Great news, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Fleetwood Makos Aquatics Club is now officially a Registered Charity. This milestone means we can now unlock more opportunities to fund equipment, pool time, training, and community outreach—all of which help our swimmers make big waves both in and out of the pool. What this means for us: Stronger fundraising support and access to grants Transparent use of funds for club development and swimmer support Even greater trust in our mission to nurture talent and team spirit in every young Mako We...

Makos Spotlight – Huge Congratulations to Rosie! We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Rosie has been awarded ‘Top Girl’ for the 12 Year Category in our division for the Micro League North West Season 2025! Not only has Rosie delivered standout swims all season, but she’s also been one of our Micro Team Captains, leading by example with her positivity, team spirit, and dedication. This award is a true reflection of her hard work, leadership, and all-round mako magic! A massive well done from all of us at Fleetwood Makos...

�� Exciting Announcement – Welcome Coach Cam! �� We’re thrilled to welcome Cameron (Cam) Kerr to the Fleetwood Makos family as our new Senior Coach! �� Cam brings a wealth of experience from his work in elite swim coaching, athlete development, and performance analysis. With a strong background in sports science and coaching leadership, Cam is well-equipped to help drive our Development Squad Training Program forward. He’ll be working closely with our Head Coach Les and the rest of the senior coaching team to deliver a cohesive, progressive, and high-performance...

We’re thrilled to announce that Amy Smith and Joe Roebuck from Swim Swift Elite are returning to Fleetwood Makos for another incredible weekend of training! Date: 20th & 21st September 2025 Who: Transition & Competition Squads What to Expect: High-energy sessions, expert technique tips, Olympian motivation, and a whole lot of Mako spirit! Amy & Joe will once again bring world-class experience, having raced at the Olympics, World Championships, European and Commonwealth Games—and now they’re bringing that same energy back to Fleetwood! Parents – SAVE THE DATE and keep your...

What a fantastic weekend at the North Lancs Level 3 Open Meet (5–6 July) – and what a way to round off our final gala of the season before we head into the summer break. 11 Golds 8 Silvers 5 Bronzes 71% PBs Our swimmers gave it everything – from those achieving personal bests, to first-time competitors stepping up with confidence, to seasoned Makos taking on new challenges. Your hard work, team spirit, and determination made us all incredibly proud. A huge thank you to our brilliant poolside team and...

Support the Mako’s Mega Spin Challenge 24 Hours. One Team. One Goal: A Better Clubhouse. The Fleetwood Makos Youth Swimming Club is launching an exciting, high-energy fundraiser — the Mako’s Mega Spin Challenge — a 24-hour sponsored spinning event to raise vital funds for the renovation of our community clubhouse. Location: Fleetwood YMCA – Makos Clubhouse Date & Time: From 6PM on 15th August to 6PM on 16th August This non-stop challenge will see our members, families, and supporters take turns on the spin bikes in half-hour slots to keep...

WELL DONE, MAKO’S! What a fin-tastic weekend of racing for our swimmers at two seriously competitive meets – and wow, did they deliver! Team Steel Level 1 LC – City of Sheffield Swim Squad Huge congrats to Jack and Jasper who raced a combined 15 times at one of the highest-level national meets out there! 67% PB rate across the board shows just how hard they’ve been training! Jasper brought home 2 medals – a silver and a bronze Wigan Best – Future Stars Summer Meet Rosie, Alfie, Chloe, Grace...

Yesterday marked the final round of the 2025 North Lancs Swim League, and while we only narrowly missed out on higher standings—and we’re incredibly proud of the effort and heart shown by every single swimmer. It was a tough day, with illness and injury taking out several of our team swimmers, but that didn’t stop the Makos from showing up and standing tall. A huge thank you to the swimmers (and parents!) who stepped in at the last minute, many racing up an age group or taking on extra events...

National Volunteers Week 2025 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Incredible Fleetwood Makos Volunteers! This week, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the real heroes behind the scenes, the volunteers who make Fleetwood Makos not just a club, but a community. Did you know? Fleetwood Makos is a completely volunteer-run club! Every session, every gala, every event, it all happens thanks to the time, passion, and teamwork of our amazing volunteers. Special shout-outs to: Our fantastic coaches – for your dedication, support, and belief in every swimmer. You inspire confidence...

Fleetwood Makos made a splash at the 2025 Wigan Summer Sizzler on Sunday 1st June, delivering an outstanding performance packed with medals, personal bests, and team spirit. Our swimmers brought home a fantastic 14 golds, 7 silvers, and 5 bronzes, alongside an impressive 69 new personal bests across the day. Every athlete gave it their all, showing the determination, focus and support for one another that defines what it means to be a Mako. A special mention to three of our swimmers who were recognised with Wigan Wasps Award Medals:...