New Jersey Swimming (NJ) is the Local Swimming Committee (LSC) (governing body) 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:
Governance
The New Jersey LSC is run by its board of directors, elected by the House of Delegates.
Notable people
- David Curtiss (born 2002), 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 (50-meter freestyle), 2023 NCAA Division I Champion in the 4×50-yard medley relay.[1][2][3]
- Jack Alexy (born 2003), competitive swimmer, swam for Greater Somerset County YMCA, Broke 17-18 National Age Group Record for 100-Meter freestyle. [4] Now swimmer of University of California Berkeley
References
- ^ FINA (August 23, 2019). "7th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2019 Budapest (HUN): Men's 50m Freestyle Final Results". Omega Timing. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ De George, Matthew (April 9, 2021). "David Curtiss, Greater Somerset YMCA Set Records at New Jersey YMCA Festival". Swimming World. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "National Championship Title, NCAA Record Set on Night One of NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships". NC State Wolfpack. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Nicole Miller (June 16, 2021). "Jack Alexy shatters Dressels NAG record in 17-18 100m Freestyle, posts 48.69". SwimSwam. Retrieved June 12, 2022
