A catamaran (a sailboat with two hulls) or ocean kayak to be kept on our beach for the summer season. Show proof of state registration, pay rental fee and file paperwork with Borough.  Catamarans can be trailered to the designated area and trailers removed from Borough property.  Each Catamaran must ne capable of being actively sailed.  Catamarans must be chained to the assigned post for weather conditions when on the beach.
Only 15 Catamarans will be permitted in the designated area on a first come first serve basis.

DATES

• Monday, June 30th - Wednesday, August 6th

REQUIREMENTS

• Ages 5-14 (as of June 30th)
• Ages 5-7:  MUST be able to INDEPENDENTLY swim breaststroke for 12 meters AND freestyle for 25 meters
• Ages 8-14:  MUST be able to INDEPENDENTLY swim breaststroke, freestyle, AND backstroke for 25 meters
• THIS IS NOT A SWIM LESSON PROGRAM.  The expectation is that your child can already independently meet these requirements.  If you are not sure that your child can do it, please email Coach Lexi at lexilewis10@gmail.com to set up a time PRIOR TO JUNE 10TH for her to observe them in the water.

PRACTICES

• Mondays & Wednesdays
• 9AM-10AM
• Deal Casino Pool

REGISTRATION FEE

• One time, non refundable $175 fee, to include:
• Swim cap
• Bathing suit
• Team t-shirt

MANDATORY SWIMSUIT FITTING

• June 7th OR 8th
• Deal Casino (by the snack bar)
• Stop by anytime between 10:00AM and 12:00PM
• If you can not make these dates, you will have to inform us of your child's size no later than June 10th and we will place the order.
• Note:  We are using a NEW vendor this year!  Amy and Coach Lexi will be running the fitting, placing the team order, and then it will be mailed to us all at once.  There is NO LONGER an option to go to a store for your swimsuit.  All sizes MUST be received by June 10th!

MEET DATES - TO BE DETERMINED

NOTE:  If practices are canceled due to inclement weather, makeups will NOT be scheduled.  If meets are canceled due to inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule, but it is not always possible; some hosting sites may need to cancel completely.

DOLPHIN SWIM ACADEMY

GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Available to Deal Casino & Conover Pavilion MEMBERS ONLY!

CLASS TIMES:  EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY from JULY 1st– AUGUST 7th

Morning Sessions: 9:00AM - 9:45AM

Evening Sessions:  6:00PM - 6:45PM

NON-REFUNDABLE COST:  $250 per child 

DOLPHIN SWIM ACADEMY DETAILS

• Conover & Casino Members ages 3+
• The program is led and developed by a highly qualified head instructor and the aquatics director, with experience teaching and facilitating various well-known swim lesson programs.  The Dolphin Swim Academy has been designed with the needs of our members and our unique aquatic facility in mind.
• On the first day of class, your child will be assessed in the water and placed into an appropriate level, as follows:
  • BLUE:  Child can NOT swim independently; must be held by adult in pool; cannot go fully underwater; can blow bubbles with face submerged; cannot yet float independently on stomach or back
  • WHITE:  Child can fully submerge head underwater and is ready to swim independently; can make alternating arm and/or leg movements indicating a readiness to swim doggy-paddle or freestyle; can float independently or with little support on stomach and/or back
  • GOLD:  Child can fully submerge head; can swim independently, with some support, showing alternating arm and leg movements; can jump in off the side and return to the top independently
• Throughout the course, your child will be assessed on these skills and may moved between levels, as deemed appropriate by the head instructor.

NOTE:  There are NO REFUNDS.  If classes are canceled due to weather conditions, you will NOT be refunded.

DATES:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 8th - July 31st

TIME:  9:15AM-9:45AM

LOCATION:  Deal Casino Pool

PARTICIPANT AGES:  One grown-up (age 18+) to be in the water the entire class, AND one child (infant through age 4)

FEE:  $125 one-time, non-refundable registration fee

NOTE:  Should classes need to be cancelled due to weather, we may not be able to reschedule, and there are NO REFUNDS.

You must register EACH child, and have ONE ADULT PER CHILD in the water for duration of the entire class.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING ~ 2025
June 30th - July 24th
Mondays - Thursdays
*No practice on competition days*
10:00AM-11:30AM

The Borough of Deal is participating in Monmouth County’s USLA Chapter of Junior Lifeguards for our 8th straight season!  The team is open to anyone from any town, ages 6-16!

The Junior Lifeguarding team is a diverse group of kids and teenagers all looking to “wet their feet'' in the world of lifeguarding.  Instructed by dynamic coaches, including Deal beach lifeguards, team members learn the fundamentals of lifeguarding, along with principles of physical fitness and important teamwork skills.  Practices include a mixture of skill drills, fitness activities, and fun games to keep our team members motivated, engaged, and encouraged!

 If you have any questions about our program, please email Amy Brenner at dealcasinoaquatics@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE:  Mondays through Thursdays, June 30th-July 24th, 10:00AM-11:30AM, in exception to tournament dates (listed below)

PARTICIPATION FEE:  $200 per child (this is a one-time, non-refundable fee); should your child choose to participate in any of the competitions, you will pay an additional amount per competition, which goes directly to the hosting beach

WHAT TO BRING TO PRACTICE:

• Mandatory Items:
• Water Bottle, Towel, Sunblock & Goggles
• Suggested Items:
• Rash Guard, Swim Cap, Sweats

TOURNAMENTS:  All junior lifeguards will be invited to attend any applicable tournaments.  THERE IS NO PRACTICE IN DEAL ON TOURNAMENT DAYS! 

NO PRACTICE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

• Tuesday, July 8th:  Spring Lake (ages 9+)
• Thursday, July 10th:  Long Branch (ages 9+)
• Thursday, July 17th:  Belmar (ages 6-16)
• Tuesday, July 22nd:  Ocean Grove (Ages 6-13)
• Thursday, July 24th:  Manasquan (ages 9+)

SAVE THE DATE:  Wednesday, July 23rd, Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Sea Girt.  There WILL be practice in Deal on this day!

EVENTS WE PRACTICE & COMPETE IN:

• Beach flags
• Paddleboarding
• Beach runs
• Run-swim-run
• Distance swims
• Beach relay races
• Torpe rescues

Only 6 Kayaks will be permitted in the designated area on a first come first serve basis.  Once the application, along with the appropriate fee and a copy of your driver's license are received, a permit will be issued.

Members of the Deal Casino can store their paddleboards on the property in racks, once payment is made and forms are filled our with pertinent information.  All boards must be removed from Casino property once season is over.  Fee is $50.00