Get ready to cheer on the Makos this Saturday, May 21st! Let’s show our great Makos hospitality and sportsmanship as we host the Stone Creek Stingrays at our pool. Here is what you need to know…

**If your swimmer wakes up sick and is unable to attend the meet, please send a message to Coach Emi Davenport in the Remind app so we can adjust our relay teams**

All swimmers must declare/register/RSVP for each meet on the Makos website. Please declare attending or not attending. Swimmers not declaring entry will be considered not attending and will not be entered into the meet.

Meet entry deadline TODAY, Tuesday 6/11

Pool Address: Makos Pool - 14710 Mills Park Ln., Cypress, TX 77429

Swimmers:

• Check-in: 6:45 AM
• Warm-up: 7:15 AM
• Team meeting: following warm-up
• Meet start time: 8:30 AM
• What to Bring: swimsuit, cap, goggles, towel, Makos t-shirt, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, snacks

Volunteers:

• Check-in volunteers: arrive at 6:30 AM
• Check-in: 6:45 AM at the Makos check-in table
• Officials Meeting: 8:00 AM
• Timer/Scribe meeting: 8:00 AM
• Ready Bench Meeting: 8:15 AM
• Meet start time: 8:30 AM
• 1st shift: Events 1-40, 2nd shift: Events 41-80 - thank you for arriving at your shift on time!
• 1st and 2nd shift timer, scribe and ready bench volunteers must attend meeting

Tent Set-up:

• Makos set-up is behind the gate by the slide. The visiting team area is located on the left side of the pool behind the playground. No set-up under the pavilion
• 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 here 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
• The recreation center interior is restricted to officials, team reps, computers, results runners and ribbon writers
• If there is an issue you need help with please find a board member, coaches and officials cannot be approached by parents during a meet while they are working

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:

• 6/7/22 - Shark-A-Thon
• 6/7/22 - Meet Entry Deadline
• 6/11/22 - Makos vs Stone Creek Stingrays
• 6/12/22 - Pentathlon
• 6/12/22 - Volunteer sign ups for 6/18 Divisionals meet open at 9 PM

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.