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JOIN THE FUN! Champ Meet Volunteers Needed

July 1, 2026 by Amy Faulk

It takes a Village to create an unforgettable Championship Meet—and we need YOU!

Want the best seat in the house? Join us on the pool deck as a volunteer and experience the excitement from the front row! Whether you’re a parent, former swimmer, grandparent, official, coach, or simply someone who loves our swimming community, there’s a place for you.

💙 Join in on the daily meet themes!
💙 Cheer on our amazing NCS athletes!
💙 Meet new friends and support the swimming community!
💙 Help create a championship experience our athletes will never forget!

Sign up Below and become part of the action. You’ll have a front-row view of the racing, make lasting memories, and help showcase what makes North Carolina Swimming so special. Every role matters, and every volunteer makes a difference. Together, we’re #WEARENCS and #NCSBetter2Gether!

SENIOR CHAMPS Sign Up – Triangle Aquatic Center

AGE GROUP CHAMPS Sign Up – Greensboro Aquatic Center *Free Parking will be included

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NCS RECORD ALERT: 11-12 Girls

July 1, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to NCAC, Penelope Chao, on setting a New NCS 11-12 Girls 400 IM Record with a time of 5:02.68! Way to Go Penelope! #WEARENCS

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NCS RECORD ALERT: 15-16 Mixed Relay

June 23, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to SwimMAC Carolina (MAC) 15-16 Mixed 200 Medley Relay with Fedor Igoshin, Grant Martin, Emma Grace Richardson, Erin Greathouse, on setting a New 15-16 NCS State Record in a time of 1:50.85! Congratulations SwimMAC! #WEARENCS

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NCS RECORD ALERT: 11-12 Boys

June 23, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to TAC TITANS 11-12 Boys 200 Free Relay (Clayton Chia, Nazmi Bodlli, Dutch Jeltema, Liam Singletary) on setting the New NCS State Record in a time of 1:48.56! Congratulations TAC TITANS! #WEARENCS

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NCS RECORD ALERT: 13-14

June 23, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to TAC TITANS, Finola Whelehan, on setting a New NCS 13-14 Female 200 Freestyle Record with a time of 2:01.02 at the 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series in Indy. Way to Go Finola!!! #WEARENCS

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TYR PRO Swim Series – Indy

June 20, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Indianapolis, IN – Thank you to our NCS Officials that served our athletes, and USA Swimming, with excellence at the 2026 TYR Pro Series in Indy. We are proud of our Officials (from left to right: Mike Trexler, Trish Martin, Rob Stevens, Tom Donahue, Jeffrey Childs) representing with professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment ensuring fair competition, in an environment where athletes can perform their best with confidence. Thank you to all of our NCS Officials!

#NCSOfficiallyAwesome #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICA – Application Open

June 3, 2026 by Amy Faulk

The application for the 2025-2026 year will be available online through SWIMS (hub.usaswimming.org) from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, at midnight UTC.  

SAA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAA SWIMMERS WITH DISABILITIES INSTRUCTIONS

SAA INFORMATION DETAILS

This is the ONLY method for application.

Applicants will be required to have a USA Swimming login.

Qualifying pool times for the applicant will be validated in SWIMS.  Times MUST be in SWIMS and achieved between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026 (dates inclusive).

Applicants must have a transcript for the complete 2025-2026 academic year available for uploading to the application. 

Applicant must have been a member of USA Swimming at the time of the swim and a current member when applying for the 2025-2026 SAA team.

Applicant must have all application documents completed by September 30, 2026 at midnight UTC. Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.

All successfully received applications will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email or have any other issues or questions, please contact Anissa Kanzari at kanzari.anissa@gmail.com.

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2026 SZAG Zone Application Open

June 2, 2026 by Amy Faulk

The 2026 Southern Zone Age Group Championships will be held at the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center, Orlando from Wednesday, July 29 to Saturday, August 1, 2026.  See the meet information below for details:

2026 SOUTHERN AGE GROUP ZONE TEAM INFORMATION

KEY DATES

Submit Zone Applications by:Deadline – July 18, 2026 *By Saturday July 18th
NCS Age Group ChampsJuly 16-19, 2026 (Greensboro)
Southern Zone MeetJuly 29 – August 1, 2026 (Orlando, FL)
Zone Team DepartureJuly 27, 2026 – Travel and Zone logistics will be announced closer to the Age Group Championship Meet.
Zone Team ReturnAugust 2, 2026 – Travel and Zone logistics will be announced closer to the Age Group Championship Meet.
Zone Team Application Click Application Link to apply

2026 ZONE MEET INFORMATION PDF

2026 NCS ZONE Selection Policy

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NCS OPEN WATER STATE CHAMPS

May 31, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Seven Lakes, NC -Echo Lake – Congratulations to all NCS Athletes, Coaches, and Clubs represented this past weekend. Thank You to our host New WAVE swim team, FSSeries for the accu-chip timing results, to Ed and Terry Hill, and the Seven Lakes community for hosting this event, Thank You to all the NCS Officials who helped make this event a success, and Thank You to North Carolina Swimming. #ItTakesAVillage #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

RESULTS

Female Poseidon Results

Male Poseidon Results

2026 May NCS Open Water Champs Instagram Post
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HONOR and REMEMBER

May 25, 2026 by Amy Faulk

Happy Memorial Day from the NC Swimming community.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are deeply grateful to all who have served and continue to serve our country with courage, strength, and selflessness.

As we gather with family, friends, and teammates this weekend, may we never forget the heroes whose legacy allows us the opportunity to pursue our dreams, support one another, and build community through sport.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. We Remember.

#HonorandRemember #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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