New Jersey Swimming
New Jersey Swimming is the Local Swimming Committee for competitive swimming in the central and northern New Jersey area. They are a member of USA Swimming and the Eastern Zone. Most of the athletes who compete in NJ-sponsored swim meets are youths under the age of 18.
Governing areas
NJ is one of the 59 LSCs of USA Swimming. NJ covers the 13 counties north of, and including, Mercer and Monmouth county. All of NJ lies within the state of New Jersey.Clubs
There are over 60 clubs registered in the NJ LSC, with new teams being added yearly. Teams include:- Eagle Aquatic Club
- Greater Morristown YMCA
- Highlander Aquatic Club
- Jersey City Bolts
- Madison Area YMCA Mariners
- Princeton Tigers Aquatic Club
- Red Hawk Swim Club
- Rough Rider Aquatic Club
- Sino-US Warriors Aquatic Club
Governance
The New Jersey LSC is run by its board of directors, elected by the House of Delegates.Notable people
- David Curtiss, competitive swimmer, Hamilton Y Aquatic Club, national YMCA record setter in the 50-yard freestyle, 2019 World Junior Championships silver medalist in an individual event, 2023 NCAA Division I Champion in the 4×50-yard medley relay.
- Jack Alexy, competitive swimmer, swam for Greater Somerset County YMCA, Broke 17-18 National Age Group Record for 100-Meter freestyle. Now swimmer of University of California Berkeley