Finals, Practice and Party

Hello Marlins,

Congrats on a super Saturday at Time Trials! Great job swimmers! To see the results of all three divisions, click HERE

This week we will continue practice for all who made it to Finals. If you are unsure, check the link at the left or come tonight and your coaches can tell you what you are swimming. Tonight will be practice as usual. Then for Tues-Friday, some will swim a different schedule - See the white board at the pool and/or see your coaches for more information.

Then Finals will be this Saturday at Golden West High School in Visalia. Please be at the pool at 7:30. We will NOT be sitting where we did for our meet last time. We will be sitting on the grass area just west of that (where some of us parked last time). Parking is ONLY in the front of the school in the parking lot. Good luck swimmers. Swim Hard~Swim Fast!

Our TEAM PARTY will be Sunday the 18th from 2-5 at the college pool. We will be having an ice cream and fruit bar. If you cannot bring what you signed up for, please email us ASAP so we can purchase that item. We will have family swim and a family relay, treats and awards. We will also elect the Marlins Board for 2011, so be sure to cast your vote. If you would still like to nominate someone you may do so until this Friday, July 16th (either at the pool or via email). However, voting will only take place in person at the party on the 18th. There will be one vote per family.

Also, some of you still have ribbons to pick up. Please get them at practice. If you are not practicing anymore, please get them at the party. Please feel free to email any questions you might have.

Have a great day!

Time Trials

Time Trial Results are in!!! Check the sidebar to the right!

TIME TRIALS

Saturday, July 10th is Time Trials in Lindsay. Swimmers must be there by 7:30 in order to swim for any event. If you have any questions, please call Coach Ross (see sidebar for contact information)
Get rest and eat a healthy breakfast. See you Saturday!
Swim Hard~Swim Fast!

Important Announcements

Hello Marlins,

Just a couple of important announcements and reminders for you today.
1) Reminder-Wednesdays, June 30th and July 7th practice schedule:


6 and under, 7/8s, 9/10s and 11/12s at CITY POOL
7-8pm - 6 and under and 7/8s
8-9pm - 9/10 and 11/12s
13 and up at Reedley College (from 8-9 pm)


The bathrooms will be open, but the City has requested that we exit the bathrooms from the pool side. DO NOT exit out through the office/front doors. We also need your help to pick up whatever you bring with you and have been asked to remind you that NO PETS can be brought into the pool area.


2) Time Trials and Finals:
Time Trials and Finals information has been emailed to all email addresses and willalso be available at practices. If your swimmer has qualified or you think they will qualify, please read the event information. If you want to order a TShirt for either/both events, you must place orders ASAP. The deadline for TShirts/Programs for Time Trials is this Friday, July 2nd and the deadline for Finals is July 11th. You may place your order and make payment to the Reedley Marlins. We will place a bulk order. If you place an order and your swimmer does not end up qualifying, you may cancel your order before we pay the host teams.


3) Our End-of-the-Year Team party will be Sunday, July 18th from 2-5pm. More information coming soon!


4) Reedley Marlins Board Nominations: We will begin accepting nominations for the 2011 Board starting Friday, July 2nd.In the lefthand sidebar, under the Coaches Corner, you can click on the "Board Tasks" link for a "brief" description of how the 2010 Board divided the positions/duties among the 5 of us (which are totally amenable). If you are interested in running or nominating someone else, you will be able to do so starting Friday.


5) Thank you for helping us to keep the pool area clean both at practice and during meets. Make sure that when you pick up your things you do not grab anyone elses belongings. We have had some towels, goggles, etc go missing. If you do find an item, please notify a coach and/or board member and we can put it in the red lost and found bin.


SEE YOU TONIGHT!

FINALS INFO

I know we have not even discussed Time Trials yet, but FINALS info is here. Please click on this link to view more information. There you will find directions, warm up times, etc. IF YOU WANT A TShirt for FINALS, you will see the information there as well. We will be taking team orders for TShirts up to this Friday, July 2nd. After that, you can purchase shirts at the meet.

Volunteer Sign-Ups

Parents, Thanks so much to those of you who have already volunteered at both home and away meets. Some of you have even put in more than the time we asked for (2 home meets/1 away). Thank you , thank you, thank you!
If you have not signed up to do your part, please see a board member at practice. There are still many slots open to time, record, help in the snack bar, or bring snacks for hospitality. We need every family to help in one way or another.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing, dedicated and hard working deck crew: Our Starter, Adam, Computer Ladies, Ribbon Gals, Hospitality Team, Head Timer, Stroke and Turn Judges and our announcer, Mr. Denton, who does a fabulous job keeping us all informed. We couldn't run successful meets without you!
Thanks too to the BEST Coaching staff ever! Our swimmers are doing great thanks to you :) 

Wednesday, June 23rd

Reminder-Wednesday, June 23rd practice schedule:


*6 and under, 7/8s, 9/10s and 11/12s at CITY POOL


7-8pm - 6 and under and 7/8s


8-9pm - 9/10 and 11/12s






13 and up at Reedley College


from 8-9 pm

Way To Go Marlins!

Each and every Marlins swimmer should pat themselves on the back. You did a phenomenal job today!!!

Notes and Updates 6/16/10

Hello Marlins,


CONGRATULATIONS on a great 1st meet last night! You all did so well. Thanks too to all of you who helped time and record.

Tomorrow is our first home meet and we will need even more help :) There are many spots still open. If you would like to help, please email reedleymarlins@yahoo.com.

We appreciate your patience tonight while we sorted out pool conflicts.

Swimmers should be at the college pool Thursday, June 17th at 5:30 in order to get numbers, warm up, etc.
Please use the open area in front of the snack bar to camp. Please DO NOT CAMP IN THE BLEACHERS. We ask that you watch your swimmer swim their events and then go back to where you are sitting to make room for parents in each of the events. Also, the college has requested that we do not camp by the gym and Tiger bushes area. That means that all families should not go beyond where the bathrooms end.

WE will have a snack bar with baked potatoes, drinks, and all sorts of goodies. Jamba Juice will also be present and Marlins will recieve 20% of the sales.

TShirts arrived this evening and look great! They are $13.00.

If anyone would like to help set up for the meet, we will start setting up chairs, etc. around 4:45.

See you all tomorrow.

Lots happening on the 14th!

Monday, June 14th

* Back ordered swimsuits will be available
* Make-up pictures at 6:00pm for those who were unable to take their individual picture on Saturday
* 2010 Marlins T-Shirts for sale
* 2010 Marlins handbooks available
Have a super week!!!

Practice Meet and Pictures

Just a reminder that we have our pictures and practice meet Saturday, June 5th. Also, there is NO PRACTICE tonight, June 4th or the week of June 7-11. Congrats to all of our graduates! You did it!!!

Calendar 2010

Reedley Marlins 2010 Calendar


Highlighted dates are swim meets. Strike thru days = no practice

JUNE

M  T  W  Th  F  S  Su

      1   2   3   4  5 (Practice Meet/Pics)

7   8  9  10  11  (no practice)

14 15 16 17 18 19

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30

JULY

M  T  W  Th  F  S  Su

1   2

5   6   7   8   9   10

12 13 14 15 16 17  18 (Awards)

Practice cancelled

No practice Thursday, May 20th or Friday, May 21st because of Reedley College Graduation Ceremonies.

Reminders 4/29/10

Due Dates and Reminders:


This Friday, April 30:

1) ALL swimmers must be registered .
Late registration may be considered on an individual basis. However, any swimmer who registers late will not have their name included on the tshirt, will have to make arrangements to get their team suit from Swim Suits West, and will be charged a $20.00 late fee.

2) Swimsuit sizes/payment must be completed.

3) Apples and some Popcorn orders must be turned in (see below).

Thank you to those who have already turned in fund raising forms. Please remember, your fundraising efforts help to keep team costs down.
**Fundraising due dates:
Apples and Chocolate and Peanut Butter Drizzle Popcorn orders- April 30th
Banners, Ads and Popcorn (except chocolate and peanut butter drizzle) - May 7th.

~Top Seller Prizes:
$75.00 (Marlins T-shirt)
$100.00 (Marlins T-shirt and $5.00 Jamba card)
$150.00 (Marlins T-shirt, $5.00 Jamba card, and a swim cap)
The swimmer who earns the most money will receive a Parka with their name embroidered on it.

Practice Meet/Pictures –Revised Times
Saturday, June 5th

Swimmers will show up at their designated time, take their picture and then practice their events. Parents are needed to time and record. We encourage all new families to take this opportunity to volunteer and get experience timing/recording. This will be “like a swim meet” so pack up your goodies, chairs, etc. and plan on hanging out for a few hours.

8:00 – 6 under
8:15 – 7/8
8:45 – 9/10
9:15 – 11/12
9:45 – 13 and up

FundRaiser

Fund Raiser Info:


Banners:
Just a reminder there was a typo on the sample banner page. Please refer to the sponsorship form for the correct info.
Small banners are 2x2 and are $50.00 (this includes a 1/4 page ad in the handbook as well). Large banners are 2x4 and are $125.00. The Gold Sponsor also includes sponsorship announced at meets and on Marlins blog, ¼ page ad in 2010 Handbook and a Marlins 2010 T-Shirt. Banner and handbook advertisements are due no later than May 7th.
Popcorn:
If you want to order the Chocolate Drizzle or Peanut Butter Drizzle, you must return your order by April 30th. All other popcorn orders are due by May 7th. We will place two orders in order to accomodate those chocolate and peanut butter orders :)
Apples:
All apple orders are due April 30th in order to get them back for Mother's day.

Practice Canceled Tuesday 4/20

Practice is CANCELED!


On another note, it was great to see so many parents attend the meetings last night. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the board at practice or through email. If your question is for a coach, please let a board member know and they will ask the coach to come and meet with you after practice is over. For insurance purposes we ask that parents stay off the deck (except when timing and recording at meets).

We are excited about our fundraisers this year. While you are not required to participate, we do encourage each swimmer to do their best to bring in at least $50.00. We fund raise to help keep your costs down. The board was asked if parents could just donate money and not fund raise. Of course, we would never turn down money for our team. But again, our goal here is to keep your costs down to a minimum.

We were also asked about doing a swim-a-thon this year. We are not going to have a swim-a-thon. Our belief is that in tough economic times people are more reluctant to fund raise. So, if they are going to sponsor a fundraiser, they want to "get something" from it. That is why we chose some inexpensive, unique treats to sell. In addition, we offered advertising opportunities for businesses to promote their name and product.

If you choose not to participate, please return your packet to a board member so we can hand out to someone else. But we encourage you to consider supporting the Reedley Marilns by selling a few apples, a few bags of popcorn, or getting your place of employment to purchase a banner or ad. Thank you for supporting our swimmers.

The Reedley Marlins Board

News and Reminders

Happy Sunday!


Just a reminder there will be a Parent meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 19th for the first 15 minutes of each age group practice. Each family needs to attend one of these meetings. Our head coach, Janet Ross will introduce herself and the age group coaches. Board members will be present to share about the fundraiser, answer any related questions, and hand out fundraising packets.

This year we have several ways to earn money to support our team. Your fundraising efforts help to keep the cost of registration down. Fundraising also helps with coaching expenses, league fees, pool fees, insurance, equipment, printing, ribbons, and awards, etc.

Each swimmer will receive a packet with easy ways to bring in money for our team. We DO NOT suggest you send your swimmers through the neighborhood, going door to door unless you will accompany them. Instead, it is safer to call family members, ask for sponsorship at your job, or ask your next door neighbors who you are familiar with. You may even want to buy a banner to cheer on your own kids, buy a yummy apple for your mom or grandma for Mother’s Day, or buy some gourmet popcorn as a teacher’s gift!

Fundraising will include:

~Banners that can advertise a business or encourage your swimmers.

~Advertisements in our 2010 Handbook to advertise a business or recognize swimmers.

~Gourmet popcorn in various size containers to munch on yourself or give as a gift.

~Gourmet Apples that would make any mom smile!

**Fundraising due dates:

Apples - April 30th

Banners, Ads and Popcorn - May 7th.

~Top Seller Prizes:

$75.00 (Marlins T-shirt)

$100.00 (Marlins T-shirt and $5.00 Jamba card)

$150.00 (Marlins T-shirt, $5.00 Jamba card, and a swim cap)

The swimmer who earns the most money will receive a Parka with their name embroidered on it.

High School Swimmers:

Registration will be $25.00 (Coaches are free)

Swimmers must wear either the Marlins Swim Team Suit or their High School Swim Team Suit.

Practice Meet/Pictures

Saturday, June 5th

Swimmers will show up at their designated time, take their picture and then practice their events. Parents are needed to time and record. We encourage all new families to take this opportunity to volunteer and get experience timing/recording. This will be “like a swim meet” so pack up your goodies, chairs, etc. and plan on hanging out for a few hours.

8:00 – 6 under

8:45 – 7/8

9:30 – 9/10

10:15 – 11/12

11:00 – 13 and under

Reminders:

ALL swimmers must register by April 30th to be eligible to swim for the 2010 season.

Parking passes MUST be displayed correctly or you will receive a ticket. We can no longer fix these tickets, so please make sure you have a pass for your car (s).

Swimsuit orders/sizes MUST be in by April 30th.

If you have any questions, please see a board member at practice or reply to this email.

~Swim Hard  Swim Fast~

Practice is cancelled
today, Monday April 12th
See you tomorrow

Update - March 22, 2010

Hey Marlins,

Spring is here

It’s time to swim.

We are so excited for this season!!!

SWIM HARD ~ SWIM FAST !!!

Reminders:

Early and Rookie Swim continues until Friday, March 26th.

REGISTRATION: March 29-30 – 6:00-8:00

(registration and suit try-on only)

Please bring a copy of your birth certificate

if you have not done so already.

There is no swim Spring Break (only Registration)

Registration MUST BE PAID IN FULL by April 6th

 in order for your swimmers to get in the pool.

REGULAR SWIM BEGINS: Tuesday, April 6th

Make sure you have a blue parking pass with the correct dates

And be sure to place it per the directions on the tag.

Anyone without a parking pass displayed correctly after April 7th, WILL be ticketed.

2010 SWIM MEET information will be posted soon!!!

Updates and Information

Hello Marlins,

EARLY SWIMMERS- WILL swim until March 26th, from 6-7 (Time subject to change if needed).

ROOKIE SWIM-Monday, March 15th - March 26th (Mon, Tu, Th, Fri). All swimming is at the Reedley College pool. You must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate at registration.

REGISTRATION and SUIT TRY ON ONLY - Monday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 30th from 6-8 pm at the college pool. All monies must be paid in full before your swimmer(s) can get in the pool.
No practice Thursday or Friday (4/1 and 4/2) or Monday 4/5.

Be ready to jump in the water on Tuesday, April 6th.

Swim Times (subject to change if needed based on number of swimmers)
6U and 7/8s - 5:30-6:30
9/10 and 11/12s - 6:30-7:30
13/14s and 15/18 - 7:30-8:30

Tuesday, April 6th - MANDATORY parent meeting (time to be determined)

Reminders and Updates

Early Swimmers:
We WILL be swimming this Friday after the High School swim meet. We WILL also be swimming if it rains (unless there is thunder and lightening!)

ALL SWIMMERS:
After 4 years, we are finally getting a new team swimsuit! Yay!!! We encourage any swimmer who still fits in their old team suit to use it for practice. Team suits should be worn for meets only.

We realize that for families with more than one swimmer, registration can be a bit much at one time. So, we are giving families another "heads-up." You may start making payments now on your registration by sending a check to Jorge Delport - 1225 S Enns, Reedley, CA 93654. Please make all checks out to Reedley Marlins and write your swimmers' names in the memo line. You can pick up your receipt(s) on registration day. All registration monies are due in full by April 5th. Any swimmer whose registration is not paid will not be allowed to swim.

We need everyone's help to make this the best season yet! We are asking parents to volunteer for positions now, so we will all be on the same page once regular practice starts.



Below are the volunteer positions with a brief description of what we are looking for. Those not crossed out, we still need to fill. We know that you are all gifted in unique ways and we want to use your talents effectively. If you helped in an area last year and would like to continue in that area, please let us know (and Thanks in advance for your help!)

If there is something you really want to do to assist the team this season, but do not see it below, please feel free to send us an email along with an explanation of how you would like to help.


THANKS to those who have already filled positions! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
*1 Volunteer Coordinator: This person would manage all volunteer positions-making sure all spots are filled for swim meets. He or she would be provided with an email list and/or phone list, as well as a list of all volunteer positions that need to be filled. He or she will also have an assistant who will help contact people and fill positions. (It would be helpful if either of these people were bi-lingual)
*1 Assistant Volunteer Coordinator: This person will help the coordinator to contact volunteers, and fill in where necessary.

*Fundraising: 1 coordinator who will organize fundraising activities along with the board and 3-4 helpers.

*Team-Wear: (1 person to purchase suits, t-shirts, hats, etc) Crystal Shenk
*Program: We would like to have 1 person who would like to create a program for each home meet that would include our sponsors and other information.
*Team Photographer: We need 1 person who would like to take action shots of our swimmers which could be used on our team site (www.reedleymarlins.blogspot.com) and used to create a slideshow at the end of the season. Ideally, we could also have photos displayed on the site and this person could sell prints for a small fee (and use it as a fundraiser).


HOME MEETS:
1) Computer input: We will need 2 people to work with the swim software and input names/times, etc. (If this is a returning volunteer-Fabulous! If not, we will provide you with training before the meets begin) We will also need 1 runner to pick up time sheets and give them to the computer table. NEED 1 MORE person
2) Ribbons: We need 2 people to put labels on ribbons and prepare for the visiting team to take home at the end of the meet. This person would also be responsible for handing out the ribbons at practices).
3) Hospitality: We need 1 coordinator who would work with the Volunteer coordinator to get people signed up for snacks. We will need 2 people on deck to pass out snacks to timers, provide drinks, sharpen pencils, etc. (and at least 4 families per meet to provide snacks. Signups for making snacks will be on registration day).
4) On Deck Staff: 1 starter, 1 head timer, 2 stroke and turn judges who will either need to be returning volunteers and/or be trained in early spring.
5) Snack Bar: (2-3 helpers each hour. These helpers can sign up on registration day) P.J. Method will coordinate
6) Timers and recorders as assigned (these people will sign up on registration day).
7) Parent Helpers for lining up swimmers (these positions will also be available for sign up on registration day).
8) Clean-up: We need everyone to clean up at the end of our meets please.

AWAY MEETS:
1) Timers and recorders as assigned (these people will sign up on registration day).
2) Computer person to get meet results and ribbons.
3) Clean-up: Everyone please.
Thanks for taking the time to carefully consider how you would like to be a part of the team for the 2010 season. You may respond with your requests, comments and questions to reedleymarlins@yahoo.com.

Early Swim

Registration for the Reedley Marlins Early swim is tonight and tomorrow (2/15-16). Cost is $40.00 and we will swim from Thursday, February 18th, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, until March 26th. Practice is from 6-7 pm at the Reedley College Pool and is for returning swimmers only.


See you then!

Reminders and Updates:

After 4 years, we are finally getting a new team swimsuit! Yay!!! We encourage any swimmer who still fits in their old team suit to use it for practice. Team suits should be worn for meets only.

We realize that for families with more than one swimmer, registration can be a bit much at one time. So, we are giving families more than two months "heads-up." You may start making payments now on your registration by sending a check to Jorge Delport - 1225 S Enns, Reedley, CA 93654. Please make all checks out to Reedley Marlins and write your swimmers' names in the memo line. You can pick up your receipt(s) on registration day. All registration monies are due in full by April 5th. Any swimmer whose registration is not paid will not be allowed to swim.

Because we had to move the Coaches interview dates, we are extending the application period to Friday, January 22nd. All applications MUST be received by then for anyone wanting to apply for a coaching position. Qualified applicants will receive a call and an interview will be scheduled for the morning of January 30th.

2010 Season Volunteers Needed!

Hello Marlin's Parents and Swimmers:


The Marlins Board is already working to make this the best season yet! Of course, we need everyone's help to do that. So, we want to start by asking parents to volunteer for positions now, so we will all be on the same page once practice starts.

Below are the volunteer positions we need to fill with a brief description of what we are looking for. We know that you are all gifted in unique ways and we want to use your talents effectively. If you helped in an area last year and would like to continue in that area, please let us know (and Thanks in advance for your help!) If there is something you really want to do to assist the team this season, but do not see it below, please feel free to send us an email along with an explanation of how you would like to help.

1 Volunteer Coordinator: This person would manage all volunteer positions-making sure all spots are filled for swim meets. He or she would be provided with an email list and/or phone list, as well as a list of all volunteer positions that need to be filled. He or she will also have an assistant who will help contact people and fill positions. (It would be helpful if either of these people were bi-lingual)

1 Assistant Volunteer Coordinator: This person will help the coordinator to contact volunteers, and fill in where necessary.

HOME MEETS:

1) Computer input: We will need 2 people to work with the swim software and input names/times, etc. (If this is a returning volunteer-Fabulous! If not, we will provide you with training before the meets begin) We will also need 1 runner to pick up time sheets and give them to the computer table.

2) Ribbons: We need 2 people to put labels on ribbons and prepare for the visiting team to take home at the end of the meet. This person would also be responsible for handing out the ribbons at practices).

3) Hospitality: We need 1 coordinator who would work with the Volunteer coordinator to get people signed up for snacks. We will need 2 people on deck to pass out snacks to timers, provide drinks, sharpen pencils, etc. (and at least 4 families per meet to provide snacks. Signups for making snacks will be on registration day).

4) On Deck Staff: 1 starter, 1 head timer, 2 stroke and turn judges who will either need to be returning volunteers and/or be trained in early spring.

5) Snack Bar: (2-3 helpers each hour. These helpers can sign up on registration day) P.J. Method will coordinate

6) Timers and recorders as assigned (these people will sign up on registration day).

7) Parent Helpers for lining up swimmers (these positions will also be available for sign up on registration day).

8) Clean-up: We need everyone to clean up at the end of our meets please.

AWAY MEETS:

1) Timers and recorders as assigned (these people will sign up on registration day).

2) Computer person to get meet results and ribbons.

3) Clean-up: Everyone please.

Other positions:

1) Fundraising: 1 coordinator who will organize fundraising activities along with the board and 3-4 helpers.

2) Team-Wear: (1 person to purchase suits, t-shirts, hats, etc) Crystal Shenk

3) Program: We would like to have 1 person who would like to create a program for each home meet that would include our sponsors and other information.

4) Team Photographer: We need 1 person who would like to take action shots of our swimmers which could be used on our team site (www.reedleymarlins.blogspot.com) and used to create a slideshow at the end of the season. Ideally, we could also have photos displayed on the site and this person could sell prints for a small fee (and use it as a fundraiser).

Thanks for taking the time to carefully consider how you would like to be a part of the team for the 2010 season. You may respond with your requests, comments and questions to reedleymarlins@yahoo.com.

See you soon!