Welcome Home, Marlins!
Hurray to the New Team Records!
Several team records came down this season!
Congrats go to:
* 9-10 girls 25 fly @ 15.82 Zosia Ridley
* 15-18 girls 50 breast @ 35.12 Alina Jones
* 15-18 girls 50 fly @ 29.03 Sydney Harrington
* 15-18 girls 100 IM @ 1:07.68 Sydney Harrington
* 15-18 boys 50 breast @ 31.38 Charlie Nguyen
* 15-18 boys 50 free @ 24.62 Charlie Nguyen
* 15-18 boys 100 IM @ 1:02.88 Charlie Nguyen
* 13-14 boys 100 medley relay set a new pool record @ 59.64. Congrats to Ryan Yoder, Jason Xu, Gabe Cetron and Michael Jones;
* 15-18 ladies 200 medley relay broke the team record with 2:09.72! The team included Peri Farling, Margot Baden, Sydney Harrington, and Meghan Farkas.
Mantua Marlins are in NVSL Division 6 for 2016!
We are happy to inform our families that Mantua Marlins will be swimming in NVSL Division 6 again this summer!
We will swim against the following teams per schedule below:
** Sat, June 18 - Time Trials @ Mantua;
** Sat, June 25 - Marlins @ Riverside Gardens;
** Sat, July 2 - Marlins @ Dowden Terrace;
** Sat, July 9 - Marlins @ Greenbriar;
** Wed., July 13 @ 5:30 pm - Divisional Relay Carnival @ Mantua;
** Sat, July 16 - Marlins are hosting Fairfax Station/ Marlin Senior recognition;
** Sat, July 23 - Marlins @ High Point;
$$ Sat, July 30 - Divisionals @ Mantua! $$
2016 Season Information
Registration is open
Please log into your account and follow the registration link on the right to proceed with your registrations.
The fees are $105 for each athlete and with a $285 cap for families with three or more swimmers.
Who Can Join the Marlins
The swim and dive teams are open to children of Mantua club members and rental members.
The Mantua Marlins Swim Team is comprised of the regular “big” team and the Mini-Marlins. To be on the “big” Swim Team, a child must be able to swim a full length of the pool (25 meters) without fins and without stopping. The Minis typically are between 5 and 7 years of age and must be comfortable entering and moving unassisted through deep water. Any child 7 and under who needs assistance from the lane line to complete a pool length may be asked to swim in the Mini Marlins program. All interested children are encouraged to come and be evaluated.
Please remember that swim team is NOT swim lessons! Please feel free to discuss your child’s skill level with the Team Reps and coaches if you have any questions.
Volunteer Hours
A commitment from each family to volunteer during the season is essential to make things run smoothly for the team. All skills and positive personalities are welcome! A family must volunteer at least 10 hours to assist the swim team.
Swim meets require a large volunteer staff of over 40 people to time, officiate, and score. We need you! Meet officials receive free certification training at NVSL Officials Clinics held each year. Please consider attending if you’re interested in any official duties (see Swim Team Volunteer Job Descriptions and the 2016 NVSL Officials Clinic Schedule for additional information).
Volunteers are also needed to help set up the pool for all home meets (Saturday A Meets–generally after 8 pm; Monday B Meets–arrive at the pool by 4 pm), run the snack bar during the meet, and tear down immediately after the meet to get the pool ready for members. There are other non-meet opportunities to help the team–serving Monday morning breakfasts, assisting with team spirit and group activities. The Team Reps can always use some extra help, too!
Communication
Communicating with parents and team members is done primarily through email and the website. Always check your email and/or follow-up with the coaches and Team Reps when in doubt. Earned ribbons and additional communication will also be placed in your family’s folder, which will be available on the pool deck during practice.
