It's FINALLY Friday! The Makos host the Victory Lakes Piranhas tomorrow morning.

🎉 Announcement

Congratulations to Bonnie Wall, this week’s concessions donation raffle winner! Enjoy your parking spot at the clubhouse tomorrow.

📣 Pep Rally Tonight

6:30-8:00pm (*please note the start time has changed!)

Tailgate potluck at the clubhouse.

Coaches will lead fun activities for swimmers after dinner.

Show your team spirit with your favorite jersey, sports team or Makos gear!

We still need help with: Bringing food—If you plan to eat, bring a dish to share!

https://makos.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

Cleaning up after the Pep Rally (volunteer hours available)

Volunteer hours are awarded for:

Event setup

Serving food

Cleanup

Note: Bringing a dish does not qualify for volunteer hours.

Bring your own chairs and/or camping tables—we’ll be on the lawn.

The pool remains open to MBW residents until 8:00 PM, so we’ll be sharing the parking lot. Families may begin setting up personal tents for tomorrow’s meet at 6:00 PM tonight. After the pep rally, we’ll set up the deck for the meet.

🏊 Home Meet vs. Victory Lakes

Check the SwimTopia app for your swimmer’s latest events, heat, and lane assignments. Our swimmer check-in team will write the information on the swimmer’s arm tomorrow when they check-in. Review the Home Meet Timeline and Swim Meet Tips if you’re new or need a refresher. Please no hair or body paint as these products can damage the pool.

Volunteer spots are still available. We are in need of 1^st and 2^nd shift runners, 2^nd shift timers and more! Please sign up. Remember, each family needs 14 volunteer hours by the end of the season. Thank you!

https://makos.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

Meet-Day Schedule

6:00 AM: Swimmer Check-in deadline

6:05 AM: Swimmers on deck for warm-ups

6:30 AM: Volunteer check-in deadline (must check-in to receive job sticker and volunteer credit)

6:45 AM: Relay swimmers meet with their teams

7:00 AM: Meet begins

🚘 Parking

Parking at the clubhouse is by pass only. If you qualify, check-in with the parking marshal located at Superior Court and Meadowgate.

If you do not have a pass:

• Do not block driveways or mailboxes
• Park at least 15 feet from mailboxes and stop signs
• Keep all four wheels off pavement

🧹 Post-Meet Cleanup

Cleanup goes quickly when everyone pitches in. For tomorrow’s meet, families with last names M-Z are asked to stay and help after the meet.

Volunteers seeking credit should:

Check in with Director of Meet Operations, Leslie Rhodes, for an assignment

Check out with Leslie once the task is complete to receive volunteer credit

Thank you for helping make our events and meets a success. See you tonight and bright and early tomorrow!

🏊 Meet Reminders

Coaching During Races

Per PWSL rules, swimmers may not receive coaching from anyone—including parents—once a heat begins. Cheer loudly, but please do not give technical instructions such as “touch with two hands” or “stay on your back.” Coaching during a race may result in a disqualification at the Referee’s discretion.

Photography Restrictions

No cameras, phones, or recording devices are permitted behind the starting end of any race. This restriction also applies to relay starts and pools that flip the start end for 25-meter events. These rules align with USA Swimming Safe Sport guidelines.

Facility Use

Swim meets are competitive athletic events. Please do not use amenities such as baby pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, or basketball courts during the meet. Swimmers should focus on resting, hydrating, and preparing for their events.

Locker Rooms & Restrooms

Restroom facilities are shared by swimmers and adults. Showers are reserved for competing swimmers. Please use facilities respectfully and help keep them clean.

Sportsmanship

Great sportsmanship is expected from both swimmers and families. Whether we are visiting another team or hosting at home, let's represent the Makos with respect, positivity, and good character.

Please remember to bring a food donation item with you to the meet to support the Food Drive hosted by Layla F. and her Girl Scout Troop.

Please see the following flyer for a swim clinic opportunity next week with one of our sponsors, the Potomac Marlins.

Please thank and support our 2026 Makos sponsors: