New Jersey Race Club Founded in 2006
Compete with the best, bring New Jersey to National/Highest Level
New Jersey Race Club is a USS team designed and operated by owner Andreas Roestenberg. NJRC is a team for the swimmer that wants to succeed in the competitive sport of swimming at all levels from beginner all the way to senior level. NJRC will offer the best in training in and out of the pool. NJRC will not allow a swimmer onto Race Club unless their goals meet those of NJRC. NJRC demands high expectations of its swimmers. We believe that every swimmer can and will swim fast as a member of NJRC. NJRC strives to instill a high level of self-esteem, positive self-image, goal setting, time management, determination, commitment, dedication and teamwork. Swimming is a lifetime activity and we strive to keep the long-term interest of each swimmer in mind. NJRC empowers athletes to be champions in and out of the water for a lifetime! As a member of NJRC you will be obligated to operate under the rules of NJRC. Any swimmer or parent that does not comply with NJRC rules or team guidelines listed in this handbook will be asked to leave the program without refund. If you have a question about a rule or guideline listed in this handbook please ask Andreas and he will clarify.
New Jersey Race Club staff consists of professionally trained coaches. They have access to the most comprehensive training and certification programs and possess training and experience in both the physiology and psychology of adolescent competitive development. Our coaching staff provides the assurances that the time your children spend swimming at New Jersey Race Club will be time spent training hard. All of NJRC coaches have Division 1 college swimming experience!
The coaches job is to supervise the entire competitive swim program. New Jersey Race Club
coaching staff is dedicated to providing a program for swimmers that will enable them to
learn the value of striving to improve oneself — "To be the best swimmer that you can be."
Therefore, the coaches must be in control of matters affecting the swimmers training and
competition. No parental coaching will be tolerated at Race Club!
1. The coaches are responsible for placing swimmers in the appropriate practice groups.
This
is based on the ability level of each individual. When it is in the best interest of a
swimmer, he/she will be placed in a more challenging training group at the sole discretion
of the coaches.
2. Sole responsibility for stroke instruction and the training regimen rests with
Andreas.
Each group's practices are based on proven coaching principles of Eddie Reese, and are
geared to the specific goals of NJRC.
3. The coaching staff will make the final decision concerning which meets NJRC swimmers
attend. The coaching staff also makes the final decision concerning the events a swimmer is
entered in.
4. At meets, the coaching staff will conduct and supervise warm-up procedures for the
team.
5. The building of a relay team is the sole responsibility of the coaching staff. The
NJRC
name brand is built and promoted by NJRC winning relays. We will race in relays and we will
win relays!
The coaching staff is constantly updating and improving the NJRC program. It is the
swimmers' and parents' responsibility to make the most of the excellent opportunity this
program provides for success in swimming.
NJRC is a skill based program, which is designed to help the swimmer swim fast with proper technique. The emphasis in the early stages of participation must be placed on developing technical skills and a love for the sport. In the later years, a more demanding physical and psychological challenge must be introduced to the training program. In this respect, "too much too soon" is more often the cause of failure to achieve maximum potential in senior swimming, than in the reverse situation. In addition to emphasizing long-term rather than short-term results, it is also important that we establish training groups of swimmers who are compatible in respect to abilities. Andreas will determine as to where a swimmer is placed.
1. Level of commitment.
2. Practice attendance.
3. Training ability.
4. Stroke and skill development.
5. Level of maturity and personal responsibility.
6. Age and previous experience.
7. Meet performance and best times.
8. Space availability.
9. Satisfactorily completes placement test/tryout (if new to team).
The swimmer under consideration:
1. Consistently makes choices that demonstrate the willingness to make the commitment
level
expected of swimmers at the next level.
2. Meets attendance expectations for current group; demonstrates the ability to make
attendance requirements for the next level.
3. Consistently trains above the level of the current practice group.
4. Demonstrates ability to train successfully on base intervals at the next practice
level.
5. Has mastered stroke and skill expectations of current practice group.
6. Exhibits level of maturity and responsibility typical of swimmers at the next level.
7. Fits age and experience parameters of the next training level.
8. Has demonstrated potential to compete successfully at general competition level of
the
next group.
The swimmer under consideration:
1. Has demonstrated that he/she is not willing to make the commitment level expected of
the
practice group.
2. Attends practice consistently less often than the group expectation.
3. Is not training successfully on base intervals for team level.
4. Needs injury rehabilitation at a less strenuous level.
5. Has seasonal sport or other activity conflict.
6. Disrupts training sessions with inappropriate behavior.
Novice Training Group- (10 & Unders) two day a week program for the swimmer ages 10 and
under. Instruction will emphasize the four competitive strokes along with starts and turns
so that the swimmer will eventually move onto the Junior Group.
Junior Training Group- swimmers will continue to work on stroke technique with more of a
focus on training then the novice group. Swimmers in the junior group need to commit to
training 3 days a week.
Junior Elite Training Group- swimmers must have atleast 4 silver times to swim in the
junior
elite group. Swimmer must commit to training 4 days a week for 1 hour and 30 minutes a day.
Senior Elite Training Group- Swimmers must be atleast 13 years of age. Swimmers must
commit
to training 6 days (or more) a week for 2 hours (or more) a day. Swimmers that swim High
School cannot miss more then 1 practice a week due to High School meets nomatter if the High
School team has more then 1 meet a week. Pasta Parties are not a reason to miss our practice
and anyone that does miss our practice due to a High School pasta party will receive a 1
week suspension from the team.
Grandfather rule- Since the NJRC is a new team we will accept swimmers that may not meet
the
different training group requirements for the first year. The guidelines listed above will
be for any new member joining NJRC after the first year.
The following guidelines are to inform parents and swimmers of the coaches' policies
regarding practice. These policies have been developed over many years and are designed to
provide the best possible environment for all.
1. Each training group has specific attendance requirements appropriate for the
objectives
of that group. As a general rule, the least possible interruption in the training schedule
will produce the greatest level of success. Swimmers in the Junior Elite and Senior practice
groups are required to meet an 80% attendance rule in order to swim in meets. Swimmers that
don’t make 80% attendance will not be entered in meets.
2. For the swimmers' protection, they should arrive on the pool deck 10 minutes prior
to
their workout time. They should also be picked up no more than 10 minutes after their
practice is over. Swimmers should be ready to swim 5 minutes prior to the start of their
practice with swim caps on.
3. In case a swimmer is late for practice the swimmers parent will send the child with a
note or call the coach ahead of time explaining the reason for the tardiness.
4. Plan to stay for the entire practice.
5. Occasionally, most of a practice group may be attending a meet, in which case you
will be
notified of a practice change or cancellation.
6. While at practice, the swimmers are the responsibility of the coaching staff:
a. During practice sessions, swimmers are never to leave the pool area without coach's
permission.
b. Swimmers need to be time organized. No school work is to be done on deck during
practice
training sessions.
7. Parents are allowed in the bleachers during practice to observe.
In the event that a swimmer continually sits out during practice they may be asked to
call
their parents and go home.
Whenever possible, the coach should be informed in advance of an illness or injury. It is helpful to find a family physician who appreciates the importance of participation and who understands the setbacks associated with missed meets and/or training sessions. If your swimmer will be out of the water over a long period of time with an injury or illness, please notify Andreas at 732-299-4772 so that NJRC is aware of the problem.
The program is designed to encourage all swimmers to reach the senior level. As swimmers
improve, this is a deep commitment that requires great effort on all parts. A swimmer has
responsibilities to the team, the coach, his/her parents and — most importantly — to
themselves. Swimmers need to prepare themselves both mentally and physically to give 100%
effort each time they come to practice. NJRC does not tolerate swimmers who consistently do
not give their best effort and disrupt the rest of the team.
Swimmers will be required to bring specified training accessories (i.e., goggles,
flippers,
etc.) to workouts. It is the swimmer's responsibility to make sure these items are properly
adjusted and that spares are readily available. Repetitive equipment adjustment and repair
will not be accepted as an excuse to miss part of a training session.
Nike Team
NJRC is a Nike team. We operate solely with Nike Swim gear! NJRC men/women will train in
the
same Nike training suits everyday except on Saturdays. All NJRC swimmers will train in NJRC
caps at all times. NO Exceptions. All NJRC swimmers and families are required to have the
following;
To have a successful program, there must be understanding and cooperation among parents, swimmers and coaches. The progress your youngster makes depends to a great extent upon this triangular relationship. It is with this in mind that we ask you to read this section before you join NJRC. You have done a great job raising your child. You have created a supportive environment in which he/she has grown up in. Your child is a product of your values, the structure you have provided, and the model you have been. The following guidelines will help you keep your child's development in the proper perspective and help your child reach his/her full potential as an athlete: n The Coach is the Coach! We want your swimmer to relate to his/her coach as soon as possible concerning swimming matters. This relationship between NJRC coach and swimmer produces the best results. When parents interfere with opinions as to how the swimmer should swim or train, it causes considerable, and often insurmountable, confusion as to who the swimmer should listen to. This is America If you do not have faith in your NJRC coaches please go and find a new team we do not need or want you on our team! If you have a problem, concern, or complaint, please contact Andreas. Any parent that finds it imperative to coach his/her swimmer or discuss frustrations openly with other team parents in the stands will be asked to leave NJRC with no refund. n Best Kind of Parent The coach's job is to motivate and constructively criticize the swimmer's performance. It is the parent's job to supply the love, recognition, and encouragement necessary to make the child work harder in practice, which in turn gives him/her the confidence to perform well in competition and training. n The younger age groups are often the most inconsistent swimmers, and this can be frustrating for parents, coaches, and the swimmer alike! Parents must be patient and permit these youngsters to learn to love the sport. When a young swimmer is asked to join NJRC there may be a brief period in which he/she appears to slow down. This is a result of the added concentration on stroke technique, but this will soon lead to much faster swims for the individual. n Not Every Time a swimmer races will they perform at their optimum level . These plateaus are a normal part of swimming. Over the course of a season, times should improve. Please be supportive of these slower meets. The older swimmers may have only two or three meets per year for which they will be rested and tapered.
Please make every effort to have your swimmers to practice on time. Realize that your child is working hard, and give all the support you can. Encourage good diet and sleep habits. They will serve your children well. - One of the commitments made when you joined NJRC was to help work at swim meets. We usually swim six to eight USS meets a year and will have timing assignments at some of these meets. Expect to contribute in timing at meets! - A parent is not allowed to set foot on a pool deck during a swim meet. It sets a bad example for the team. If this circumstance were to happen unfortunetely your swimmer will be scratched from the meet ! -Swimmers are not allowed to visit parents in the stands during meets. Swimmers when not racing will be encouraged to support their fellow teammates . -It is encouraged to wear NJRC parent gear while in the stands at swim meets. This will give us a strong team presence in the stands.
(Reprinted from The Young Athlete, by Bill Burgess, included in "The Swim Parents
Newsletter")
I
Make sure that your child knows that win or lose, scored or heroic, you love him/her,
appreciate their efforts, and are not disappointed in them. This will allow them to do their
best without a fear of failure. Be the person in their life they can look to for constant
positive reinforcement.
II
Try your best to be completely honest about your child's athletic ability, his/hers
competitive attitude, their sportsmanship, and their actual skill level.
III
Be helpful, but don't coach him/her on the way to the pool or on the way back, or at
breakfast, and so on. It's tough not to, but it's a lot tougher for the child to be
inundated with advice, pep talks and often critical instruction.
IV
Teach them to enjoy the thrill of competition, to be "out there trying," to be working to
improve his/her swimming skills and attitude. Help him/her to develop the feel for
competing, for trying hard, for having fun.
V
Try not to re-live your athletic life through your child in a way that creates pressure; you
lost as well as won. You were frightened, you backed off at times, you were not always
heroic. Don't pressure your child because of your pride. Athletic children need their
parents so you must not withdraw. Just remember there is a thinking, feeling, sensitive free
spirit out there in that uniform who needs a lot of understanding, especially when his world
turns bad. If he/she is comfortable with you — win or lose — he/she is on their way to
maximum achievement and enjoyment.
VI
Don't compete with the coach. If the coach becomes an authority figure, it will run from
enchantment to disenchantment, etc., with your athlete.
VII
Don't compare skill, courage, or attitudes of your child with other members of the team, at
least within his/her hearing.
VIII
Get to know the coach so that you can be assured that his/her philosophy, attitudes, ethics
and knowledge are such that you are happy to have your child under his/her leadership.
IX
Always remember that children tend to exaggerate, both when praised and when criticized.
Temper your reaction and investigate before over-reacting.
X
Make a point of understanding courage, and the fact that it is relative. Some of us can
climb mountains and are afraid to fight. Some of us will fight, but turn to jelly if a bee
approaches. Everyone is frightened in certain areas. Explain that courage is not the absence
of fear, but a means of doing something in spite of fear or discomfort.
NJRC MEET SCHEDULE
1. The meet schedule has been established with the expectation that swimmers will attend
every meet available at their classification level. We do not schedule a meet unless we feel
it is important to participate.
2. On an average, NJRC wants all team members to compete once every four weeks. The meet
schedule is established with this philosophy in mind.
3. As a general rule, we will not permit any swimmer to compete in competition on two
successive weekends (except in championship meets).
4.The coaching staff reserves the right to make the final decision concerning what meets
NJRC swimmers attend.
5. NJRC swimmers will swim in the meets that his/her coach picks for their schedual. No
exceptions!
6. Some swim meets set certain qualification standards. In order to swim in a certain
classification swimmers must have achieved the qualifying time for that particular
classification.
NJRC PHILOSOPHY OF COMPETITION
NJRC engages in a multi-level competition program with United States Swimming that, like our
training, attempts to provide challenging, yet success-oriented competitive situations for
swimmers of all ages and abilities. The following policies outline our philosophy:
1. We emphasize competition with oneself. Winning ribbons, medals, or trophies is not our
main goal. Even if the swimmer finishes first, but has swum poorly in comparison to his/her
own past performances, he/she is encouraged to do better. The individual's improvement is
our primary objective.
2. Sportsmanlike behavior is of equal importance to improved performance. All of our coaches
teach swimmers how to behave like a champion when the swimmers have both a "good" and a
"bad" swim. Respect for officials, congratulations to other competitors, encouragement to
teammates, determined effort, and mature attitudes are examples of behaviors praised and
rewarded by the NJRC coaching staff.
3. A swimmer is praised for improving his/her stroke or time. It is the coach's job to offer
constructive criticism of a swimmer's performance. It is the parent's responsibility to
provide love that bolsters the swimmer's confidence along the way.
4. Swimmers are taught to set realistic, yet challenging, goals for meets and to relate
those goals to practice to direct their training efforts.
5. Swimmers are prepared and encouraged to compete in all swimming events, distances, and
strokes. This policy promotes versatility and encourages the swimmer to explore his or her
potential in the wide range of events offered in competitive swimming. Oftentimes, a
swimmer's "best" stroke changes as he or she matures and the body goes through physical
changes.
6. When a swimmer has completed all of his/her events at a USS meet, he/she and his/her
parents may go home. Make sure, however, that you as a parent check with the coach before
leaving to be sure that your swimmer is not included on a relay. If you are entered in a
relay you will swim that relay!
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR CHILD HAS A DISAPPOINTING SWIM?
1. Ask them what the coach said!
2. Listen and give them encouragement.
WHAT TO TAKE TO THE MEET?
1. All of your NJRC gear including your training gear because your swimmer may be asked to
swim a practice during the meet.
NJRC COMMUNICATION
1. Bulletin Boards: The bulletin boards at the pool provide meet information in detail and
entry summaries for upcoming meets. It is the responsibility of the swimmer or parent to
double check each meet entry after it is posted. Mistakes sometimes happen in meet entries;
however, it is much easier to fix them one month prior to a meet than on the actual day of
competition.
2. Website: www.newjerseyraceclub.com will have all NJRC related information.
PROBLEMS WITH THE COACH?
Remember swimming at New Jersey Race Club is a priveledge. If you have a problem with a
coach please call Andreas directly to discuss the issue.
When contacting the coaches, please be considerate. Sending a note to the coach with your
swimmer is a good way to get information to them.
NJRC Honor Code
The following code is in effect throughout the year. Some of the items refer specifically to
team travel. Additionally, anyone who, in the opinion of the coach or coaches, acts in a
manner that would interfere with the travel objectives listed below, will be subject to
immediate return home (at the expense of the parent and/or swimmer) and other punishments,
including barring from future travel meets or other competition, or dismissal from the team.
The NJRC will seek out-of-town swimming competition for the following reasons:
A) different individual competitions;
B) a higher quality of competition;
C) experience in trials/finals competition; and conditions conductive to exceptional
performances.
1. The NJRC swimmers may travel as a team to these meets and everyone is expected to behave
in an exemplary manner. The reputation of NJRC, as well as the other athletes with you, is
dependant on your behavior.
2. The coaching staff has the final decision on any rules, regulations, or disciplinary
action.
3. Parent chaperons must accompany swimmers on all team trips.
4. The consumption or purchase of alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco, or use of any illegal
drug or substance of any kind will not be allowed. In addition, any team member found or
suspected to be in the presence of others (regardless of team affiliation) partaking in any
of the above activities will be subject to the same punishments and expulsion from NJRC.
5. At not time will male and female athletes be in the same room together with the door
closed. This applies to NJRC members or members of any other team.
6. No team meetings may be missed. Be punctual to all meetings and warm-up times.
7. No team member may be out of their room after the assigned bed time. Permission must be
obtained from the coach to leave the room past this time.
8. Any damage or thievery incurred at a motel will be at the expense of the swimmers
assigned to that room, and further disciplinary action will be taken. No loud or boisterous
behavior will be tolerated in the hallways or public areas, and such behavior should be kept
to a minimum in your rooms. Make all long distance calls on a credit card or collect.
9. All team members will be polite in restaurant. Leave a 20% tip. If there has been a
problem with the service, see the coach.
10. Agree to follow the rules about practice and meet behavior in the NJRC Team Handbook.
I recognize my responsibility to abide by the rules and requirements of NJRC that are stated
in this handbook. I am representing NJRC and I acknowledge that I have received and read
such. I can and will be asked to leave NJRC if any of the above rules or guidlnes listed in
this NJRC handbook are broken without refund!
Swimmer ____________________________________________ Dated ________________________
Parent ____________________________________________ Dated ________________________
DIRECTIONS TO USS SWIM MEETS:
BERKELEY AQUATIC CLUB - 649 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ
From I-78, take Exit 41, Berkeley Heights/Scotch Plains. At stop sign on exit ramp, follow
sign to Berkeley Heights. At the next stop sign, turn left. You are on Plainfield Avenue. At
second traffic light, turn left onto Springfield Avenue and go 2 blocks. Make right onto
Passaic Street. Pool entrance is the first driveway on the right.
CRANFORD COMMUNITY POOL - Cranford, NJ
From Garden State Parkway, Exit 136 to Cranford along Centennial Avenue. At 2nd traffic
light, turn right into Cranford Recreation Campus. turn left. You are on Plainfield Avenue.
At second traffic light, turn left onto Springfield Avenue and go 2 blocks. Make right onto
Passaic Street. Pool entrance is the first driveway on the right. From Rt. 28 going East
make right turn onto Centennial Avenue shortly past center of town. From Rt. 28 going West
turn left onto Centennial Avenue. Shortly after railroad overpass, Cranford Recreation
Complex is on your left. From Route 22 Scotch Plains Exit; go south on Park Avenue through
Scotch Plains to South Avenue at traffic light just after crossing railroad. Turn left onto
South Avenue (Rt. 28). Follow directions above.
PEDDIE SCHOOL - Athletic Center, Etra Road, Hightstown, NJ
The Peddie School is located on South Main Street in Hightstown, convenient to Exit 8 on the
NJ Turnpike, to US Highway 130, NJ Star Route 33 and Mercer County Routes 571 and 539. Go
south on NJ Turnpike to exit 8 (Hightstown). After toll booth, follow cloverleaf around,
past motels into Hightstown. Take a sharp left just before overpass. Continue into center of
Hightstown. Bear left at fork and continue a few blocks to Etra Road. Turn left onto Etra
Road. Athletic Center is on the left.
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY - Princeton, NJ
I-78 West to 287 South to Rt. 206 South to Princeton. At "T" intersection in Princeton (when
206 turns to the right) turn left onto Nassau Street. Go past the University and turn right
at traffic light onto Washington Street. At second traffic light (down the hill) turn left
onto Faculty Road (jut before bridge over river). Driveway to pool parking lot is both 2nd
left and 3rd left.
RAMAPO COLLEGE - Ramapo Valley Road (Rt.202), Mahwah, NJ
Garden State parkway, Exit 163, Rt. 17 North. North on Rt. 17, 12.3 miles. Take exit to
Suffern-202. At the end of short exit ramp make sharp left onto Rt. 202 South, continue on
202 to light (just over a mile). Campus entrance is on left. From Rt. 208 North to Rt. 202.
Go north on Rt. 202 until 1st light in Mahwah. Campus entrance is on right.
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (was Somerset County College) Rt. 28. and Lamington Road,
North Branch, NJ
Go west on I-78 to Exit 26 (Lamington/North Branch), which is first exit west of
intersection with I-287, At top of the exit ramp turn left; go 2.2 miles to college entrance
on left. From Rt. 22 West turn right after Research Cottrel and Olympia Business Machines
onto Orr Drive to end. Turn left onto Rt. 28, then right into college main entrance. From
Rt. 22 East left onto Orr Drive, immediately after United National Bank branch office.
Follow directions above.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - Busch Rec. Center, Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ
From I-287 take Exit 5 Rutgers Stadium (sign will not say "exit 5" but may say "River
Road"). You will be on River Road. Turn left onto Metlars Lane at a light (approximately the
3rd light). Take second left onto Brett Road. At first intersection, turn left onto
Bartholomew Road. Busch Rec Center is on your right. (Stay on Brett Road to get to Lot 64.
Park in Lot 64 except during Rutgers school hours when you must park at the stadium. From
Rt. 22 take Washington Avenue through Dunellen. After huge Exxon Station bear right to get
onto Stelton Road. Follow signs to Metlars Lane and Rutgers Stadium. Turn right onto Brett
Road. (This is shortest route from BH).
SOMERSET HILLS YMCA - 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ
I-287 to Mount Airy Road. Exit (turn north toward Bernardsville). The "Y" is on Mount Airy
Road, less than 2 miles from I-287. Mount Airy Road runs between Lyons Rd. in Basking Ridge
and Rt. 202 in Bernardsville.
TRENTON STATE COLLEGE (COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY), Trenton, NJ
I-78 West to 206 South. In Princeton at traffic light, turn right to stay on 206 South.
Continue about 6 miles to I-295 North (also called I-95 South here). Stay on I-295 about 3
miles. Take Exit for Route 31; as you exit at light turn left. College is about 1.5 miles on
left. Pool is behind football field in brick building.
WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE - Wayne, NJ
Garden State Parkway North to Exit 152B, to Route 3 West to Route 46 West to Route 23 North.
Go about 1 mile on 23. Turn right onto Alps Road. Go 2 miles to traffic light. Turn right
onto Ratzer. Go 2 miles to 3rd traffic light. Cross over Hamburn Turnpike. (Ratzer changes
name to Pompton Road here.) Go about 200 yards. School entry is on left. Use Entry Gate and
follow signs to Rec Center.
OUT-OF-STATE MEETS
PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!! USE A DETAILED HIGHWAY MAP FOR ALL OUT-OF-STATE-MEETS, IN ADDITION
TO THESE DIRECTIONS. The directions below will take you to the cities on the highways, but
the final directions to motels and pools vary. Please check the bulletin board. The meet
sheet, posted at the pool a week prior to the scheduled meet, will give more detailed
directions. NJRC is not responsible for any accidents/problems that may result in traveling
to an away swim meet.
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
West on I-80 through Delaware Water Gap, past Stroudsburg, PA, to I-380 North to Scranton,
PA. Follow sings to I-81 North to Binghamton; I-81 goes right into Syracuse.
U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK
Garden State Parkway to N.Y. Thruway (I-287). Go east on the thruway for 2 or 3 miles. Take
Exit 23N (Palisades Parkway North/Bear Mountain). Stay on Palisades Parkway North for 18+
miles. (Palisades Parkway is also called 6 East before it ends at West Point.) Follow sings
for West Point (you will be on Highways 9W and 218). Guards at the gate will direct you to
the pool. (Driving time from Berkeley Heights about 90 minutes.)
MARIST SWIM CLUB AT JAMES J. McCANN RECREATION CENTER - MARIST COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
New York State Thruway to 84 East. Go straight over Newburgh Bridge. Go 5 miles to Route 9
North. Stay on this for 11 miles, you will see IBM on your left side. Stay on 9 North,
continue for 2 or 3 miles, you will go over Poughkeepsie Bridge. Past the bridge about 1
mile on left is the college. As you enter the college the pool is 500 yards down.
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, MIDDLETOWN, CT
Tappan Zee Bridge on to 287N, to 95 North to I-91 North. Follow sign to 66 East and proceed
approximately 15 minutes to Middletown, Route 66 East becomes Washington Street once you
near the Wesleyan Campus. Take a right onto High Street and proceed to church on the road.
