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
- This is Garrett's third year with the Makos, second as head coach. He is a former ECA Gators swimmer who spent 10+ years with the team before taking his talents to the collegiate level as a D1 Swimmer. He currently is finishing his second season with Garner-Webb and we are glad to have him back for another summer.
- Assistant Coach: -
- GASSL Parent Representative: Would love to have somone fill this role!
- Practice Facility: Minges Natatorium. 200 Ficklen Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
- Season Dates:
- Registration - Opens Friday March 23rd
- Parent Orientation -TBD
- Start - June 1st
- End - Sunday, August 1st, 2021 - Championships
- Party - TBD
- General Practice Schedule:
- June 13th - July 17: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 7:00-7:45 p.m.
- June 1st-June 12th: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 7:15-8:00 p.m.
- Times may change slightly based on the number of swimmers on the team.
- Competitions: 1 local competition per week, held on Tuesday nights, plus end-of-season championship meets.
- Fee Structure:
- ECA Current Members - $45
- Must be swimming with current ECA group for June and July to be eligible for this rate. Discount will be reversed if swimmers pause during these months.
- ECA Non-members - $175
- $10 Discount for siblings
- ECA Current Members - $45
- Fees Include: Team Cap, Team T-Shirt, GASSL Registration Fees, Seasonal USA Swimming Registration, Training, Meets
- Additional Fees:
- The league utilizes Swimmingly for swim meet. Each swimmer will need to register for swimmingly. The fee is $18 per swimmer.
- 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.
2022 Registration Link: Join Makos!
2022 Meet Schedule:
Date | Meet | Address |
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6/14 | Home vs Kinston Kingfish | 1 Ficklen Drive, Greenville, NC |
6/21 | Away @ Tarboro Swim Club | 305 W Baker St, Tarboro, NC 27886 |
6/28 | Home vs GRPD/ICC | 1 Ficklen Drive, Greenville, NC |
7/12 | Away @ Greenville Country Club | 216 Country Club Dr, Greenville, NC 27834 |
7/19 | Away @ Cherry Oaks | 206 Beth St, Greenville, NC 27858 |
7/26 | Home vs Washington Swim Club | 1 Ficklen Drive, Greenville, NC |
7/30 | Championship Meet (Away-Tarboro) | 305 W Baker St, Tarboro, NC 27886 |