We can't wait to begin this season. Welcome all new members and welcome back to the old.

All team members. Arrive before 4:15. Wear team suit (or dark suit if you don't have the team suit).

Parent Meeting
Brookfield Town Hall
Sep. 24 (room 133)
OR
Sep. 25 (room 135)

All Mako Parents must attend one meeting
Returning families 7:00 – 7:30 PM
New families 7:30 – 8:30 PM.
(NOTE: this has been revised from the details sent with the registration packet)

Suit Fitting
YMCA
Oct 1

Suit and apparel orders (with payments) can be turned in until Sat., Oct. 4 at 12:30 PM. Forms available in team box or print from the website.

CDOG Invite
Cheshire Community Pool
520 S. Main St (CT Rt 10)
Cheshire CT
Directions

Oct 25, 2008
Oct 26, 2008

USS Meet

USS swimmers with prior meet experience. - various events USA Swim IMX format. 4 stokes as well as IMs. Swim your age as of 10/25/08.

Note for 8&U swimmers - Sat PM session is suitable for novices - they offer 25 free and back. Sun PM has 25 breast and fly - suggested for experienced 8&U's - not as a first

Check-in
Sat & Sun  9/10, 11/12 - 6:45AM
Sat & Sun  8&U, 13&O - 12:45PM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Autumn Classic Swim Meet
North Middlesex YMCA
99 Union St
Middletown CT

Nov 1, 2008
Nov 2, 2008

YMCA

Invitational Meet - This is a Nationally-sanctioned YMCA meet. Pay to enter.  Coach recommends for YMCA Swimmers who have previous meet experience and 4 legal strokes. No novices. Swim age as of Dec 1. 

Check-in
Sat 12&U - 11:45AM
Sun 13&O - 7:45AM  (end by noon)

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

CSI Annual Awards Banquet
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry St
Plantsville, CT 06479
Directions

Nov 2, 2008

USS

Recognition Event - Top 16 and Scholar Athletes – by invitation from CT Swim

VIEW INVITEES

HMST 8U Meet
Hopkins School
986 Forest Rd
New Haven CT
Directions

Nov 2, 2008

USS

8 & Under meet. Recommended for all 8&U USS swimmers – age classes will be 6, 7, and 8yr olds. They offer a 25 of each stroke plus a 50 Br, 50 Bk, 100 fr and a med relay. Coach will choose events that the swimmers are capable of, up to 4 events plus a relay – 4th event may be cut if meet is over-subscribed. Entry fees apply. Swim your age as of 11/2/08.

Check-in time
Sun 8:45 AM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

LEHY Autumn Aquafest
East Hartford High School
869 Forbes Street
East Hartford, CT 06040

Nov 7, 2008

USS

DISTANCE MEET - 11 & Over distance meet. One event only – 1,650 yards “the mile”. Entry fees apply. Swim your age as of 11/7/08. Meet will be limited to a maximum of 10 heats.

Check-in time
Fri 5:45 PM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Dual Meet vs. WDOL
Newtown High School
12 Berkshire Rd
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Directions

Nov 8, 2008

YMCA

NOTE: THIS MEET WILL BE HELD AT NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. This is a session meet – our team is hosting – includes all events in the traditional 82 event Y meet.

Check-in
8&U and 13&O - 1:45 PM (2:05 for WDOL)
9/10 & 11/12 – 5:00 PM (5:20 for WDOL)

WRAT Freestyle Frenzy Meet
Westport Weston Family Y
59 Post Rd East
Westport CT 06880
Directions

Nov 8, 2008
Nov 9, 2008

USS

9 & Over - It is all freestyle – all distances up to 500 yds. Swim your age as of Nov 8, 2008.   Swimmers with prior meet experience.

Check-in time:            
Sat 7:45AM: 9/10 girls and 11/12 boys
Sat 12:45PM: 9/10 boys and 11/12 girls
Sun 7:45AM:13&O boys and girls

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

WYW TG Invite
Wilton Family YMCA
404 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT
Directions

Nov 21, 2008
Nov 22, 2008
Nov 23, 2008

YMCA

Invitational Meet. Pay to enter.   Coach recommends this meet for YMCA Swimmers who have previous meet experience and 4 legal strokes. No novices. Swim your age as of Nov 21, 2008.

Check-in times
Fri : 13&O 1:15 PM
Fri: 12&U 5:15 PM
Sat/Sun 6:45 AM : 13&O trials (prelims)
Sat/Sun 12:45 PM: 12&U trials (prelims)
Sat/Sun 5:15 PM: 11&O finals (top 12 finishers)

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Home Dual Meet vs. WRTS
Greenknoll YMCA
#2 Huckleberry Hill Rd
Brookfield CT

Dec 6, 2008

YMCA

YMCA Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. This is a session meet – our team is hosting – includes all events in the traditional 82 event Y meet.

Check-in
8&U and 13&O - 2:00 PM (2:15 for WRTS)
9/10 & 11/12 – 5:15 PM (5:30 for WRTS)

HMST AG Qualifier
Hopkins School
986 Forest Rd
New Haven CT
Directions

Dec 7, 2008

USS

For USS swimmers with prior meet experience. Min. distance is 50 yd; there is no 8&U category, swim as 10& under, 11/12 or 13/14, 15/O. Swimmers should have 4 legal strokes to enter this meet. Entry fees apply. Swim your age as of 12/7/08.

Check-in time:            
Sun 7:15 AM – 10&U, 13/14 
Sun 12:45 PM – 11/12, 15&O

Required Changes :
1) 8 year min age (we have to remove four 7 yr olds)
2) no AM relays (no 10U and no 13/14 relays)
3) 4th event is eliminated for AM session
4) revised entry is be posted

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Away Dual Meet vs. NWYL
Torrington YMCA
259  Prospect St
Torrington CT
directions

Dec 13, 2008

YMCA

Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008.

Times:
Check-in time: 12:05 PM
Warm-up: 12:20 PM
Start: 1:00 PM

Food Bank Drive

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Results

PSDY Toys for Tots
Darien YMCA

Dec 14, 2008

USS
8 & Under Meet announcement and details forthcoming. Highly recommended for all 8&U USS swimmers – age classes will be 6, 7, and 8yr olds. Each swimmer is asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to the Salvation Army 2008 Toys for Tots campaign. Entry fees apply. Swim your age as of 12/14/08.

Check-in time:
Sun 12:15PM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

BRS Invite
Yale Kiputh Pool
70 Tower Parkway
New Haven CT

Jan 3, 2009
Jan 4, 2009

USS

USS swimmers with prior meet experience. Min. distance is 50 yd; there is no 8&U category, swim as 10& under, 11/12, 13/14, or Open, no upper age limit. Swimmers should have 4 legal strokes. If the meet is lightly subscribed the 11/12 sessions may move to 11:45am check in. 4th event could be cancelled if the meet is over-subscribed. Entry fees apply and you may swim a max of 4 events per day not counting relays. Swim your age as of 01/03/09.

Check-in time:            
Sat / Sun 6:45AM: 13/O & Open   
Sat / Sun 11:45AM: 10&U
Sat / Sun 2:15pm : 11/12

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Home Tri Meet vs. MYST & WBCB
Greenknoll YMCA
#2 Huckleberry Hill Rd
Brookfield CT

Jan 10, 2009

YMCA

YMCA Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. This is a session meet – our team is hosting – includes all events in the traditional 82 event Y meet.

 

Away Dual Meet vs. HNHY
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT
directions

Jan 17, 2009

YMCA

Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. Single session 70 event meet.

Check-in time: 8:00 AM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

CDOG 10 U Invite
Cheshire Community Pool
520 S. Main St (CT Rt 10)
Cheshire CT
Directions

Jan 17, 2009

USS

Meet announcement and details forthcoming.10& U Only – Swim your age as of Jan 17, 2009. Pentathlon / Quadrathon format. 8U event are 25 yd of each stroke plus free relay. 9/10’s have 50 yd each stroke plus the 100IM and free relay. You may enter 5 events plus a relay – meet is OK for novices.

Check-in time
8:45 AM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

OAK Pentathlon
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
370 Hunting Hill Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457

Jan 17, 2009

USS

Swim your age as of Jan 17, 2009. Pentathlon format. Enter up to 5 events. Swimmers with prior meet experience.

Check-in times
7:15 AM – 10&U and 13/14
11:45 PM – 11/12 and 15&O

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Away Dual Meet vs. SECD
UCONN Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT

Jan 24, 2009

YMCA

Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008.

Check-in times: 12:45 PM

Nutrition for Swimmers
Greenknoll YMCA

Feb 3, 2009

We will have a talk given by nutrition expert, Nina Stout CHC. Nina is the mother of two Mako swimmers, Dawson and Aidan and runs her own nutrition and wellness business. She will address some of the needs that athletes, particularly swimmers, have during the meal the night before competition as well as what to eat on race day. You will find out what to pack in the swim bag to keep energy up during a meet without loading up on foods that are often available at the concession stands (at those other clubs), but won't do the job.

The talk is open to senior swimmers and any parents. Come to the 1st door on left down hall towards new cardio / weight room wing right after practice. There will be healthy snacks to sample. Parents may come with your SR swimmers or just plan to pick them up at 6:00 PM. Any parents with younger swimmers may attend while their kids are in the pool. Participation is strongly encouraged by Coach Roger.

HMST Invite
Hopkins School
986 Forest Rd
New Haven CT
Directions

Feb 13, 2009
Feb 14, 2009
Feb 15, 2009

USS

Invitational format with prelims / finals. Swimmers with prior meet experience. Swim your age as of Feb 13, 2009.

Check-in times
Friday Timed Finals - 3:45 PM 12&U (500FR) and Sr Open (400IM or 1000FR)
Sat Trials – 6:45 AM for 13&O
Sat Trials – 12:30 for 11/12, and 10&U
Sat Finals – 5:15PM 11&O (top finishers from Sat AM & PM) – no sign-up
Sun Timed Finals – 6:45 AM for 13&O
Sun Timed Finals 1:15 PM 12&U

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Away Dual Meet vs. NMYB
North Middlesex YMCA
99 Union St
Middletown CT

Feb 14, 2009

YMCA

YMCA Suitable for all swimmers including novices. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. This is a session meet – includes all events in the traditional 82 event Y meet. Please make an effort to attend this meet - our last dual meet of the season. Do not sign up if you are one of the few enrolled in the HMST meet Sat Feb 14.

Check-in: FINAL OFFICIAL
8&U and 13&O - 11:45 AM Check-in, 12:00 Warmup (no change)
9/10 & 11/12 – 2:15 PM Checkin, 2:30 Warmup (30 min later than initial posting)

Mako Pep Rally
St Marguerite Church
138 Candlewood Lake Road
Brookfield , CT 06804

Feb 18, 2009

Come join your team and coaches as we kick off the championship season and get ready for the big Yankee Cluster meet! This is a free event and the whole family is invited to attend! Mako swimmers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-Mako attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up with your last name and indicate the number of adults/kids under 18 who will attend. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Wootton at heatherwootton@comcast.net

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM  

Yankee Cluster Championship
Plainville High School
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062

Feb 20, 2009
Feb 21, 2009
Feb 22, 2009

YMCA
This YMCA meet is the culmination of the dual meet season and marks the beginning of the championship season. We will be trying for a repeat of our 2005 -2008 1st place finishes! To be eligible, a swimmer must have competed in at least 2 YMCA meets during the current season. If you swam 2 days at the WYW TG meet that counts as 2 Y meets. There are no cut-off times required to participate and all Mako swimmers are expected to attend. CIAC HS Boy Swimmers (and girls swimming on co-ed teams) participating in the current (winter) season are ineligible. All 11 & Overs are encouraged to be available Friday night AS WELL AS their normal age session on Sunday so that the coaches can maximize our lineup. Do not request events; coaches will choose. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008.

Order of Events

Sessions: 02/20/2009
4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday Evening: 11 and Over

02/21/2009
7:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday AM: 8 and Under

02/21/2009
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday PM: 9/10 Age Group

02/22/2009
7:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday AM: 11/12 Age Group

02/22/2009
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday PM: 13 and Over

8 & Under Championships
Hopkins School
986 Forest Rd, New Haven

Feb 22, 2009

USS

8 & Under - All CT Registered USS swimmers 8yrs or younger. Swim your age as of Feb 22, 2009.

Check-in times
8:45

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Nutrition for Swimmers
Greenknoll YMCA
Aerobics Room @ 4:15

Feb 25, 2009

Nina will holding another nutition talk for AG 1&2 swimmers and any parent. Enjoy a healthy preworkout snack and learn about basic nutrition and what to eat on race day.  You will be done in time to begin your workout at 5:15.
Parents -  this is basically the same talk as before but geared to the younger athlete. Come along with your child or just drop them off early. Parents of any age swimmer are welcome and will benefit from hearing Nina.

Regional Championships
Cheshire Community Pool
520 S. Main St (CT Rt 10)
Cheshire CT
Directions

Feb 27, 2009
Feb 28, 2009
Mar 1, 2009

USS

All Registered swimmers 8 – 18 yrs as of Feb 27, 2009 who have met the meet requirements may swim at CT Regionals (unless they are over-qualified) - there are extra longer distance events for those who qualify vs. time standards. Entry limit is 2 max for Fri, 3 max for Sat & Sun, 7 max for meet. you may not swim an event for the first time at Regionals. You must swim at least one US meet sanctioned by CT Swim during the short course (sc) season to qualify. You may not swim events in which you are qualified for CT Age Groups Your time must have been equaled or bettered in the period since Jan 1, 2008. Entry time is submitted in the "course" in which it was earned - ex yds, short course meters (scm), long course meters (lcm). During SC season qualifying times that are not yards are "non-conforming times" & are seeded separate from the yard seed times. If you qualify for CT Age Groups at this meet you may enter that meet as a "Late Qualifier" immediately after the Regionals. Swim your age as of Feb 27, 2009.

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE DETAILS

CSI Senior Championships
Wesleyan University
Freeman Athletic Center
161 Cross Street, Middletown
Connecticut 06459
Directions

Mar 5, 2009
Mar 6, 2009
Mar 7, 2009
Mar 8, 2009

USS

Open to 2009 registered USS swimmers who have met the senior level times standards since 1/1/2008. Trials / finals format with top 24 returning for finals at 3:15 PM on Fri/Sat/Sun. Thurs distance is swum as timed finals. Entry limits 3 per day and 7 for meet. Max of 2 bonus events 200Y and less depending on number of qualifying events. You may list your choice of bonus events. Swim your age as of Mar 5, 2009.

NOTE: Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 8

ELIGIBILITY (Qualifying) REPORT:
CT Seniors (2.17.09)

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Winter Invitational - Last Ditch
Northern Middlesex YMCA
99 Union St.
Middletown, CT 06457

Mar 7, 2009
Mar 8, 2009
(note date & session changes)

YMCA

Invitational Meet - Pay to enter $4 per swim. Informally called the Last Ditch - a last chance to qualify for those who are "close" to qualifying for New Englands and want one more chance to get a better time. It can be long and crowded so it is not recommended unless you need it. The definition of "close” is subjective, but you could use 1.0 - 1.5 second per 25 yds of distance as a guide, or use your own judgment. Being “close” is not a requirement if you just want to try for some new best times. We will put together a team entry for those who sign up in Supermeets by deadline, if you miss the team entry read the meet announcement for entry instructions – you can register the day of the meet for an extra charge. Swim your age as of Dec 1, 2008. Specify your events clearly to swim what you want.

NOTE: Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 8

NOTE MEET FORMAT CHANGE – This is now a 2 day meet!
Sat Mar 7 - Session 1: 12&Under
check in 11:45 AM
warm up 12:00 PM
Start 1:00 PM

Sun Mar 8 - Session 2: 13& Over
check in 1:00 PM
warm up 1:15 PM
Start - 2:15 PM

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT - (We do not have the corrected meet announcement yet, but you can view this to see the events offered)

Age Group Championships
Wesleyan University
Freeman Athletic Center
161 Cross Street, Middletown
Connecticut 06459
Directions

Mar 12, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
Mar 14, 2009
Mar 15, 2009

USS

Highest level USS meet in the State (except for CT Seniors) - only the top cut of swimmers state-wide make the qualifying times. Trials / finals format with top 18 returning for finals, except all 10&U events, 12&U 500 free and 13&O 1000 yd or more and all relays are swum as timed finals. Same entry requirements as Regionals (please review), except more stringent time standards.. Entry limit of 3 per day and 6 for the meet. Swim your age as of Mar 12, 2009

ELIGIBILITY (Qualifying) REPORT:
Age Groups (2.17.09)

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Eastern Zone Speedo Championship
Series Super Sectionals
Harvard University
Blodgett Swim Center
Boston, MA


Mar 12, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
Mar 14, 2009
Mar 15, 2009

USA

Sponsored by USA swimming Eastern Zone - Geared towards elite older swimmers who must meet challenging cut-off times

New England Championships

13&Overs
Mar 21, 2009
Boston University
Fitness and Rec Center
915 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

12&Unders
Mar 22, 2009
Harvard University
Blodgett Pool /next to Murr Center
65 North Harvard Street
Boston, MA 02163-1012

YMCA

YMCA New England Championships: This will be the YMCA meet that we will focus on as our Team Championship; it includes YMCA teams from the surrounding New England states. To be eligible to participate swimmers must have competed in 2 YMCA meets this season and have verifiable times that meet the minimum time standards <or> place first in the Yankee Cluster championship. Times must have been earned since 10/1/08 or may be from any YMCA National meet in 2008 or from the YMCA New England Champs in 2008. Swim age as of 12/1/08.

Saturday March 21, 2009 - the 13 & 14 year old and 15-18 year old meets will be held at Boston University Aquatic Facility in the Fitness and Rec Center.

Sunday March 22, 2009 – the 8 & Under, 9 & 10 year olds, and 11 & 12 year olds will be held at Harvard University Blodgett Pool.

Check-in times:
13/14 year olds 11:15 AM Sat
(Spectator seating opens at 12:15 PM – meet starts at 1:00 PM)

15/18 year olds 4:30 PM Sat
(Spectator seating opens at 5:15 PM – meet starts at 6:00 PM)

9/10 year olds 6:00 AM Sun
(Spectator seating opens at 7:00 AM– meet starts at 7:45 AM)

8&Unders 11:15 AM Sun
(Spectator seating opens at 12:00 PM – meet starts at 12:30 PM)

11/12 year olds 3:30 PM Sun (Spectator seating opens at 4:15 PM– meet starts at 5:00 PM)

Extra Information:
Meet Info Handout New Englands at Harvard & BU
Area map Boston Cambridge
BU directions
BU parking
Harvard larger view map near athletic area
Harvard Park & Walk to Pool
Fun things to do


MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

Eastern Zones All Star Meet
Rochester NY, Webster facility

Apr 2, 2009
Apr 3, 2009
Apr 4, 2009

USS

Meet Details tentative - If you are one of the fastest USS swimmers in the state in any event and you would like to be eligible for the Eastern Zone team you must apply for the team by registering while attending Age Groups Championships at Wesleyan; there will be a table in the lobby. If you are not pre-registered you may not swim and slower athletes who did pre-register will take the spot of those who did not register! Fastest 2 in the sate who pre-register are selected. There is more info and more requirements detailed on the CT Swim website. Parents have the responsibility to understand requirements and register their swimmers, if interested.

More zone information can be found that the www.ctswim.org site

YMCA - National Short Course Championships

Meet Details tentative - National YMCA Championships: To be eligible to participate in “Y Nats”, swimmers must have competed in at least 4 YMCA closed inter-association competitions during the short current season, at least one of which must be a sanctioned meet. The “current season” runs from September 1 through August 31. A closed inter-association meet is one in which only YMCA teams compete. Candidates must also have posted verifiable times that meet the minimum time standards. The most current time standards are posted at the Y Nat SC Champs 2009   website .

Current arrangements include a team travel format for the Spring National Championships in Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Travel dates are planned for Saturday April 4th and Friday April 10th. Hotel accommodations have been arranged at The Tropic Cay Beach Resort for coaches and athletes attending the meet. Final costs and airline arrangements have yet to be determined, initial estimates place the cost of the trip at approximately $1,200 per swimmer.

Tropic Cay Beach Resort
529 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL(954) 564 5900

ELIGIBILITY (Qualifying) REPORT:
Y Nationals (2.17.09)

THE MARCUS DAIRY MOTORCYCLE RALLY IS ON AGAIN!!!

This is a chance to earn $$$ for YMCA Swim Team Budget: Marcus Dairy donates considerable $$ to the YMCA in exchange for our help on this event. We can help the Y and $$ goes directly to the new Acquatic Center.

YOU MUST CALL SANDY LUBIN, THEN SIGN UP. SANDY's NUMBER IS 775-4444 X119. E-Mail: slubin@regionalymca.org

First Day of Practice - All Swimmers – long course 2009

Join your teammates, coaches, friends and families as we celebrate another winning Mako season at our annual Mako Swim Team Banquet

All swimmers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult

The Mako swim team is looking for donated items for our raffle and silent auction at the upcoming Mako Swim Team Banquet on April 26, 2009. We are looking for gift certificates, items for gift baskets and tickets to sporting events to include in our raffle. In addition, we are looking for donated services such as landscaping, painting, carpentry, interior design, health and wellness services. These donations would be part of our silent auction. If you own or work at a company who would like to donate to the Mako swim team, please contact Heather Wootton at heatherwootton@comcast.net or 791-8954. All donations are tax deductible and all donors will be prominently listed by name in our Awards Banquet Program Booklet distributed at the Banquet.

Tentative date for the Nutmeg Games this year is Sat Aug 1, 2009

For those who participated in the Nutmeg State Games on August 2, 2008 and placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd – or if you were at the meet and could not swim one of the uncompleted events (due to rain cancellation) – you are eligible to compete in the State Games of America held in Colorado on July 31 or Aug 1. Read the information on their website:

Info on Swimming in Colorado 7/31-8/1/09 http://www.thesportscorp.org/html/sportsCorp/SGA2009/sports/swimming.html Letter concerning the events cancelled by rain (attached) Results from Aug 08 http://www.nutmegstategames.org/08swmresults.pdf