The Manitoba Marlins had seventeen swimmers compete at the 2010 Canadian Age Group Championships held in Winnipeg last weekend. All of the Marlins swimmers did a great job representing the Green & Gold at the five day competition. The team was comprised of nine “rookies” and eight “veterans”. For many swimmers it was their first experience racing at the national level swim meet. All of our swimmers should be proud that they worked hard and earned the right to compete at National Championships.

Here are some of the highlights from Marlins swimmers.

Swimmers with 100% Best Times:

Alora Anis

Second swims (Top 8 in Canada):

Cody Evans - 400 free (5th in Canada); 50 free; 100 free (5th in Canada); 200 free (5th in Canada)
Krista Rossum - 100 breast (4th in Canada); 200 breast (7th in Canada)
Simon Meier - 200 breast (8th in Canada)
Emma Milner, Natasha Lapointe, Krista Rossum and Brooke Meyer - 400 medley relay (8th in Canada)

Club Records:

Simon Meier - 200 breast (record previously held by Thomas Meier from 2009)
Alora Anis - 1500 free (record previously held by Cody Evans from 2009)

Provincial Records:

Simon Meier - 200 breast (record previously held by Thomas Meier from 2009)

The Manitoba Marlins had 51 swimmers competing at Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships in Saskatoon last weekend. It was and amazing weekend of racing for all as the Marlins finished 2nd overall at the Championships. The meet was a large step forward for the Marlins as we made significant gains in the pool and on deck. Congratulations to all the swimmers who left everything in the pool while doing a fantastic job cheering and supporting their team-mates! We are definitely on the road to excellence!

Listed below are highlights from the competition:

Gold: 

James Zubriski - 800 free  Carter Wasyliw - 1500 free; Kaylin Schroeder - 50 fly;Krista Rossum - 200 IM, 200 breast, 100 breast, 400 IM; Simon Meier - 200 breast, 400 free, 800 free, 100 breast; Ashton Ledger - 800 free; Jordan Alexiuk - 200 breast, 400 free, 200 free, 100 breast, 1500 free; MacKenzie Alexiuk - 1500 free; Cody Evans - 200 IM, 50 free, 400 free, 100 free, 800 free, 200 free; Bryce Ellie - 50 free; Natalie Blouin - 50 back, 100 back, 200 back; Alora Anis -  800 free; Leah Daniel - 1500 free, 200 free, 400 free

Silver:

James Zubriski - 400 IM; Carter Wasyliw - 200 breast; Abi Shewchuk - 800 free, 50 fly; Kaylin Schroeder - 100 fly, 50 free, 50 back; Krista Rossum - 50 breast, 800 free; Hannah Molloy - 200 free,1500 free;Simon Meier - 200 IM, 400 IM; Kennedy Meier - 200 back; Emily Kinnaird - 100 back, 200 back; Jessica Henderson - 1500 free; Sydney Gergley - 200 breast; Bryce Ellie - 1500 free, 200 free; Natalie Blouin - 1500 free; Cody Evans - 400 IM; Alora Anis - 400 IM 

Bronze:

James Zubriski - 400 free, 200 free; Carter Wasyliw - 100 breast; Abi Shewchuk - 50 free, 400 IM; Kaylin Schroeder - 100 free; Krista Rossum - 400 free; Kacey Preun - 1500 free; Jillian Neufeld - 50 free, 100 free, 800 free; Patrick Muma - 200 fly; Hannah Molloy - 400 free;Emma Milner - 50 back; Simon Meier - 200 back; Alora Anis - 200 free; Cody Evans- 400 IM; Kennedy Meier - 100 back, 200 free; Ashton Ledger - 200 breast, 100 breast, 400 IM; Daniel Kouzinets - 100 fly; Bryce Ellie - 400 free; Leah Daniel - 400 IM; Julianna Bowman - 800 free; MacKenzie Alexiuk - 400 free ; Natalie Blouin - 100 fly, 200 fly

Top 10 Team Point Contributors:

330.00 Cody Evans                                                                                                    
284.00 Jordan Alexiuk                                                                                                280.00 Simon Meier                                                                                                    
280.00 Krista Rossum                                                                                               
237.00 Natalie Blouin                                                                                                 
216.00 Leah Daniel                                                                                                      192.00 Kaylin Schroeder                                                                                          
179.00 Bryce Ellie                                                                                                       
167.00 Carter Wasyliw                                                                                               
164.00 Ashton Ledger                                                                                               
164.00 Alora Anis                                                                                                        

Club Records:

Liezl Ocon - 50 fly (record was previously her own from 2010)
Simon Meier - 800 free (record previously held by Jordan Alexiuk from 2009)
Bryce Ellie - 50 free (record previously held by Steven Foley from 1992)
James Zubriski - 800 free (previously held by Riley Pickerl from 2005)

High Point Winners:

Male 13 yr old – Jordan Alexiuk
Female 13 yr old – Cody Evans
Female 15 & Over – Krista Rossum

New Qualifiers for Canadian Age Group Championships:

Natasha Lapointe - 50 & 100 free
Noah Wasyliw - 200 breast

100% Best Times:

Jordan Alexiuk, Jordan Carmichael, Mike Kleiber, Kennedy Meier, Thomas Osborne, Abi Shewchuk and James Zubriski.

The Manitoba Marlins sent 20 swimmers to the NBAC Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland. Michael Phelps was competing at the competition which was very exciting experience for the Marlins swimmers in attendance. There was over 500 swimmers (mostly from eastern United States) competing. Many of the Marlins swimmers had been anticipating this competition since the beginning of the season and as a result performed very well. This meet was an incredible opportunity for our swimmers to compete against arguable the best age group swim club in North America and race in a unique 50m outdoor pool.

GOLD:

Simon Meier (100 breast)

SILVER:

Simon Meier (200 IM); Krista Rossum (100 breast); Cody Evans (50 free); Girls Open 200 Free ‘A’ Team (Cody Evans, Krista Rossum, Brooke Meyer, Natasha Lapointe)

BRONZE:

Simon Meier (50 breast, 200 free, 200 breast); Cody Evans (800 free, 400 free); Krista Rossum (200 breast); Girls Open 400 Free ‘A’ Team (Cody Evans, Krista Rossum, Brooke Meyer, Natasha Lapointe)

New Canadian Age Group Championships Qualifiers:

New Club Record:

The Manitoba Marlins had 48 swimmers competing at Long Course Junior Provincial Championships last weekend. Our young and vocal team was a force to be reckoned with in the pool and on deck!  The Marlins placed a close 2nd in the overall team standings. The swimmers displayed great team spirit all weekend long, particularly on Saturday night at finals. The coaching staff thought it was great to see a new generation of Marlins swimmers learning to step up for their second swims and show a strong spirit and effort for all the relays.

Medal Totals:

Gold: 32 individual and 8 relay
Silver: 21 individual and 2 relay
Bronze: 27 individual and 2 relay

Swimmer with 100% Best Times:

Zachary  Alderdice, MacKenzie  Alexiuk, Juliana Bowman, Jordan Carmichael, Nathaniel Fulcher, Julie  Joyal, Kurt  Morton, Jillian Neufeld, Jessica Ollinik, Emily Onyshko, Chantel Swiston, Arianna Tiede and Carter Wasyliw.

New Man/Sask Qualifiers:

New Club Record:

High Point Winners:

The Manitoba Marlins had 88 swimmers competing at the Where Friends Meet this past weekend. It was a great weekend of racing for our club. As always, the Marlins showed great TEAM SPIRIT and were especially supportive to the younger swimmers who were competing in their first long course meet of the season.

Swimmers with 100 % best times:

Claire Healey, MacKenzie Alexiuk, Scott Bachus, Taylor Cairns, Victoria Carmichael, Annabelle Hollander, Daniel Kouzinets, Breeck Kroitor Dora Modcrin, Caitlin Negrey, Nicholas Noonan, Will Ollinik, Emily Onyshko, Thomas Osborne, Sasha Planinich, Kacey Preun, Anousone Reid, Krista Rossum, Noah Wasyliw and Alexandra Wiebe.

New Man/Sask qualifier:

• Breeck Kroitor
• Amy McAvoy

New Junior Provincial qualifiers:

• Amalia Inglis
• Nick Noonan

16 new “AA” times were achieved by Marlins swimmers.
35 new “A” times were achieved by Marlins swimmers.

Club Records:

• Abi Shewchuk (10) in the 200 free. Record was previously her own.
• Abi Shewchuk (10) in the 400 I.M. No previous record.

If this past weekend was any indication of how well the Marlins intend to perform during the long course season, then the next few months should be very exciting! The Manitoba Marlins finished second overall in the team standings. In addition to the numerous outstanding performances in the water, the Marlins CHEERED loudly and were a strong presence on deck, both in heats and in finals.

GOLD:

Natalie Blouin (200 back); Alora Anis (400 IM); Simon Meier (200 breast, 100 breast); Ashton Ledger (200 breast); Cody Evans (50 free); Krista Rossum (200 breast, 100 breast); Natalie Blouin (200 back); Girls 12 & under Medley 'A' Team (Abi Shewchuk, Anousone Reid, Kaylin Schroeder, Alora Anis)

SILVER:

Pat Muma (200 fly); Emily Kinnaird (100 back); Ashton Ledger (400 IM, 100 breast); Brooke Meyer (200 fly); Jordan Alexiuk (100 breast); Bryce Ellie (50 free); Anousone Reid (400 IM); Kennedy Meier (100 back, 200 free); Cody Evans (200 free); Boys 13/14 Medley 'A' Team (Owen Park, Ashton Ledger, Danny Kouzinets, Bryce Ellie); Girls 12 & Under Free 'A' Team (Abi Shewchuk, Hannah Molly, Kaylin Schroeder, Alora Anis)

BRONZE:

Alora Anis (400 IM, 400 free, 200 free); Natalie Blouin (100 back, 200 fly); Krista Rossum (400 IM, 200 IM); Cody Evans (100 fly); Emily Kinnaird (200 back); James Zubriski (400 free); Krista Rossum (100 free); Simon Meier (400 free); Bryce Ellie (200 free); Jordan Alexiuk (400 free, 100 breast); Kennedy Meier (200 back); Abi Shewchuk (200 back); Girls 12 & Under Medley 'B' Team (Hannah Molloy, Alex Weibe, Liezl Ocon, Sarah Ledger); Boys 12 & Under Medley 'A' Team (Carter Wasyliw, Simon Meier, Declan Henry, Jordan Carmichael); Girls 13/14 Medley 'A' Team (Natalie Blouin, Emily Kinnaird, Cody Evans, Jill Neufeld); Boys 13/14 Medley 'B' Team (Noah Wasyliw, Jordan Alexiuk, Pat Muma, Breek Kroitor); Girls 15 & Over Medley ‘A’ Team (Kennedy Meier, Krista Rossum, Brooke Meyer, Kacey Preun); Boys 12 & Under Free 'A' Team (Carter Wasyliw, Simon Meier, Connor Morier, Jordan Carmichael); Girls 13/14 'A' Team (Natalie Blouin, Sarah McAvoy, Cody Evans, Jill Neufeld); Boys 13/14 Free 'A' Team (Owen Park, Breeck Kroitor, Danny Kouzinets, Bryce Ellie); Girls 15 & Over Free ‘A’ Team (Kennedy Meier, Krista Rossum, Brooke Meyer, Natasha Lapointe)

100 % Best Times:

Zach Alderdice, Jordan Alexiuk, Alora Anis, Scott Bachus, Juliana Bowman, Jordan Carmichael, Bryce Ellie, Amelie Guillette, Declan Henry, Emily Kinnaird, Daniel Kouzinets, Breeck Kroitor, Shawn Lane, Ashton Ledger, Sarah Ledger, Amy McAvoy, Sarah McAvoy, Simon Meier, Emma Milner, Hannah Molloy, Kurt Morton, Pat Muma, Liezl Ocon, Owen Park, Kacey Preun, Krista Rossum, Corinne Schroeder, Kaylin Schroeder, Abi Shewchuk, Ben Shewchuk, Ross Storm, Chantel Swiston, Sophie Theodorou, Dimitar Tomovski, Carter Wasyliw and Alex Wiebe.

New ‘A’ qualifier:

New ‘AA’ qualifier:

Club Records:

In order to provide our swimmers with the best possible racing opportunity and take into account the length of sessions, Meet Management has made the following changes to the Golden Plains Invitational meet format.

After 3 days of intense training in Kamloops as part of the Western Prospects Team, Marlins swimmers Brooke Meyer, Cody Evans, Sarah McAvoy and Jordan Alexiuk returned to Winnipeg exhausted certainly, but also as better athletes.  Not only did they have an opportunity to hear from some of the best minds in Western Canadian Sport, they also discovered that the limits of hard work, pain and effort can, and should, be pushed if you want to be the best.  Throughout the weekend, participating athletes were reminded that they are “the future” of Western Canadian swimming; a message they were to take home to their team-mates and coaches; an attitude they were to continue to bring to their training.  Marlins swimmers who did not attend the camp can certainly learn from Brooke, Cody, Sarah and Jordan’s experience!  The mandate they were given was that they were responsible for sharing all they had learned at the camp.  Ask them what advice they can pass on and you will gain knowledge from their experience as well!
Two practical pieces of advice that any swimmer at any level can use:

Let’s make the Marlins the Best of the Best in the West!  GO MARLINS!

The Manitoba Marlins had 51 swimmers competing at the Brandon Invitational last weekend. Our swimmers did a great job finishing races and"winning the tight ones". The Marlins operated like a well oiled machine on the weekend, while ranking first in overall team standings. We were exceptional on the walls and when performing streamlines. The swimmers executed their race plans and it seemed obvious that everyone swam with a purpose. The swimmers consistently out cheered the coaches, and of their own free will. There was great leadership displayed by our more experienced swimmers, which resulted in great team dynamic. The Marlins swimmers ALL looked great dressed in the proper attire. 

Highlights are as follows:

Swimmers who achieved 100% best times:

Zach Alderdice, Jamie Alexiuk, MacKenzie Alexiuk, Scott Bachus, Sydney Baron, Juliana Bowman, Taylor Cairns, Jordan Carmichael, Victoria Carmichael, Erin Fones, Maurice Gingras, Amelie Guillette, Nir  Gurevich, Paige Hansen, Declan Henry, Annabelle Hollander, Amalia Inglis, Sean Inglis, Lexi Jocelyn, Shawn Lane, Sarah Ledger, Amy Mcavoy, Dora Modrcin, Hannah Molloy, Connor Morier, Kurt Morton, Patrick Muma, Jillian Neufeld, Nicholas Noonan, Liezl Ocon, Jessica Ollinik, Emily Onyshko, Kennedy Overwater, Sasha Planinich, Benjamin Shewchuk, Sophie Theodorou, Arianna Tiede, Tiana Tiede and  Noah Wasyliw.
                     
New Man/Sask qualifiers:

New Junior Provincial qualifiers:

Thursday, April 29th, 2010:

 Friday, April 30th, 2010:

Above is the schedule for the MANITOBA MARLINS group pictures.

The entire TEAM picture will be on Thursday April 29thth, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pan Am Pool. All swimmers (Minis through National) are encouraged to attend and wear a GREEN Marlins shirt, runners and shorts.

Super Squad Green & Gold - Coach Carl
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Pan Am (5:00 - 6:00 pm)   

AGD - Coach Amy
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Pan Am (5:30 - 6:30 pm)    

AGE - Coach Hannelore
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Pan Am Pool (10:00 - 11:00 pm)

TAG - Coach Wendy
Friday, April 23, 2010 at Pan Am (5:00 - 6:00 pm)   

NAT - Coach Dave
Wednesday, April 21, 2009 at Pan Am (5:00 - 6:00 pm)  

The Manitoba Marlins had three swimmers attend Pan Pac Trials held in Montreal, QC from April 1-4, 2010. Leah Daniel, Luella Ocon and Krista Rossum represented the Green & Gold at the four day competition. This was their first “taste” of long course swimming and all three swimmers should be proud that they earned the right to compete at this level of competition.

The best swimmers in Canada were in attendance and here is how our swimmers faired.

Luella Ocon

Krista Rossum

Leah Daniel

The Manitoba Marlins sent 36 swimmers to the West Side Challenge hosted by the St. James Seals. The Marlins won the competition with both our girl’s and boy’s teams finishing first overall. Our swimmers achieved 78% best times with everyone swimming well while having lots of fun. This was a great way to end off the short course season for our up and coming swimmers!

Swimmers with 100% Best Times:

Jamie Alexiuk, Ellen Bestland, Caelan Car, Victoria Carmichael, Erin Fones, Nir Gurevich, Annabelle Hollander, Julie Joyal, Callista Moore, Connor Morier, Will Ollinik, Kennedy Overwater, Corinne Schroeder, Alex Storm, Tiana Tiede and Andrew Witwicki

Highlights:

Corinne Schroeder - “AA” time in 50 Free.  She also got her 11 year old “A” time in 400 free, to qualify for Man-Sask
 
First “A” times for Erin Fones, Connor Morier, and Emily Onyshko
 
14 new A times in total

The Manitoba Marlins had 50 swimmers competing at the 2010 Man/Sask Short Course Championships this past weekend. The Marlins swimmers performed well all weekend long, while continuing to show huge improvements from last year in the water and on deck. Our team finished 2nd overall with 4555 points. The girl’s team finished 2nd, while the boy’s team finished 3rd. All our swimmers should be commended for their efforts in the water as well as their great display of team spirit all weekend long.

Individual highlights are as follows:

Swimmers with 100% best times:

Jordan Alexiuk, Mackenzie Alexiuk (heats and finals), Alora Anis, Jessica Henderson, Sarah McAvoy (heats and finals), Simon Meier, Brooke Meyer, Kaylin Schroeder (heats and finals), Abi Shewchuk, and Noah Wasyliw (heats and finals).
 
Gold Medal Winners:
Alora Anis (1500 free); Jordan Alexiuk (1500 free, 400 free); Luella Ocon (200 breast); Simon Meier (200 breast, 100 breast); Natalie Blouin (100 back, 200 back, 50 back, 400 IM); Cody Evans (200 free); Abi Shewchuk (50 back); 13 & Under Boys 200 Medley Relay (Jordan Alexiuk, Simon Meier, Pat Muma, Bryce Ellie)

Silver Medal Winners:
Owen Park (50 back);Anosoune Reid (1500 free); Sarah McAvoy (1500 free); Natalie Blouin (100 fly); Cody Evans (50 free, 100 back); Bryce Ellie (50 free); Abi Shewchuk (100 back, 200 fly); Emma Milner (100 back, 50 back); Natalie Blouin (400 free, 200 fly, 200 IM, 200 free); James Zubriski (400 free); Brooke Meyer (200 fly, 200 free, 400 IM); Kennedy Meier (200 back); Simon Meier (50 breast, 400 IM); Krista Rossum (200 IM) ; Jordan Alexiuk (400 IM); Kaylin Schroeder (50 fly); 12 & Under Girls 200 Free Relay (Alora Anis, Kaylin Schroeder, Hannah Molloy, Natalie Blouin); 15 & Over Girls 200 Free Relay (Natasha Lapointe, Emma Milner, Kennedy Meier, Krista Rossum); 12 & Under Girls 200 Medley Relay (Alora Anis, Kaylin Schroeder, Anosoune Reid, Natalie Blouin) 13 & 14 Girls 200 Free Relay (Brooke Meyer, Cody Evans, Sarah McAvoy, Jillian Neufeld) 15 & Over Girls 200 Medley Relay (Natasha Lapointe, Luella Ocon, Kennedy Meier, Krista Rossum)

Bronze Medal Winners:
James Zubriski (1500 free); Abi Shewchuk (100 fly); Kaylin Schroeder (100 fly); Brooke Meyer (100 fly, 400 free, 200 IM); Luella Ocon (100 fly, 200 fly); Jordan Alexiuk (200 breast, 200 free); Kennedy Meier (100 back); Simon Meier (100 back); Cody Evans (400 free, 100 free, 200 IM, 800 free); Krista Rossum (400 free, 50 breast, 200 free, 400 IM); Pat Muma (200 fly); Bryce Ellie (100 free); Emma Milner (200 back); Alora Anis (400 IM); 13 & Under Boys 200 Free Relay (Ryan Bergen, Simon Meier, Thomas Osborne, Bryce Ellie); 13 & 14 Girls 200 Medley Relay (Brooke Meyer, Cody Evans, Emily Kinnaird, Sarah McAvoy); 15 & Over Girls 200 Medley Relay (Emma Milner, Julia Mann, Rebecca Bergen, Meaghan McMullen)

New Age Group National Qualifiers:

• Simon Meier - 200 breast
• Alora Anis - 1500 free

Club Records:

The Manitoba Marlins had 49 swimmers competing at Junior Provincials last weekend in Brandon. The Marlins won the meet for a second time in a row with 363 points. The boy’s team placed 1st with 178 points and the girl’s team tied for 1st with 185 points. Overall, the energy at the meet was FANTASTIC!  The support the team showed for one another was certainly a huge part of the success we had at the meet!  Really, truly, an overwhelming triumph in terms of team spirit. 

New Man/Sask Qualifiers:

10 & Under High Points Winners:

Club Records:

Swimmers who achieved 100% best times:

Zack Alderdice, Sydney Baron, Claire Healey, Lexi Jocelyn, Breeck Kroitor, Ashton Ledger, Hannah Molloy, Pat Muma, Jessica Ollinik, Thomas Osborn, Kennedy Overwater, Corinne Schroeder, Ben Shewchuk, Ross Storm, Sophie Theodorou, Arianna Tiede, Gelsy Vanderhooft and Carter Wasyliw.

Medalists:

GOLD:  Abi Shewchuk (100 free, 100 back, 50 breast, 200 breast, 50 fly, 100 fly, 100 IM, 200 IM ); Liezl Ocon (50 back); Juliana Bowman (400 IM, 800 free, 200 back); Gelsy Vanderhooft (50 back, 100 back); Hannah Molloy (50 free, 200 free, 400 free, 200 IM); Naomi Peters (100 breast); Jill Neufeld (50 back); Arianna Tiede (50 fly); Chantel Swiston (400 IM); Ellie Olson (200 free); Katrina Gemmill (400 free, 800 free); Elllie Olson (200 fly, 200 IM, 400 IM); Carter Wasyliw (50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 50 breast, 200 IM); Declan Henry (100 fly); Zach Alderdice (200 breast); Thomas Osborn (50 free, 100 free, 200 free); Pat Muma (1500 free); Ben Shewchuk (100 back, 200 breast); Daniel Kouzinets (200 free, 400 free, 400 IM); Owen Park (200 back); Ashton Ledger (200 fly)

SILVER:  Corinne Schroder (200 free); Jessica Ollinik (100 breast); Liezl Ocon (50 fly, 100 fly); Gelsy Vanderhooft (200 back); Naomi Peters (50 breast, 200 breast); Jill Neufeld (400 free, 200 back); Sydney Baron (50 breast); Katrina Gemmill (50 free); Ellie Olson (100 fly); Nathan Fulcher (50 free, 50 back); Jordan Carmichael (400 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 IM, 200 IM); Ross Storm (50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 1500 free, 50 breast, 100 breast); Thomas Osborn (400 free, 50 back, 200 back); Ben Shewchuk (200 IM); Daniel Kouzinets (1500 free, 100 fly, 200 fly); Ashton Ledger (50 back, 100 back, 200 back); Owen Park (100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM); Shawn Lane (50 back)

BRONZE:  Liezl Ocon (50 free); Corinne Schroeder (100 free); Lexi Jocelyn (200 back); Jessica Ollinik (200 breast); Gelsy Vanderhooft (50 free, 200 IM); Juliana Bowman (200 free); Sophie Theodorou (200 breast); Arianna Tiede (400 free, 100 fly, 200 fly); Jill Neufeld (800 free, 100 back); Chantel Swiston (200 IM); Ellie Olson (200 back); Katrina Gemmill (100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM); Nathan Fulcher (100 back, 200 back, 50 breast, 200 IM); Carter Wasyliw (50 fly); Zach Alderdice (100 breast); Pat Muma (400 free); Ross Storm (50 back); Thomas Osborn (100 back); Scott Bachus (50 breast); Ben Shewchuk (100 fly); Owen Park (200 free, 400 IM); Daniel Kouzinets (100 back, 100 back); Kurt Morton (50 breast); Shawn Lane (50 free, 100 free)

Relays:
Girls 10 and under GOLD MEDAL 4 x 50 Free Relay (Corinne Schroeder, Liezl Ocon, Dora Modrcin, Abi Shewchuk) and 4 x 50 Medley Relay (Abi Shewchuk, Jessica Ollinik, Liezl Ocon, Corinne Schoeder)
Boys 10 and under GOLD MEDAL 4 x 50 Free Relay (Nathan Fulcher, Declan Henry, Alex Storm, Carter Wasyliw) and 4 x 50 Medley Relay (Carter Wasyliw, Alex Storm, Declan Hentry, Nathan Fulcher)
Girls 11 GOLD MEDAL 4 x 50 Free Relay (Jessica Henderson, Juliana Bowman, Paige Hansen, Gelsy Vanderhooft) and 4 x 50 Medley Relay (Gelsy Vanderhooft, Paige Hansen, Jessica Henderson, Juliana Bowman)
Boys 13 GOLD MEDAL 4 x 50 Free Relay (Ross Storm, Pat Muma, Ben Shewchuk, Thomas Osborn) and 4 x 50 Medley Relay (Ross Storm, Ben Shewchuk, Pat Muma, Thomas Osborn)
Boys 14 GOLD MEDAL 4 x 50 Free Relay (Owen Park, Ashton Ledger, Breeck Kroiter, Daniel Kouzinets) and 4 x 50 Medley Relay (Owen Park, Ashton Ledger, Daniel Kouzinets, Breeck Kroitor)

The Manitoba Marlins sent seventeen swimmers to the Western Canadian Championships last weekend in Saskatoon, Sk. The large group of swimmers performed well, earning a handful of second swims and numerous best times. All seventeen swimmers should be proud of their performances. The Manitoba Marlins finished 23rd overall, which is a huge improvement from last years 45th place finish.

Swimmer that achieved 100% best times:

Cody Evans, Emma Milner, Maddi Pickerl and James Zubriski

New Age Group National Qualifiers:

Provincial Record:

Club Records:

Second Swims - Top 20 for 16 & Over and Top 10 for 15 & Under:

The Manitoba Marlins had 99 swimmers competing at our New Years Invitational last weekend. With plenty of highlights to report, the Marlins finished in 2nd place a mere 200 points behind the 1st place team. As a team, the Marlins achieved 78% best times with 31 swimmers posting 100% PBs.

Swimmer that achieved 100% best times are as follows:

Zach Alderdice, Jordan Alexiuk, Mackenzie Alexiuk, Scott Bachus, Sydney Baron, Jacob Booth, Juliana Bowman, Taylor Cairns, Eugene Fradkov, Nathan Fulcher, Amelie Guilette, Paige Hansen, Rhys Hedden, Declan Henry, Annabelle Hollander, Amalia Inglis, Lexi Jocelyn, Sarah Ledger, Ash Milani, Dora Modrcin, Hannah Molloy, Connor Morier, Adam Nowicki, Emil Onyshko, Thomas Osborne, Owen Park, Anousone Reid, Belle Riley-Thompson, Kaylin Schroeder, Abi Shewchuk and Chantel Swiston.

59 new “A” times were achieved by Marlin swimmers
46 new “AA” times were achieved by Marlin swimmers

New Junior Provincial Qualifiers:

Tiana Tiede, Sophie Theodorou, Kurt Morton, Nick Noonan, Sydney Baron and Annabelle Hollander.

New Man/Sask Qualifier:

Chantel Swiston

New Age Group Nationals Qualifier:

Adam Nowicki

Club Records:

The Manitoba Marlins sent 46 swimmers to the SJS Christmas Invitational this past weekend. Our swimmers earned an outstanding 96% best time average.

21 new “A” times were achieved by Marlin swimmers, with Claire Healey earning her first ever “A” in the 50 breast.

Swimmers that had 100% best times are as follows:

Zach Alderdice, Jamie Alexiuk,  Jordan  Carmichael, Meaghan Fortney,Amelie Guillette, Paige Hansen, Claire Healey, Rhys Hedden, Declan Henry, Lexi Jocelyn, Sarah Ledger,  Amy McAvoy, Dora Modrcin, Kurt Morton, Caitlin Negrey, Nick Noonan, Liezl Ocon, Jessica Ollinik, Emily Onyshko, Thomas Osborn, Kennedy Overwater, Jocelyn Peters, Naomi Peters, Sasha Planinich, Belle Riley-Thompson, Corinne Schroeder, Ross Storm, Tiana Tiede, and Dimitar Tomovski.

In addition to the many great performances by our swimmers at the Prairie Winter International, the cohesiveness and unity of the team was greater than it ever.  The support and leadership shown by many of our athletes was wonderful and exciting! The Manitoba Marlins placed 2nd overall. As a club we doubled our point totals while improving on our 3rd place finish from last year.

Highlights are as follows:

100% Best Times:

Mackenzie Alexiuk, Gabe Barnabe, Rebecca Bergen, Mark Carlson, Erin Cummins, Sarah McAvoy, Hannah Molloy, Owen Park, Krista Rossum, Chantel Swiston, Noah Wasyliw, Bryce Ellie, Cody Evans, Sydney Gergely, Jessica Henderson, Emily Kinnaird, Kennedy Meier, Adam Nowicki, Kacey Preun, Abi Shewchuk, Arianna Tiede and James Zubriski.

Medalists:

Gold:

Silver:

Bronze:

Club Records:

New Qualifiers:

Like all activities in our society, sport has changed dramatically in the 21st century and organizations such as Swim/Natation Manitoba must adapt to meet those changes.

In order to adapt, it is vital that we update our bylaws and policies to ensure we can serve our athletes and coaches better. SNM has formed a sub-committee to review all of our governance documents to determine how we can govern our sport more effectively.  We are working hard to ensure improved documents are in place by the start of the 2010-2011 season...Please click here to read the complete letter.

The Manitoba Marlin’s coaching staff and Board of Directors want to create a healthy and safe environment for everyone. Swimmers are more likely to be physically and mentally stressed when they are training, making them more susceptible to illness. With the current H1N1 virus prevalent, we require our swimmers to be extra cautious by using preventative measures to ensure a healthy environment. Please make sure that if your swimmer has any of the H1N1 symptoms listed below, that they stay at home until they’ve been “OK’d” to return to training by a medical professional. Once your swimmer is feeling over the worst, most doctors recommend that they start slow when returning to training. Check your swimmer’s temperature to ensure they have no fever before they head back to the pool. Even though the H1N1 flu virus cannot live in a properly chlorinated pool, your swimmer could spread germs in the locker room if they go back to training too soon.  

How to stay well and avoid spreading germs:

The Public Health Agency advises Canadians to:

Our coaching staff and Board advise swimmers:

Do not:

Do:

Is it H1N1 or just a common cold?

Typical H1N1 Flu Symptoms 

Common Cold Symptoms

If you think you have H1N1 symptoms refer to this page for what to do
www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/a-z/influenza/files/QuickGuide.pdf

The Manitoba Marlins sent 35 swimmers to the Halloween Invitational in Brandon last weekend. The results were great, with plenty of cheering and team spirit displayed by our young squad in attendance.

Marlin swimmers achieved 32 new “A” times with Corinne Schroeder, Kennedy Overwater and Jaime Alexiuk earning their first “A” times at the competition.

Two new “AA” times were achieved by Mackenzie Alexiuk (400 free) and Arianna Tiede (400 free)

Marlin swimmers achieved 98% best times as a team. This is truly an outstanding statistic!

Congratulations to the following swimmers who achieved 100% best times:

Zach Alderdice, Jamie Alexiuk, Mackenzie Alexiuk, Scott Bachus, Juliann Bowman, Victoria Carmichael, Erin Fones, Nathan  Fulcher, Amelie Guillette, Paige Hansen, Claire Healey, Declan Henry, Amalia Inglis, Lexi Jocelyn, Sarah Ledger,  Amy Mcavoy, Dora Modrcin, Liezl Ocon, Jessica Ollinik, Kennedy Overwater, Naomi Peters, Belle Riley-Thompson, Corinne Schroeder, Kaylin Schroeder, Alex Storm, Arianna Tiede, Tiana Tiede, Gelsomina Vanderhooft and Braden Wright.
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The Manitoba Marlins sent 46 swimmers to the Wolf Invitational in Minneapolis last weekend. Our swimmers were a definite presence on deck, as we took the meet by storm with strong performances in every age group.

The Marlins placed 3rd overall in the team standings in a tight race between host club Great Wolf and the Edina Swim Club. Our girls team placed 2nd overall while our boys team placed 3rd. Click here for the final team standings.

The Marlins had many swimmers place Top 8 in the high point standings with Carter Wasyliw (9-10 boys) and Cody Evans (11-12 girls) placing first overall. Click here for individual overall standings.

Congratulations to Owen Park and Alexandra Wiebe who earned 100% best times at the competition.

Super Squad Green & Gold - Coach Carl
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Pan Am (5:00 - 6:00 pm)   

AGD - Coach Amy
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Pan Am (5:30 - 6:30 pm)    

AGE - Coach Hannelore
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Pan Am Pool (6:00 - 7:00 pm)

TAG - Coach Wendy
Monday, October 19, 2009 at CKRC (5:30 - 6:30 pm)   

NAT - Coach Dave
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Pan Am (5:00 - 6:00 pm)  

Seven Manitoba Marlin swimmers have been selected/invited to attend a special practice session with Swim Canada CEO and Head Coach Pierre Lafontaine while he is visisting Winnipeg in mid- October.

The following Marlin swimmers were selected based off of their outstanding performances during the 2008/2009 long course season:

Luella Ocon, Karyl Clarete, Natalie Blouin, Cody Evans, Brooke Meyer, Thomas Meier and Ryan Bergen. Congratulations swimmers!

The Manitoba Marlins hosted their annual Awards Banquet last Saturday at the Holiday Inn South. The event highlighted the numerous achievements of our swimmers from the 2008/2009 season. First time "A", "AA", Western, Age Group National and Senior National qualifiers were acknowledged as well as all of the Swimmers of the Month from last year.

Thanks to Angela Blouin and Greg Carlson for their efforts in helping make the banquet a success!

Click here for a Program from the banquet.

The following is a list of the award winners:

Age Group Awards (Short Course)

10 and under              
Female: Abigail Shewchuk
Male: Simon Meier

11 & 12                      
Female: Natalie Blouin
Male: Thomas Meier

13 & 14                      
Female: Karyl Clarete
Male: Mark Carlson

15 & over:
Female: Luella Ocon
Male: Eric Brault

Age Group Awards (Long Course)

10 and under              
Female: Abigail Shewchuk
Male: Simon Meier

11 & 12                      
Female: Cody Evans
Male: Thomas Meier

13 & 14                      
Female: Karyl Clarete
Male: Ashton Ledger

15 and over                
Female: Leah Daniel
Male: Adam Nowicki

Rookies of the Year:
Female: Liezl Ocon
Male: Declan Henry

Sportsmanship award:  
Owen Park                 

Most improved swimmer:
Female: Jillian Neufeld (12 & Under)
Male: Jordan Alexiuk (13 & Under)

Most improved swimmer:
Female: Karyl Clarete (13 & Over)
Male: James Zubriski  (14 & Over)

Outstanding Award:
Female: Leah Daniel - 800 free 890 points
Male: Evan Dzik - 100 free 659 points

National Competition Award:
Leah Daniel - 7th in 800 free at World Championship Trials

Swimming Canada announced that effective September 1, 2009, all swimwear worn in swimming competitions sanctioned under the authority of Swimming Canada must conform to the January 1, 2010 Fina swimwear approval guidelines.

Click here for more infomation.

Listed below are training and meet schedules for the 2009/2010 season:

Start-Up Training Schedule

Regular Group Training Schedule (updated September 8, 2009)

Meet Schedule (updated September 23, 2009)

*Please note that all schedules are subject to change.