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In Memory of Coach Alex Black

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Joel “Alex” Black III (July 5, 1974 – Nov. 22, 2023)

It is with Great sadness that I inform you that we lost a member of our NCS family, from accomplished swimmer as a youngster in the Winston Salem area, a respected Coach of several NCS Clubs and NCS Zone teams, Coach Alex Black passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 after a hard fought six and half years of colon cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Betty, his son Joel, and the entire Black family during this time of loss.

If you knew Coach Alex in any capacity please share memories celebrating his enthusiasm and joy for life on our North Carolina Swimming FB page and on our Instagram @nc.swim Alex was truly one of a kind making a difference in the lives of many.  Life is Short, Live every day to it’s fullest. Coach Alex you will be missed by so many near and far. RIP Coach Alex Black 

Winston Salem Journal Obituary https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/winstonsalem/name/joel-black-obituary?id=53693048

*A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:00am at the Unity Moravian Church, 8300 Concord Church Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.

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WE ARE #1: Scholastic All-America

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Nationally, 1,135 swimmers were named to the 2023 USA Swimming Scholastic All-America team. Scholastic All America recognizes achievement both in the pool and in the classroom.

Once again, North Carolina Swimming led the country with 112 swimmers named to the 2023 roster!

Click here for the list of NCS athletes who were recognized.

The top club with individual athletes receiving this honor, SwimMAC Carolina (30 athletes) receives the honor of being the top club within USA Swimming. Congratulations to all the outstanding scholar-athletes who earned this prestigious honor!

Click here for the USA Swimming article.

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2023 NCS Service Award Nominations

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Send in your nomination for the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Outstanding Service Award!

Below is the form for submitting your nomination for the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Outstanding Service Award. Each year North Carolina Swimming selects a recipient for this Award.  The award is presented to a volunteer in recognition of service to swimming.  Recipients of the Outstanding Service Award are selected by the LSC and receive the award and an Outstanding Service Award pin.  Please email your completed nomination form to pfrith@mac.com  by August 27, 2023. The winner of the Outstanding Service Award will be selected by the Awards committee and announced during the NCS Awards Banquet and at the HOD meeting the weekend of September 30- October 1, 2023.

2023 NCS Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form

Help recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to the sport of swimming.

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