Registration will open March 31st for our Spring/Summer Long Course Program. 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
Registration opens March 31st, and closes April 7th!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the practice schedule?
The practice schedule is attached. Please note, this is tentative. Practice times may need to be adjusted to accommodate actual registration numbers.
My child doesn’t want to swim Long Course. Is it required and will it affect them in their placement for the fall?
Long Course is not required for Lightning, Thunder, or Waves. However, it is highly recommended for those that swim at the YMCA State level or higher. For Junior practice groups, Long Course isn’t required, but it’s highly recommended. Long Course is required for Senior practice groups. Senior group swimmers who do not participate in Long Course will be required to tryout prior to the Fall season.
What paperwork needs to be returned?
NO registration will be considered complete until all paperwork is returned. For returning swimmers, the last page of the handbook needs to be signed and submitted prior to the first day of practice. The Handbook will be emailed soon.
What group do I register for?
Swimmers should register for one of the options offered within their Short Course practice group.
Example 1: A swimmer was a member of Thunder N in Short Course and has since turned 11. That swimmer should register for either Thunder Spring/Summer OR Thunder Spring ONLY.
Example 2: A swimmer was a member of Junior 1 during Short Course. That swimmer may choose to register for either Junior Spring/ Summer Long Course Spring weekends OR Junior Spring/ Summer Short Course Spring weekends.
Can my swimmer swim a summer team as well as Long Course?
Yes, and it is highly encouraged. Summer teams are fun and allow swimmers to race more. Please be aware that summer team practices are not a replacement or substitution for Long Course practices. Summer team meets should not take precedence over Long Course meets or practices.
Do I have to pay the full amount at once?
Payments can be paid in one installment or can be divided into two equal payments.
Is there a sibling discount for swim team?
Families with 3 or more swimmers, and GSCYMCA staff members are entitled to a discount. Email Melissa Thompson mthompson@gscymca.org to process your discounted registration.
Does the YMCA offer Financial Assistance?
Yes, the YMCA offers assistance for memberships and programs. Please see www.gscymca.org for further information.
Help! I don’t understand what I’m supposed to do.
Please contact Melissa Thompson mthompson@gscymca.org.
*Please do not contact the welcome centers with registration questions or attempt to register at a welcome center as they will not be able to assist you. If you need to reset your login password, the Welcome Center will be able to help you.
