2008 NJ-JCC State Champions
2007 Somerset Swim League Undefeated Champions

JCC Bridgewater Tide Swim Team: Fall/Winter Season/September- March
The JCC Bridgewater Tide Swim Team is a competitive age group swim program competing within the New Jersey JCC Swim League, with additional offerings in USA Swimming. The JCC Bridgewater Tide offers a high level of technique education and instruction as well as personal conditioning. The JCC Bridgewater Tide’s coaching staff puts a strong emphasis on achieving goals, building character, and developing self-esteem. Team members must attend a minimum of two practices a week.

Director: Jeff Gross
Head Coach: Tom Flynn
Assistant Coach: Daryl Wander
New members are required to set up an initial consultation with Coach Jeff.

JCC Team Elite (The Elite Team):
The ELITE Team of the JCC Bridgewater Tide provides an elite level of training for high-level athletes. Training, stroke instruction and coaching is provided by an elite coaching staff, including head coach Jeff Gross; Assistant Coach Daryl Wander; and Strength and Conditioning Coach/Personal Trainer Mike Romeo. The goals of the program will be to increase conditioning, introduce swimmers to elite training practices and increase bio-mechanic efficiency. The team will be limited to 15 swimmers per practice group, with selection based upon verifiable swim meet times, and by invitation. Training will consist of intensive water workouts, dry land, weights and mental training. All practice sessions and meets are required. USS Swimming membership is included with Elite Swim Team registration. Those interested should please contact Jeff Gross 908-725-6994x 252; Jgross@ssbjcc.org. Space is extremely limited...

Head Coach: Jeff Gross
Assistant Coach: Daryl Wander
Strength and Conditioning: Mike Romeo

Team Elite Schedule of Events

1) Fall/Winter Session:
September- March:
Practice Session: Monday- Thursday, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Space is extremely limited.

2) Elite Spring Training NEW!!!! Join Coach Jeff in this 5 week off-season training session which will focus on conditioning, bio-mechanical efficiency and technique, as well as increasing strength.
Monday- Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday, March 31- Thursday, May 3.
Cost: $250

3) Elite Summer- Afternoon Session
Monday- Thursday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Monday, May 5- Thursday, June 19
Cost: $250

4) Elite Summer- Morning Session
Monday- Friday
Monday, June 23- Friday, August 1
12 and unders- 7:00- 9:15 am
13 and over- 6:30- 9:15 am
Cost: $250

JCC Junior Tide: September- March
The Junior Swim Team for ages 5-8 is an introduction to competitive swimming. The team is designed for those interested in improving stroke mechanics, and increasing aerobic endurance. The Junior Team is a pre-competitive team designed to prepare the swimmer for a future in competitive swimming. There will be an intra-squad meet at the end of the season. Practice days/times are Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Sessions are led by professional JCC Tide Staff.

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