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Registrations coming soon:


Tennis Lessons and Programs- Spring 2013:
          For a complete list and details of classes offered, dates and times,
          and additional Tennis Information, go to:
          2013 Spring Tennis Group Lesson Schedule



Kid's Kamp- Summer 2013:
         
Information on Kid's Kamp, including registration dates, is now available.
          Click the following link for details: Camp Programs
   

        

The Mako Swim Team          

          The Maplewood Makos is a summer seasonal competitive swim team for
          children ages 6 - 18 who are residents of Maplewood Township. 
          Registration for the team is $25 per swimmer.  Cost includes a team
          shirt, bathing cap, and swim meet fees.   All 2012 returning Makos must
          register for the team by June 1st via the registration form and delivery
          by email to Coach Carly:

The team practice schedule is as follows:

-- Saturdays 8:00am – 9:30 am June 1st – June 22nd

-- Weekdays 7:00 am – 8:45 am June 27th  – July 23rd

New swimmers need to schedule an evaluation with head coach, Carly Buckholtz (via email: ) to be completed on one of the following dates:

-- There are 10 competitive swim meets throughout July on weekdays.

Coach Buckholtz will be in touch with those swimmers who qualify for the 2013 Makos swim team by June 14th with team/grouping assignments.  Returning 2012 Makos do not need to complete an evaluation.


                                                 SWIM SEASON:

 There are 10 competitive swim meets throughout July on weekdays.

As a competitive swim team, children are expected to be proficient and strong swimmers in order to qualify and compete.  This is not an opportunity for children to take swim lessons.  The stroke requirements for each age group are as follows:

Ages 6 - 8: Swimmers must be proficient in at least two competitive strokes and complete 100 yards of swimming

Ages 9 - 10: Swimmers must be proficient in at least two competitive strokes, diving, and complete 100 yards of swimming

Ages 11 - 12: Swimmers must be proficient in at least three competitive strokes, diving, and complete 150 yards of swimming

Ages 13 - 14: Swimmers must be proficient in at least three competitive strokes, diving, and complete 200 yards of swimming

Ages 15 - 18: Swimmers must be proficient in all four competitive strokes, diving, flip turns, and complete 200 yards of swimming

In addition to the above stroke requirements, all new and returning swimmers must:

--  Be able to participate in at least 7 of the 10 swim meets throughout 
    the season.
--  Attend 90% of swim practices in order to be eligible to compete at
   swim meets.
--  Attend practice on-time, prepared to swim (with goggles, bathing suit
   on and towel) to be eligible to compete at swim meets.
--  Attend morning practice on the day of a swim meet in order to be
   eligible to compete that day.

Parents are expected to volunteer at least twice during the season.  This information and expectations will be elaborated on at the pre-season meeting on Saturday June 15th at 7:30am.  This same meeting will be our team suit fitting.



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574 Valley St.
Maplewood Township, NJ 07040
Ph: (973) 762-8120