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MINI MAKOS

Ages
9–11
Practices
4 / Week
Yardage
1,800–2,400
Level
Foundation

The Group

WATER
TIME

Our goal is simple — provide increased water-time as we expose young athletes to the basic fundamentals of competitive swimming. Mini Makos is the next step for graduates of advanced lessons at Imagine Swimming who are ready to commit to team training.

Weekly Practice

TRAINING
SCHEDULE

Day Time Activity Location
Tuesday6:30pm – 7:30pmSwimArmory Brooklyn
Wednesday6:00pm – 7:00pmSwimBowling Green
Thursday6:00pm – 7:15pmSwimArmory Brooklyn
Sunday9:00am – 10:00amSwimBowling Green

Average yardage 1,800–2,400 per session. No practice Monday, Friday, or Saturday.

What You'll Need

REQUIREMENTS

Tryout & Entry

  • Pass team try-out in September
  • All four strokes technically sound to legal stroke specifications
  • Racing dive and flip turns
  • Subject to coaches' discretion

Practice Expectations

  • Use the pace clock in structured practice
  • Kick-driven swimming
  • Legal stroke performance
  • USA Swimming Safe Start certification

Goals

  • Achieve Silver Times in all four strokes
  • Build foundation for Red Makos progression
  • Develop racing confidence

Competition

  • Approximately one swim meet every other month
  • Participation in championship meets
  • Commit to four workouts per week and racing in competitions

By the Numbers

THE
COMMITMENT

3
Suggested / Week
4
Practices Offered
~2400
Yards / Session
6×
Meets / Year

READY TO
GO MINI?

Tryouts run each September. Reach out to schedule yours and learn what to expect from a season with the Mini Makos.

Apply Now Call (212) 253-9650

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