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2025 A-TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

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Sunday, November 2, 2025- Congratulations and Thank You to our A-Team athletes, NCS Camp Staff, and special guest two time Olympic Gold medalist Mark Gangloff and UNC athletes who attended the 2025 NCS A-Team Camp in Hillsborough, NC. We had a fantastic day with 80 athletes in attendance, approximately 85% athletes and coaching staff first time NCS Camp experience, making new friends from across the State, connecting, learning new drills and techniques to becoming the best athlete they can be. Thank You to the NCS Village.

Special Thank You to our NCS coaches Macy Blake (YOTA), Lindsay Takkunen (MOR), Jonathan Brandt (NCAC), Matt Graham (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

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2026 IMX Camp

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The top-20 ranked athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2026 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2025 long course season.

Below are the IMX rankings for the 2025 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 2025 long course season.  The top-20 athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2026 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

2026 IMX CAMP 10-year-old QUALIFIERS

2026 IMX CAMP 11-year-old QUALIFIERS

2026 IMX CAMP 12-year-old QUALIFIERS  

2026 IMX CAMP 13-year-old QUALIFIERS  

2026 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 Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

IMX PAYPAL LINK

IMX Application

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WORLD AQUATICS -WESTMONT

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Westmont, IL – NCS Officials representing at the 2025 World Aquatics. Thanks to each of you for your commitment, dedication, service, and all that you do for our athletes to create a fair environment. Thanks to each of you for all you do for NCS.

From Left to Right: Rob Stevens, Anne Marie Schneider, Mike Trexler, Mike Long

#OFFICIALYAWESOME #NCSVillageStrong #WEARENCS

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MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

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October 10, is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental health matters every single day. Whether you are a coach, athlete, parent, or friend – you can make a difference.

  1. Be Gentle with yourself and others. Let us choose connection over silence.
  2. NCSBetter2Gether : Together, we can create a culture where it is okay to not be okay.
  3. NCS CHALLENGE (Athletes, Coaches, Officials, and Beyond): Check in on your friends, teammates, coworkers, and loved ones. Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can mean the most.

NCS Let’s break the stigma. Let’s Talk about it. #WorldMentalHealthDay #YouAreNotAlone #NCSVillageStrong #NCSBetter2Gether

Mental Health Awareness Communication

Mental Health Guide for Coaches

Team Meeting Support After A Loss

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

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2025 NCS AWARD WINNERS

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Congratulations to our Award Winners – Open Water Swimmer of the Year Daisy Collins (NCAC) and Ian Platts-Mills (NCAC); Jon Jolley Distance Swimmer of the Year Daisy Collins(NCAC) and Liam Drake (RSA); Coach of the Year Award winners: Franke Bell Senior Coach of the Year – Ron Turner (GSA); Kathy McKee Age Group Coach of the Year – Sherwood Watts (MAC); NCS Coach Leadership Award – Shaynah Jerrell (ATOM); Surprise Lifetime Membership- Jamie Bloom (YOTA); and TYDE Andy Craver Determination Award winner Lola Vongsavanh(YBAC). #WEARENCS

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SWIMMER OF THE YEAR 24-25

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Congratulations to our 2024 -2025 NCS Swimmer Of The Year Athletes. #WEARENCS

NCS Rules 213.4.1 The swimmer who has achieved the highest national ranking (in either Short Course Yards or Long Course Meters) within the following age groups (both male and female) between September 1 of the previous year and August 31 of the current year will be named as NCS Swimmer of the Year: 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18.  .2    In the event of a tie, the swimmer who has the next highest-ranking event will be given the award.

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