Makos

General information

The Maplewood Makos is a summer seasonal competitive swim team for children ages 6 – 18, who are members of the pool. Registration for the team is $75 per swimmer. Cost includes a team shirt, competitive bathing cap, and swim meet fees.

At the start of the season, tryouts will be held for new swimmers. The dates are Sunday, May 26th from 8am-10am or Sunday, June 2nd from 8am-10am. New swimmers are only required to attend one of the tryouts. Formal registration will take place after tryouts.
Returning swimmers will be receiving an email from the head coach as the season approaches with details about registration.

Requirements

Please note that as a competitive swim team, children are expected to be strong and skilled swimmers in order to qualify and compete. This is not an opportunity for children to take swim lessons! The stroke requirements for each age group are as follows:

“A Team” requirements:

Ages 6 - 8: must be able to swim 2 different strokes 25 yards each*
Ages 9 - 10: swim 3 different strokes 25 yards each*
Ages 11 - 18: must be able to swim all 4 competitive strokes (free, back, breast and fly) for 25 yards each*

*Children unable to complete these strokes will be eligible to be part of the “B Team” at a reduced dues rate.

If there are any questions, please contact the Head Coach

Season information

The Makos Season will begin on selected Saturdays throughout the month of June, with weekday practices beginning after the Maplewood public schools finish. Attendance is a very important part of being on the Makos, so it is asked that swimmers attend at least 90% of all swim practices. Parents are expected to volunteer at least twice during the season. More information about the schedule, requirements, and expectations will be elaborated on closer to the season.

The Maplewood Makos are members of the North Jersey Summer Swim League and currently compete in Division 3. There are eight competitive swim meets throughout July, all taking place on weekdays. There are two additional meets scheduled during the last week of July, Divisionals and Meet of Champions, which swimmers will have the chance to qualify for.