Every day, our coaches, parents, and volunteers dedicate their time, expertise, and shared passion for the water to help develop enthusiastic, dedicated swimmers who are capable of responding to the demands of a highly competitive program. Our nationally-ranked team has a rich legacy of success regionally and nationally, having achieved Olympic Trials and Junior National Teams. GSCY STORM Swimming is a Silver Medal program recognized by USA Swimming as one of the top-200 teams in the nation. Our ten-time NJYMCA State Champion swim team has 500+ swimmers who practice and compete at our aquatics facilities at Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
Swimmers' ages range from 7-18 years and the team competes year-round in YMCA and USA-sanctioned meets. Swimmers are placed in practice groups based on age and ability. ASCA and USA Swimming certified professional swim coaches lead GSCY STORM Swimming, backed by our trained, dedicated coaching staff who work all of our young athletes to help improve their skillset in the water and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The primary season runs from September through March and swimmers have the opportunity to compete on a dual meet team and in championship meets. The summer long course season runs from April through July. Clinics are offered between seasons.
Our Mission
To support the Greater Somerset County Y (GSCY) while inspiring and empowering our athletes to achieve excellence both in the sport of swimming and in life.
Our Purpose
- To guide and encourage the team members to achieve while maintaining sportsmanlike conduct, a high level of competitive effort, personal satisfaction, fun, and a sense of responsibility to the team including the coaching staff
- To support the swim teams
- To provide the necessary parent volunteers for applicable practice sessions and competitive swim meets by training, supervising, and encouraging members
- To conduct dual and invitational swim meets, in order to provide competitive opportunities for swimmers
- To provide a structure by which parents can contribute to the success and growth of the swim team and support the coaching staff
- To support the Y mission for the purpose of developing the characteristics of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
