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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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Y-NATS LC Championships

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Ocala, Florida – NCS athletes and coaches from Hickory Foundation YMCA (YSST), Lowes YMCA (LOY), and Triangle Area YMCA (YOTA) are competing this week July 30-August 3, 2024 at the 2024 YMCA Long Course Championships. Special Shout out to our NCS Officials (Sarah Cinson -YSST, Katie Todd-GCY, and Chris Jung) who are officiating this week in Ocala. Thank YOU for serving these athletes and for making a difference in our sport. We appreciate all of our Officials! #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

Friday, August 2, everyone paused for a Memoriam remembering the people we have lost who were a part of the YMCA Swimming Community. Long Time YSST Coach, Jon Jolley, was remembered for his commitment, dedication, friend / mentor too many, and his true passion for our sport. A legendary coach gone too soon. Please take a moment and watch here: Y-Nats Memoriam for YSST Coach Jon Jolley

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NCS Officials at Futures

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NCS Officials representing all across the USA at Futures Meets. Top Right photo – (Huntsville, Ala) included Jon Fox, Anne Marie Schneider, Mike Long, Craig Fisher, back row Tara Maxey and Sarah Cinson. Bottom Left photo – (Minneapolis, MN) included Debra Hanley, Marie Weferling, and Maja Ferrari. Not photoed but represented NCS in Austin, TX – Trish Martin, Eric Hawkins, Tim Dietrich, Natalia Palmer, and Karen Bond.

Thanks to each of you for your service, and all that you do for our athletes and NCS. #WEARENCS

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NCS Clubs at Futures – Richmond

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Richmond, VA – NCS had several Clubs attend the Futures meet in Richmond, Va. Finishing second overall went to Marlins of Raleigh with 692.5 pts., Mecklenburg Swim Association finished in fifth place, and Life Time -NC finished seventh overall. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches. #WEARENCS

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