Rutherford Community Pool

08/31/2024

08/31/2024

" On behalf of the NJDEP and New Jersey Small Business Development Centers I am delighted to welcome Rutherford Swim Association as a new, registered member of the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry. We appreciate your participation in the Registry, and we applaud Rutherford Swim Association for being both a socially and environmentally responsible business. We appreciate your focus on providing programs for a variety of swimming abilities!"

Thank you NJ DEP and New Jersey Small Business Development Centers!

Rutherford Swim Association a New Jersey Sustainable Business.

Proud Partners of the Rutherford Board of Education.

07/31/2023

Destigmatizing learning to swim as an adult is an important step for promoting water safety and overall well-being for the general population. Drowning is an epidemic around the world, causing it to be the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death world wide.

Learning to swim as an adult brings numerous benefits beyond water safety. It is a fantastic form of exercise, promoting cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and flexibility. Swimming can also be a great stress reliever and boost mental well-being.
By sharing statistics and stories demonstrating the commonness of adult non-swimmers, we can help individuals understand that they are not the exception but rather part of a larger group seeking to learn.

Many adults never had the opportunity as a child to learn-to-swim, which is why it shouldn’t be stigmatized as something shameful or near embarrassing.

Drowning has no age limit, and no one is ever drown proof. Always learn and use the 5 Layers of Protection when in and around water.

Know an adult that doesn’t know how to swim? Encourage them to sign up for basic swimming instruction to further their knowledge – it could save a life!

07/19/2023

Being a water watcher involves more than sitting and observing. Follow the 15-minute rule to manage your supervision and keep everyone safe.

Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Change Positions or Water Watchers: Every 15 minutes, shift your position or trade places with a capable adult around the pool or water area. This allows you to have a fresh perspective and better visibility of all swimmers.

2️⃣ Active Scanning: Be sure to actively scan the water and surroundings. Keep a watchful eye on every swimmer and be aware of any potential hazards or obstructions.

3️⃣ Clear Areas: As you change positions, take a moment to clear any areas that may obstruct your line of sight or impede a potential rescue. Remove toys, floatation devices, or other objects that could hinder a safe response.

By practicing the 15-minute rule, you actively engage in continuous water supervision, ensuring the safety of those in and around the water. Stay vigilant, stay proactive, and be ready to respond if needed!

07/18/2023

Attention Parents,

Rebel Aquatic Club will be hosting tryouts for potential athletes on Monday July 31st, starting at 6:15pm.

Open to ages 6 and up!

Rebel Aquatic Club's philosophy is to encourage young athletes to be the best they can be while developing skills and building strong character traits that will last a lifetime. The coaching staff believes in quality over quantity, with a direct focus on technique.

Swim Like a Champion with Rebel Aquatic Club! The official USA SWIMMING TEAM of the Rutherford Swim Association

To Register Please Visit: Rutherfordswim.org

06/08/2023

In partnership with the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Health Week. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an 800 Meter Challenge.

Doors Open: 6am for warm up.

First Group starts at 6:30am.

To register please visit: https://www.rutherfordswim.org/event-details/health-week-800-meter-swim

06/07/2023

The Rebel Aquatic Club is a highly Competitive year round  swim team committed to instilling in each athlete the values of the Rutherford Swim Association: Honesty, Integrity, Honor and Respect.

06/06/2023

We are so happy to announce and welcome our new Stingrays Head Coach Lauren Bayersdorfer.

Lets Go Stingrays!!!

The Rutherford Stingrays, the official summer swim team of the Rutherford Swim Association.

05/05/2023

05/02/2023

May is National Water Safety Month!

We’ve partnered with , , , and to advocate and bring awareness for including water safety conversations in our daily lives.

All month long, we’ll be bringing you resources and ideas for celebrating water safety month including sharing our Water Safety Season Toolkit, new posts with tips to celebrate all summer long, and furthering education and information about drowning prevention efforts.

Water safety is a lifelong endeavor, but this month we’re kicking it into high gear in anticipation of summertime fun and keeping you and your family safe!

How will you be celebrating National Water Safety Month?

04/22/2023

02/28/2023

The pool will open at 10am today.