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Peter Barry

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Kevin Smith

If you or your child are looking for swimming lessons, you may be asking whether a group or private instruction is best. There may be a lot of differing opinions out there, but ultimately the choice is up to what suits your needs. Some people thrive in group settings while others need a more private instruction to achieve the success they are looking for. You should also take into account your swimming goals and daily schedule. Benefits of Group Swimming Lessons The social element of group lessons can really help...

Kevin Smith

There are 4 competitive swim strokes, the Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. Swimming events provide swimmers with a combination of swimming stroke events for each style, and also the Medley, a combination of the 4 stroke styles. 4 Competitive Swim Strokes 1. Freestyle Using alternating arm movements, and flutter kicks with the legs to advance the body position in the water, this stroke is usually first, and the fastest of all the strokes. What About the Front Crawl? That’s just another name for the Freestyle stroke! 2. Backstroke Some swimmers...

Kevin Smith

There is no perfect age to start children swimming! Different children have different needs. Their and your desire for them to swim, has the greatest impact on what age to start. Are There Benefits to Learning to Swim at an Early Age? Yes, absolutely! There are many benefits to learning to swim at an early age. A few common benefits are: Starts your child building the foundation of a healthy lifestyle Confidence in knowing what to do if they fall in the water Encourages new interests and breaks away from...

GoMotion App

We are proud to announce that our new website for the Jersey Aquatic Center (JAC) is officially live. The Jersey Aquatic Center has partnered with GoMotion to bring our business a website designed to deliver all the essential needs of swimmers of all skill and age levels. The JAC Website: a Work in Progress The JAC is open Monday-Saturday and provides the New Providence community a safe and healthy environment for learning how to swim. Even experienced swimmers find that our swimming facility provides adequate training and access to competition....