Long Island has produced Olympic swimmers and national champions through programs like the Long Island Aquatic Club (LIAC). USA Swimming affiliated clubs offer year-round competitive training while YMCA programs provide accessible recreational swimming.
From learn-to-swim through elite USA Swimming competition, Long Island's aquatics community serves thousands of youth swimmers. Browse all LI programs below.
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USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming. LIAC (Long Island Aquatic Club) in Merrick is the most elite LI club. Others include Bethpage, Smithtown, and Farmingdale Swim Clubs. Attend a tryout after your child can swim one full length independently.
Most USA Swimming clubs accept swimmers starting at age 6–8 who can complete one full length of the pool. The 8-and-under (8U) division is the entry level.
Summer swim teams are recreational community programs running June–August. USA Swimming is year-round competitive swimming with standardized meets, national rankings, and Olympic qualifying standards.
USA Swimming club fees on Long Island run $1,200–$3,000+ per year including coaching, meets, and travel. Swim gear (goggles, suits, fins) adds $150–$300.
LIAC (Long Island Aquatic Club) based in Merrick is one of the nation's most elite competitive swimming programs. LIAC has produced dozens of Olympic Trials qualifiers, NCAA All-Americans, and USA Swimming National Team members.
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