Sailfish Weekly Newsletter 2-16-2025

Alec Hudson

Hey Sailfish Families!

Swimming Competition

Senior Champs:

This past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was the Senior Champs prelims and finals meet for swimmers aged 15 and older with at least an A cut.
 
Congratulations to Allison Walker, Norah Harkin, Colby Nash, and Levi Wilson for making it to the meet despite the demanding high school regional and state schedules!
 
Even with A, B, C, D, and E finals, breaking into the top 40 was no easy feat.
 
- Norah made it to finals in the 200 Back.
- Allison qualified for finals in the 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Free, 100 Fly, 50 Free, and 200 IM.
 
Norah had just finished High School State before the meet, while Colby and Allison will be competing at High School State next weekend.

State Meet Highlights:

Fresh off their 4A High School State Championships, Luke Hudson and Clara Mutala put in strong performances, while Norah Harkin, Elizabeth Ring, and Ethan Kreidler also carried momentum from their TAPPS State Championship meets.

Top Finishes:

  • Norah Harkin – 1st in 200 Medley Relay & 400 Free Relay, 2nd in 200 IM, 3rd in 500 Free
  • Elizabeth Ring – 1st in 200 Medley Relay, 4th in 100 Breast, 6th in 200 IM
  • Ethan Kreidler – 2nd in 200 Free Relay, 3rd in 200 Medley Relay, 9th in 200 IM
  • Luke Hudson – 3rd in 200 Medley Relay, 6th in 400 Free Relay, 10th in 500 Free
  • Clara Mutala – 11th in 400 Free Relay
  • Loreli Stewart – 9th in 200 Free Relay, 14th in 500 Free

Up next: The 5A and 6A High School State Championships next weekend! Keep an eye on our swimmers Andrew and Ella Giauque, Colby Nash, Caitlyn McLarty, Dylan Pendell, and Allison Walker. Best of luck to everyone competing, be sure to let us know how it goes!

Marlins Registration:

Over the summer, a large number of Sailfish swimmers will be calling the Marlins their home from early May through the last week of June. The Marlins is our summer league team, best described as an 8-week boot camp for getting fast in the water. We practice on weekdays and compete in a local swim meet every weekend from late May through the end of June.

2025 Marlins Registration Details

Registration for returning Marlins and Sailfish swimmers opens this Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and follows a private registration link system. Links will be active at 6:00 AM CST on the first day of each registration window.

Registration Windows:

  • Feb 18 - Mar 3: Returning 2024 Marlins families (can register past & new swimmers).
  • Mar 4 - Until Full: Open to new families.

Important: Do not attempt to register before your designated window opens to avoid processing errors.

Private Registration Link (Do not share; contact the Registrar for new family inquiries at bcmregistrar@bcmarlins.com).

  • Season Dates: April 28 – June 29, 2025 (subject to finalization).
  • No Refunds except for new swimmers failing evaluations (minus $30 processing fee). Medical/hardship exceptions require approval.
  • New Swimmer Evaluations: Required in April 2025 for all first-time Marlins swimmers.

More information can be found on the Marlins Homepage.

See you at the pool – GO MARLINS!

Practice & Upcoming Events:

Cloudy Weather

This week, we will have normal practice; however, it's going to be a cold one. Please come prepared with dry towels and warm clothes. In addition, please write your names on your belongings so they don’t get left behind in the cold.

Resources:
- IMR & IMX Events are a great place to start if you are not sure which events to swim!
- The National Age Group Motivational Times are some great times to set for goals!

Upcoming Meets:

2025 ST STAGS

  • Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: Feb 09, 2025
  • This is a new format with 14 and under needing an A cut and then having a few BB bonus cuts.

2025 ST GOLD Spring Fling

  • March 29, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: March 14, 2025
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- The Sailfish Coaching Staff