Get ready to cheer on the Makos this Saturday, May 7th at time trials. Time trials is a vital meet for our team - it gives swimmers and parents the chance to experience what a meet is like and enables us to gather seeding times for dual meets. Click meet types for information on meets. Here is what you need to know for Saturday May 7th…

Meet Entry:

• Swimmers must complete Meet Entry, swimmers not completing meet entry will be considered as not attending and will not be entered into the meet
• Deadline for meet entry is Tuesday May 3rd
• Please talk with Coach Emi if you are unable to swim time trials
• Swimmers are not limited to 3 individual events at time trials rather each swimmer will swim every event available to them during the season
• Click for Meet Entry Instructions

Pool Address: Cypress Mill Mako Pool - 14710 Mill Park Ln. Cypress, TX 77429

Swimmers:

• Check-in: 7:15
• Warm-up: 7:45
• Team meeting: following warm-up
• Meet start time: 8:30
• What to Bring: swimsuit, cap, goggles, towel, Makos t-shirt, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, snacks

Volunteers:

• Check-in volunteers: arrive at 7:00
• Check-in: 7:15 at the Makos check-in table
• Officials Meeting: 8:00
• Timer/Scribe/Ready Bench Meeting: 8:00
• Meet start time: 8:30
• 1st shift: Events 1-40, 2nd shift: Events 41-80 - thank you for arriving at your shift on time and for remaining at your job until your replacement arrives!
• Sign-up to volunteer if you have not already done so (Note: Families with younger swimmers only, 6 & under or 7/8 not swimming breast or fly, are advised to volunteer during 1st shift)
• Click for Volunteer Sign-Up Instructions
• Click for Volunteer Position Descriptions

Tent Set-up:

• Mako's set-up is behind the gate by the slide. It's nice to have a tent, tarp, folding chairs, coolers for food and drinks, and activities for the kids to do while waiting for events - games, markers, etc. If you don't have a tent, Mako families are willing to share.
• The playground area is closed during the meet

Parking:

• We ask for the safety of both residents and swimmers that you park in designated areas only
• During swim meets, the recreation center parking lot is limited to parking pass holders only
• Do not park within 15 feet of fire hydrants, 20 feet of crosswalks or intersections, or within 30 feet of a stop sign - these are all standard Texas laws
• Do not park in front of mailboxes or driveways
• Please observe speed limits
• A drop off zone is available for you in front of the recreation center to allow you to unload your gear before parking. Cars may be towed if parked in the areas marked as "No Parking"
• Click for Parking Maps

Pool Policies:

• Only swimmers, coaches, officials, and ready bench volunteers are allowed in the ready bench area
• No family members allowed on deck
• Masks are not required
• The recreation center interior is restricted to officials, team reps, computers, results runners and ribbon writers

Concessions will be available and both cash and Venmo are accepted - all proceeds benefit the Mako Sharks swim team!

Swim fast Makos!

A few reminders:

• Wednesday 5/04 - Stock the Pantry SignUpGenius, sign up and bring to practice
• Thursday 5/05 - Team Pictures at 5 PM
• Saturday 5/07 - Time Trials!!!!
• Sunday 5/08 - Volunteer Sign-Ups for 5/14 meet open 9 PM
• Thursday 5/12 - Mako Spirit Shop closes

If you haven’t already downloaded the Remind app, do it today! Updates, alerts regarding weather and practices, etc are posted here to help keep you up to date. Text @b9f8b2c to 81010. The team is listed in Remind as Mako Sharks Swim Team.

The Swimtopia app will give you access to swimmer times, volunteer shifts, and more. The team is listed in Swimtopia as Cypress Mill.