It's FINALLY Friday!—The last Fri-YAY of the 2026 Summer Swim Season!

The MAKOS head to Sudley tomorrow morning for the BLUE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MEET vs the Sudley Seahorses and the Piedmont Tsunamis!

🥞Pancake Breakfast is TODAY after each age group practice in the MBW Clubhouse. Come enjoy breakfast after your designated practice time! We will have pancakes, fresh fruit, and team spirit activities. 🥞

🏊 BLUE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MEET

Dennis Miller Pool

8613 Rixlew Lane

Manassas, VA 20109

Blue Division Championship Meet Information from Sudley:

https://sudleyseahorses.swimtopia.com/divisionals-info

Meet-Day Schedule

6:15 AM: Swimmer Check-in deadline

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

6:30 AM: Stroke and Turn Officials meeting -- meet by Lane 1

6:30-6:50 AM: Makos on-deck for swimmer warm-ups

6:40 AM Timers and Recorders meeting (for all shifts) -- meet outside the Canteen

7:00 AM: Meet begins

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. Please no hair or body paint as these products can damage the pool.

Meet documents can be found here: https://makos.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

🦈Concessions are available by the main pool entrance and cash, cards, and Apple Pay are accepted. Sudley’s concession menu can be found here.

🦈The grounds of the Sudley Club are closed during the meet. The Pond is OFF LIMITS. DO NOT touch or throw rocks anywhere on the Club property.

🦈 Makos relay teams will be in lanes 3 and 6. 

🦈Deck access is restricted to volunteers and swimmers during the meet. You must have an active badge to enter working areas of deck, including clerk of course.

🦈In addition to the restrooms behind the Canteen, there will be portable restrooms in the staff parking lot (by the pond).

🦈Due to noise restrictions, there will be no music allowed on deck during the meet. Sudley has asked that we do not bring “noise-makers” (mega phones, drums, speakers, clappers, kazoos, etc).

🦈If you ordered a Blue Divisional Meet T-shirt, Leslie will have them available for pick up at volunteer check-in.

📍Volunteers

Volunteers for all three shifts MUST check-in with Leslie prior to the start of the meet. Pick up volunteer stickers at the Makos volunteer table located outside the Game Room of the Sudley Clubhouse.

As mentioned, deck access is restricted. All volunteers must have an active badge for the current shift to enter working areas of the deck, including both ends of the pool and clerk of course.

⛺ Tent-Set Up

Makos area for tent setup is to the left when facing the Sudley clubhouse. Tent space is very limited. We encourage Makos families to join together and share tents as we must keep tents on the asphalt only in the parking lot. Do not set tents up on the grounds or the grass. Tent setup is permitted on Friday night from 8:45PM to 9:30PM. Refer to the map for the setup location for the Makos.

🚗 Parking

Open parking is located at Manassas Mall. A crossing guard will be available for Rixlew Lane.

If you have been given a parking pass, please have the pass ready when entering and leave it on your dashboard throughout the meet. Parking pass parking is located in the lower gravel lot to the right once you turn into the club.

🏊 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.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS

END OF SEASON COACHES GIFT

Please help us show our appreciation to our fantastic coaches with an end of the year gift. Your contribution will be shared amongst the entire coaching staff. You can submit your contributions via Zelle using email address [email protected] and include a comment such as “Coaches Gift.” Makos board members can assist if you prefer to contribute via other payment methods.

END OF SEASON BANQUET

Saunders Middle School

Sunday, July 26th: 10am-12pm

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of our 2026 season with brunch and awards at Saunders Middle School. We will have pancakes and other breakfast foods catered by our local IHOP. Juice and coffee will be provided, but please bring a water bottle for your own H2O consumption. The coaches will be presenting each swimmer with a medal. We will all enjoy the annual photo slide show and cheer for the winners of the yearly awards like age-group High Point, Most Improved, Spirit Awards, and the Makos Of The Year.

Questions? Please contact Bonnie Wall by email - [email protected]

🔍 LOST AND FOUND

Our Lost and Found box is FILLED with items left behind at practice, including water bottles, goggles, towels, clothing, and other belongings. Please look at practice today. These items will be donated if not collected prior to August 1^st.

Please thank and support our 2026 Makos Sponsors: