New Jersey Swimming

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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.

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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.

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