Mantas Families,
Important dates and times to remember as we approach opening our Spring Registration.
Our Spring session will start on Monday, April 14. We are hoping to have our registration open by the end of this week.
SAVE THE DATES!
Mantas Swim Club will be hosting two long course meets this summer at the newly renovated Tourtellotte Pool in Mankato. Please plan accordingly so your swimmers can participate.
Friday – Sunday, June 20 -22. Mantas annual Red, White, & Blue Invite. Swimmers of ALL abilities and ages can compete in this meet. This meet draws from all over the region and has become very popular over the past 10 years.
Friday – Sunday, July 18 – 20. Mantas is one of 4 sites hosting the Long Course Minnesota Regional Championships. This meet is held at Tourtellotte pool in Mankato. Swimmers need to have bronze and silver standards to compete in this Championship Meet.
Other Championship meets by date.
July 23-24, 10 & Under Long Course State Championships, University of MN
July 25 – 27, 11-14 Long Course State Championships, University of MN
July 31 – August 3, Senior Long Course State Championships, Hulbert Aquatic Center, Fargo, ND
Practice schedules in New Prague are as follows:
Novice: 5:30pm – 6:15pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
AG1: 6:15pm – 7:15pm Monday - Thursday
AG2: 6:15pm – 7:30pm Monday – Thursday
Senior 1 & Senior 2: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – Thursday
These practice times will remain throughout the summer.
Practice schedules at Gustavus, and Tourtellotte Pool in Mankato:
Spring practices at GUSTAVUS in Saint Peter.
Novice: 5:30pm – 6:15pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
AG1: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Monday – Thursday
AG2: 5:30pm – 6:45pm Monday – Thursday
Senior 1 & 2: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – Thursday, Friday 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Summer schedule starting June 9.
Novice: 4:15pm – 5:00pm at Mankato East High School Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
AG1: 4:15pm – 5:15pm at Mankato East High School Monday – Thursday
AG2: 4:15pm – 5:30pm at Mankato East High School Monday - Thursday
Senior 1 & 2: 7:00am – 9:00am at Tourtellotte Poo Monday – Friday
Senior 2: 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Tourtellotte Pool Monday – Wednesday
Senior 2 athletes will also have the option, through our registration, to work with Ignition fitness as a strength program.
Pool Passes at Tourtellotte Pool: $90 per swimmer
Swimmers who train at Tourtellotte Pool daily will purchase a season pass to Tourtellotte Pool. This will be purchased through our team registration. Swimmers who may show up occasionally, for instance AG & younger or swimmers from New Prague, will pay on a single time basis at the pool.
Mantas Coaching
We have some exciting coaching adjustments taking place in New Prague. These changes are for both the benefit of the club and the coaching staff.
Novice: Coach Daisy
AG1 & AG2: Coach Shawna & Coach Tanner Sonnek – Former GAC All American Swimmer & returning Mantas coach.
Senior 1 & Senior 2: Coach Jayme & Coach Bryce Malecha
You may also see Ellen Hofstede on the pool deck as a sub coach. Ellen currently teaches lessons at the FAC & is a former GAC All American Swimmer & summer Mantas swimmer.
Coaching in Saint Peter and Mankato will remain consistent.
Novice: Coach Olivia K
AG1 & AG2: Coach Olivia D
Senior 1 & Senior 2: Coach Alex & Coach Luke
Subs include Coach Paul and Coach Vance
Strength Training Opportunities with Ignition Fitness in Mankato.
All senior swimmers have the opportunity to join a personalized strength program with Ignition fitness. Sessions will run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before practice, starting at 3:50pm while school is in session, and 3:30pm during June and July. Strength sign-up will be included in team registration.
Watch our team website for the GREEN LIGHT on spring registration. And TELL A FRIEND about Mantas Swim Club. Invite them to come check us out on Monday, April 14.
Let me know what questions you have.
GO MANTAS
Alex Lindstrom
Head Coach
Mantas Swim Club
