The Minges Makos is a summer swim club for novice and experienced swimmers ages 5-18. The team is part of the Greenville Area Summer Swim League.

Our Instructors:

• All Makos instructors are USA Swimming certified coaches with full multi-layered background checks
• Head Makos instructors were/are national-level swimmers who understand the sport of swimming

What We Teach:

• Fundamentals of swimming for ALL FOUR stroke
• Racing strategies in a fun, low-pressure environment
• Instructors follow drill guidelines established and practiced by the East Carolina Aquatics – The Gators!

2021 Season Details

• Head Coach: Garrett Despres
• Assistant Coach: TBD
• GASSL Parent Representative: TBD - Doug Parker
• Practice Facility: Minges Natatorium, ECU Varsity Pool
• Season Dates: 
  • ​Registration - Open Now
  • Placement - May 26th
  • Parent Orientation -TBD
  • Start - June 2nd
  • End -  Sunday, August 1st, 2021 - Championships
  • Party - TBD
• General Practice Schedule:
  • June7 - July 17: Mon, Wed, Thurs - 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fri 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Competitions: 1 local competition per week, held on Tuesday nights, plus end-of-season championship meets.
• Fee Structure:
  • ECA Members - $80 
  • ECA Non-members - $170
• Fee Include: Team Cap, Team T-Shirt, GASSL Registration Fees, Seasonal USA Swimming Registration, Training, Meets
• Team Suits: Not Required
• Optional Items: Additional T-Shirts ($15/each) or Caps ($10/each) (Please note that each swimmer will be given one t-shirt and one cap as part of registration)
• Registration: Join Makos!
• Contact: [email protected]

New Swimmers

Swimmers need to be able to show that they can swim 25 yards continuously unassisted.  Swimmers will need a suit and goggles.

If you are unsure please reach out to Doug Parker prior to signing up.

2021 Registration Link: Join Makos!

2021 Meet Schedule: