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FIRST NCS JR MEET OFFICIAL – JULIA STRUNK

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Congratulations to one of our NCS Athlete Reps, Julia Strunk. Julia has been swimming for 11 years, and has recently become the 1st JR. Official for North Carolina Swimming. Julia comments “When I was first told there was an opportunity for swimmers to volunteer, I was very excited. I wanted to be an official to give back to the sport, and I am honored to be a part of such an amazing community. Being an official is very important to a swimmer’s development.” If you are 16 or 17 and are interested in becoming a Jr. Official please email ncswimofficials@gmail.com. Athletes be sure to copy a parent. “I am very excited to see what I am able to do, and hope to have more athletes join me.” Way to Go Julia! #JROfficiallyAwesome #ItTakesAVillage #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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THANK YOU VETERANS

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To All Veterans: THANK YOU for everything you do for our country and our freedom. Today and every day we thank Veterans everywhere for their service. There aren’t enough words to show our gratitude for all the troops who served our country. “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” To all Veterans out there, we honor, respect, and support you.

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A-TEAM CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

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Sunday, November 3, 2024- Congratulations and Thank You to our A-Team campers and NCS Camp Staff who attended the 2024 NCS A-Team Camp in Hillsborough, NC. We had a fantastic day with 125 in attendance, approximately 80% athletes and staff first time NCS Camp experience, making new friends from across the State, connecting, practicing new drills becoming more efficient faster swimmers, and working together as an LSC becoming stronger as ONENCS!

Special Thank You to our NCS coaches Gavin Spake(BAC), Lindsay Takkunen(MOR), Yvonne Wilkins(RMY), Rachel Muller(YOTA), Louisa Raisbeck(SGSA), Jonathan Watson(CAT), Marco Hernandez (EAC), Rebekah Allen, Brad Langford(HAC), and Camp Coordinator, Amy Faulk(NCS) for organizing this Camp. Thank You Orange County Sportsplex for hosting our camp. Thank you to Carolina Sports for keeping NCS looking sharp. #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

A-Team Highlight Video by Amy Faulk

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Big Southern Classic OQM

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NCS Officials looking for an OQM meet are invited to sign up for the TAC’s Big Southern Classic November 7-10, 2024 as an OQM for officials. Evaluations will be offered for all N2 positions, plus N3 ST.

Please use the following Wet-Side OFFICIALS SIGNUP — 2024 Big Southern Classic to sign up.  If you have any questions, please contact Meet Referee, Craig Fisher (cfisher36@carolina.rr.com) or Mike Trexler (mike_trexler@mac.com)

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2025 IMX CAMP

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The top-20 ranked athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2025 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2024 long course season.

Below are the IMX rankings for the 2024 Long Course season for NCS registered 10, 11, 12, and 13-year-old swimmers.  To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2024 long course season.  The top-20 athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2025 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

2025 IMX CAMP 10-year-old QUALIFIERS

2025 IMX CAMP 11-year-old QUALIFIERS

2025 IMX CAMP 12-year-old QUALIFIERS  

2025 IMX CAMP 13-year-old QUALIFIERS  

2025 IMX CAMP Attendees by Single Age and NCS Club

The 21st-25th ranked athletes on the lists are alternates and will be offered space in the camp should any of the top-20 decline their spot. 

The cost to attend the IMX Camp is $120 per swimmer. The application form includes a link to the PayPal page.  Alternates should not submit payment unless they are notified that they have been added to the roster.  No refunds will be given for camp.  The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

IMX PAYPAL LINK

IMX Application

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2024 NCS Award Winners

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Congratulations to our Award Winners – Jon Jolley Distance Swimmer of the Year Daisy Collins(NCAC) and Santiago Alzate(SwimMAC); Open Water Swimmer of the Year Jackson Scheiber(WAVE) and Ashley Twichell(TAC); Coach of the Year Award winners: Franke Bell Senior Coach of the Year – Dave Sokolofsky (WOW); Kathy McKee Age Group Coach of the Year – Russ Kasl (SwimMAC); NCS Coach Leadership Award – Jay Dodson (STAR); USAS Outstanding Service Award – Jamie Bloom (YOTA); Surprise Lifetime Membership awarded to Barb Frith (NCS Registrar); and TYDE Andy Craver Determination Award winner Cate Daughtery (RACY)

Check out the 2023-2024 NCS Year In Review Highlight Video for all to enjoy.

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NEW AG CHAMP TIME STANDARDS

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North Carolina Swimming has set NEW Age Group Championship Time Standards for the 24-25 swim seasons. 2025 AG SC Champ Meet will be February 13-16, 2025 at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC. The 2025 AG LC Champ meet will be July 17-20, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC.

A special Thank You to the Age Group Task Force for all their hard work of tracking 7 years worth of data from our LSC Championship meets to propose and pass these NEW Championship Time Standards. #NCSBETTER2GETHER #WEARENCS

2025 SHORT COURSE 14U AG CHAMPIONSHIP TIME STANDARDS

2025 LONG COURSE 14U AG CHAMPIONSHIP TIME STANDARDS

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WESTERN NCS CLUBS NEED OUR HELP

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Western North Carolina was hard hit by Hurricane Helene and we are seeking your support to help our NCS Clubs and families in time of need. We will be accepting non perishable donations this weekend Oct 5-6 at the GAC during HOD- (Saturday 8am – 8pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm). Non Perishable food items include, but not limited to, bottled water, canned meats, canned veggies, ramen noodles, diapers, baby formula, feminine products, and basic necessities to help those who have lost everything. The devastation is that of a war zone, completely unreal so we are seeking any and all help for our friends, neighbors, and teammates across the Western NC. NCS Officials from Western NC will be collecting and delivering items to those in need. If you would like to help in other ways contact us so we can work together: swimnorthcarolina@gmail.com #NCSWorksBetter2Gether #HelpWesternNC #WEARENCS

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