Mission Statement

Montgomery Mako Sharks Swim Team was established in the year 2001 by the City of Montgomery. Swimmers range in age from 5-17 years old. All are welcome to join the team regardless of previous swim team experience. However, swimmers must have the ability to perform the prerequisite skills. The team’s focus is on developing good stroke technique and form while also encouraging good sports (wo)manship and team spirit.

Tri-County Swim League

The Montgomery Makos is part of the Tri-County Swim League. Information about the League and their website tricountyswim.org

You can check out the latest from the league on the Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008185...

Prerequisite Skills

Swimmers must be comfortable jumping into and swimming in deep water. Different age groups swim different races. Swimmers must demonstrate the desire and ability to achieve at least 1 race distance and stroke required of their age group (see below) within the first two weeks of practice.

Age                             Race                         Distance
6 and under                freestyle                   25 meters (1 length)
                                   backstroke                25 meters

7-8                              freestyle                   25 meters
                                   backstroke                25 meters
                                   butterfly                    25 meters
                                   breaststroke             25 meters

9 and older                 freestyle                   50 meters (2 lengths)
                                   backstroke               50 meters
                                   butterfly                    50 meters
                                   breaststroke             50 meters