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MEET BID PACKET 2025 LC Season

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MEET BID PROCEDURE: Please use the form below to submit your 2025 Long Course meet bids by 10/5/24.

Here is the bid packet for submitting meet bids for the 2025 long course season. It includes both the Meet Bid Framework and the Meet Bid Form.

Meet Bid Framework

The meet bid framework provides dates of notable meets, including sectional and national events, and indicates closed weekends during the 2025 long course season.

Meet Bid Form

The meet bid form is the method for submitting your meet bids to the meet scheduling committee. Simply complete and submit a form for each of your club’s meet bids.  Please note the closed weekends when submitting bids.

Completing the Meet Bid Form

The meet bid form allows the Meet Scheduling committee to gather and provide clubs with complete and consistent meet information. The form is divided into three sections:

  1. Basic Meet Information (dates, host club, meet name, location, etc.)
  2. Meet Type (meet type, course type, meet category, age group)
  3. Meet Fees (individual fees, relay fees, facility fees, travel fund, parking, other)

Click the link to the Meet Bid Form to get started. After completing all required fields (identified by an asterisk) in a section, click NEXT. After completing the entire form, click SUBMIT.  You will be asked if you want to submit another response.  If you do, click “submit another response” and repeat the process for your next meet.

Meet bids submitted will automatically populate the 2025 Long Course Bid Schedule posted on the NCS website. Here, you can view what you’ve submitted. (The spreadsheet does not automatically sort by date, so the most recently submitted bids will appear at the bottom but will be sorted periodically as bids come in.)

Meet Bid Deadline:10/5/24
Schedule Planning Meeting:10/5/24
Meet Calendar Approved:10/6/24 HOD
Approved Calendar Posted:10/7/24

If you have any questions on the Meet Bid Form contact Barb Frith – pfrith@mac.com.

REMINDER:

Clubs must be Safe Sport Recognized to bid on NCS Championship meets. 

Meets will not be sanctioned unless the host club is Safe Sport Recognized.

NOTE:

Pending legislation may open the closed weekends in April, July (Fall HOD, Open Water Champs, Age Group Champs, and Senior Champs). Please bid your meets assuming these weekends are closed but note on the bid form if you prefer to change your bid date if the legislation passes.

Thank you,

Kevin Thornton
Scheduling Coordinator

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2024 NCS Top 5 List

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Below is the list of North Carolina Swimming athletes who finished with a Top Five time in one or more short course or long course event during the period beginning on Sept 1, 2023 and ending on August 31, 2024 (athletes are listed by club code). Top Fives are listed by age group – 10U, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18.

Those achieving Top Five status will receive Top Five swim caps. Caps will be sent to the swimmers’ clubs for distribution at NCS HOD/ All Star weekend October 5-6, 2024.

Top Five age group rankings should not be confused with the NCS Top Ten rankings, which are listed by individual age. Top Five achievement also has nothing to do with order of finish at NCS championship meets. The list is based on age group rankings at the end of the qualifying period…which this year was August 31, 2024.

2024 NCS Top 5 List

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2024 NCS Awards Banquet

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The 2024 North Carolina Swimming Awards Banquet will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, October 5 2024. The event will feature special guest speaker Ross Dant. Ross Dant, a standout swimmer from Hickory, North Carolina, has made a significant impact on the NC State Wolfpack’s swimming program. Over his collegiate career, he earned nine All-American honors and two ACC Championships, excelling primarily in the 500-yard and 1650-yard freestyle events. In 2023-24, Dant earned a fifth-place finish in the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Trials, an ACC title in the 1650-yard freestyle, and a top-four finish in the 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA Championships. Throughout his tenure, Ross consistently performed at an elite level, setting records, securing top finishes, and earning a spot on the U.S. National Team. His dedication and performance have made him a standout athlete. The 2024 North Carolina Swimming Awards Banquet will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, October 5 2024.

2024 NCS ALL STAR LIST – MUST be on the All Star List to Register

REGISTRATION FOR THE ALL STAR CLINIC

REGISTRATION FOR THE ALL STAR BANQUET

Tickets will not be sent out to those who registered but are to be picked up at the registration table in the lobby of the Greensboro Coliseum when you arrive at the event.

Ross Dant will have a meet & greet/autograph session for everyone attending the banquet on Saturday 12:15 -1:00pm, with the banquet beginning at 1:15pm.

Several awards will be presented at the banquet. Those on the NCS ALL STAR list will be recognized, along with male and female swimmers of the year in the 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 age groups. In addition the Coach of the Year Awards, the Team of the Year Awards, NCS Coach Leadership Award, and the USA Swimming Outstanding Service Award will be presented.

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OPEN WATER SWIMMING WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

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ALGHERO, ITALY – 2024 Open Water World Junior Championships. Congratulations to NCS Athletes Daisy Collins (NCAC) and Griffin Cagle (SwimMAC) who earned their names to the Team USA Open Water Junior World Championship rosters. The ancient city of Alghero, Italy is set to host the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Junior World Championships 2024 from 5-8 September 2024. Nestled on the picturesque island of Sardinia, Alghero will welcome more than 200 open water athletes aged 14-19 from 35 countries for this prestigious event.  Let’s Go Team USA! #WEARENCS

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LET’S TALK IT UP NCS

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We want to hear from you. Everyone who plays a role in the NCS swim community – Coach, Athlete, Official, Club Admin, Volunteer, and Parents, please take a minute to provide us with feedback.

NCS SURVEY

NCS is one of the Top LSCs in the Nation, and we want to continue to elevate all experiences and opportunities here in North Carolina. It takes a village, so we want to hear from each of you. Thank you in advance for taking a moment to provide feedback. #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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2024 NCS ALL STAR LIST

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Below is the list of North Carolina Swimming athletes who achieved NCS All Star status during the period beginning on Sept 1, 2023 and ending on Aug 31, 2024 (athletes are listed by club code). The colored bars next to each swimmer’s name indicate how the athlete achieved All Star status and whether All Star status was achieved in multiple ways.

Those achieving All Star status will be invited to the All Star Clinic Saturday October 5 at GAC from 9:30-11:15am, and are then invited to attend the Banquet Luncheon held at the Greensboro Coliseum starting at 1:00pm. All Stars Must Register to attend both events. They will also receive an All Star towel. Towels will be presented at the All Star Banquet.

The NCS All Star list includes swimmers who achieved All Star Status in at least one of five ways.

  1. NCS Top Five short course times in at least two strokes (must be AAAA or better) as of Aug 31, 2024
  2. NCS Top Five long course times in at least two strokes (must be AAAA or better) as of Aug 31, 2024
  3. National Top Ten achievement in short course by individual age group as of Aug 31, 2024
  4. National Top Ten achievements in long course by individual age group as of Aug 31, 2024
  5. Open Water All Star recognition

2024 NCS All Star List

  • Each NCS swimmer who achieved NC Top-5 “AAAA” times in two or more of the following categories: distance freestyle, sprint freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, or individual medley in Short Course Yards is a NCS All Star upon verification by the NCS All Star Committee. The recognition period began September 1, 2023 and ended August 31, 2024.
  • Distance Freestyle and Sprint Freestyle are considered distinct ‘strokes’ along with Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley. Distance Freestyle include freestyle events 400 and longer for 17-18, 15-16, and 13-14; 200 and longer for 11-12 and 10&Under. Sprint Freestyle include freestyle events 200 and shorter for 17-18, 15-16, and 13-14; 100 and shorter for 11-12 and 10&Under.
  • Each NCS swimmer who individually achieved at least one USA National Age Group Recognition Top 10 Time in either short course or long course is an All Star. Season-ending USA Swimming National Top Ten rankings by individual age as of August 31, 2023 determine achievement. USA Swimming rankings by age include ages 11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18,
  • Swimmers are recognized as an NCS Open Water All-Star based on the Open Water All Star selection policy.
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Andy Craver Award Nominations

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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 15, 2024.  Nominations may be received by email, snail mail or fax using the information below:

TYDE Swim Team (C/O Pietro Deriu)

coachpietro@swimtyde.org

775 West End Blvd

Winston-Salem, NC  27101

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2024 Carolina Cup

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Carolina Cup – Open Water
September 7th, 2024
Lake Echo, NC (Seven Lakes/Pinehurst Area)
Cost is $50 to enter, $20 per event

If you are a USMS Swimmer, you may sign up through Run SIgnup.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/WestEnd/WAVECarolinaCup

This is the qualification meet for Open Water Zones.

3k – Check-in @ 8:00 AM, Pre Race Meeting @ 8:40 AM, Start Time @ 9:00 AM (Men & Women Open)
2k – Check-in @ 9:00 AM, Pre Race Meeting @ 10:00 AM, Start Time @ 10:15 AM (Open, 12 & Unders)
 

Host team WAVE will need help with this meet, if you are wiling to help out. For more information contact Jonathan Bescher -coachbesch@newwaveswimteam.org

2024 Carolina Cup Open Water Meet

2024 Carolina Cup Open Water Event File

Race Event link

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NCS JR PAN PACS – AUSTRALIA

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Congratulations to our NCS Athletes who earned their names on the JR PAN PAC rosters traveling to Canberra, Australia. Athletes qualified based on results from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, presented by Lilly. NCS will be cheering on these athletes competing at the 2024 JR PAN PACS meet August 21-24, 2024. NCS athletes Representing TEAM USA Eliza Wallace (MSA), Elle Scott (SwimMAC), Norvy Clontz (MSA), Jordan Willis (SwimMAC). NCS athlete Representing TEAM Canada Reina Liu (TAC Titans). #WEARENCS

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