About Scarlet Aquatic Club
Program Outline
The purpose of the program is to enable swimmers to have the opportunity to obtain proper coaching and training for all levels of competitive swimming. Swimmers range from novice to Olympic Trials qualifiers. The program is under the direction of Tom Speedling. Qualified assistants also work with the program. The program is held at Sonny Werblin Recreation Center on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University. Other university pools may be used.
USA Swimming Registration
All swimmers must register with USA Swimming. The fee is included in the check payable to Scarlet Aquatic Club upon registration.
Parents and Spectators
Only swimmers are allowed into the Recreation Center during practice. Parents
and siblings are welcome to wait in the Busch Student Center.
Disciplinary Regulations
Any person involved in vandalism, misconduct, or failure to cooperate with the
coaches or Recreation Center personnel will be dismissed from the program.
Competition
Swimmers participate in USA Swimming meets according to their ability level and age
group. Swimmers in the program may represent Scarlet Aquatic Club. A separate
fee is charged to cover entry fees. The fee is $100 for one swimmer and $150 for
multiple swimmers. Unused monies are refundable upon request.
This fee is not included in registration fees.
Payments and Fees
Payment and fee structure is listed below -
scroll down for info.
Enrollment Limitations
Enrollment in any session may be limited at the discretion of the
Head Coach.
Application and registration fee will be returned if a swimmer cannot be
accommodated. Coaches discretion is the determining factor in placement of swimmers
in training groups.
Enrollment Deadline
Registrations for winter programs must be received by
September 20.
New Participants
New swimmers should send
registration as early as possible. All potential new participants MUST ATTEND two
tryout sessions. A limited number of new swimmers can be accepted in the fall.
Basic Training Outline
Swimmers are encouraged to
participate in the program year round and to progress to increasingly challenging training
groups. The winter season commitment
is September through March. Swimmers are grouped both according to ability and age,
with ability being the more important consideration. Prior to payment due dates,
changes in workout groups can be recommended. All group placements are
by coaches recommendation.
Training Groups
Junior 1
This group is for ages 8 and under. Stroke mechanics and introductory
competitive swimming are the focuses of this group. The group swims three practices per
week for 45 minutes or 1 hour each.
Junior 2
This group is for more experienced swimmers ages 9 and over. The maximum age
of Junior 2 swimmers is 12. Swimmers in this group must have competitive experience.
Stroke technique and conditioning for competitive swimming are both emphasized.
Junior 2 swimmers practice 4 times per week for 1 1/2 hours each.
Senior Prep
This group is for swimmers 11 and over who are ready for the transition from
Junior 2 to Senior 1. This group practices 5 times per week. Placement is by recommendation of the
Junior 2 coach.
Senior 1A & 1B
This group is for experienced young swimmers with a background of training.
Minimum age is 12. All aspects of swimming are emphasized, including dry land
training. Senior 1A swimmers train 6
days per week for 2 - 2 1/2 hours
each. Senior 1B swimmers train 5 days per week for 1 1/2 - 2 hours each. Recommendation of
Senior Prep coach is required.
Senior 2
This is the most intense training group. Minimum age is 13. Swimmers
must be committed to training 6 days per week for 2 - 3 hours. Double sessions
are also held. Coaches recommendation required.
For a list of complete practice times, click here.
Payments and Fees
USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION
With first payment include a separate check for $51 payable to Scarlet Aquatic Club. This fee is for your USA Swimming Registration. The cost is $51 for each child, not per family.
COMPETITION CHARGES
Swimmers participate in USA Swimming meets according to their ability level and age group. A separate fee is charged to cover entry fees to meets. The fee is $100 for one swimmer and $150 for multiple swimmers. Unused monies are refundable upon request. This fee is not included in registration fees. Make check payable to the Scarlet Aquatic Club and hand in at the parent meeting or send to:
Jake Steenvoorden
4 Brian Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Statements will be mailed during the season to update account status.
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