Author Archives: Bill Litfin

Sponsor Spotlight: Piada

Today we’d like to thank Piada for sponsoring your 2019 Marlins! They offer Italian street food on Main St. in Bexley.

Contact them at 614.754.1834 or scope the menu at https://mypiada.com/menu/bexley

Check out all our 2019 Sponsors and learn how to sponsor the team.

Bagel Friday!

Come to the Bexley Pool on Friday morning for bagels and coffee! A local food truck, Nate’s Steamed Bagels, will come to Bexley this Friday, July 12th between 7:00-9:30am. The truck will be in the parking lot outside of the Bexley Pool serving some delicious bagel sandwiches and fresh coffee. We would love for you to stop by and grab some breakfast as you start your Friday.

Feel free to send this along to anyone else that can help us broadcast this.

Sponsor Spotlight: Golden Orthodontics

Today we’d like to thank Golden Orthodontics for sponsoring your 2019 Marlins! They offer orthodontic services for young patients, teens, and adults on Main St., near Bexley.

Contact them at (614) 235-4800 or visit them at https://www.goldenorthodontics.com/

Check out all our 2019 Sponsors and learn how to sponsor the team.

Tonight: Meet Entries v. Moundbuilders

Attached is the entry report for the July 8 meet versus Moundbuilders at home. This report lists the events for each swimmer. (We don’t have heat and lane assignments at this time.)

>> MEET ENTRIES <<

Reminders:

  • Write out the events on swimmers’ arms before warm ups
  • Write swimmers’ names on their back shoulder if under the age of 10
  • Arrive on time at 4:15 pm to stretch and warm up before the meet
  • Warm ups start promptly at 4:30 tomorrow.  Varsity 4:30-4:45 and JV 4:45-5.
  • Meet will begin at 5:30
  • Events for the bullpen will be announced by the DJ/Announcer and parents should help swimmers 8 & under get to the bullpen on time
  • Heat sheets will be available for purchase at the meet
  • Encourage good food choices before and during the meet and drink plenty of water—bodies perform best when they are well fueled

For any “scratches” (i.e., swimmers who can no longer swim), please contact Coach Taylor at bexmarlin.coach@gmail.com 

Bexley Fourth of July Parade Details

If your swimmer(s) would like to participate in the parade on Thursday with the Marlins team, here’s what you need to know:

  • Our spot is # 96 in front of 44 N. Cassingham Rd. (south of Maryland, Section 3). However, parents dropping off kids must use the drop-off points on the attached map, as non-parade vehicles will not be allowed in the parade zone. The parade ends at Bexley HS – please pick up your children promptly.
  • Swimmers should arrive at our spot by 9:00 am (Parade begins at 9:30).
  • Each swimmer should bring 3-4 bags of inexpensive candy to throw (e.g., smarties, tootsie rolls, dumdums, etc.)
  • Swimmers should wear their Marlins gear and bring a full water bottle (we will have extra water in the truck as well). I also recommend hats and sunscreen.

>> PARADE DROP OFF MAP <<

We are looking for parent and coach volunteers to walk in the parade with the kids. Please contact Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan if you are available to help chaperone and ration candy.

Thank you!!!

7/1 vs. Johnstown

Good morning everyone! Attached is the entry report for the July 1 meet versus Johnstown at home. This report lists the events, heats, and lanes for each swimmer. For any “scratches” (i.e., swimmers who can no longer swim), please contact Coach Taylor at bexmarlin.coach@gmail.com 

>> MEET ENTRY REPORT (EVENTS, HEATS AND LANES!) <<

A few important reminders:

  • Write out the event/heat/lane on swimmers’ arms before warm-ups
  • Write swimmers’ names on their back shoulder if under the age of 10
  • Arrive on time at 4 pm to stretch and warm up before the meet
  • Warm-ups start promptly at 4:30 tomorrow. Varsity 4:30-4:45 and JV 4:45-5.
  • The meet will begin at 5:30
  • Events for the bullpen will be announced by the DJ/Announcer and parents should help swimmers 8 & under get to the bullpen on time
  • Heat sheets will be available for purchase at the meet
  • Encourage good food choices before and during the meet and drink plenty of water—bodies perform best when they are well fueled
  • Unless volunteering (e.g., timer, runner), parents should not be behind the blocks at meets.

See you at the pool!

Sponsor Spotlight: Hanin Dental

Today, we’d like to thank Hanin Dental for sponsoring your 2019 Marlins! They offer a wide range of dental services on Broad street near Bexley.

Contact them at (614) 237-2529 and https://www.hanindentistry.com/

Check out all our 2019 Sponsors and learn how to sponsor the team.

Getting Ready For Fourth Of July

It’s time to get ready for the Marlin march in the Bexley Fourth of July Parade! Details on the parade are still forthcoming, but we will be getting ready after practices next week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7/1-7/3) from 8-10am at the pool in the birthday party area.

We will be making and decorating signs for our float. Kids are welcome to drop in after their practice finishes.

Today’s The Day

Reminder: Nate’s Steamed Bagels food truck will be in the parking lot outside of the Bexley Pool today between 7:00-9:30 am selling bagel sandwiches and coffee. Don’t miss it!

Meet Etiquette Reminder

While we had a great meet last night, we need to remind our Marlins family of a few things…

  • Our last three dual meets are at home, which means we will need all hands on deck to host efficient and fun meets for our swimmers and visiting teams. Please look for the sign-up genius emails for meet volunteers and make sure you are signing up as soon as possible. Remember that every swim family needs to volunteer for at least 3 volunteer shifts during the season.
  • Unless volunteering (e.g., timer, runner), parents should not be behind the blocks at meets. Parents are encouraged to cheer loudly, take pictures/videos, and enjoy themselves at the meets — just not behind the blocks. The blocks and finishing end (for 25-yard events) need to be kept clear so swimmers, coaches, and officials can do what they need to do.
  • We will continue to send out a list of swimmers signed up for a meet the week prior and entry reports the day before a meet. If parents need to change their swimmer’s availability (e.g., swimmer no longer available, swimmer wants to swim and wasn’t signed up), those emails should go directly to Coach Taylor.
  • If a swimmer is unable to attend a meet at the last minute, please email Coach Taylor as soon as you know. We have had several instances of relays scratched at the last minute (including last night) because one swimmer did not show up at the meet with no heads up to the coaching team. This is really hard on the other relay swimmers and creates a lot of chaos for the coaches. We do understand that things happen and we ask that you let us know so we can make adjustments.Â