Programs (Registration Forms) 

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 the Program that works for you. You choose to practice from 1 to 7 days per week based on your goals. You choose the practice days (based on availability) for all of our Programs. Availability is limited across all programs.

PROGRAMS (Registration Forms)

For all programs, contact the MCSC for availability. All athletes take a short evaluation to determine their proper Level within the MCSC and complete the registration form. Complete the registration form and attend an evaluation. Membership is is based on a successful evaluation. Successful evaluations include a swimmer "level" determination by the coaches, good behavior and demonstrating a willingness to learn by the swimmer. Swimmers aren't bound to the MCSC at the first practice either. If the swimmer or parent don't want to continue with the MCSC after the 1st practice, there is no cost to you. Availability is limited.

SWIMMER LEVELS (for goal setting, click here.)

  Swimmer Levels are determined based on ability as monitored by the coaches.

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 will have 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 will have 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

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 will have 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 will have four 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 5 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.

There is a New Member Fee for athletes that were not a member of the MCSC during the previous swim year. Athletes that participate in meets need to purchase a team competition suit and swim caps.

Fees can be given to a coach at practice or mailed to MCSC, 5 Paula Ct, Denville NJ 07834.

New Member Fee – The new member fee is $10 per month, up to $110.

Annual Registration Fee $30, payable and non-refundable with registration.

Late Fee - Swim Fees are due by the 1^st of the month for any given swim month. Members pay for reserving practice time, not for actual practice time. If the fee is received after the 1^st of any month, there is a $5 Late Fee. Practice privileges are suspended for members whose payment is over 15 days late and are not reinstated until proper payment is made.

Early Payment Discount – Fees can be paid quarterly for any member practicing for 3 months or more. If payment is received by the 1^st day of the month for a given 3-month period, deduct $10 from the total quarterly fee. Swim year fees paid in full via one payment for members practicing at least 6 months deduct $40 from the total fee.

Base Monthly Fee – The Base monthly fee is due by the 1^st of the month of any given month a member plans to practice. Members pay for reserving practice time, not for actual practice time, so get to your practices and make up missed practices. Swim once during the month and you are committed to that months fee. The "monthly" fee is not based on the number of swim days in a given month. The "monthly" fee is based on the total annual costs for the club 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 swimstiles@yahoo.com requesting a change.

A Volume Discount is available for signing up for many months. Year-round members receive the largest discount.

USS Swimming Certified Official Discount – As a certified USS Official, the MCSC recognizes that you put in a lot of time for our members and have expenses related to officiating. This discount is the MCSC way of saying thanks for your effort! The discount is $15 per month.

Clinic Fee – The MCSC runs optional Stroke Clinics during the swim year. The current fee is $15 per clinic practice and a maximum of $45 per week.

Level 1 pre-team Lessons are $20, pay as you go for a 30-minute lesson. For a same day 1-hour continuous lesson, the cost is $35.

High School Pay as You Go fees are $20 for the 1^st practice day per week, $20 for the 2nd, $10 for a 3rd, $5 for a 4^th and 5 or more practice days in a given week are free! If a member practices 5 days in a given week, the fee is $55, $20+20+10+5+0.

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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