Senior Sectionals

Spencer Girard was the lone Marlin representing the team at the Senior Sectional Meet in Federal Way. He set a new Marlin record in the 100 breaststroke with a blistering 1:00.48 placing 39th. Way to...

 Marlins Go Cap Crazy on Friday!

In an unexpected show of Frivolity the morning practice swimmers, 25 strong, showed up in some pretty interesting swim caps! Reportedly the coach was surprised and very touched. Thank you to all the...

 Marlin's Make Top12 in Multiple Events!

Several Marlins placed in all 6 of their events at the Age Group Invite Feb 27th and 28th. Hannah Taylor led the way with 3-1sts, 2-2nds, and a 4th. Morgan Ginnis had 2 victories 2-2nds and a 5th an...

 Christina Sprints a 1650!

Splash Magazine publishes a top 10 in the country list of times each year. The list for 2009 included times for the 11 year old girls 1650. Christina's swim at the Feb. 21 distance meet would have m...

 Swimmers in a Strange Land!

This weekend exemplified how far reaching the Mighty Marlins are in the world of swimming. Oliver Durand swimming for the MP High School Team won a district title in the 200 free and looks to win one...

 Fast Times at Feb. Challenge

Marlin Swimmers hit many best times at the February Challenge in Bellingham. Kara Libra led the way with 7 best times. Jonathan, Rebekah, and Shelby all had best times in all 4 races they swam. Oth...

 Marlins Win Relay at Washington Open!

Jennifer Domanowski took 2nd place in her best event, the 200 fly, to lead the Mighty Marlins to a 7th place finish at this prestigious meet. KING was the only team from the PNS that finished in a hi...

 Marlins Shatter Best Times at Jan. Challenge!

Erin Delaney dropped nearly a full minute in the 500 free on her way to 7 best times. Bindi Pedersen and Christina Domanowski also had 7 bests. Sarp Orgul and Anja Sigbjornsdottir each had 6 best t...

 Marlin's on Ice!

Marlins are skilled in water or on frozen water!

 Marlins 7th at Senior Washington State Champs!

The Girls Relays led the way, scoring a third in the 800 free relay and placing very high in the 4 other relays as well. Therelay members also scored well in individual events: Jennifer Domanowski to...

 Marlins 7th at Age Group PNS Champs!

Hannah Taylor and Morgan Ginnis Dominated the girls 13-14 age group at Age Group PNS Champs in Federal Way! Hannah won the high point award by winning the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 free, and taking 2nd...

 Marlins Dominate at our own Divisional Champs

Our Divisional Champs consisted of a Pentathlon for 12 and under swimmers and a prelims finals meet for the older swimmers. Top 6 finishers in the overall Pentathlon included: Serena Corbett 5th, Burc...

 Marlins Look at Home at Nationals!

Amongst the huge and often intimidating college swimmers our young Mighty Marlins held their own at the National Meet at Federal Way! Jennifer Domanowski had the highest individual place taking 35t...

 Wanted - Stroke and Turn Officials

A great way to further the development of the Mighty Marlins is to become or re-certify as Stroke and Turn officials. All the training is provided at a local training course . Stroke and Tu...

 Marlins Rock at AG Invite!

Many Mighty Marlins hit best times at the Age Group Invitational in Mukilteo: Christina Domanowski, Bindi Pedersen, and Drew Preston led the way with 6 best times. Maggie Delaney, Oliver Durand, Rac...

 Marlins "Q" It Up!

All the Mighty Marlin Swimmers at the Q-Meet either took home a ribbon for top 16 or garnered at least 1 best time. Jacob Blomberg and Leah Taylor each had a victory at the meet. Jacob won the 50 ...

 Maggie Delaney Gives on her Birthday!

Instead of getting a lot of presents on her birthday Maggie Delaney gave the Mighty Marlins a gift! Per request in her birthday party invitation guests were asked to not bring presents for Maggie b...

 Marlin Trophy Winners at Chinook Pentathlon!

Six Marlins took home trophies from the Chinook Pentathlon for finishing 6th or better overall in the 5 event test of endurance and skill!!! Madi Rossnagle was 5th overall, Jeffrey Lozensky 3rd, an...

 Pumpkin Relays a Smashing Success!

Fun was had by all except the pumpkins of course!! Winners took home some humongous pumpkins thanks to the generosity and gardening skills of the LeValley family! By the way, everyone was a winner!...

 Marlins 3rd at Fall Thunderbird!

The Mighty Marlinsswam well to take 3rd at the Fall Thunderbird Swim Meet in Anacortes. Several Marlins led the way with multiple victories. Christina Domanowski won all 8 of her events as did Bindi...

 Coaching Announcement

The Mighty Marlins have some EXCITING NEWS to share: Karoline Schaufler is the new Part Time Assistant Swim coach! In an effort to give Kirby some much needed relief on Tuesday and Thursday afte...

 Marlins 2nd at NCSSL Champs!

Erin Delaney and Bindi Pedersen lead the way, with 3 victories a piece, as the Mighty Marlins took 2nd in the NCSSL Champs! Robbie Haynes had 2 wins as did Raymon Tutewohl. Marlins with 1 victory ...

 Swim Camp a Rolicking Success!!

 Mighty Marlins 6th at PNS Champs!

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 colle...

 Koetje Family Dominates Clear Lake Triathlon!

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...

 Marlins Rock at Dual #2!

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 Peder...

 Morgan and Christina Win High Point Awards at Seattle Open!

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 wa...

 Summer League Stars Shine at First Dual!

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,...

 Mighty Marlins Swimmers Swim 18,058 lengths in Amazing Swim-A-Thon!

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 u...

 Three Big Winners at West Coast Invite!

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 h...

 US Open - No Way!!!!

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...

 NWAC Parents Send an Amazing E-mail!

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 ex...

 Apple Capital an Unqualified Success!

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...

 Five Marlins win overall trophies at Pac-Coast

Jennifer Domanowski was first overall for 15-16 year old girls. Trevor was tops for 17 and over boys and Hannah Taylor was the number 1 13-14 year old. Oliver and Morgan each took 2nd in their age g...

 Small but Strong Group at Spring T-Bird

Although it was a small group they swam very well. Jensen and Serena Corbett each scored top 6 finishes in multiple events, and Leah Taylor took 2nd 4 times. Burch and Shelby scared the other team...

 Domanowski Sets New PNS Record at NWAC!

Christina Domanowski broke the PNS Record in the 200 meter freestyle at the NWAC Triple Pentathlon. Her time of 2:27.51 broke the 2 year old record of our own Morgan Ginnis. Way to go Christina. ...

 Marlins place well at first Long Course Meet of the Year!

Six Marlins placed in the top 8 at the Long Course meet earning medals: Morgan Ginnis had 4-1sts, 1-2nd, 2-3rds, and 1-8th; Oliver Durand scored a 2nd, 2-5ths, 2-6ths, and 3-8ths; Spencer Girard ...

 Several Marlins take Overall Title at Blowfish Pentathlon!

Four Marlins were overall winners at the Blowfish Pentathlon. Leah Taylor, Abby Magee, Christina Domanowski, and Melody Coleman were all victorious destroying the competition by winning all, or nearly...

 Banquet Celebrates year of Success!

The Peseau's again gave us use of their awesome banquet hall for the short course banquet celebrating the 2008-09 season. The night was highlighted by awesome food, lots of great achievements recal...

 Painterman.com Invite is a Huge Success!

In a "first of its kind" meet the Mighty Marlins Parents ran a phenominal show that was a blast for all participants! Not only did the Marlins have fun but they won the overall title and many Marli...

 MAMS Tear it up for Tenth in PNA Champs!

Julie Delaney led the way with a first place in the 200 breaststroke at the PNA Masters Champs in Federal Way! Jan Coleman, Katy Magee and Kirby Schaufler all chipped in with top 3 finishes! Marcy...

 Miraculously, Animals Survive Marlins Visit to the Zoo!

Twelve Marlins spent a rainy but spectacular day at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle! The highlight of the day was the feeding of the birds in the "Bird Room".

 Incredible Mighty, Mighty Marlins, 8th at Age Group Sectionals!

In a meet that featured the best swimmers from 9 Western States the Mighty Marlins proved they are one of the elite clubs in the area by taking 8th in a field of over 150 teams that attended the mee...

 Six Marlins Take Top Honors at Pentathlon!

Six Marlins had the fastest time for 5 combined events at the Spring Grand Pentathlon! Bindi Pedersen was the 8 & under star. Christina Domanowski dominated the 10 year olds. Holly Shoemaker won fo...

 Relay Makes Junior Nationals!!

Thanks to beastly training, and the right amount of enthusiasm the Mighty Marlins Women?s 800 Free Relay bettered the time standard of 7:49.79 and quallified for NSCA Jr. Nationals in Florida. The ...

 Marlins 2nd at Age Group Invite!

The Mighty Marlins took 14 people to the meet, yet took second in the 14 team field! They were led by Christina Domanowski who won all 8 of her events! Jennifer Domanowski had 6 victories of her o...

 Best Times Galore at February Challenge!

The hard work the swimmers have been putting in is paying off as many Marlins had best times in Bellingham! Shelby Schumann led the way with 8 best times, Erin Delaney, and Sarp Orgul had seven each....

 Morgan Ginnis in Splash Magazine!

Morgan Ginnis has made the Top 10 List in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Splash Magazine! It means she achieved one of the 10 fastest swims in the United States of America this year for someone her age. ...

 Leah and Bindi Sweep at Snowflake!

Leah Taylor and Bindi Pedersen won all 3 of their events at the Snowflake Invitational. Leah won the 25 free, 25 breast, and 25 fly, and Bindi won the 100 IM, 50 breast, and 50 fly! Abby Magee als...

 Marlins 12th at Very Tough Washington Open

In a meet that featured several Olympians the Marlins filled finals with exceptional swims. Jennifer Domanowski made top 8 in 1 event winning the 200 fly, she also placed 10th in the 100 fly, 12th ...

 Sarp Orgul Rules at January Challenge

Sarp Orgul was a force to reckon with at the January Challenge. He won 7 events while posting 10 best times. " It is nice to have our younger boys starting to excel." noted coach Schaufler. Chris...

 Marlins Earn Plaque at SC PNS Champs

For only the second time in Marlin History the club returned from Federal Way with a top 10 finish taking10th overall. the team was led by Morgan Ginnis who was a perfect 6 for 6 winning all of her ...

 Trevor and Jennifer Swim well at Junior Nationals!

Trevor and Jennifer represented the Mighty Marlins proudly as they swam against the fastest 18 year old and younger swimmers in the USA. Trevor swam the 400 IM placing 36th with a best time of 4:08...

 5 Marlins are Overall Champs at Grand Pentathlon!

Bindi Pedersen won the 8& under girls age group setting the tone for the older Marlin girls who nearly swept all the trophies for overall winners. Jensen Corbett took the 9 year olds trophy, Christ...

 Turkey-Duckey Relays

Leave it to the Marlins to take a Holiday like Thanksgiving and turn it into a Rubber Duck Relay day!

 Marlins Hit 25 New PNS Times at Age Group Invite!

Marlin Swimmers continued to drop times in event after event at the Age Group Invite at Kamiak. Abby Magee made her first ever PNS time in the100 butterfly and set the tone as many other Marlins ad...

 Karoline Schaufler Leads Marlins at the Q-Meet

Karoline, fresh off her trip to Girls High School State, swam2 best times and won 3 events at this years Q-Meet. Her victories were in the 100 and 200 yard breaststroke and in the 200 IM. She also...

 Marlin's Garner 5 Trophies at Chinook Pentathlon

Josh Estella, Bindi Pedersen, and Rachel Hartmeyer all won the overall Championship in their age group, at the prestigious Chinook Pentathlon in Mercer Island! Christina Domanowski also earned a trop...

 Domanowski First Marlin to Qualify for Nationals!

Many Marlins imroved their times at the Salmon Bay Senior Meet, but the most impressive swim of the weekend was turned in by Jennifer Domanowski in the 200 yard butterfly. She easily won beating Ol...

 Pumpkin Relays are a Big Hit!

Wild Pumpkin Relays give all lonely pumpkins a new home!

 Marlins 2nd at Thunderbird Invitational

Our Marlins only had 34 swimmers at the meet but they were a Mighty crew winning 40 events on their way to a strong 2nd place finish. Marlins with victories include: Serena Corbett-100 breast, Christi...

 Marlins Hit 108 Best Times at October Challenge

Many Mighty Marlins boasted multiple best times at the October Challenge breaking several team records and qualifying for PNS Champs. These Marlins lit up the pool with the following number of b...