USA Swimming Bronze Medal Club 2025

Where champions rise.

Competitive swimming for every stage of development—from first-time team swimmers to national-level athletes—across Rockland County, NY, and Bergen County, NJ. Train with one of the nation's Top 50 clubs and an Olympic-level coaching staff.

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New to competitive swimming? Phoenix helps each swimmer begin in the training group that matches their age, ability, and readiness.

#43 Nationally · ASCA Top 50
900+ Phoenix Community
Metro Swimming
@phoenixaquaticclubny
Phoenix swimmer with a stack of medals at an international meet
Champion Material
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Stacked with Medals

Phoenix pride on the international stage.

Phoenix squad at the TYR Futures Championships
TYR Futures Championships
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Team Phoenix in Austin

Our squad on deck at the TYR Futures Championships.

Kate Afanasewicz — 400 IM 5:08.74
Lifetime Best
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Kate Afanasewicz — 400 IM

5:08.74 at the TYR Futures Championships.

Zoey Aydin — 100 Freestyle 57.39
Lifetime Best
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Zoey Aydin — 100 Free

57.39 at TYR Futures — Austin, TX.

Phoenix swimmer selected to the Metropolitan Zone Team
Metropolitan Zone Team
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Zone Team Selection

Selected to represent Metro Swimming on the Zone Team.

Young Phoenix relay squad with team caps
Rising Stars
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Developing the Next Generation

Young swimmers building strong technique, confidence, and a lifelong love of the sport.

Phoenix swimmer on the blocks at the Winter Championship Series
Winter Championship Series
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Ready to Compete

Preparation, discipline, and confidence coming together on race day.

Phoenix teammates all smiles at a meet
Team Family
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Stronger Together

Athletes, coaches, and families supporting one another in and beyond the pool.

Young Phoenix swimmer with a Metro Championships medal
Metro Championships
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Podium Finish

Bringing home Metro hardware.

#43
Ranked in the Nation
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Bronze Medal Club 2025
5
Pool Locations · NY & NJ
30+
Years Building Swimmers
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A lane for every swimmer

Whether your swimmer is learning the fundamentals, joining a competitive team for the first time, pursuing championship-level goals, or simply looking to enjoy the water, Phoenix has a program designed for them.

Training Groups

Nine competitive groups from Stroke Development to Senior Elite, placed by age & ability.

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Swim Lessons

Learn-to-swim "swim-float-swim" water safety for ages 4 & up — kids and adults.

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Masters

Coached adult swimming for fitness, triathletes & competitors — train for life.

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Bethany Community Pool

Open swim, aqua fitness, lap swimming & memberships from $12/day.

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Performance

Team records, time standards, results & where our swimmers go next.

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Events & Meets

Our live team calendar plus every PAC-hosted invitational this season.

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Bethany Community Pool — indoor lap pool in Washington Township, New Jersey
More Than Competitive Swimming

Bethany Community Pool

Phoenix Aquatic Club is also home to Bethany Community Pool in Washington Township, New Jersey. The pool welcomes individuals and families for lap swimming, open swim, aqua fitness, memberships, and community programming.

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Coach Don Wagner
Coaching Pedigree

Coached by the best in the world

Phoenix is led by Coach Don Wagner — a Sydney 2000 Olympic coach who guided 4-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer Janet Evans to a world record — backed by a staff of collegiate and national-level coaches.

Olympic Coach — Sydney 2000 6× USA National Team Coach ASCA Level 5
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Recent wins

Follow @phoenixaquaticclubny for meet results, podium shots, and best-time celebrations all season long.

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Bronze Medal Club

Recognized by USA Swimming as a top-performing club nationwide for 2025.

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TYR Futures Podium

Phoenix athletes racing — and medaling — at the TYR Futures Championships.

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National Select Camp

Carly Afanasewicz invited by USA Swimming to the National Select Camp.

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Ready to dive in?

Every swimmer's journey begins somewhere. Book a free evaluation and our coaching team will help identify the right training group for your swimmer. Families are welcome to join Phoenix year-round.

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