named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Challenge Group
Age-group program designed to prepare swimmers to compete at Junior Met Championships and NCSA Age Group Championships.
Envision Group
Developmental swim group for athletes aiming to qualify for Junior Mets and travel meets, focusing on skill-building and goal-setting.
Junior Metropolitan Championships
Hosted annual championship meet for competitive youth swimmers, serving as a qualifying event for higher-level competitions.
Speedo Long Island Challenge
Annual in-season meet hosted by LIAC, attracting swimmers from multiple clubs across age groups and ability levels.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 3 activities
- Competitive swim team development and championship preparationOperates a competitive swim program focused on qualifying for and achieving success at regional and national championships, including Junior Metropolitan, Senior Metropolitan, NCSA Age Group, and USA Junior National Championships, with a history of national rankings and records.
- Hosting swim meets and competitionsHosts a full calendar of swimming meets across the 2026 season, including the Speedo Long Island Challenge, Spring Kickoff, Summer Classic, Summer Splash, Summer Fun, Junior Metropolitan Championships, and Summer's End meet, at venues including the Aquatic Center and Freedom Pool.
- Swimming instruction and coaching programsProvides swimming instruction and coaching for over 2,500 children weekly across Long Island and Nassau County, serving individuals at all skill levels from beginners to elite athletes through age-group and competitive programs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Swimmer recognition and achievement programsRecognizes athlete achievements through multiple honor systems, including the Silvers Championship Wall of Fame, Junior Metropolitan Championship Wall of Fame, 900 and 500–800 Point Clubs, and event-specific awards such as high point trophies and championship banners.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Training and certification of swim officialsProvides capacity-building programs for swim officials, including online courses, background checks, athlete protection and concussion training, on-deck apprenticeships, and free informational sessions to recruit and prepare new officials.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Private swim lessonsOffers private 30-minute swim lessons for $90 per session, available for individuals seeking personalized instruction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.87M
Contributions & grants$31K1%
Program service revenue$3.74M97%
Investment income$96K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.72M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.26M
Cash$3.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.98M
Net assets$2.28M
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
5 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CHRISTOPHER STEELE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN DEMARCO — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE FERRIS — President
- EVAN KAPLAN — Chairman
- JESSICA GALLO FOSCHI — BOARD MEMBER
- VIRGINA NUSSBAUM — Treasurer
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 6EPBeyond Photography Partner — Partner organization providing action photography services at the 2026 LC Junior Mets event.
- Alex's Krazy Krakens Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Gabby's Pirates of the Sea Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Greg's DragonBall Super SwimmerZ Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Jeremy's Streamline Sharks Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Long Island Aquatic Club Network — Elite competitive swim program under Long Island Swimming
- Long Island Aquatic Club Network — Operates as part of the Long Island Aquatic Club, providing competitive swimming programs for athletes aged 13 and over.
- Long Island Aquatic Club Network — Operates the Challenge Group as part of the Long Island Aquatic Club swim program.
- Long Island Swim School Partner — Teaching arm of Long Island Swimming that delivers swim instruction using a broader educational approach
- Metro Swimming Partner — Collaborates on offering free informational sessions for training swim officials
- Natalie's Turbo Turtles Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Pete's Frogs Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Speedo Partner — Sponsors the Speedo Long Island Challenge meet hosted by Long Island Aquatic Club.
- Stephen's Amazing Axolotis Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
- Swim Across America Partner — Collaborates with Swim Across America through athlete participation and fundraising.
- TicketLeap Partner — Uses the TicketLeap app for ticket sales and admission at swim meets.
- USA Swimming Government — Collaborates with USA Swimming to manage SafeSport concerns and athlete protection.
- USA Swimming Government — Participates in USA Swimming programs including Academic All-American recognition, Eastern Zone Select Camp, and National Age Group competitions.
- USA Swimming Network — Member club participating in USA Swimming's national competitions and recognition programs.
- Verny Rodriguez Partner — Lead coach for the Envision Group
- Verny's Buddy's Elves & Friends Partner — Participating team in the LIAC Age Group Duals swim meets.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Elite-Training-Based Pedagogy for All Levelsmethodology: elite-training-based instructionBy applying training principles and structures from elite swimming programs to instruction at all levels, the organization builds foundational skills and competitive readiness because methods proven at the highest level of performance are effective for developing swimmers across the skill spectrum.
- Holistic Swimmer Development Modelmethodology: holistic swimmer developmentBy integrating technical skill development with leadership, academic, and community engagement, the organization sustains athlete participation and success because addressing the whole swimmer—athletic, emotional, and social—produces more resilient and motivated athletes.
- Tiered Skill Development with Long-Term Progressionmethodology: long-term athlete developmentBy structuring swimming instruction along a tiered, age-appropriate pathway that gradually increases in commitment and complexity, the organization develops swimmers from beginner to elite levels because sustained, progressive engagement produces peak athletic performance and personal growth.