MONTHLYFebruary 2020

MARLINSNORTHERN LIGHTS SWIM ASSOCIATION

Wow! Is i t even poss ib le that we on ly have 2 months lef t of the Shor t Course season? Crazy ta lk !

Wi th that sa id , we st i l l have a lo t of th ings to look forward to in the coming weeks. We are host ing our f ina l meet of the season on February 16. I hope to see lots of Mar l ins represent ing for our Fun Va lent ine’s Day themed meet . There are lo ts of people work ing in the background to make th is meet super fun and memorable .

The state meet is around the corner. Reserve your rooms i f you haven’ t a l ready. More info to come regard ing what needs wi l l need to be f i l led wi th our co-host ing pos i t ion for State . I can’ t wai t for us to knock i t out of the park !

A b ig shout out to everyone that has stepped up th is season and g iven us the i r t ime and ta lents . My Mar l ins Fami ly has made me proud of a l l that we have accompl ished so far.

What ’s on my mind current ly? I t ’s a good th ing I don’ t have to hunt for my food. I don’ t even know where tacos l i ve . See you at the pool ! JoDee

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Don’ts miss out on the fun! The following dates are TENTATIVE, but they are listed you help you plan!

Save the Date

February 16 NLSA Marl ins, Moorhead High

February 21-23 Wahoos, Hyslop, Grand Forks

March 8 WF Flyers, Hulber t , West Fargo

March 10 Heat Press Night , Moorhead High

March 13 & 14 Gators, Davies, Fargo

March 20-22 SC State, Hyslop, Grand Forks (host team)

Apri l 6 Team Banquet , TAK Venue, Di lwor th

May 22-24 Thunder Bay, Team Travel

June 6 Wahoos, Hyslop, Grand Forks

June 10 FM Gators, Is land Park, Fargo

June 12-14 FM Gators, Davies, Fargo

June 19-21 NLSA Marl ins, Hulber t , West Fargo

July 10-12 Aquastorm, Bismarck

July 18 Wahoos, Hyslop, Grand Forks

June 26-28 Rapid City , Team Travel

July Training Trip, Team Travel

July 24-26 State Long Course, Hulber t , West Fargo

- Seven days of no swimming makes one weak. -

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SAVE OUR BUS FUND!• Pura Vida Bracelets • Cotton Candy • Stickers •

• Marlins Makers Market •

The wheels on the bus go round and round. Well, actually in the Marlins bus situation they have not gone round since last June, when

it had a fit and stuttered in the middle of a trip to the Black Hills.

It’s going to take a lot of LUV to get it back up and running for the upcoming long course season and it’s many adventures.

As we wrap up the short course season and think ahead to long course, repairing the bus has become a priority. The team takes it to

multiple regional meets as well as the senior training trip.

A campaign to raise funds will begin during the Marlin’s Valentine’s Meet this weekend.

If you have any craft items that you would like to donate, please contact JoDee. we will need the items by 11:00 that morning. Also, please consider stopping by to do some shopping. There will be

LOTS of goodies for the kiddos and the parents.

RecipeO n e P a n B a l s a m i c C h i c k e n a n d To m a t o e s a n d R o a s t e d C a u l i f l o w e r

J o D e e D e V a n e yT h i s i s y u m m y w i t h s o m e r o a s t e d c a u l i f l o w e r o r w i t h r i c e o r w i t h a n y t h i n g a c t u a l l y . I l i k e t h a t i t a l l c o o k s i n o n e p a n s o I c a n t h r o w i t t o g e t h e r q u i c k l y , a n d c l e a n - u p i s a b r e e z e .

C h i c k e n a n d M a r i n a d e I n g r e d i e n t s

4 s k i n l e s s c h i c k e n b r e a s t s1 T b l O l i v e O i l1 T b l B a l s a m i c V i n e g a r2 G a r l i c C l o v e s½ t s p o r e g a n o½ t s p b a s i l1 t s p s a l t a n d ½ t s p s a l t

To m a t o e s & S a u c eI n g r e d i e n t s

1 p i n t C h e r r y To m a t o e s q u a r t e r e d5 - 6 G a r l i c C l o v e s m i n c e d2 T b l m e l t e d b u t t e r3 T b l b a l s a m i c v i n e g a r1 c m o z z a r e l l aS a n d P

D i r e c t i o n sI n a l a r g e b o w l o r Z i p l o c , t o s s c h i c k e n a n d m a r i n a d e a n d l e t r e s t i n t h e f r i d g e f o r 3 0 - 6 0 m i n u t e s . P r e h e a t o v e n t o 4 2 5 . G r e a s e a b a k i n g d i s h . C o m b i n e e v e r y t h i n g b u t t h e m o z z a r e l l a c h e e s e i n t h e

d i s h w i t h c h i c k e n o n t o p . B a k e 3 0 m i n u t e s u n t i l c h i c k e n i s c o o k e d t h r o u g h . P l a c e m o z z a r e l l a o n t o p o f t h e c h i c k e n a n d b r o i l 2 - 5 m i n u t e s u n t i l c h e e s e i s m e l t e d a n d b u b b l y .

R o a s t e d C a u l i f l o w e rT h e b e s t a n d o n l y w a y t o e a t i t i f y o u a s k m e !C u t o n e h e a d C a u l i f l o w e r i n b i t e - s i z e p i e c e s . To s s w i t h s o m e o l i v e o i l s a l t a n d p e p p e r , a n d m y f a v o r i t e g o - t o s p i c e b l e n d P i z z a a n d P a s t M a g i c o n a s h e e t p a n . B a k e i n a s m o k i n g h o t ( 4 7 5 ) o v e n u n t i l t h e e d g e s o f s o m e o f t h e c a u l i f l o w e r s t a r t t o b r o w n a n d c a r a m e l i z e . P u l l o u t o f t h e o v e n a n d i m m e d i a t e l y t h r o w a b o u t a h a l f c u p o r l i t t l e m o r e P a r m e s a n c h e e s e o n i t . T h e n p r o c e e d t o w a t c h i t d i s a p p e a r .

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Swimmer SpotlightRyker Platfers

9 years old - NLSA Marlins Age Group

Parents: Scott and Stacie Platfers

Some of my favorite things...Food TacosDrink WaterColor BlueIce cream Vanilla beanPool Fargo SouthThings to do Swim, read, and colorSwim stroke FreestyleSwimming memory

When I did my first dive, and everyone at Marlins clapped for me.

A place to shop Nope-my Mom shopsMovie/TV show Chasing MonstersMarvel/Disney Character Rapunzel Person to hang out with My friends and familyWay to relax

Sit in my room and think about my day, read, and play electronics

Meet snackHumongous pickles (I had two at the last meet)

Book/Book you’re reading now Harry PotterSubject in school Math and readingHoliday ChristmasSeason of the year

Summer

Cool stuff you gotta know about me...How old was I when I started swimming 7 years oldHow long have you been a part of the Marlins family? I’m in my 3rd year.Favorite thing about being a Marlin

Be with my favorite coaches and be free in the water

The coolest thing I’ve ever done Doing my 1st front flip at SkyZoneThe most disgusting thing I’ve ever eaten ChiliMy nickname Ryk, Ryk Man, and CookieWho is your best friend? Rowdy and WestinWhat school do you go to/what grade are you in? Osgood Elementary-4th gradeIf you could be an animal, what would you be? Koala Do you have any siblings/do they swim?

Two sisters-Shelby and Jemma/nope they don’t swim

Things I do when I’m not swimming Eat, sleep, and playWhere is the next place you want to visit? Australia and the Bahamas Pets Hank (dog) and Klare (cat)If you were a superhero, what would your name and powers be? Telemation with teleport superpowers If you could only eat one thing for a whole week what would it be?

Grapes (green and the cotton candy ones-because of the seeds)

What one thing would you bring with to a deserted island?

Boiler, so I can boil water and if I could bring another thing a fishing pole

What do you want to be when you grow up? Electrician (or a swimmer) Use one word to describe yourself Determined What’s your favorite thing about being a kid?

Have good experiences & learn more before you grow up and have kids to teach them not to do bad things

What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekend?

Play electronics (because I only get to do it on the weekend), having sleepovers, and of course teasing my sisters

If you had $500 right now, what would you buy? Nothing, I’d put it in my college fundFavorite thing to do with your Mom and Dad

Take trips and make memories or go to the movies

What will you be doing in 10 years?Finding a job or working already and going to college studying hard and making friends

If you were a Marlins Coach what advice would you give your swimmer?

I’d tell them things to improve on to be a better swimmer, so you don’t get DQ’d in meets

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About Coach PatCOOL STUFF YOU GOTTA KNOW ABOUT MEHow old was I when I started swimming 10 years oldThe mentor who changed my life and helped me become who I am Dr. Thomas FrankeThe best advice I’ve ever been given “you do you.”Coolest thing I’ve ever seen The Fargo/Moorhead area from the air while in the backseat of a Blue Angels F/A 18-HornetMost disgusting thing I’ve ever eaten Oyster on the half shellMy nickname CoachKiddos that I have/Are they swimmers Blake Weidmann/swimmer Beau Anderson/swimmer Breah Anderson/swimmerThings I do when I’m not coaching Work at the airport

Pets NopeAllergies SeasonalSOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGSFood Surf and turf (sushi & rare steak)Drink Coke and Arnold PalmerColor Grey and blackIce Cream CoffeeRestaurant Izumi & Texas RoadhouseCoffee Shop NopeThings to do pubGSwim Set/Drill PFKS (Pat’s Favorite Kick Set)Swimming Memory

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Breah Anderson (Taper Meets)Place to Shop WalmartMovie/TV Show Tombstone & NCISMarvel/Disney Character THOR & KronkPerson to hang out with Breah AndersonWay to relax

NetflixDr. G quote ”horse poop.”Swim Stroke IM (Individual Medley)Swim Meet/Trip Thunder Bay & Summer Training TripsCoaching Memory Too many to choose from-LOVE them ALL

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H e a t P r e s s N i g h t Tu e s d a y , M a rc h 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 , Ev e n i n g

M o o r h e a d H i g h S c h o o l

P a r e n t s a n d s w i m m e r s w i l l n e e d to p u rc h a s e a n d b r i n g i n t h e i r o w n c l o t h e s a n d t h e n c h o o s e l o g o s . T i m e s l o t s w i l l b e e m a i l e d o u t c l o s e r to t h e d a t e .

T e a m D i n n e r Fr i d a y , M a rc h 2 0 , 2 0 2 0 , Ev e n i n g

T e a m H o t e l

L o o k i n g f o r a f e w M o m s a n d D a d s to p u t to g e t h e r a T e a m D i n n e r a t t h e h o t e l d u r i n g S t a t e . P l e a s e s e n d a l l r e s u m e s J o D e e’s w a y , a n d s h e w i l l g e t t h e “ p a r t y s t a r t e d ” w i t h y o u . J K . P l e a s e r e a c h o u t i f y o u ’ r e a t a l l i n t e r e s t e d . I t ’s a f u n g a t h e r i n g t h a t c r e a t e s a l o t o f g r e a t m e m o r i e s f o r t h e k i d s .

N L S A Va l e n t i n e’s D a y M e e t S u n d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 2 0

M o o r h e a d H i g h S c h o o l

An e m a i l s i g n u p h a s b e e n s e n t o u t r e q u e s t i n g h e l p . W e r e l y o n o u r h o m e m e e t s t h a t w e h o s t to h e l p f u n d o u r t e a m . T h e s e m e e t s a n d y o u r p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e m h e l p u s avo i d h av i n g to f u n d ra i s e i n t h e t ra d i t i o n a l s e n s e .

N o r t h D a k o t a S h o r t C o u r s e S t a t e M e e t Fr i d a y , M a rc h 2 0 - S u n d a y , M a rc h 2 2

H y s l o p Po o l , U N D C a m p u s , G ra n d Fo r k s

T h e M a r l i n s a r e a c o - h o s t f o r t h i s y e a r ’s m e e t , m e a n i n g t h a t w e w i l l n e e d to p rov i d e a s s i s t a n c e to t h e G ra n d Fo r k s Wa h o o s . T h i s a s s i s t a n c e i s u s u a l l y i n t h e f o r m o f p rov i d i n g a s t e a d y s u p p l y o f t i m e r s , h o s t i n g t h e h o s p i t a l i t y ro o m , a n d h e l p i n g w i t h o d d s a n d e n d s . W e w i l l l e t y o u k n o w a s s o o n a s w e h e a r m o r e . T h i s i s a l s o a f i n a n c i a l h e l p to o u r t e a m , s o w e n e e d to “s h o w u p ” t h a t w e e k e n d .

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