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State of the Storm

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

State of the StormNOVEMBER 3, 2023

Upcoming Events & Meets - November Upcoming Events & Meets - November

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  • November 4: Boys Black vs. FSPY
  • November 4: Girls Green vs. GMNY
  • November 4: Girls White vs. GMNY
  • November 4: Boys White vs. HACY
  • November 11: Girls White vs. FSPY
  • November 11: Girls Green vs. MEY
  • November 11-12: Jersey Wahoos Thanksgiving Meet (Senior 1/2, Junior 1)
  • November 17-19: HCY Autumn Challenge (Lightning 1/2, Thunder 1/2/3)
  • November 17-19: JAC Fall Festival (Senior 3/4, Junior 2/3)
  • November 18: Boys Black vs. GMNY
  • November 18: Boys White vs. GMNY
  • November 18: Girls Black vs. WFY
  • November 19: OCY Gobble Gobble (Lightning 3, Waves)
  • November 29 - December 2: US Open (all 13/O qualifiers)

To all of our swimmers, good luck and swim fast!


More Information: please visit the Events Page for specific event information. The full meet schedule will also be communicated in early October.

Important Upcoming Dates, Deadlines and Practice Updates Important Upcoming Dates, Deadlines and Practice Updates

PRACTICE UPDATES

  • Please click here to view practice changes on our website.


MEET REGISTRATIONS

  • November 3: Girls Green vs. MEY
  • November 6: Girls White vs. FSPY
  • November 12: Candy Cane Classic (Splash, Waves, Thunder 2/3)
  • November 13: Boys Black vs. GMNY
  • November 13: Boys White vs. GMNY
  • November 13: Girls Black vs. WFY
  • November 26: Girls Green vs. RVY
  • November 26: Winter Junior Championships


HOTEL BLOCK BOOKING

  • November 10: deadline to book a hotel room at the Hyatt Place Mt. Laurel at discounted rates for the SJAC Gator Classic 13/O (Junior 1/2, Senior 2/3 practice groups)
  • November 17: deadline to book a hotel room at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center at discounted rates for the OCY Winter Classic (Lightning 3, Junior 3, Senior 4)
  • January 17: deadline to book a hotel room at the Hampton Inn Deptford or Courtyard by Marriott at discounted rates for the YMCA Silver Championships (qualifiers)
  • January 26: deadline to book a hotel room at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center at discounted rates for the YMCA 12/U State Championships (qualifiers)
  • February 14: deadline to book a hotel room at the DoubleTree Resort Lancaster at discounted rates for the YMCA 13/O State Championships (qualifiers)


Dates and deadlines may be subject to change. Please refer to communications from your practice group lead coach for the latest information.

GSCY Awarded 2023-2024 Silver Medal Club Excellence Status by USA Swimming GSCY Awarded 2023-2024 Silver Medal Club Excellence Status by USA Swimming

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Storm Ranked #1 YMCA Team in NJ and in the Nation

USA Swimming recently recognized the top 200 clubs as Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal clubs in the 2023-2024 Club Excellence Program. This program recognizes the highest-performing clubs in developing athletes aged 18 years and younger. A complete listing can be found here.


We are excited to announce that for the third year in a row, Greater Somerset County YMCA has achieved the Silver Club of Excellence for 2023-2024! We are also proud to be ranked as the #1 YMCA in the nation and in the state of NJ for the past three years. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our coaching staff and athletes. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our coaches for their tireless efforts in making our YMCA the best club in the country! We would also like to express our gratitude to all of our athletes for their hard work this past season.

Congratulations to Our Athletes Named to USA Swimming Scholastic All-America! Congratulations to Our Athletes Named to USA Swimming Scholastic All-America!

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Congratulations to the following GSCY swimmers who were recently named to USA Swimming’s 2022-2023 Scholastic All-American Team:


Kenny Barnicle (2nd year)

Colleen Bull (1st year)

Erica Maltsev (2nd year)

Anna Moesch (2nd year)

Emily Thompson (3rd year)


The Scholastic All-American Team recognizes swimmers who demonstrate excellence both in the pool and in the classroom. To qualify for the team, 9th to 12th grade students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for the 2022-2023 school year and achieve required time standards.


This selection is a tremendous achievement for our scholar-athletes. Please join us in congratulating Kenny, Colleen, Erica, Anna and Emily for their efforts!


To view the full roster, please click here.

GSCY Alumni Breakfast on 11/25 at SHY GSCY Alumni Breakfast on 11/25 at SHY

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Calling all SHY, SVY, GSCY Graduates, and current GSCY High School Juniors and Seniors: mark your calendars!


Alumni Breakfast @ SHY Teen Center

Saturday, 11/25 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Panera breakfast will be offered - please click here or fill out the form below to RSVP if you would like to attend.

SHY/SVY/GSCY Alumni Breakfast 2023

SHY/SVY/GSCY Alumni Breakfast 2023

Alumni Breakfast for all GSCY/SHY/SVY/GSCY Alumni and current GSCY Juniors and Seniors. 11/25 @ 10am in the SHY teen center. Spread the word.

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Last Call for Remaining Volunteer Opportunities: Swim Parent Committee Last Call for Remaining Volunteer Opportunities: Swim Parent Committee

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Thank you to the parents who have stepped up to volunteer so far! We have a few more remaining positions within the Parent Committee where will need future replacements:


  • Chair
  • Equipment
  • Team Travel


Information about the Competitive Swim Parent Committee with job descriptions can be found here. If you have any questions, or if you are interested in joining the Storm Parent Committee, please email gscychair@gmail.com.

Fitter & Faster Four Strokes Swim Camp Taking Place on 11/12-11/13 in Princeton Fitter & Faster Four Strokes Swim Camp Taking Place on 11/12-11/13 in Princeton

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GSCY Storm athletes are invited by our friends over at Fitter & Faster to attend their Four Strokes Swim Camp taking place on November 11 & 12 in Princeton. This camp is being led by 2x Olympian Matthew Abeysinghe. There will be two sessions each day, both designed for swimmers ages 9 & over. Sign up today to reserve your spot!


November 11: Freestyle & Backstroke Technique

November 12: Butterfly & Breaststroke Technique


CLICK HERE for details and registration. If you have any questions about the clinic, please email Michael Plantamura at Mplanty@fitterandfaster.com. See you there!

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