The Western CT YMCA Mako Swim Team (WCYM) is a
multi-level, competitive swim team meeting the needs of individual
swimmers from beginning competitors to National finalists. In
the tradition of the YMCA, the Mako Swim Team program emphasizes
the development of mind, body and spirit while
teaching sportsmanship and building self-esteem through
competitive swimming.
The Mako's are a year round team participating
in USA Swimming and YMCA meets. The team belongs to the Yankee
Cluster League and competes in dual meets against other YMCA teams,
home and away. Swimmers who qualify can compete at the New England
Regional Championships and the YMCA National Championships. WCYM is
also a member club of USA Swimming and Connecticut Swimming. USA
Meets are multi-club invitational meets. We predominately
participate in meets in Connecticut, New York, and the New England
region. Our top swimmers compete in State and Regional Zone
Championship competitions.
The Mako's practice at the Greenknoll YMCA's
indoor 25 yard pool during the short course (winter) season and the
outdoor 50 meter during the long course (summer) season. Both pools
are equiped with touchpads and a portable score board. The Mako's
host both YMCA sanctioned meets and USA Swimming sanctioned meets
every summer.
Interested in joining the Mako Swim Team
at the Regional YMCA of Western CT? Please contact Jason
Paige, Senior Aquatic Director (203) 775-4444 ext. 124
jpaige@regionalymca.org
