Upcoming LMSC Events
Welcome to the New Jersey LMSC!
The Delaware River Virtual Swim 2026 Celebration will take place on Sunday June 21. Join other swimmers from the event for a free coached workout at New Providence Community Pool from 8:30-10 am, followed by a breakfast at Jaycees Park (all in the same location, you can walk there from the pool). Custom caps will be handed out as well. Hope to see you there! For questions, contact Linda Kuhn at [email protected].
To register for the event, please complete this form.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~USMS Fitness Series Challenges (Swim.com) - take on different challenges each month. See details HERE
USMS Go The Distance - track your training miles with participating members HERE
Check the USMS Calendar of Events for additional events
To register for the event, please complete this form.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~USMS Fitness Series Challenges (Swim.com) - take on different challenges each month. See details HERE
USMS Go The Distance - track your training miles with participating members HERE
Check the USMS Calendar of Events for additional events
The New Jersey Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) includes the counties of Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean and all NJ counties north of them.
If you are looking for a place to swim near you,
please check out our list of clubs.
If you are looking for a place to swim near you,
please check out our list of clubs.
Latest LMSC News and Updates
The current FASTLANE newsletter is posted here
The approved minutes from the February 8, 2026 NJ LMSC Board Meeting are posted here.
2026 NJ LMSC Coach/ALTS Scholarship Program
This program is for members seeking to become an ondeck USMS certified coach or Adult Learn To Swim (ALTS) instructor . The NJ LMSC scholarship covers the USMS Coach Certification and ALTS Instructor courses, and Continuous Coach Education offerings. Once you register or complete a course, you can submit your name as a scholarship candidate using this registration form.
2026 NJ LMSC Gen Z Scholarship Program
This program is for registered 2026 USMS members in the 18 - 24 age group and offers a 50% reimbursement to scholarship applicants that respond to a simple feedback survey they will receive 90 days after submitting their scholarship application. Swimmer data submitted will be verified with USMS member records to confirm scholarship qualification. Please reach out to Ed Tsuzuki ([email protected]) or Chris McGiffin ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Scholarship steps:
1) Join USMS (Existing 18-24 age group USMS members go to Step 2)
2) Submit your application for scholarship here.
3) Respond to a simple 90-day follow-up survey*
4) Get reimbursed 50% of your USMS membership cost!
*Required: You will receive a survey from NJ LMSC 90 days from your scholarship application date. Once we receive your survey response, we will mail you a reimbursement check.
Record Setting News
Susan Hardin Sets New SCY Records
Congratulations to Susan Hardin (47) for setting two new records in the women's 45-49 age group in the 500 free (5:35.12) and the 400 IM (5:03.46) at the 2026 New England LMSC SCY Championships at Harvard University in Boston on March 14-22, 2026.
Paul Kiell is First Man to Swim in the 95-99 Age Group
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the SCYM Last Chance Meet at the Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge, NJ on May 16-17, 2026. Women 25-29: Megan Bull (27) - 100 IM 1:01.07; Women 50-54: Michele Cleveland (53) - 25 free 12.77, 25 back 15.90, 25 fly 13.52; Sanna Greenberg (50) - 25 breast 15.94, 50 breast 34.87, 200 breast 2:49.77; Women 60-64: Kathy Lynch (60) - 25 fly 15.91; Women 65-69: Deborah Cipriano (69) - 25 breast 19.13; Meredith Lyndon (69) - 25 fly 26.30; Women 70-74: Nancy Steadman Martin (71) - 25 free 15.27, 25 back 18.08, 25 breast 20.59, 100 breast 1:36.29, 50 fly 39.03 (with these 5 swims, Nancy now holds every SCY record in the women's 70-74 age group!); Men 25-29: Philip Goeckel (27) - 25 free 10.29, Men 45-49: Paulius Mikalainis (45) - 25 free 10.88, 25 fly 11.80; Men 50-54: Christopher Townsend (53) - 25 back 14.88; Men 60-64: Jose Faria (60) - 25 free 11.79, 25 back 13.63, 200 back 2:21.70, 400 IM 5:03.73; Men 70-74: Bill Imken (72) - 25 breast 17.72, Ken Niemi (71) - 25 fly 14.56; Men 75-79: David Allred (75) - 25 free 14.94; and last but certainly not least - Paul Kiell (95) who is the first man in the NJ LMSC to swim in the 95-99 age group - 50 free 1:24.23, 100 free 2:55.72, 25 back 44.39. Paul is one of 4 men in the nation actively competing in the 95-99 age group!
Jose Faria Sets 200 IM SCM Record
Congratulations to Jose Faria (60) for setting a new record in the men's 60-64 age group in the 200 meter IM at the Aquapalooza VI SCM Meet at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY on May 2, 2026.
Nancy Steadman Martin Sets 1650 Record at USMS Spring Nationals
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin (71) for setting a new record in the women's 70-74 age group in the 1650 yard freestyle at the USMS Spring Nationals at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC on April 30, 2026. Nancy swam a 21:11.29 on her way to a gold medal. Nancy also placed first in the 500 and 1000 free, and the 400 IM.
Sanna Greenberg Sets 100 Breast SCY Record
Congratulations to Sanna Greenberg (50) for setting a new record in the women's 50-54 age group in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:19.63) at the 2026 Metro Championships at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow, NY on April 12, 2026.
Nancy Steadman Martin Sets 100 Fly SCY Record
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin (71) for setting a new record in the women's 70-74 age group in the 100 yard fly at the 2025 Delaware Valley Souderton Masters Meet at the Souderton Area High School in Souderton, PA on November 2, 2025.
SCY Records Set at YMCA Masters Nationals
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the YMCA Masters National Championships at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Florida on April 16-19, 2026. Deborah Cipriano (69) swam a 41.78 in the 50 breaststroke in the women's 65-69 age group. Deborah also finished with a silver medal in the 200 breaststroke. Frank McElroy (78) continued his record setting ways with 5 new individual records in the men's 75-79 age group: 200 free - 2:27.85 (bronze), 500 free - 6:36.22 (silver), 1000 free - 13:35.55 (gold), 100 fly - 1:25.37 (bronze), and 200 IM - 2:57.55 (bronze)!
Jose Faria Sets New SCM Records
Congratulations to Jose Faria (60) who set new SCM records at the 2026 Albatross Open held at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds, Maryland on March 14, 2026. Jose lowered the 50 back and 200 back times to 32.70 and 2:36.70 respectively.
Frank McElroy Continues to Set New SCY Records
Congratulations to Frank McElroy (77) who set new SCY records at the 2026 St. Pete Masters Bob Beach Championship meet held at the North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 21, 2026. Frank swam the 100 fly in 1:26.30 and the 200 IM in 3:00.25.
SCY Records Set at OCY Masters Swim Meet
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the OCY Masters Meet at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River on March 15, 2026. Women 30-34: Alysa Colasurdo (31) - 25 free 13.24, 25 breast 15.95, 25 fly 13.59; Women 70-74: Nancy Steadman Martin (71) 25 fly 17.83; Men 18-24: Lucas Whelan (23) - 25 back 13,48, 25 fly 12.28; Men 25-29: Nolan Kuscan (26) - 25 free 10.52; Men 50-54: Michael Palmberg (53) - 25 fly 13.50; Men 55-59: Michael Halfacre (59) - 25 free 11.79; Vladimir Pletnev (58) - 25 breast 13.83; Men 70-74: Bill Imken (72) - 25 breast 18.13; Men 80-84: Murray Simon (80) - 200 IM 4:06.54. The 18+ Men's Relay squad of Jhonny Perez Pena (28), Dan Betts (29), Lucas Whelan (23), and Greg Morris (25) set a new 200 free relay record of 1:29.80.
Frank McElroy Set New SCY Records at the Gulf Coast Games for Life Senior Games
Congratulations to Frank McElroy who set new SCY records at the Gulf Coast Games for Life Senior Games held at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Florida on February 7, 2026. Frank (77) swam the 200 free in 2:31.05 and the 500 free in 6:47.50.
More SCM Records Fall at Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic 17
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCM records at the 17th Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic held at the Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Center in Orlando, Florida on January 30-February 1 2026. Deborah Cipriano (69) set new standards in the 25 free - 15.41 and the 50 free - 33.42 while Jose Faria (60) lowered the records for the 100 free - 1:03.06, 100 back - 1:12.33, 25 breast - 16.47, 25 fly - 14.16, 100 IM - 1:10.09, and the 400 IM - 5:37.75.
SCY Sprint Records Fall at the 2025 Cornucopia Masters Cup
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the 2025 Cornucopia Masters Cup hosted by the Madison YMCA in Madison, NJ on November 23, 2025:
Women 25-29: Sophia Pereira (27): 25 Free 15.22, 25 Fly 17.33; Women 50-54: Mary Thompson (54): 25 Fly 16.03; Beth Bigham (55): 25 Free 13.52, 50 Free 27.96, 25 Breast 17.88, 100 Breast 1:20.71; Jennifer Korten (58): 25 Back 18.35; Men 25-29: Andrew Duff (27): 25 Breast 12.76; Men 35-39: Michael Lehrer (37): 25 Back 25.26; Adrian Sabovici (38): 25 Breast 13.17; Men 40-44: Wes Donnelly (43): 25 Fly 11.82; Yean Jimenez (41): 25 Breast 15.95; Men 45-49: Dan Drury (45): 25 Back 14.54, 25 Fly 13.16; Men 55-59: Jose Faria (59): 25 Fly 13.09
New SCM Records at the SCYM Pentathlon Festival (and 25s)!
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCM records at the SCYM Pentathlon Festival (and 25s!) Meet at the Bridgewater YMCA in Bridgewater, NJ on December 13-14, 2025:
Women 25-29: Megan Bull (27): 50 Free 27.45, 50 Back 31.54, 50 Breast 35.06, 50 Fly 29.97, 100 IM 1:07.18; Women 30-34: Carolyn Seiter (30): 25 Fly 16.02; Women 60-64: Lorna Cialdella-Morehead (61): 50 Breast 47.37, 50 Fly 38.60, 100 IM 1:25.70; Women 65-69: Meredith Lyndon (69): 25 Back 27.50; Women 70-74: Amy Xiang (70): 25 Free 23.69, 25 Breast 28.85; Nancy Steadman-Martin (71): 200 Free 2:38.76; Women 95-99: Joy Tsuzuki (95): 25 Back 1:17.84, 50 Back 2:47.44; Men 40-44: Paulius Mikalainis (44): 25 Free 12.00; Men 55-59: Jose Faria (59): 25 Free 13.40, 25 Back 15.18, 25 Breast 16.60, 25 Fly 13.65; Men 70-74: Ken Niemi (70): 200 Back 3:00.25, 200 Breast 3:35.58; Women 160-199 200 Free Relay 2:11.55 SCYM (Isabella Lu (27), Lorna Cialdella-Morehead (61), Angelica Oliveira (46), Megan Bull (27); Mixed 200-239 200 Medley Relay 2:15.99 SCYM (Rob Curry (62), Megan Bull (27), Luca Beverini (54), Lorna Ciadella-Morehead (61)
New LCM Recordbreaker!
Congratulations to Sanna Greenberg, 49 for setting a new LCM record at the Potomac Valley Summer Shorts meet at The St. James in Springfield, VA on August 3, 2025. Sanna set a new standard of 1:14.94 in the 100 fly.
New LCM Record Set at USMS Summer Nationals!
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin, 71 for setting a new LCM record in the 200 breast at the 2025 USMS Summer Nationals meet on August 6-10 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. Nancy set a new mark of 3:51.60. Nancy earned 6 gold medals in the 70-74 age group (400 and 1500 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 200 and 400 IM)!
The approved minutes from the February 8, 2026 NJ LMSC Board Meeting are posted here.
2026 NJ LMSC Coach/ALTS Scholarship Program
This program is for members seeking to become an ondeck USMS certified coach or Adult Learn To Swim (ALTS) instructor . The NJ LMSC scholarship covers the USMS Coach Certification and ALTS Instructor courses, and Continuous Coach Education offerings. Once you register or complete a course, you can submit your name as a scholarship candidate using this registration form.
2026 NJ LMSC Gen Z Scholarship Program
This program is for registered 2026 USMS members in the 18 - 24 age group and offers a 50% reimbursement to scholarship applicants that respond to a simple feedback survey they will receive 90 days after submitting their scholarship application. Swimmer data submitted will be verified with USMS member records to confirm scholarship qualification. Please reach out to Ed Tsuzuki ([email protected]) or Chris McGiffin ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Scholarship steps:
1) Join USMS (Existing 18-24 age group USMS members go to Step 2)
2) Submit your application for scholarship here.
3) Respond to a simple 90-day follow-up survey*
4) Get reimbursed 50% of your USMS membership cost!
*Required: You will receive a survey from NJ LMSC 90 days from your scholarship application date. Once we receive your survey response, we will mail you a reimbursement check.
Record Setting News
Susan Hardin Sets New SCY Records
Congratulations to Susan Hardin (47) for setting two new records in the women's 45-49 age group in the 500 free (5:35.12) and the 400 IM (5:03.46) at the 2026 New England LMSC SCY Championships at Harvard University in Boston on March 14-22, 2026.
Paul Kiell is First Man to Swim in the 95-99 Age Group
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the SCYM Last Chance Meet at the Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge, NJ on May 16-17, 2026. Women 25-29: Megan Bull (27) - 100 IM 1:01.07; Women 50-54: Michele Cleveland (53) - 25 free 12.77, 25 back 15.90, 25 fly 13.52; Sanna Greenberg (50) - 25 breast 15.94, 50 breast 34.87, 200 breast 2:49.77; Women 60-64: Kathy Lynch (60) - 25 fly 15.91; Women 65-69: Deborah Cipriano (69) - 25 breast 19.13; Meredith Lyndon (69) - 25 fly 26.30; Women 70-74: Nancy Steadman Martin (71) - 25 free 15.27, 25 back 18.08, 25 breast 20.59, 100 breast 1:36.29, 50 fly 39.03 (with these 5 swims, Nancy now holds every SCY record in the women's 70-74 age group!); Men 25-29: Philip Goeckel (27) - 25 free 10.29, Men 45-49: Paulius Mikalainis (45) - 25 free 10.88, 25 fly 11.80; Men 50-54: Christopher Townsend (53) - 25 back 14.88; Men 60-64: Jose Faria (60) - 25 free 11.79, 25 back 13.63, 200 back 2:21.70, 400 IM 5:03.73; Men 70-74: Bill Imken (72) - 25 breast 17.72, Ken Niemi (71) - 25 fly 14.56; Men 75-79: David Allred (75) - 25 free 14.94; and last but certainly not least - Paul Kiell (95) who is the first man in the NJ LMSC to swim in the 95-99 age group - 50 free 1:24.23, 100 free 2:55.72, 25 back 44.39. Paul is one of 4 men in the nation actively competing in the 95-99 age group!
Jose Faria Sets 200 IM SCM Record
Congratulations to Jose Faria (60) for setting a new record in the men's 60-64 age group in the 200 meter IM at the Aquapalooza VI SCM Meet at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY on May 2, 2026.
Nancy Steadman Martin Sets 1650 Record at USMS Spring Nationals
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin (71) for setting a new record in the women's 70-74 age group in the 1650 yard freestyle at the USMS Spring Nationals at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC on April 30, 2026. Nancy swam a 21:11.29 on her way to a gold medal. Nancy also placed first in the 500 and 1000 free, and the 400 IM.
Sanna Greenberg Sets 100 Breast SCY Record
Congratulations to Sanna Greenberg (50) for setting a new record in the women's 50-54 age group in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:19.63) at the 2026 Metro Championships at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow, NY on April 12, 2026.
Nancy Steadman Martin Sets 100 Fly SCY Record
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin (71) for setting a new record in the women's 70-74 age group in the 100 yard fly at the 2025 Delaware Valley Souderton Masters Meet at the Souderton Area High School in Souderton, PA on November 2, 2025.
SCY Records Set at YMCA Masters Nationals
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the YMCA Masters National Championships at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Florida on April 16-19, 2026. Deborah Cipriano (69) swam a 41.78 in the 50 breaststroke in the women's 65-69 age group. Deborah also finished with a silver medal in the 200 breaststroke. Frank McElroy (78) continued his record setting ways with 5 new individual records in the men's 75-79 age group: 200 free - 2:27.85 (bronze), 500 free - 6:36.22 (silver), 1000 free - 13:35.55 (gold), 100 fly - 1:25.37 (bronze), and 200 IM - 2:57.55 (bronze)!
Jose Faria Sets New SCM Records
Congratulations to Jose Faria (60) who set new SCM records at the 2026 Albatross Open held at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds, Maryland on March 14, 2026. Jose lowered the 50 back and 200 back times to 32.70 and 2:36.70 respectively.
Frank McElroy Continues to Set New SCY Records
Congratulations to Frank McElroy (77) who set new SCY records at the 2026 St. Pete Masters Bob Beach Championship meet held at the North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 21, 2026. Frank swam the 100 fly in 1:26.30 and the 200 IM in 3:00.25.
SCY Records Set at OCY Masters Swim Meet
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the OCY Masters Meet at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River on March 15, 2026. Women 30-34: Alysa Colasurdo (31) - 25 free 13.24, 25 breast 15.95, 25 fly 13.59; Women 70-74: Nancy Steadman Martin (71) 25 fly 17.83; Men 18-24: Lucas Whelan (23) - 25 back 13,48, 25 fly 12.28; Men 25-29: Nolan Kuscan (26) - 25 free 10.52; Men 50-54: Michael Palmberg (53) - 25 fly 13.50; Men 55-59: Michael Halfacre (59) - 25 free 11.79; Vladimir Pletnev (58) - 25 breast 13.83; Men 70-74: Bill Imken (72) - 25 breast 18.13; Men 80-84: Murray Simon (80) - 200 IM 4:06.54. The 18+ Men's Relay squad of Jhonny Perez Pena (28), Dan Betts (29), Lucas Whelan (23), and Greg Morris (25) set a new 200 free relay record of 1:29.80.
Frank McElroy Set New SCY Records at the Gulf Coast Games for Life Senior Games
Congratulations to Frank McElroy who set new SCY records at the Gulf Coast Games for Life Senior Games held at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Florida on February 7, 2026. Frank (77) swam the 200 free in 2:31.05 and the 500 free in 6:47.50.
More SCM Records Fall at Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic 17
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCM records at the 17th Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic held at the Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Center in Orlando, Florida on January 30-February 1 2026. Deborah Cipriano (69) set new standards in the 25 free - 15.41 and the 50 free - 33.42 while Jose Faria (60) lowered the records for the 100 free - 1:03.06, 100 back - 1:12.33, 25 breast - 16.47, 25 fly - 14.16, 100 IM - 1:10.09, and the 400 IM - 5:37.75.
SCY Sprint Records Fall at the 2025 Cornucopia Masters Cup
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCY records at the 2025 Cornucopia Masters Cup hosted by the Madison YMCA in Madison, NJ on November 23, 2025:
Women 25-29: Sophia Pereira (27): 25 Free 15.22, 25 Fly 17.33; Women 50-54: Mary Thompson (54): 25 Fly 16.03; Beth Bigham (55): 25 Free 13.52, 50 Free 27.96, 25 Breast 17.88, 100 Breast 1:20.71; Jennifer Korten (58): 25 Back 18.35; Men 25-29: Andrew Duff (27): 25 Breast 12.76; Men 35-39: Michael Lehrer (37): 25 Back 25.26; Adrian Sabovici (38): 25 Breast 13.17; Men 40-44: Wes Donnelly (43): 25 Fly 11.82; Yean Jimenez (41): 25 Breast 15.95; Men 45-49: Dan Drury (45): 25 Back 14.54, 25 Fly 13.16; Men 55-59: Jose Faria (59): 25 Fly 13.09
New SCM Records at the SCYM Pentathlon Festival (and 25s)!
Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new SCM records at the SCYM Pentathlon Festival (and 25s!) Meet at the Bridgewater YMCA in Bridgewater, NJ on December 13-14, 2025:
Women 25-29: Megan Bull (27): 50 Free 27.45, 50 Back 31.54, 50 Breast 35.06, 50 Fly 29.97, 100 IM 1:07.18; Women 30-34: Carolyn Seiter (30): 25 Fly 16.02; Women 60-64: Lorna Cialdella-Morehead (61): 50 Breast 47.37, 50 Fly 38.60, 100 IM 1:25.70; Women 65-69: Meredith Lyndon (69): 25 Back 27.50; Women 70-74: Amy Xiang (70): 25 Free 23.69, 25 Breast 28.85; Nancy Steadman-Martin (71): 200 Free 2:38.76; Women 95-99: Joy Tsuzuki (95): 25 Back 1:17.84, 50 Back 2:47.44; Men 40-44: Paulius Mikalainis (44): 25 Free 12.00; Men 55-59: Jose Faria (59): 25 Free 13.40, 25 Back 15.18, 25 Breast 16.60, 25 Fly 13.65; Men 70-74: Ken Niemi (70): 200 Back 3:00.25, 200 Breast 3:35.58; Women 160-199 200 Free Relay 2:11.55 SCYM (Isabella Lu (27), Lorna Cialdella-Morehead (61), Angelica Oliveira (46), Megan Bull (27); Mixed 200-239 200 Medley Relay 2:15.99 SCYM (Rob Curry (62), Megan Bull (27), Luca Beverini (54), Lorna Ciadella-Morehead (61)
New LCM Recordbreaker!
Congratulations to Sanna Greenberg, 49 for setting a new LCM record at the Potomac Valley Summer Shorts meet at The St. James in Springfield, VA on August 3, 2025. Sanna set a new standard of 1:14.94 in the 100 fly.
New LCM Record Set at USMS Summer Nationals!
Congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin, 71 for setting a new LCM record in the 200 breast at the 2025 USMS Summer Nationals meet on August 6-10 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. Nancy set a new mark of 3:51.60. Nancy earned 6 gold medals in the 70-74 age group (400 and 1500 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, 200 and 400 IM)!