Jersey Aquatic Center — Attraction in New Providence

It is Feb 8, 2025 and I'm attending the 2025 YMCA Bronze Swimming Championships. I'm leaving this review in part for the facility and in part for the organizers of the event. As an audience member, there is almost no way to know what is going on at the pool deck. There is a scoreboard, but it's at the other end of the pool from where the races are. To make matters worse, unless you're stirring in the first or second row, the scoreboard is blocked by the air ducts, However, the event is allegedly being "live-streamed". The problem here being the "live- stream" is delayed by more than a half- hour. Finally, none of the races are being announced. There no public PA, and the starter is announcing races. For a championship event, this is...

Excellent pool, and modern atmosphere. There is also a very nice lobby and even a ping pong table and hockey game there. There is also a gym and concession stand. The actual pool is huge, one of the biggest I have ever been to. It is an Olympic size pool, both available in Short Course Yards and Long Course Meters. The stands for audience are nice and fit many people, and a good warm down/warm up pool for swimmers. In terms of competition, it is one of the best my son has ever been to. Spacious, clean, and modern all in one. A true staple of New Jersey Swimming. I hope future Eastern Zone meets will be...

Great facility with a lot of programs for all ages. Olympic size pool, warm up pool and swim school. Nice and spacious lounge area and a snack store. Bleachers for the spectators and plenty of seating on deck and at the swim school. Huge parking lot. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good location, walking distance tonthe stores and...