Youth Swim Team
Team is for members only
The Minnechaug Makos Swim Team provides a positive fun experience for all levels of swimmers. All kids through age 18 are encouraged to join! No prior swim team experience is necessary. Any swimmer 18 or under as of May 31, 2024 and a graduating senior from high school in 2024 or younger is eligible.
Click here to purchase Minnechaug Swim Team Merchandise!
2024 REGISTRATION
Opens May 1st at 8 AM and closes May 31st.
Step 1
Click here to register for swim team. (Link will be activated on 5/1 at 8 AM).
If your swimmer is NEW to the team, please attend the new swimmer assessment on 6/2 at 10 AM.
Step 2
Pay invoice for swim team.
Sent via email on 6/3-6/4
$40/swimmer ($100 family max)
MUST be paid to begin practice on 6/17
Swim team cost is included with membership dues for junior sports members only.
2024 PRACTICE TIMES
Blue
Morning Practice Times
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday - Friday
*Evening Practice
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Yellow
Morning Practice Times
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Monday - Friday
*Evening Practice
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Green
Morning Practice Times
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Monday - Friday
*Evening Practice
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday
*For swimmers who missed morning practice or would like a second practice. *NO MAKEUP PRACTICE ON DAYS OF SWIM MEETS (home and away)
2024 Coaching Staff
Jason Rubb - Head Coach
Jason grew up swimming at Minnechaug, joining the team as a 7-year-old. He swam for Glastonbury High School all four years he was there. He was also a member of Susquehanna University’s Men’s Swimming and Diving team. Jason began his coaching career at Pinebrook Swim and Tennis Club, and currently is an assistant coach with Glastonbury Swim Team. He is also working on a graduate degree in School Psychology at UConn. We are excited to welcome him back to his home swim club!
Emily Booth - Assistant Coach
This will be Coach Emily’s second year coaching at Minnechaug. She started her swimming career here when she was eight and continues to swim in college for Skidmore, where she will be majoring in Social Work. Emily looks forward to a great summer filled with hard work and fun. Go Makos!
MK Booth - Assistant Coach
Coach MK is returning for her second year coaching Makos. She grew up swimming for Minnechaug starting at the age of 8, and continues to swim on the Skidmore College swim team. Outside of the pool, she is a rising Sophmore studying Education and English. Her favorite stroke is freestyle and she can’t wait for a great season!
Campbell McFall - Assistant Coach
Campbell has been a member of the Minnechaug swim team since 2015 and has swam for the team every year. Campbell has also swam all four years for the Glastonbury High school swim team, and will be taking his swim career to Tufts University next fall, pursuing a degree in quantitative economics. This is Campbell’s first year as an official coach for the Minnechaug swim team, but he has been lifeguarding for 3 years now. We are very excited to kick off the season this summer!
2024 Calendar & Important Links
2024 Schedule: As of right now the meet schedule is tentative per the league.
June 2 10 AM (Sunday): New Swimmer Assessment
Rain Date: June 9 (Sunday)
June 17 (Monday): 1st Day of Practice
June 22 (Saturday): Minnechaug @ Pinebrook
June 26 (Wednesday): South Windsor @ Minnechaug
June 29 (Saturday): Minnechaug @ Pine Acres
July 3 (Wednesday): Woodledge @ Minnechaug
July 4 (Thursday): NO PRACTICE
July 10 (Wednesday): Minnechaug @ Orchard Hill
July 13 (Saturday): Glenbrooke @ Minnechaug
July 24 (Wednesday): End of Season Team Celebration
July 26 (Friday): Last Day of Practice
July 27 (Saturday): Championships @ Glenbrooke
Rain Date: July 28 (Sunday)
What does "Declare your Swimmer" mean?
Parents should declare yes or no for meet attendance (vs not completing the form if they are a no). If you child is not swimming, we still ask you to use the form and tell us by saying no. It helps plan for 100 makos swimmers and multiple events.
Swimmers must compete in at least 3 dual meets to qualify for Championships. Swimmers with sports memberships must compete in at least 4 dual meets to qualify for Championships.
Saturday Meets arrive 8am (Meet Start 9am).
Wednesday meets arrive 4pm (Meet Start 5pm).
Please declare your swimmer as a yes or no by the deadlines.
Swimmer & Family Expectations
It is expected that families will work during the meets, these events depend on the support of our parents to be successful. Not fulfilling this meet work commitment will result in a $50 charge being added to your account.
No child under the age of 12 shall be permitted on the club premises unless accompanied by a parent or a responsible person designated by the parent that is at least 15 years old.
League Information
We are part of the Capital Area Association of Private Swim Clubs (CAAPSC).
Glenbrooke (429 Oak St, East Hartford)
Orchard Hill (295 Overlook Rd, Glastonbury)
Pine Acres (196 Western Blvd, Wethersfield)
Pinebrook (252 Forest Ln, Glastonbury)
South Windsor (2965 Ellington Rd, South Windsor)
Woodledge (1005 Hopewell Rd, S. Glastonbury)
Team Gear
Suit: Swimmers should have a good fitting suit for practice that isn't baggy. Boys should avoid swim trunks and invest in swim jammers. Click here to purchase.
Caps: Minnechaug caps can be purchased for $10. They will be sold at practice.
Goggles: Good goggles are also a must. Click here to purchase.