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

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 section for evaluations 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. Dates, times, locations, and signups will be provided at a later date.

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. 

Coaching opportunities have been posted in preparation of the 2025 Jerome Village Jaws swim team which will begin in April 2025.

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.