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How to Join MAKO Aquatics

Welcome! We’re a year-round USA Swimming club based in Rio Rancho offering lessons, summer league, and training groups from Novice through Senior — plus Masters.

Family • Performance • Passion • Excellence There’s swimming — and there’s MAKO SWIMMING!

Quick Start

New to MAKO? Book a short swim assessment so we can recommend the best group, practice times, and fees. Then complete team and USA Swimming registrations.

Schedule — Rio Rancho Pool

Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, Rio Rancho

Schedule — Los Altos Pool

Los Altos Aquatic Center, Albuquerque

Schedule — Kirtland Pool

Kirtland Air Force Base Pool (closed untill further notice)

Schedule — West Mesa Pool

West Mesa Aquatic Center, Albuquerque

Schedule — UNM Pool

University of New Mexico Aquatic Center

Step‑by‑Step: Joining MAKO

  1. Book a Swim Assessment. Choose your pool above. We’ll evaluate skills and recommend the right group, practice times, and pricing.
  2. Attend your Assessment. Our staff completes a short form and confirms your recommended group.
  3. Review Financial Considerations. Look over dues, seasonal fees, and meet costs on our website.
  4. Complete MAKO Online Registration. Use the team registration link for Swim Team or Pre‑Team/Lessons.

    Tip: Do not log in to an existing account before starting registration. On the permissions/waivers page, open links in a new window.

  5. Complete USA Swimming Membership. Create your parent account first, then add your swimmer as a family member and select Premium membership for athletes.
    • Already had a USA‑S ID? Email Coach Jeremiah to retrieve it before creating a new one.
    • New to USA‑S? Create your parent account → add your swimmer.
  6. Transferring from another USA‑S club? Initiate a team transfer in your USA‑S account.
    1. Select View next to your swimmer’s name.
    2. Click Club Transfer. If another club is listed, use the dropdown to change it.
    3. Click Initiate Transfer.
    4. Search for our club and select NM/MAKO.
    5. Enter your first/last name and Submit Transfer.
  7. Attend your first practice. Check the schedule, meet your coach, and jump in!
  8. Read the New Parent Handbook. Learn how meets, communication, and billing work.
  9. Get the App & Tutorials. Manage your account, sign up for meets, and stay connected.

Masters (Adults) & Other Programs

Interested in Masters with Rio Grande Masters Swim Club? Use the button below to go to their online registration.  Then search for Rio Grande Swim Club (RGSC)

Rio Grande Masters — Online Registration

Summer League & Swim Lessons are offered seasonally; ask your assessor for current schedules.

Welcome to the MAKO Family — we can’t wait to see you at the pool!