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State of the Storm

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

State of the StormSEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Upcoming Events & Meets - October Upcoming Events & Meets - October

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  • October 14: Boys Black vs. LHY
  • October 14: Girls Black vs. FSPY
  • October 14: Girls White vs. RVY
  • October 14-15: GMNY Harvest Haunt (Lightning 3 N/S, Thunder 2 N/S, Thunder 3 N/S)
  • October 21: RVY Spooky Sprints (Waves, Thunder 2/3)
  • October 21: Devilfish Classic (Waves, Thunder 2/3, Lightning 3)
  • October 21-22: GSCY Champions Classic (Thunder/Lightning-coach selection; all Junior and Senior groups)
  • October 28: Girls Black vs. GMNY

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.


TEAM EVENTS

  • October 1: SC Season Kick-Off Meeting
  • October 1: Team Picnic (Bridgewater YMCA)
  • October 1: 12/U Time Trials (Bridgewater YMCA)
  • October 1: Clothing Drive (Bridgewater YMCA)


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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our Team Picnic! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our Team Picnic!

Your RSVPs have come in, and we are about to host our biggest team picnic ever! We are looking for several parent volunteers from each age group to help distribute pizzas during our picnic. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jen DeMaio at jsdemaio@gmail.com.


Please also keep in mind a few important reminders:


  • Pizza will be provided for all swimmers and family members
  • Kona Ice will be provided for free for GSCY Storm swimmers. Kona Ice will be available for purchase for families and other attendees.
  • Please bring your own drinks and chairs!


We are excited to see you all soon!

Team T-Shirts Orders for Short Course Season Team T-Shirts Orders for Short Course Season

We are a team and we want to be unified in representing GSCY Storm at our meets! For this season, we are using the same three team t-shirts (black/gray/teal).


For swimmers who are new to the team, please complete the form below to get your t-shirts. The t-shirts will be provided at no cost for new swimmers.


If you were on the team last year and you would like to order new replacements, please also complete the form below. Please note that the cost for the entire order is $30.


If you have any questions, please contact Agnes Doucette at agnesdoucette5@gmail.com.


Team T-Shirt Order Form
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Vote for GSCY Storm Alum Jack Alexy for the 2023 Golden Goggles Award! Vote for GSCY Storm Alum Jack Alexy for the 2023 Golden Goggles Award!

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Voting is now officially open for the 2023 Golden Goggles Award and GSCY Storm alumni Jack Alexy is nominated for 4 awards for his stellar performance at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka!


Jack is nominated in the following categories:


  • Breakout Performer of the Year
  • Relay Performance of the Year (4x100 Men's Relay)
  • Male Race of the Year
  • Male Athlete of the Year


Please show your support for Jack by voting! Please click here to enter your vote!

GSCY Storm Clothing & Shoe Fundraising Drive Happening On October 1st! GSCY Storm Clothing & Shoe Fundraising Drive Happening On October 1st!

We would love to get as many bags of used clothing, shoes and household items as possible! See attached flyer for more information about what items will be accepted for donation. Donation bags can be dropped off on the left side of the circle at the Bridgewater YMCA. It's a great way for you to clear some room in your household while also raising funds for our team!

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Important Information Regarding USA Swimming Registration Important Information Regarding USA Swimming Registration

All GSCY swimmers in the Thunder, Lightning, Junior and Senior practice groups must be registered with USA Swimming each year. The following information will guide you through the process. Please locate the section that pertains to your family:


GSCY Swimmers Renewing Their USA Swimming Membership

Please register today even if your current membership is still valid! If you register now, the new membership will be valid through 12/31/24. Swimmers with expired registrations risk their times not counting or not being able to compete altogether. Please register now!


  1. Click on the GSCY Online Member Club Registration link.
  2. Login to your USA Swimming account. Scroll to "renew eligible memberships" and follow the prompts.


Swimming Transfers (swimmers new to GSCY who transferred from another competitive team where they were registered with USA Swimming)

All athletes transferring to GSCY from another club if they were registered with USA Swimming in 2022-2023 need to submit transfer forms to NJS. This includes swimmers coming from outside the NJS LSC.


  1. Complete the NJS Transfer Form.
    When your transfer is complete, it will be noted on your swimmer’s GSCY account. (Login to our team website > My account > Members). Swimmers with a completed transfer will have a date next to a bold colored USA Swimming Logo. Swimmers whose transfer is not complete are marked “Not Registered” next to a muted logo. Once the transfer is complete, move on to Step 2.
  2. Click on the GSCY Online Member Club Registration link.
  3. Login to your USA Swimming account and follow the prompts. There will be a checkbox to indicate a registration transfer.


Swimmers Registering for USA swimming for the First Time

A parent account is required BEFORE you attempt to register your children.


  1. How to create a parent account
  2. How to register a swimmer with USA swimming for the first time
    Note: You will need the GSCY Online Member Club Registration link to complete this step.


Additional Resources

What if I forgot to set up a parent account before registering my child?

How do I update my, or my family member’s, USA Swimming account information?


There is a fee. Please do not select the “pay later” option. Registration is not complete until it is fully paid. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Thompson at mthompson@gscymca.org.

Become A YMCA/USA Swimming Certified Official! Become A YMCA/USA Swimming Certified Official!

If you are interested in becoming a YMCA/USA Swimming official to help with our meets, it's a great time to get started! More classes have been added, and we are always looking for new volunteers. Here are the reasons why you should do it:


  • Free food and drinks at meets
  • Special parking, when offered
  • Interaction with other officials with varying levels of experience
  • Higher volunteer points for hosted meets by GSCY Storm
  • We cannot run meets without officials
  • You have the best views in the house!


Below is a document that lists certification classes being offered by the YMCA. Please get in touch with the class trainer before registering to ensure spots are still available. More classes will likely be added. All updates will also be posted on the GSCY website under the Officials tab.


If you have any questions, please contact Asya Dvorkin at gscyofficials@gmail.com.


Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on deck!

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