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RED MAKOS

Ages
9–12
Practices
5 / Week
Yardage
2,200–3,600
Level
Intermediate

The Group

COMMIT
AND PERFORM

This is the group for swimmers ready to take the extra step in commitment and performance. Red Makos focus on technical changes, race strategies, and personal responsibility for success — building strong technique across all strokes, starts, and turns while developing aerobic capacity.

Weekly Practice

TRAINING
SCHEDULE

Day Time Activity Location
Monday6:45pm – 8:15pmSwimBowling Green
Tuesday5:00pm – 5:30pmDrylandBowling Green
5:45pm – 7:00pmSwimBowling Green
Thursday5:00pm – 5:45pmDrylandBowling Green
6:00pm – 7:00pmSwimBowling Green
Friday6:00pm – 7:30pmSwimArmory Brooklyn
Sunday10:00am – 11:00amSwimBowling Green

Average yardage 2,200–3,600 per session. Dryland is required on Tuesday and Thursday.

What You'll Need

REQUIREMENTS

Baseline Sets

  • 10×100 Freestyle on 1:40
  • 10×50 Kick on 1:00
  • 5×100 IM on 2:00

Qualifying Standards

  • At least 5 Silver Championship qualifying times
  • Knowledge of pace clock and intervals
  • Comfortable with circle swimming and dryland

Goals

  • Qualify for local and regional championships
  • Race the 400 IM and 200s of each stroke
  • Develop coachability and accountability

Commitment

  • Minimum 3 practices weekly + 1 dryland session
  • One swim meet every other month
  • Participation in championship meets

By the Numbers

THE
COMMITMENT

3
Min Swims / Week
1
Dryland / Week
~3600
Yards / Session
6×
Meets / Year

READY TO
GO RED?

Talk to a coach about completing the baseline sets and meeting the qualifying standards for entry to the Red Makos.

Apply Now Call (212) 253-9650

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