MYST

09/14/2026

Hi MYST families,

Thank you to all the parents and swimmers who attended today’s meeting! We appreciate your time and enthusiasm and are excited to get everyone back in the pool. Swimming begins Monday, September 21!

Below are a few important updates and reminders:

* Team registration: We hope to have swim team registration open in Team Unify (TU)/Sports Engine soon! We are still finalizing pool pricing and will let everyone know when registration is available.
* Season pricing: The amounts shown in the presentation are last year’s prices. This season’s fees may increase by approximately $100–$200 to cover additional pool time and greater pool availability. We will share confirmed pricing once it is finalized. Payments can be made in full or in five installments.
* Hikers practice schedule: We are aware that the proposed Hikers start time does not work with elementary school dismissal times. We are working on adjusting both the start and end times to better accommodate our swimmers and their families and will share the updated schedule as soon as it is finalized. Thank you for your patience!
* Our first meet: Boo Bash! Our first meet is October 16–18 at Zeeland High School. Once team registration opens, you can register for the team and declare your swimmer for the meet. Please don’t worry if your swimmer can only attend a few practices beforehand! Boo Bash is a fun meet and a great opportunity for swimmers to experience meets, get comfortable competing, and enjoy time with their teammates.
* Gym workouts and weekend practices: The gym workouts at Neal Fitness Center are for Summit swimmers only. Basecamp swimmers will be invited to participate in the weekend pool practice.
* Meet participation: Swimmers must participate in at least three YMCA meets to be eligible for the championship season. New families who need help choosing events can contact Coach Mitchell and include which days of the meet their swimmer will attend.
* Team suits: A black competition swimsuit is required for meets. Any black competition suit is acceptable. Team logo printing can be coordinated through the team for $12, or individually for $15.
* Equipment: Please have swimmers bring goggles to practice. The presentation includes suggested goggles and optional equipment for families looking for recommendations.
* Coupon books: Please see Cindy Achterhoff if you are interested in purchasing coupon books. They are $25 each and can pay for themselves with the coupon savings!

Our goal this season is to help swimmers improve their technique, build discipline and confidence, and grow both in and out of the pool. Thank you for supporting your swimmers and helping make MYST a wonderful team to be part of.

We look forward to seeing everyone on September 21!

Coach Marissa

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08/28/2026

Way to go, Isaac!!

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

We’re getting ready for another great season with the Muskegon YMCA Swim Team!

Our first newsletter includes important information for swimmers and families, including:

• Parent Information Meeting details
• Practice schedule and locations
• Important practice notes
• Tentative 2026–2027 meet schedule
• Championship season dates
• Meet the Coaches

Please take a few minutes to look through the attached newsletter so your family is ready for the season ahead.

A few more details are still in the works, including team registration and our team welcome party. We’ll share that information as soon as it is finalized.

We’re excited to get everyone back in the pool and kick off another season of hard work, improvement, teamwork, and fun. 💙

See you at the pool!

04/17/2026

We had our awards banquet last night and it was the perfect way to wrap up the season. This group put in a lot of work this year, and it was fun to take a night to celebrate it.

Huge thank you to the Blairs for letting us use their place—it’s such a great setup and the kids had an awesome time with volleyball, pool, and just getting to hang out together outside of practice. The food spread was absolutely fantastic, too!

Congrats to all of our award winners:

Coaches Awards
Mitchell – Brayden
Marissa – Vincent
Vicki – Sophia
Anna – Cyn’Cere
Rebecca – Cadigan

Perseverance Award – Evie Conrad
Leadership Award – Preston Sims
Team Spirit – Emily Jerome

Most Improved
10 & Under Girl – Ayla Frazier
10 & Under Boy – Liam
12 & Under Girl – Hannah
12 & Under Boy – Corbin Celesky
14 & Under Girl – Emily Jerome
14 & Under Boy – Bryce
15 & Over Girl – Elizabeth
15 & Over Boy – Ben Carpenter

High Point
10 & Under Girl – Kennedy McCormick
10 & Under Boy – Evan
12 & Under Girl – Lucrezia
12 & Under Boy – Vincent
14 & Under Girl – Jovie
14 & Under Boy – Noah
15 & Over Girl – Alexis
15 & Over Boy – Santiago

Proud of this team and the way they showed up all season—at practice, at meets, and for each other. We’re already excited for next year.

03/22/2026

Hi MYST Families,

As we wrap up an incredible season, we are excited to share our final MYST Weekly newsletter of the year.

This season has been one to remember. From early practices to championship meets, our swimmers have shown consistent growth, resilience, and a commitment to getting better every single day. This past weekend at Zones was a strong reflection of that effort, and we could not be more proud of how our team competed.

This newsletter highlights:
- A recap of our Zone Championship meet, including best times and top finishes
- Recognition of our seniors as they prepare to graduate in the coming weeks
- Important team updates, including next season’s board
- Details for our End-of-Season Banquet on April 16

As a reminder, our banquet will be held at Folkert Community Center, with doors opening at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm. This is always a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the season together, recognize our swimmers, and reflect on everything accomplished.

We encourage all families to attend and to complete the team survey at the banquet. Your feedback plays a key role in continuing to build and improve our program.

To our seniors and their families, thank you for the years of dedication to MYST. It has been a privilege to be part of your journey.

To all of our swimmers, parents, and volunteers, thank you for a fantastic season. Your commitment is what makes this team special.

We are already looking forward to what next season will bring.

Go MYST!

Coach Marissa

03/16/2026

As we enter our final week of the season, we are excited to have 12 swimmers headed to Zones! Thank you all for an incredible season. It has been a pleasure watching the swimmers grow, work hard, and support one another throughout the year.

We hope to see everyone at our end-of-year banquet. As a reminder, the entire family is welcome to attend. Please bring a dish to pass for 40+ people, and be sure to complete our team survey which will be available at the party. We truly appreciate your feedback and any comments you can share to help us continue improving for next season.

Coach Marissa

03/10/2026

The final day of the YMCA State Championship brought another great session for MYST!

Vincent had a strong morning with a 3rd place finish in the 100 IM and another 3rd place finish in the 100 Free. He also placed 2nd in the 50 Free. Josiah dropped over two seconds in the 100 Free to place 6th and added a 4th place finish in the 50 Free. JR finished 11th in the 50 Free.

Marcos had a big swim in the 50 Breast, dropping over three seconds to place 8th overall. Kennedy continued her strong meet in the 8 & Under events, dropping time in all three of her races in the 25 Free, 25 Back, and 50 Free.

The afternoon session brought several podium finishes for our older swimmers. In the 15 & Over 100 Breast, Santi placed 2nd, Brayden finished 3rd with a two-second drop, and Preston placed 5th. Elizabeth also had a strong swim in the girls event, dropping over four seconds.

In the 13–14 100 Breast, Jovie placed 2nd with a three-second drop and Sophia finished 9th with a time drop as well.

Brayden continued his strong meet with a 3rd place finish in the 200 IM, dropping over five seconds.

The 100 Fly was another highlight for the team. Kaleb won the State title in the 15 & Over 100 Fly with a 2.5 second drop. Santi finished 2nd, Ben placed 3rd with a huge five-second drop, and Preston finished 7th.

Isaac added another podium finish in the 13–14 100 Fly, placing 2nd with a time drop, while Jovie finished 4th in the girls event.

Great job to all of our swimmers on a fantastic State Championship weekend!

03/09/2026

Good evening MYST families,

Attached is this week’s MYST newsletter.

Our swimmers had an incredible weekend at the YMCA State Championship. There were numerous best times, several top-8 finishes, and multiple State Champions. The team competed hard all weekend and represented MYST extremely well.
A big thank you to our parents for the support you give your swimmers throughout the season. From early mornings to long meet weekends, your encouragement makes a huge difference.

Day 2 results will be shared on our social media page tomorrow.

Have a great week!

03/08/2026

Day 1 of State was a huge success for MYST!
We had a number of swimmers finish in the top 8 and several STATE CHAMPIONS crowned. The Summit boys created an exciting moment in the 100 Back, sweeping the event with a 1–2–3 finish.

The morning session brought a wave of best times. The Boys 11–12 Free Relay placed 2nd with a best time. JR placed 8th in the 200 Free, and Marcos dropped time in the 100 Breast to place 7th. Kennedy had one of the most exciting swims of the day — dropping 6 seconds in the 50 Back and WINNING STATE in her first year of swimming. What an incredible accomplishment!

Vincent had an outstanding meet, placing 2nd in all three of his events (50 Back, 100 Back, and 50 Fly) while swimming best times in each. Josiah also dropped time in the 50 Back and placed 8th overall.

The momentum continued into the afternoon. The Boys 13–14 Free Relay dropped 3 seconds and took GOLD, while the Boys 15 & Over Relay also captured 1st place with a huge 6.5-second drop. The Girls 15 & Over Relay swam a best time and placed 6th overall.

In the 50 Free, Noah placed 5th with a 0.5-second drop and a Zone qualifying time. Bryce dropped 0.4 seconds for 7th, and Isaac finished 10th. Jovie delivered another big swim, dropping 0.8 seconds to WIN the 50 Free. Sophia also swam a strong race, dropping 0.5 seconds to finish 14th.

Our Summit boys dominated the 50 Free, taking places 2 through 7, highlighted by Kaleb’s huge 0.75-second drop and a 2nd-place finish.

In the 200 Free, Noah dropped 2.5 seconds to place 7th and Brayden finished 2nd. The Summit boys Ben C., Kaleb, and Ben K. made it another thrilling event by placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd — all with best times. Less than 0.7 seconds separated the top three finishers.

Santi and Preston also had strong swims in the 200 Breast, both dropping time and finishing 3rd and 4th.

We’re excited to kick off Day 2 and see what more these swimmers can accomplish. Great job to everyone on an incredible Day 1!