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Andy Craver Award nominations

August 3, 2022 by Bill Martin

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 August 31, 2022.  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 long course records fall

August 3, 2022 by Bill Martin

Several NCS long course records fell at meets held in the last couple of weeks. Albert Smeltzer (SGSA) bettered his own record in the 13-14 boys 50 free at the Southern Zone Championship meet in Tupelo. Sam Marsteiner (WAVE) set a new record in the 13-14 boys 1500 free at Junior Nationals earlier this week. With fast times being swum at Junior Nationals in Irvine, CA, we can expect more records to fall as that meet continues…stay tuned.

NCS records also were set at the Futures meet in Cary last week. Clem Camacho (TAC) broke the 13-14 boys 400 IM record and Grayson Nye (TAC) established the new mark in the 15-16 boys 200 breast. TAC Titan relays also entered the record book in both the 18U men’s and women’s 400 medley relay events. Will Thompson, Grayson Ney, Colin Whelehan, and Jerry Fox made up the record-breaking men’s team, while Taylor Morris, Samantha Armand, Charlotte Hook, and Keelan Cotter teamed up to shatter the women’s mark. The women’s 400 medley relay time was also a new National Age Group record!

Meanwhile, at the Phillips 66 National Championships in Irvine last week, Norvin Clontz (MAC) had a monster meet, breaking 15-16 boys records in three events – the 400 free, the 800 free, and the 400 IM. SwimMAC teammate Ben Delmar also set a new NCS record in the 15-18 boys 200 breast. Another NCS record fell when Will Gallant (WOLF) broke the men’s open record in the 1500 free. SwimMAC also set a new record in the 18U boys 200 medley relay with the team of Caleb Maldari, Matthew Kroll, Harrison Ranier, and Tiesen Harris.

Congratulations swimmers!

Below is a summary of the new records. Click here to view all NCS records.

Men’s LC Records        
         
Albert Smeltzer SGSA 13-14 50 Free 23.79
Sam Marsteiner WAVE 13-14 1500 Free 16:05.54
Clem Camacho TAC 13-14 400 IM 4:33.86
Norvin Clontz MAC 15-16 400 Free 3:53.71
Norvin Clontz MAC 15-16 800 Free 8:01.64
Grayson Nye TAC 15-16 200 Breast 2:15.53
Norvin Clontz MAC 15-16 400 IM 4:24.19
Ben Delmar MAC 15-18 200 Breast 2:14.86
Will Gallant WOLF Open 1500 Free 14:57.08
         
         
Men’s LC Relay Records        
         
MAC Men’s 18U 200 Medley Relay 1:43.38
Caleb Maldari        
Matthew Kroll        
Harrison Ranier        
Tiesyn Harris        
         
TAC Men’s 18U 400 Medley Relay 3:43.94
Will Thompson        
Grayson Nye        
Colin Whelehan        
Jerry Fox        
         
Women’s LC Relay Records      
         
TAC Women’s 18U 400 Medley Relay 4:08.71
Taylor Morris        
Samantha Armand        
Charlotte Hook        
Keelan Cotter        
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NCS officials at Tupelo Zone Meet

August 1, 2022 by Bill Martin

USA Swimming Officials at the Southern Zone Age Group Championships in Tupelo

See if you can pick out the NCS officials who braved the heat at the Southern Zone Age Group Championship meet in Tupelo, MS last week. Somewhere in this group are Jay Thomas, Rebecca Thomas, Mike Trexler, and Bethany Perkins.

Thank you, NCS officials!

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NCS Official at Minneapolis Futures Meet

July 31, 2022 by Bill Martin

It was a busy week for NCS Meet Officials! Anne Marie Schneider ventured to the north for the USA Swimming Futures Championships in Minneapolis as part of the meet’s admin team.

Thanks for making NCS proud!

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NCS Official at 2022 Phillips 66 Nationals

July 30, 2022 by Bill Martin

Jon Fox was selected to represent NCS meet officials at USA Swimming’s 2022 Phillips 66 National Championships in Irvine, Calif. this week.

Congratulations, Jon!

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NCS Officials at Futures Championships

July 29, 2022 by Bill Martin

NCS Officials at USA Swimming Futures Championships

Thank you to our dedicated NCS Officials who worked the USA Swimming Futures Championships at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC this week. The group is pictured in front of the new 50 meter outdoor pool at TAC!

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2022 NCS Service Award Nominations

July 27, 2022 by Bill Martin

Send in your nomination for the 2022 North Carolina Swimming Outstanding Service Award!

Below is the form for submitting your nomination for the 2022 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 15, 2022. 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 October 1-2.

2022 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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TAC Titans win Senior Champs

July 25, 2022 by Bill Martin

The TAC Titans (TAC) captured the overall team title at the 2022 NCS Senior Championship Meet held at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in Charlotte this past weekend. TAC scored 1328 points to lead all teams in scoring. They were followed by the second place Mecklenburg Swim Association (MSA) and third place Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA). Leading the way in the medium sized club standings was the Lifetime Swim Team (LIFE). Second place in the medium club division went to the Waves of Wilmington (WOW) and third place to the Carolina Aquatic Team (CAT). The Top scoring team small clubs were the Western North Carolina YMCA (WNCY) and the Hillsborough Aquatic Club (HAC), both with 273 points, followed by third place New South Swimming (NSS). Click the link below for complete team rankings by gender ,and overall.

Team Point Rankings

Individual High Point Awards went to the top scoring female swimmer, Camila Pierce (RSA) and the top scoring male swimmer, Tate Anderson (RSA). Camila Pierce also won the Outstanding Female Swimmer Award and Matthew Shanahan (HAC) received the Outstanding Male Swimmer Award.

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TUPELO TIMES: NCS VICTORY RECAP

July 24, 2022 by Bill Martin

Congratulations to the North Carolina Zone Team, winners of the 2022 Southern Zone Age Group Championship in Tupelo, Mississippi last week. Below are periodic updates from head coach, Jonathan Watson, that were sent throughout the week.

Congratulations NCS Zone Team!

TUPELO TIMES: ISSUE #1

TUPELO TIMES: ISSUE #2

TUPELO TIMES: ISSUE #3

TUPELO TIMES: ISSUE #4 (FINAL VICTORY RECAP)

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Meet Bid Packet: 2023 Long Course Season

July 20, 2022 by Bill Martin

MEET BID PROCEDURE: Please use the form below to submit your 2023 Long Course meet bids by 10/01/22.

Here is the bid packet for submitting meet bids for the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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:10/01/22
Schedule Planning Meeting:10/02/22
Meet Calendar Approved:10/02/22 HOD
Approved Calendar Posted:10/03/22

If you have any questions on the Meet Bid Form, contact billmartin@ncswim.org.

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, June, and July (Spring 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
kthornton@swimmaccarolina.org

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