The N.E.W. League, established in the 1980’s, consists of competing teams in Columbus, Dublin, Marysville, Plain City, and Powell. The purpose of the North-East-West Swim League is to provide a complete swimming program for age group swimmers by conducting an annual competition through a series of dual meets to determine individual and team league champions. The NEW Swim League is a summer recreational league.

2025 Meet Schedule

Practices: Held at Jerome Village Community Center Pool from 8-11 AM (times vary based on team size). The coaching staff will set practice times and announce them at the parent meeting before the season. Swimmers must attend at least three practices before each meet to compete. Practices and meets are organized by age groups:

• Girls and Boys 6 and Under | Girls and Boys 7-8 | Girls and Boys 9-10 | Girls and Boys 11-12 | Girls and Boys 13-14 | Girls and Boys 15-18

• Smaller age groups may practice together with separate plans as needed.

Meets Event Limits:

• 14 & under: up to 2 individual events + 2 relays per meet (4 events max)

• 15-18: up to 3 individual events + 2 relays per meet (5 events max)

June 4^th vs Sycamore Hills Sharks (Away)
Sycamore Hill Swim Club
1200 Brookridge Drive
Columbus, OH 43235

June 11^th vs Dublin Dolphins Atlantic (Away)
Dublin North Pool
5660 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43017

June 18^th vs Plain City Sharks (Home)

June 25^th vs ‘Tangy Tornados (Away)
Powell Pool
245 Adventure Park Drive
Powell, OH 43065

July 2^nd vs Dublin Dolphins Pacific (Home)

July 9^th reserved for makeup meet (TBD if needed)

July 14^th CHAMPS (Away)
Dublin North Pool
5660 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43017

March 28th

Returning Swimmer Registration – Registration link will be emailed to the Primary in your Club Automation Profile

April 1^st

Registration Opens to all JV Residents – Registration link will be sent in April Newsletter

April 26^th

New Swimmer Evaluations – Sign Ups available in My JVCC app (after swimmer is registered)

April 27^th

New Swimmer Evaluations – Sign Ups available in My JVCC app (after swimmer is registered)

April 28^th

Parent Meeting

TBD in May

Computer Training for Parent Volunteers (Dublin Rec Center)

Officials Training for Parent Volunteers (Dublin Rec Center)

May 27^th

First Practice

May 30^th

Registration Officially Closed for Season

June 4^th

Tentative Picture Day

Away Meet (Sycamore Hills)

June 7^th

Practice Home Meet (Red vs White) & Back Up Picture Day

June 11^th

Away Meet (Atlantic Dolphins)

June 12^th

Tentative Irish Relays (Dublin North Pool)

June 18^th

First Home Meet

June 25^th

Away Meet (Olentangy Tornados)

July 2^nd

Home Meet

July 14^th

CHAMPS Meet (Dublin North Pool)

July 17^th

Swim Team Banquet & Pool Party

Returning swimmer registration will go live on Friday, March 28th. At noon on March 28th, the registration link will be emailed to the primary parent listed in last year’s registration.

For new swimmers, the registration link will be included in the April Newsletter, which will be sent in April. All new swimmers must complete a swim evaluation prior to the swim season. See below ‘evaluations’ section for more information.

Jerome Village Residents: $150
Additional Resident Siblings: $125

*Fees include a team t-shirt and (1) latex swim cap per swimmer

*All residents must be Jerome Village Community Center members and in good standing of resident fees

The Jerome Village Swim Team will hold New Swimmer Evaluations prior to the season. All new swimmers will need to complete the evaluation before officially joining the team. Registration is required prior to signing up for evaluations.

Evaluations will be held at the Powell YMCA on the following dates and times. All new swimmers must register for a timeslot in the My JVCC app prior to their evaluation.

– Saturday, April 26^th | 8am – 12pm

– Sunday, April 27^th | 1 – 5pm

Ability Requirements: The Jerome Village Swim Team is not a replacement for swim lessons and all new swimmers must pass an evaluation.

• Swimmers 9 and older must be able to swim 50 meters (2 lengths of the lap pool) freestyle and 25-meter backstroke without stopping and with controlled breathing.
• Swimmers 8 and younger must be able to float comfortably on both front and back, and swim 25-meters freestyle and backstroke.

Swimmers who are unable to complete the evaluation requirements will receive a refund for the registration fee and are welcome to register for swimming lessons which will be announced at a later date to better qualify for future participation.

Please note: Temperatures of Lap Pools are typically held at a lower temperature than recreational swimming pools. 

Welcome new and returning swimmers, I am Head Coach Austin, and I am excited to have a fantastic season! Many of you may remember me from last year when I coached alongside Coach Carson. This year I am the new Head Coach and will be leading our team for this 2025 summer season! I am more than excited to be returning this year, and I can’t wait to see you all!

More about me: Through my experience, I have coached a variety of teams both through leadership and educational outreach. I am currently a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University majoring in both history and education. Throughout my time at the university, I have shown a multitude of educational skills like the pursuit of the growth mindset, retaining intrinsic motivation, developing higher-order thinking, and so much more inside the classroom. Outside of the classroom, I present leadership skills as a lesson instructor and leader to a vast amount of community programs, including my volunteer work at the Delaware Women’s City Club. I have been a swim coach for ten years and I know what it takes to become an advanced swimmer. I have taught both private and public swimming lessons for two years and have educated new and advanced swimmers aged 2 to 86! In every scenario, I guarantee progress and success both in earning sufficient swimming skills and pursuing personal and team-wide goals.

Why are parent volunteers essential? Parent volunteers are the backbone of the swim season and help to ensure meets and events run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the volunteer needs for meets? Volunteer needs vary depending on whether meets are hosted or away.

• Hosted Meets: These require all hands-on deck. We need a large number of volunteers to fill various roles and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Away Meets: These typically require fewer volunteers, generally around 20.

How many times per season are volunteers needed? Volunteer requirements depend on the number of swimmers who join the JV Jaws. Last season, parents were required to volunteer three times per registered swimmer. This could increase in 2025 depending on team size due to the fact that last season we did not host any meets.

Is training provided? Yes, pre-season training is provided by the N.E.W. League in May. There will be a computer training class and an officials training class held at the Dublin Rec Center. Dates and times will be announced at a later date. Please note that Computer and Official volunteer roles carry higher value, allowing you to fulfill your volunteer requirements more quickly

Are there other volunteer opportunities? Yes! In addition to meet volunteering, parents can contribute to Fun-Fridays or help at CHAMPS.

Is there a consequence for not meeting volunteer requirements? To ensure necessary support is met, there is a fee of $250 per swimmer if parent volunteer requirements are not met. This helps cover the costs of hiring additional swim staff.