Youth Swim Team

The Minnechaug Makos Swim Team provides a positive fun experience for all levels of swimmers. All kids through age 18 are encouraged to join! No prior swim team experience is necessary. Any swimmer 18 or under as of May 31, 2026 and a graduating senior from high school in 2026 or younger is eligible.

2026 REGISTRATION

We look forward to a great 2026 season with the Makos! Swim team registration closed June 3. Regular season practices begin on Thursday, June 18.

2026 PRACTICE TIMES

Yellow

Morning Practice Times

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Monday - Friday

*Evening Practice

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri

Blue

Morning Practice Times

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Monday - Friday

*Evening Practice

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri

Green

Morning Practice Times

11:30 AM- 12:00 PM

Monday - Friday

*Evening Practice

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri

*No swim team practice on Friday 7/3 in observence of the Fourth of July

*PM Swim Team practice is ONLY for swimmers who missed morning practice.

*Swimmers may NOT attend both practices in a day.

*No PM practice on Wednesdays due to our swim meet schedule.

2026 Coaching Staff

Head Coach Jason Rubb

We welcome back Jason in his third season coaching for us. Jason grew up swimming at Minnechaug, joining the team as a 7-year-old. He swam for Glastonbury High School all four years he was there. He was also a member of Susquehanna University’s Men’s Swimming and Diving team. Jason began his coaching career at Pinebrook Swim and Tennis Club, and currently is an assistant coach with Glastonbury Swim Team. He will attend Purdue University in the fall to pursue his doctorate in Educational Psychology. We are excited to welcome him back to his home swim club!

Assistant Coaches

Coach Bios

Coach Emily: This will be Coach Emily’s fifth year coaching at Minnechaug. She started her swimming career here when she was eight and continues to swim in college for Skidmore, where she is a social work major. Emily looks forward to a great summer filled with hard work and fun. Go Makos!

Coach MK: Coach MK is returning for her fifth year coaching Makos. She grew up swimming for Minnechaug starting at the age of eight, and continues to swim on the Skidmore College swim team. Outside of the pool, she is a rising senior studying Education and English. Her favorite stroke is freestyle and she can’t wait for a great season!

Coach Sebastian: Coach Sebastian has been swimming at Minnechaug for the past four years and specializes in backstroke. In the fall, he will attend the University of New Hampshire to study finance. Sebastian is ready for a fun, successful season and looks forward to helping swimmers improve while enjoying the summer.

Coach Amalia: This will be Amalia's first season as an assistant coach, and she's excited to help younger swimmers grow in and out of the pool. Amalia has been competitively swimming for 10 years and is currently a rising high school senior. Outside of swimming, she's involved in the Glastonbury Police Cadets and has an interest in law enforcement and a future career with the FBI. In the pool, breaststroke is her favorite event.

Coach Brennan: This year will be Brennan’s first year coaching at Minnechaug. He started swimming here when he was 10 years old and swims for the Glastonbury High School swim and dive team. Apart from swimming, he is also part of the GHS boys crew team. He is very excited to start his coaching career this summer at Minnechaug.

2026 Calendar & Important Links

2026 Schedule (Subject to Change):

Wed June 24 - @ Pine Acres 4:15 warm up, 5pm start

Sat June 27 - NO MEET FOR MINNECHAUG

Wed July 1 - @ Orchard Hill 4:15 warm up, 5pm start

Wed July 8 - HOME vs South Windsor 4:15 warm up, 5pm start

Sat July 11 - HOME vs Woodledge 8:15 warm up, 9am start

Wed July 15 - HOME vs Glenbrooke 4:15 warm up, 5pm start

Sat July 18 - @ Pine Brook 8:15 warm up, 9am start

2026 End of Season Party Wed July 22 @ Minnechaug

2026 Swim Championship Sat July 25 @ Pine Acres (Raindate Sunday July 26)

What does "Declare your Swimmer" mean?

Parents should declare yes or no for meet attendance (vs not completing the form if they are a no). If your child is not swimming, we still ask you to use the form and tell us by saying no. It helps plan for 100 makos swimmers and multiple events.

Swimmers must compete in at least 3 dual meets to qualify for Championships. Swimmers with sports memberships must compete in at least 4 dual meets to qualify for Championships.

Saturday Meets arrive 8am (Meet Start 9am).

Wednesday meets arrive 4pm (Meet Start 5pm).

Please declare your swimmer as a yes or no by the deadlines.

Swimmer & Family Expectations

It is expected that families will work during the meets, these events depend on the support of our parents to be successful. Not fulfilling this meet work commitment will result in a $100 charge being added to your account per meet you do not volunteer at. Families must volunteer to help at at least two meets in the season for their swimmer to be able to participate in Championships!
No child under the age of 12 shall be permitted on the club premises unless accompanied by a parent or a responsible person designated by the parent that is at least 15 years old.

League Information

We are part of the Capital Area Association of Private Swim Clubs (CAAPSC).

Glenbrooke (429 Oak St, East Hartford)

Orchard Hill (295 Overlook Rd, Glastonbury)

Pine Acres (196 Western Blvd, Wethersfield)

Pine Brook (252 Forest Ln, Glastonbury)

South Windsor (2965 Ellington Rd, South Windsor)

Woodledge (1005 Hopewell Rd, S. Glastonbury)

Team Gear

- Suit: Swimmers should have a good fitting suit for practice that isn't baggy. Boys should avoid swim trunks and invest in swim jammers. New for 2026 we will begin to transition to an all-black swimsuit for meets. Your swimmer can wear any brand or style competitive suit that feels comfortable for them. For examples, see here. Purchase at your preferred retailer.
- Caps: Minnechaug cap included in this year's registration. Additional caps can be purchased for $10. They will be available at the pool during the season.
- Goggles: Competitive swim goggles are strongly encouraged. Please reach out to a coach if you have any questions about which goggles are best for your swimmer.

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