Home of the Reedley Marlins Swim Team

Welcome to our team site! Our primary aim is the development of personal skills and goals through the positive experience of competitive swimming, within the guidelines set forth by the Central Valley Recreational Swim League (CVRSL).

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2012 Season Registration Information - includes practice descriptions, dates, forms and fees

Reedley Marlins Handbook (rev 0.9, updated May 1, 2012)

Reedley Marlins Board

Marlins News

  • Team Pictures - Thursday, May 24th
    Order forms are available at practice.


  • To be added to our email distribution list, just send a request to reedleymarlins@yahoo.com.

  • Team Swimsuits - Although team suits are not mandatory this year, you may purchase a team suit if you choose. Orders and payment will be made directly through Valley Aquatic Supply.
    Marlins Team Suit Order Form

  • We need Stroke & Turn Judges for swim meets!!!
    Experience is not necessary, but knowledge is. If you are willing and able to support the Marlins by being a judge, please contact Crystal Shenk or send a message to reedleymarlins@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support!

  • Bulldog Swim Camps and Clinics at Fresno State
    Fresno State's new state-of-the-art aquatics center opened last fall, and FS is excited about opening the facility up to campers and swimmers throughout the valley. Start and Turn Clinics will be conducted on April 28 and May 5 and Swim Camps on June 1-3 and June 18-21 (May 10th update - the June 18-21 camp has been cancelled). Please spread the word to swimmers! If you have any questions please email Patrick Ota at pota@csufresno.edu.


    • - Pool Situation Update - May 18, 2012

    WaaaHooo!!! The Marlins Swim On!!!

    The pool's extension has been granted! Monday is a go and our president will release a formal announcement in due course.

    Thank you everyone for your fabulous support!


    - a letter from PJ Method, Marlins President - May 9, 2012

    Friends and Family of the Reedley Marlins,

    I am writing this letter to bring everyone up to speed on the facts about the rumors of the closing of the Reedley College Pool. I was just notified of this possibility for the first time on Monday. First of all, in case you have not heard, we have been informed by Reedley College that there is a strong possibility the pool will be closing as of Tuesday, May 15, 2012. The pool does not meet current ADA standards by not having a lift in the pool.

    As of now I am still waiting to hear back from the College about an extension that they are requesting. This extension, IF granted, could be for the summer or for a year. The board is currently working on what options we have to salvage this year's swim season.

    This closure will affect the City of Reedley, Reedley High School Aquatics programs, and of course us, the Marlins. For now please still plan on having your children attend practice. I am hoping for the best. I will keep everyone informed as the situation changes.

    Furthermore I would urge anyone who is involved in Reedley aquatics to sign a petition that has been going around to build a pool on the Reedley High campus. Or you can contact your area School Board representative. The City of Reedley will have no public pool if the College pool closes.

    Sincerely,

    P.J. Method

    2012 Reedley Marlins President


    Welcome Back!

    - a letter from PJ Method, Marlins President - February 7, 2012

    Hello Parents, Friends and Families of the Reedley Marlins,

    We're getting ready to kick off our 2012 swim season and look forward to seeing everyone back. Early Swim (for returning swimmers) will begin at 5:30 pm on Monday, March 5th at the Reedley College Pool. Early Swim practice will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We will announce the dates for Rookie Swim Week (for newcomers) soon.

    Janet Goodreau and Summer Thomas will be back as head coaches. We are looking forward to another successful, fun year. Part of that success will be, as always, help and participation from all parents and family members. As you all know, it takes a lot of work to put on meets so the more help we get, the smoother it goes. Soon we will put together a sheet for you to register for helping. Furthermore, we are a returning board, and some members have served for more than 4 years. We welcome any parent wishing to become a board member to contact any current board member to discuss possibilities. Participating and helping is the best way to test the waters (pardon the pun) to see if this is something you'd be interested in doing.

    We're planning several fundraisers to help off set operating costs. Some of the fundraisers will be designed specifically to apply directly to reduce individual registration fees while others will go towards covering overall team expenses. At this time we have not determined the swimmer registration costs, but will do so soon.

    If anyone has suggestions, comments, questions or concerns please see me or any other board member to discuss. We will strive to be available and approachable and will always take your suggestions, comments or concerns into consideration.

    If you know of potential new swimmers please encourage them to come out. This is especially needed in our boys teams. In some cases last year we were not able to participate in relays due to not having enough boys.

    I look forward to seeing you all again soon,

    Swim Hard Swim Fast!

    PJ Method

    President, Reedley Marlins

  • The Marlins Board says a big "Thank You!" to everyone who helped make this 2011 season a success - the swimmers, their parents and families, the coaches and everyone else who volunteered their time and supported the Marlins in so many ways. We look forward to everyone coming back next year - and invite your friends.

    If you have any comments or questions about Reedley Marlins please call PJ or Pam Method at 638-0179.

    Good luck to you in whatever you do in the off-season.

    Swim Hard, Swim Fast!

  • If interested in year-round swimming, consider joining the Raisin Country Aquatics program in Selma. Several Marlins swimmers participate in RCA.

  • Marlins take fifth in CVRSL finals
    -- Reedley Exponent, July 27, 2011

  • July 23, 2001 CVRSL All Star Finals Results - By Event, Team Final Rankings

  • Photos - 2011-07-23 CVRSL Finals at Corcoran Set 1, Set 2

    If you wish to have photos removed, send instructions to reedleymarlins@yahoo.com.

  • Marlins ready for CVRSL finals
    -- Reedley Exponent, July 20, 2011

  • Photos - 2011-07-16 CVRSL Division II Time Trials at Selma

  • July 16, 2011 CVRSL Time Trial Results
  • Marlins to host regular season finale meet
    -- Reedley Exponent, July 6, 2011

  • Marlins open new season with busy week
    -- Reedley Exponent, June 22, 2011

  • Marlins to open new season Tuesday
    -- Reedley Exponent, June 8, 2011

  • Three Reedley swimmers in Jr. Olympics
    -- Reedley Exponent, March 9, 2011

    • 2010 Season

    Out with a bang - Reedley Marlins close CVRSL meet on a high note place fifth overall
    -- Reedley Exponent, July 22, 2010