Sunday sessions run from 1 - 2 weeks before Memorial Day Weekend through the second weekend after Labor Day. Thursday sessions begin the second Thursday in July and run through the 2nd Thursday in August. Please contact us about our small group sessions for your training group or club.
Members & Single-Session participants must complete an online waiver BEFORE joining any training session.
Participants will be given a number when they walk up. You must use your own Sharpie to mark the number on the top of you hand.
Our set-up will be in the parking lot at the South End of the 58th Street lifeguard headquarters near the beach access path. You will sign IN & OUT at that location.
NO community drink cooler
No loaner swim caps - BYO - Bright colored caps are required to enter the water. We want everyone to be able to swim safely. We will have a limited number of donated caps along with our OC Swim Club Respect the Ocean caps available for purchase.
Please respect a 6' safety zone around all lifeguards on the water and on the beach. Please do NOT rest on a lifeguard board unless you fear you are in imminent danger. NOTE: We will be allowing and encouraging the use of swim buoys for those who want to rest out in the water.
Once you sign in with the beach team you can enter the water to swim between 7:45 and 9:00 unless you are part of special session or an Unlimited Member. There will not be our typical group announcement time with everyone hitting the water together.
Our beach and lifeguard team will be wearing face coverings at all times. We insist that participants respect others by doing the same on land in accord with CDC facecovering & social distancing guidelines.
Signs will be posted to indicate Wave Safe policies and current conditions.
Our coached and guarded ocean training sessions are where the OC Swim Club started and remain the core of our open water offerings. The focus has always been and will remain to provide welcoming, inclusive, safe and positive ocean experiences for everyone.
Dates: Mid-May until Late-September.
Thursdays: 6:45 - 7:45 AM,59th St. beach just south of jetty, Ocean City, NJ- 2nd Thursday of July - 2nd Thursday of August. ADVANCED PASS PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS.
Sundays: Memorial Day Weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day from 7:45 - 9:00 AM {Standard}, 59th St. beach just south of jetty, Ocean City, NJ (Weather permitting). We offer a restricted Early-Pod session Sunday, 6:45 - 7:45 AM the second Sunday of July through the second Sunday of August as an option for Unlimited Members and pre-paid small groups or individuals. ADVANCED PASS PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS.
Course: 300 - 400 meter triangular course {Depending on conditions} roughly 100 meters off the beach with guards/coaches stationed on rescue boards, in the water and on the beach. The OCSC is proud to be setting the standard for safe open water and ocean training, and we pledge to create safe and positive experiences for all our participants.
Fees: $20 Single Drop-in for Non-Members {Limited Sessions}, Yearly Basic Membership ($125) includes a 10-Session pass card. Unlimited Membership ($180) allows access to all 59th St ocean sessions. Both memberships and accompanying passes are valid for one year from date of purchase. Current Basic Members whose 10-punches have been used up may continue to take part by paying a $15 Drop-in fee.
Waiver: Required for all singe events or coaching sessions. Complete after purchasing passes or sessions. Link Below.Sunday sessions run from Memorial Day Weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day.
Small Group Coached Session of no more than 15 swimmers - Become Your Strongest, Safest, Smartest & Wisest Dynamic Open Water Swimmer in ANY Water - A structured workout that introduces the open water workout methods, mindset and skills for more effective training and racing beyond the pool. TIMES AND DATES: RETURNING APRIL 2021; FEE: $25 {Current members receive a 20% Discount with code: "ocscmember20"}
Location: Small bay side beach adjacent to 101 Waterway Rd, Ocean City, NJ. 08226. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE...
Become Your Strongest, Safest, Smartest & Wisest Dynamic Open Water Swimmer in ANY Water - A structured workout that introduces the open water workout methods, mindset and skills for more effective training and racing beyond the pool. UPDATED TIMES AND DATES: RETURNING SUMMER 2021
Location: 61 Norcross Rd, Berlin, NJ Enter through the gate, {Yes, you will be driving through a paintball field} and follow the road clockwise around the lake looking for the branded Glisten logos on stakes in the ground. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE...
Book a semi-private ocean session for your club or group. These are offered on Sunday mornings in the summer from 6:45 - 7:45 AM with sign-ins starting at 6:30 AM. Groups wishing to book a session for the club or organization must contact us prior to purchasing to insure availability. All sessions are subject to cancellation due to dangerous weather, water or wave conditions. NOTE: Should a session be cancelled due to dangerous conditions, all efforts will be made to arrange an alternate date. Should a date not be available then a refund will be made minus a 10% administration fee. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE...
See above for times and dates.
Reminder: Non-members must have advanced reservations on Sundays to be guaranteed a spot. Walkup are offered if space allows on a first arrived status.
5801 Central Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226, United States
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