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
• 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: