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The Complete Palatine Swim Team!

 

Congratulations to our National Qualifiers

 

Melissa Rose on achieving a National Short and Long Course Time in the 100 Breaststroke

Sebastian Piekarski on achieving a National Long Course Time in the 50 Meter Freestyle & 100 Meter Freestyle

 

The Blue Marlins are a year round competitive swim team for those aged 6-21. We are associated with the Buehler YMCA in Palatine Illinois.  The team is geared for all types of swimmers, from beginner to national level. Our coaches are all accomplished swimmers with a lot of coaching experience with all levels of swimmers. We are competing against other YMCAs in the Chicagoland area as well as USA Swim Clubs from around the state and participate in 15-20 meets. We will be swimming both YMCA and USA but our focus and emphasis is still on YMCA swimming. We treat swimming as a vehicle for character development, and believe that work should be balanced by fun (we want our swimmers to enjoy the sport throughout their lives).

In addition to the normal competitive seasons, we offer special stroke clinic sessions, where the emphasis is on developing efficient and technically correct stroke technique for both distance and sprint racing, and start/turn/finish technique. All competitive strokes are covered.

 

 

2011 Chicago District Summer Champions

2011 Chicago District Combined Champions

2011 Girl's 9-10 Chicago District Team Champions

2011 Boy's 9-10 Chicago District Team Champions

2010 Chicago District Summer Champions

2009 Chicago District Summer Champions

2009 Girl's 8 & Under Chicago District Team Champions

2008 Boy's 8 & Under Illinois/Missouri Area Team Champions

2008 Girl's 8 & Under Chicago District Team Champions

2005 Chicago District Summer Champions

 

Blue Marlins Mission

Blue Marlins Swim Team seeks to provide an opportunity for all swimmers, regardless of age or ability, to reach their highest personal potential as both a person and athlete. Our teaching system emphasizes the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while encouraging young people to develop the character and self-discipline necessary to succeed not only in swimming but also in life away from the pool.

 Our Vision 

To Develop Today’s Swimmers to be Tomorrow's Leaders

 

Marlins Kick of New Year at Polar Bear Classic

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Grace Grzybek:  Women's 13-14 200 Yard Backstroke (2:24.53)

Melissa Rose:  Women's 13-14 200 Yard Breaststroke (2:41.68)

 

Marlins Host B.R. Ryall

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records * Indicates New Pool Record)

Grace Grzybek:  Women's 13-14 100 Yard Backstroke (1:07.41)

Emma Toth:  Women's 13-14 1000 Yard Freestyle (11:51.17)*

Marisa Barton:  Women's 15-21 100 Yard Backstoke (1:03.44)*, Women's 15-21 50 Yard Freestyle (25.07)*, Women's 15-21 100 Yard Freestyle (54.90)*

Women's 15-21 200 Yard Medley Relay (Grace Kneller, Melissa Rose, Emily Griswold, Marisa Barton) 2:01.96*

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Pool Records)

Women's 13-14 200 Yard Medley Relay (Tess O'Brien, Kristin Anderson, Seerat Dhindsa, Emma Toth) 2:07.95

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Alex Adame, Max Adame, Michael Baker, Sarah Blaszczyk, Jacqueline Caglar, Sejal Dhindsa, Joshua Heinlein, Yoochan Lee, Sean O'Brien, Snehasri Pothanker, Isabella Roberts, Joseph Song, Rachel Song, Troy Soto, Emma Toth, Jack Turnquest

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Emily Havard 100 Free, Yoochan Lee 100 IM

 

Marlins Travel South To Lincoln Way Holiday Splash

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Jordan Kalina:    Men's 13-14 500 Yard Freestyle (5:10.50)

   

Marlins 10 & Unders Compete and Wonder Meet

(Congratulations to our High Point Winners)

Jeffery Lu 6&Under Boys 1st Place

Felix Lu 7 Year Old Boys 2nd Place

Maggie O'Brian 8 Year Old Girls 2nd Place

Alison Schnura 9 Year Old Girls 3rd Place

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Charlotte Lucas

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Charlotte Lucas 100 Free

 

Marlins Continue USA Season at Woodstock Splashtastic

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Grace Grzybek:    Women's 13-14 200 Yard Backstroke (2:25.69)

Melissa Rose:    Women's 13-14 200 Yard Breaststroke (2:41.79)   

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Ethan Hare 500 Free, Maya Holay 1650 Free, Ellie Menso 400 IM, Maggie Menso 500 Free

 

Marlins take 2nd at Gender Wars

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Jordan Kalina:    Men's 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle (1:59.04)   

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Max Adame, Alex Dong

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Augustine Benjamin 200 IM

 

Marlins Go the Distance at Chicago District Distance Meet

Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records * Indicates New Pool Record)

Emma Toth:    Women's 13-14 1650 Yard Freestyle (19:51.66)*

Jordan Kalina:    Men's 13-14 1650 Yard Freestyle (18:42.50)*

Women's 13-14 400 Yard Medley Relay (Grace Grzybek, Melissa Rose, Emma Toth, Grace Kneller) 4:33.99*

Women's 13-14 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (Kristin Anderson, Emma Toth, Melissa Rose, Grace Kneller) 4:08.65*

Women's 13-14 800 Yard Freestyle Relay (Kristin Anderson, Grace Grzybek, Grace Kneller, Emma Toth) 9:054.59*

Men's 15-21 800 Yard Freestyle Relay (Joe Lagoni, Alex Adame, John Lagoni, Jordan Kalina) 9:34.69*

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Pool Records)

John Lagoni:    Boy's 11-12 100 Yard Backstroke (1:18.79)

Jordan Kalina:    Men's 13-15 1000 Yard Freestyle (11:12.39)

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Alex Adame, Maya Holay, Arnas Maciunas, Maggie Menso

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Maya Holay 1650 Free, Arnas Maciunas 200 Back, Ellie Menso 1000 Free, Andrew Mueller 200 Fly

 

Marlins Win Both Ends of Double Dual

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records * Indicates New Pool Record)

Emma Toth:    Women's 13-14 500 Yard Freestyle (5:41.25)*

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Pool Records)

Emma Toth:    Women's 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle (2:08.30)

Andrew Mueller:    Men's 13-14 500 Yard Freestyle (5:48.55)

Women's 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle Relay (Emma Toth, Kristin Anderson, Tess O'Brien, Grace Kneller) 1:50.97

Women's 13-14 200 Yard Medley Relay (Grace Kneller, Emma Toth, Seerat Dhindsa, Kristin Anderson) 2:08.49

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Alex Adame, Jordan Albano, Kristin Anderson, Richard Bai, Sarah Blaszczyk, Michelle Follett, Grace Grzybek, Emily Havard, Katelyn Kurrie, Michael Lee, Kevin Li, Felix Lu, Jeffrey Lu, Isabella Roberts, Joseph Song

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

John Arendsee 200 Free, Augustine Benjamin 200 Free, Michelle Follett 200 Free, Emily Havard 200 IM, Felix Lu 50 Free, Patrick Meny 50 Free, Isabella Roberts 200 Free

 

Marlins Return to Seahorse Invite

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

John Arendsee, Ian Crandall

 

Marlins Pick their Distance at Pick your Poison Pentathlon

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Emma Toth:    Women's 13-14 100 Yard Individual Medley (1:10.00)

Sebastian Piekarski:    Men's 15-21 50 Yard Butterfly (25.31), Men's 15-21 100 Yard Individual Medley (1:02.38)

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Maggie Menso

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Sefal Dhindsa 200 Free, Maggie O'Brien 25 Breast 100 IM, Hunter Reed 200 Breast 200 Free

 

Marlins Take 1st at Swamp Meet

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Olivia Buchwak, Adra Clayton, Cole Clayton, Alex Dong, Megan Harley, Emily Havard, Johnny Lagoni, Charlotte Lucas, Patrick Meny, Samyuktha Natarjan, Charlotte Nyland, Freddie Tang, Kenneth Wan, Keaten Wood

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Olivia Buchwak 50 Back, Maggie Menso 200 IM

 

Marlins Travel North of the Border and Compete at Monster Mash

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Sebastian Piekarski:    Men's 15-21 50 Yard Butterfly (25.74), Men's 15-21 100 Yard Freestyle (51.06)

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Matthew Han, Matt Kelsch

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Kristin Anderson 200 IM, Matt Kelsch 200 IM

 

Marlins Take 2nd at Out of Shape

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Selma Durtovic, Jesse Huang, Molly Kleinfeldt, Katelyn Kurrie, Johnny Lagoni, Arnas Maciunas, Grant Matthews, Astrid Meza, Michael Pardun, Snehasri Pothaker, Emilia Roberts, Isabella Roberts, Troy Soto, Emma Toth, Keaten Wood

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Jesse Huang 100 Free, Molly Kleinfeldt 100 Free, Jack Miller 100 Back, Tyler Pardun 200 IM, Isabella Roberts 200 IM, Keaten Wood 50 Free 50 Back

 

Marlins Race on Down to INDY for Riviera Fall Invitational at the NAT

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Nolan Hare 100 Yard Back

 

USA Blue Marlins Kickoff Season at Highland Park

(Congratulations to the following Swimmers on their New Team Records)

Andrew Mueller:    Men's 13-14 50 Yard Backstroke (29.08)

(Congratulations to the Following Swimmers on their All Best Times)

Jesse Huang

(Congratulations to the following Double Digit Dropper)

Jordan Gregg 100 Yard IM, Payton Walsh 100 Free

 

EXCELLENCE

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MAKING

 

 

If you have questions or are interested in joining please call Head Coach Darby Brtva at (847)359-2400 Ext. 5234 or by E-mail at dbrtva@ymcachicago.org

 

  

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