MAKO Senior Zones Championships
Team Travel Itinerary & Cost Overview
MAKO Familyβ weβre excited to head out for one of the biggest meets of the season! Below is the full travel itinerary and important details for our Senior Zones Championships trip. Please read carefully and reach out with any questions as we get closer to departure. This is a team travel trip however, parents wishing to take their swimmer are more then welcome to do so. If you are worried about your swimmer only having a few times, that's totally normal. A lot of swimmers go to these meets with 1-3 qualifying times. Relays and time trials really help load up their plate so they get a good amount of swim chances in. The time trials is a meet in itself and a lot of swimmers participate in these.
π Travel Overview
- Departure Location: Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
- Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
ποΈ Team Itinerary
Wednesday, March 18 β Travel Day
- 10:00 AM β Depart from Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
- Travel β Team van/bus travel to Tempe, AZ
- 4:00 PM β Arrive at Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
- Evening β Room check-in, light activity, team dinner, rest & recovery
Thursday, March 19 β Sunday, March 22 β Meet Days
- Breakfast: Provided free daily at the hotel
- Lunch: Team-prepared lunches (to help manage costs)
- Dinner: Team meals / group options (varies by day)
- Daily Details: Coaches will communicate meet timelines, warm-ups, and team expectations
Monday, March 23 β Return Home
- 7:00 AM β Depart hotel
- Travel β Return to Rio Rancho
- 2:00 PM β Arrive at Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
π° Estimated Cost Per Swimmer
$600β$700 per swimmer (includes travel, meals, and lodging).
Includes:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Team meals (breakfast + planned lunches)
Not included:
- Meet entry fees
- Coach travel costs
Coach Travel: Coach travel expenses depend on the total number of swimmers attending and will be divided evenly among all swimmers entered in the meet.
π΅ Zones Reimbursement Opportunity
There is a $125 Zones Reimbursement you can qualify for, which will help offset the cost.
- Coaches will provide details on qualification and how to submit
π½οΈ Meals & Team Planning
- Breakfast: Free at the hotel
- Lunch: Team-made lunches to help save on costs
- Dinner: Planned with performance, recovery, and team bonding in mind
