State of the Storm
APRIL 7, 2023
Important Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
END-OF-SEASON CELEBRATIONS
- May 7th: 11/O Banquet
Dates and deadlines may be subject to change. Please refer to communications from your practice group lead coach for the latest information.
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2023 Long Course Registration Closes April 10th
As a reminder, registration is now open for our Spring/Summer Long Course Program - and registration will close on April 10th. We are excited to offer new opportunities this season. The tentative practice schedule is included below. For GSCY Long Course 2023 we will be offering the following programs:
For our 13 & Over swimmers:
Spring/Summer, SHORT COURSE Spring Weekend practice option:
- This is our traditional program taking place April 19th through end of July. Swimmers will be placed in practice groups that correspond to their fall 2022-2023 Short Course placement.
- April 19th - June 23rd: weekday indoor afterschool practices and weekend indoor Bridgewater or SHY practices.
- June 25th - last championship meet: mostly weekday outdoor morning practice, Sunday indoor practice.
OR
Spring/Summer, LONG COURSE Spring Weekend practice option
(National Team members are strongly encouraged to select this option)
- April 19th through end of July. Swimmers will be placed in practice groups that correspond to their fall 2022-2023 Short Course placement.
- April 19th - June 23rd: weekday indoor afterschool practices and weekend indoor Long Course (50M) practices at Jersey Aquatic Center.
- June 25th - last championship meet: mostly weekday outdoor morning practice, Sunday indoor practice.
*13 & Over swimmers must remain in their chosen weekend practice location for the duration of the Spring. Swimmers are not permitted to switch between LONG COURSE practice group & SHORT COURSE practice group on weekends.
**There is not a Spring ONLY option for 13 & Over swimmers.
For our 12 & Under swimmers:
Spring/ Summer
- April 19th through end of July. Swimmers will be placed in practice groups that correspond to their fall 2022-2023 Short Course placement.
- April 19th - June 23rd: indoor afterschool and weekend practices.
- June 25th - last championship meet: weekday outdoor morning practice, Sunday indoor practice.
OR
Spring ONLY
- April 19th - June 25th: indoor afterschool and weekend practices.
For our 8 & Under Swimmers:
Spring ONLY
- April 19th - June 25th: indoor afterschool and weekend practices.
Program Fees:
- Junior & Senior: $935
- Lightning - Spring/Summer: $750
- Lightning - Spring ONLY: $560
- Thunder - Spring/Summer: $580
- Thunder - Spring ONLY: $450
- Waves - Spring ONLY: $240
How to Register:
- You need an active YMCA membership.
- Only returning swimmers with a zero balance (no outstanding meet fees or fines) will be permitted to register.
- Register online at www.gscymca.org.
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