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Programs (Registration Forms)
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The MCSC offers athletes a choice of programs for a wide range of ages and ability, at great locations year-round. Whether you are a swimmer with Olympic dreams, interested in Club swimming, high school or summer league or just want to improve your strokes and conditioning, we designed programs to meet your needs.
You choose your practice pool.
You choose the months you want to practice.
You choose to practice from 1 to 7 days per week based on your goals.
You choose your practice days.
Availability is limited.
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Learn about the MCSC, read how to join or read below for detailed MCSC information. (Registration Forms)
Programs
- Members are split up by "Level", based on age & experience.
- Level 1 is beginner lessons, for swimmers that are not proficient in all 4 strokes.
- Level 2 through 6 are for all other swimmers.
- Regular members choose to practice based on the following number of practice days per week:
- 1-2 days per week
- 3 days per week
- 4 or more practice days per week
- Once-a-week members have practice time at CCM or MBS, on Saturdays
- Level 1 beginner lessons are at MBS on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning
- Availability is limited.
Registration Forms 
SWIMMER LEVELS (for goal setting, click here.)
Swimmer Levels are determined based on ability as monitored by the coaches. General guidelines for levels are:
Level Description
- Level 2 Can swim mostly legal, multiple 25's of all 4 strokes and can dive into deep water.
- Level 3
- Swim a 200 SCY freestyle in under 3:30 (4:00 SCM) with flip turns.
- Swim a legal 100IM.
- Swim a legal 50 of each competitive stroke.
- Has passed Racing Starts Checklist and can read a pace clock.
- Level 4 12&U's:
- Swim a 500 SCY freestyle in under 7:30 (7:00 SCM).
- Can swim a legal 200IM.
- Swim a legal 100 of each competitive stroke.
- Kick 5 X 50 SCY @ 1:20 (1:30 SCM).
- 13&Older, not meeting 4.5 or 5 criteria or technique standards, but can swim legal 200's of all strokes.
- Level 4.5 10&U or 11-12 with 11-12 Gold Times, practicing at least 3 times per week and attending MCSC away meets.
- Level 4.5 13&Older, not meeting all Level 5 criteria, but participates in MCSC away meets and can swim legal 200's of all strokes.
- Level 5 13&Older, practicing 4 or more times per week for majority of swim year, with Silver Times in at least 2 strokes. Participates in a majority of meets, year-round
- Level 6 4 or more Sectional times or a Jr National time, practicing at least 6 times per week, year round member.
A more detailed review of expectations is shown here:
| Level |
Group |
Ages |
Ability Level |
Teaching Vs. Training |
Dry land Hours Week |
Practices Per Week |
Hours Per Week |
Distance Per Week (SCY) |
| 1 |
Pre-team lessons |
| 2 |
Red |
5 – 11 |
Novice |
90/10 |
0.5 |
2 |
2 |
1,000-2,000 |
| 2 |
Blue |
7 – 13 |
Novice |
90/10 |
0.75 |
3 |
3 |
1,500-2,500 |
| 3 |
Red |
7 – 11 |
Up to B |
80/20 |
0.5 |
2 – 3 |
2.5 |
1,500-2,500 |
| 3 |
Blue |
7 – 13 |
B-A |
70/30 |
1 |
3 – 5 |
4 |
3,000-6,000 |
| 4 |
Red |
8 – 13 |
B-BB |
60/40 |
1 |
2 – 3 |
3 |
6,000-10,000 |
| 4 |
White |
8 – 13 |
BB-AA |
40/60 |
1.5 |
3 – 4 |
5 |
8,000-15,000 |
| 4 (4.5) |
Blue |
10 – 16 |
BB-AAAA |
30/70 |
3 |
4 – 6 |
8 |
20,000-40,000 |
| 5 |
Red |
12 – 19 |
B-AA |
40/60 |
1.5 |
2 – 4 |
6 |
10,000-25,000 |
| 5 |
White |
13 – 19 |
BB-AAA |
40/60 |
2.5 |
5 – 6 |
10 |
25,000-40,000 |
| 5 |
Blue |
13 – 19 |
A-AAAA |
30/70 |
3 |
5 – 7 |
12 |
30,000-50,000 |
| 5 |
Purple |
13 – 19 |
A-OT |
20/80 |
4 |
8 – 10 |
18 |
40,000-70,000 |
2.) MCSC Level 2 is for novice swimmers who will consistently improve their stroke technique, grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a team atmosphere, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and want to come to practice.
For swimmers to begin on Level 2 they must have a developed general knowledge of all 4 strokes, swim a 25 of all four strokes and be able to dive into deep water.
The Level 2 TEAM has two training groups:
Level 2 TEAM Goals for the Red Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Push Off and streamline to flags with a dolphin kick
Legal competitive swimming turns and starts
200 Freestyle without stopping with flip turns
Swim a legal 100 IM without stopping
Kick 3 100’s of any stroke legally
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 2 TEAM Goals for the Blue Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim 400m/500y Freestyle without stopping with Flip turns
Swim a legal 50 of each of the four competitive strokes
Kick 3 100’s with a board on 2:55
Learn proper competitive starts from the racing platform
Read a Pace Clock
Have Fun Swimming |
3.) MCSC Level 3 is for progressing swimmers who will consistently improve their stroke technique, group in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a team atmosphere, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and want to come to practice.
For swimmers to begin on the Level 3 TEAM they must be able to legally complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes and be able to dive into deep water.
The Level 3 TEAM has two training groups:
Level 3 TEAM Goals for the Red Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim a 400m/500y Free without stopping
Swim a legal 200 IM
Kick 5 100’s with a board on 2:55
Acquire basic understanding of the pace clock
Perform all turns efficiently
Perform starts efficiently
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 3 TEAM Goals for the Blue Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim an 800m/1000y Free without stopping
Swim a 100 of each stroke legally
Kick 5 100’s with a board on 2:30
Understand interval send offs on the clock
Improve starts and turns
Develop consistent practice attendance
Attend MCSC Scheduled competitions home and away
Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
Have Fun Swimming
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4.) MCSC Level 4 TEAM is for swimmers who will consistently improve their stroke technique but will also be transitioning from introductory competitive swimming to more experienced competitive swimmers. Level 4 TEAM swimmers will grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a team atmosphere, enjoy meets, make goals and attempt to attain them, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and want to come to practice.
For swimmers to begin on the Level 4 TEAM they must have a basic understanding of competitive swimming. They must be able to legally complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes and be able to dive from the side of the pool in deep water.
The Level 4 TEAM has three training groups:
Level 4 TEAM Goals for the Red Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim an 800m/1000y Free without stopping
Swim a legal 100 of each stroke
Swim a 200 of 3 of the 4 strokes legally
Kick 10 100’s on 2:30
Understand interval send offs on the clock
Perform all turns and push offs efficiently
Perform all starts effectively
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 4 TEAM Goals for the White Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim a 1500m/1650y under 25:00.00
Swim 200’s of all strokes legally
Kick 10 100’s on 2:20
Understand interval send offs
Develop a consistent practice attendance
Improve fluidity in start, turns and push offs
Develop Goal Setting
Attend MCSC Scheduled competitions home and away
Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 4 TEAM Goals for the Blue Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim a 400IM in under 6:45.
Swim 200’s of all strokes legally
Kick 10 100’s on 2:10
Understand interval send offs
Develop a consistent practice of attendance of 75% per month
Improve fluidity in start, turns and push offs
Develop Goal Setting
Attend MCSC Scheduled competitions home and away
Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
Have Fun Swimming |
5.) MCSC Level 5 TEAM is for swimmers who will consistently improve their stroke technique but will also be transitioning from introductory competitive swimming to more experienced swimmers. Level 5 TEAM swimmers will grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a team atmosphere, enjoy meets, make goals and attempt to attain them, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and want to come to practice.
For swimmers to begin on the Level 5 TEAM they must be at least 12 years of age and have a basic understanding of competitive swimming. They must be able to complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes and be able to dive from the side of the pool in deep water.
The Level 5 TEAM has three training groups:
Level 5 TEAM Goals for the Red Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim a continuous 800m/1000y Free
Swim a legal 400 IM
Swim a 200 of 3 of the 4 strokes legally
Kick 5 100’s on 2:30.00
Acquire a basic understanding of the pace clock
Perform all turns and push offs efficiently
Perform all starts efficiently
Develop consistent practice attendance
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 5 TEAM Goals for the White Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Swim 20 100’s on 1:30 Freestyle
Swim a legal 400 IM under 6:45
Swim 200’s of all strokes legally
Kick 10 100’s on 2:10.00
Understand interval send offs
Improve fluidity in start, turns and push offs
Maintain a consistent practice attendance.
Develop Goal Setting
Attend MCSC Scheduled competitions home and away
Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
Have Fun Swimming |
Level 5 TEAM Goals for the Blue Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Qualify for Senior Championships
30 100’s on 1:15
10 100’s of best stroke on 1:40
Maintain a consistent practice attendance of 80% per month
Swimmers are expected to attend all Swim Meets in which the Senior Team is participating.
Continue of Goal Setting
Improve Race Strategies |
Level 6 TEAM Goals for the Purple Group
This Level 5 Team Group is designed to provide an atmosphere necessary for success at all levels of regional and national competition. It is expected that all members of this team attend a minimum of 90% of all practices and attend ALL meets the Senior Program will be attending. It is expected that these swimmers swim at the highest level of competition that they qualify for.
Goals for the Level 5 TEAM Swimmers in the Purple Group
(These are Goals not Criteria)
Working towards Junior National, Senior National and Olympic Trial Qualifying Time Standards.
30 100’s on 1:10
10 100’s Kick of best stroke on 1:30
Maintain a consistent practice attendance of 90% per month
Swimmers are expected to attend all Swim Meets in which the Senior Team is participating.
Continue of Goal Setting
Improve Race Strategies
Chase down your dreams, set your goals!
Fees & Responsibilites
There are no hidden fees or required fund-raising thresholds. USA Swimming and NJ Swimming registration and most meet fees are included in the pricing. If your athlete is participating in a meet, the parent(s) take a turn timing. Taking part in fund-raisers is optional, though we request that all parents help out where they can. The MCSC supports NJ Swimming and encourages parents to train as officials. Those parents do receive a discount representing our thanks for their contribution. We plan to host meets as another way of supporting NJ Swimming. To do this, parental support will be needed to provide the swimmers with well run meets.
View the registration forms for complete pricing and options.
Cash or check payments to an MCSC coach at practice or mailing address: MCSC, 5 Paula Ct, Denville, NJ 07834. Checks payable to Cash, MCSC or Morris County Swim Club.
Fees are for reserving practice time, not actual practices. No credits for missed practices, though the MCSC encourages make-ups. Every effort should be made to get make-ups in within 2-weeks, before or after the missed practice.
The "monthly" fee is not based on the number of swim days in a given month. Monthly fee is based on total yearly fee divided by 11 (July & August count as 1 month). Members are responsible for fees for the months they sign up, but only through the current month of the date that they contact registration@mcscnj.com requesting a change.
All Members Annual Registration $40.
Regular Membership
Base Monthly Fee
| Practice Days Per Week |
Monthly Fee |
| 1-2 Days |
$145.00 |
| 3 |
$185.00 |
| 4 or more |
$250.00 |
Volume Discount
| Number of Months |
Monthly Discount |
| 0 – 5 |
$0.00 |
| 6 – 7 |
$10.00 |
| 8 – 10 |
$15.00 |
| 11 – 12 |
$20.00 |
Other Fees & Discounts
| Late Payment Fee |
Add $5 when payment is sent in after the 1st of the month. |
| New Member Fee |
$10 per month for first 11 months |
| Early Payment Discount |
$10 for every 3 months, on-time, in advance payments. |
USS Swimming Certified Official Discount
(Become a certified USS Official for a family discount) |
$25 per month, per swimmer |
| Revenue Sharing Credit for volunteering co-hosted March 13-19yr old Silver/Bronze meet at Rutgers |
$30-$500 credit toward next year fee |
| Clinic Fee, optional stroke clinics (August & March) |
$15 per clinic day, $45 max per week |
Specialty Programs
| Level 1 Lessons, pay as you go. |
$20 for 30 minutes, $35 for 1 hour lesson |
Once-a-week (OAW), choose any Saturday practice
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$25, pay as you go |
| High School |
$80 per month, due by 1st of the month for one practice per week, $20 for 2nd practice in a week, pay as you go |
College
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Contact Us for more info.
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Contact the MCSC at registration@mcscnj.com.
Fund Raising Requirement is $0. No member is required to take part in fund raising activities.
Volunteering – There is no penalty fee for not volunteering to help. However, if your swimmer takes part in meets, parents are required to take a turn with the timing assignment, if we have one. This is usually no more than 30 minutes. If the MCSC hosts a meet, we request that everyone tries to help out. Hosting meets is a revenue producing activity for the club and hosting helps offset club costs and may provide for a rebate to volunteering parents. The only "exception" or work requirement is that parents of swimmers participating in the, MCSC Co-Hosted, Short Course 13-19 Silver/Bronze meet are required to work any session their swimmers are taking part. Those helping, with swimmers involved or not, share in the income produced from the meet in the form of a rebate towards the next years swim fee, as a way to keep your annual fee lower.
Team swimwear is for members taking part in meets. Team suits and swim caps are required.
Swim fins are required for practices and are available for purchase through the coaches at practice.
Fee and programs subject to change without notice. More details are available on the registration forms.
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