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Andy Craver Award Nominations

August 13, 2023 by Amy Faulk

In Memory Of Lacy Anderson (Andy) Craver

April 1, 1977 – January 14, 1990

Andy Craver was a member of the Winston-Salem YMCA (WSY) swim team prior to his tragic death in January of 1990.  His hard work, effort, and determination resulted in a Top 16 time in the 100 Fly.  Andy is remembered fondly by all those who knew him, especially the many friends he made while participating in the sport of swimming.  As a testimony to Andy’s exemplary attitude toward swimming, the TYDE swim team, (formerly WSY), through North Carolina Swimming, gives an award each year that bears his name, the Andy Craver Determination Award.

Award Criteria

The purpose of this award is to recognize a NCS male or female age group swimmer who during the previous short or long course season, in the opinion of the selection committee, best demonstrated determination and dedication to the sport of swimming by:

·        Overcoming personal and/or physical obstacles, and thus providing a positive example;

·        Demonstrating a positive work ethic and a high level of self-motivation; and

·        Demonstrating a positive attitude toward peers, coaches, and swimming in general.

Nominating Process

Nominations are due in writing in the form of a letter of recommendation and must be received by September 5, 2023.  Nominations may be received by email, snail mail or fax using the information below:

TYDE Swim Team (C/O Bob Jennings)

coachbob@swimtyde.org

775 West End Blvd

Winston-Salem, NC  27101

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NCS Officials Representing across USA

August 5, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Thank you to all of our NCS Officials for volunteering across the USA during Championship meet season. NCS appreciates each of YOU! #NCSBetter2Gether #NCSOfficiallyAwesome

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2023 Club Development Incentive Program

August 2, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Time to start on your submission for the  2023 North Carolina Swimming Club Development Incentive Program to earn up to $1,000 for your club. The application period deadline is October 15, 2023.  

Clubs can access the incentive program details here and the Online Application Form here.

This year, while the Club Recognition program is out of commission, all NCS clubs are eligible to participate in the Club Development Incentive Program.

Clubs can claim achievements that occurred between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023. Clubs can select the points that are most relevant to them and are not required to answer all questions. The max payout is $1,000 and will be calculated for all eligible clubs submitting online applications by October 15, 2023.

Questions? Contact Trish Martin at adminchair@ncswim.org

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MSA Wins LC Senior Champs

July 24, 2023 by Amy Faulk

The Mecklenburg Swim Association (MSA) won the combined team championships at the 2023 NCS Senior Long Course Championship meet at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. MSA scored 1,068 points, ahead of the TAC Titans (TAC) who finished in second place. The Wolfpack Elite (WOLF) finished in third place, followed by the Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA), and Marlins of Raleigh (MOR). Congratulations to all NCS athletes, coach’s and NCS Clubs on a great meet. Thank you to our Officials, volunteers, families from across the LSC. Thank you to STAR Aquatics and Greensboro Aquatic Center for hosting the 2023 NCS Senior Long Course Championship meet. #NCSBetter2Gether

SR Champs Results

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SwimMAC wins 2023 ESSZ LC Sectionals

July 17, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to SwimMAC Carolina on winning The 2023 ESSZ Senior Long Course Sectional meet hosted by STAR Aquatics held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC on July 13-16, 2023. Thank you to all the NCS swimmers, coaches, officials, and volunteers from across the LSC. #NCSBetter2Gether

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Meet Results

Officials’ Sign-Up Form

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SwimMAC Carolina Wins LC AG Champs

July 16, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to the SwimMAC Carolina, winner of the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Long Course Age Group Championships held at the Triangle Aquatic Center. SwimMAC won both the men’s and women’s divisions and finished with a combined team score of 3,801 points. TAC Titans finished second, North Carolina Aquatic Club finished in third place, Marlins of Raleigh finished fourth, followed by Mecklenburg Swim Association, and New Wave Swim Team finishing sixth.

Congratulations to all NCS athletes, coaches, and clubs who participated in this Championship meet. A special Thank You to all the officials, volunteers, and families who traveled from across this great LSC. #NCSBetter2Gether

Click here for complete team rankings by men, women, and combined scores.

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A Tribute to Coach Kathy McKee

June 1, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Arrangements for Celebration of Life Memorial Virtual Link at Davidson Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel 3:00PM EST

It is with a very heavy heart that we share with you the sudden passing of Coach Kathy McKee earlier this week. Coach Kathy was highly respected and beloved throughout the swimming community. Kathy McKee will be incredibly missed by all.

Kathy’s impact on our sport, our LSC, USA Swimming community, NCS club programs she coached for (SwimMAC Carolina and NCAC), Coaches who learned and collaborated with her on deck, ALL the swimmers she coached, and every person who met her over the decades will never forget her.  Kathy’s unwavering dedication, organizational leadership, inspiring spirit, and love for all things swimming defines her as a true Legend in the swimming community. Well Done Good and Faithful Servant.

Share your favorite memories of Coach Kathy McKee so we can all remember the legacy she has left in NCSwimming. We love you, and will Never Forget you Kathy McKee.

Tribute to Coach Kathy Mckee

If you wish to share tribute photos of Coach Kathy, please email to Amy Faulk coachamyfaulk@gmail.com

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2023 Southern Zone Open Water Championships

May 26, 2023 by Amy Faulk

The Southern Zone Open Water Championships, hosted by Sandhills Sandsharks Swim Team (SSS) and North Carolina Swimming, will be held at Lake Echo, Seven Lakes, NC on June 3-4, 2023.

Meet Information

2023 Zone Team- Congratulations to these athletes for being named to the SZ Open Water Team.

 11-12 Girls 11-12 Boys
Kamdyn Leute Bodhi Cummins
Amelia Peterson Finn Cavanaugh
Elinor Finucane Cayden Wolf
Merritt Bass Akul Srivastava
Katherine Millsaps Conrad Manuel
Zona Smith Vihan Prakash
   
13-14 Girls 13-14 Boys
Georgia Howard Max Kelty
Laura Davis Rinker Parker Van Olst Jr.
Annie Shall Griffin Cagle
Kate Guenther Jackson Kroh
Carson Broadbent Drew Sito
Ella Cowles Aiden Lee
   
15-16 Girls 15-16 Boys
Madi Hertzig Jackson Scheiber
Kathryn Cinson Sam Marsteiner
Riley Hawkins Christian Smith
Mia Kate Jeltema Owen Nye
Esther Ghim Santi Alzate
Charlotte LePage Tommy Tuescher
   
Open Girls Open Boys
Ava Kjar Baylor Weiler
Clara Carson Adam Polzien
Emma Lee Matt Marsteiner
Angelina Lu Sean Kelty
Clare Smith Eli Nelson
Meghan Hadsell Jackson Bubar
 
Coaches
Head Coach – John Payne
Manager/Assistant Coach – Jonathan Bescher
Assistant Coach – Blake Addison
Assistant Coach – Ben Keast
Assistant Coach – Kristina Bond
Assistant Coach – Ashley Cox
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2023 NCS Open Water Champs

May 26, 2023 by Amy Faulk

The North Carolina Swimming Open Water State Championships, hosted by the Sandhills Sandsharks Swim Team (SSS) will be held at Lake Echo, Seven Lakes, NC on June 2-3, 2023.

Meet Information

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NCS Represents at National Camps

May 22, 2023 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to our NCS Representatives for being selected to attend National Camps this month. 

National Diversity Camp took place May 4-7, 2023 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.   Santi Alzate (SwimMAC Carolina) and Coach Jamie Bloom (YOTA) were selected from NCS.

Southern Zone Select Camp took place at the University of Louisville in Louisville,  Kentucky May 18-21, 2023.  Athletes who earned their invite to this National level camp include Albert Smelzer (SGSA), Carolin He (TAC), Daisy Collins (NCAC), Emma Thomas (TAC), Ian Platts-Mills (NCAC), Madison Schmitz (MOR), Maria Champion (SwimMAC Carolina), Owen Lin (ECA), Reina Liu (GCY), Shayna Elgart (New WAVE), Sloane Whelehan (TAC), Yari Brock (NCAC). 

Congratulations, NCS is proud of each You!   

#NCSBetter2Gether

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