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CONGRATULATIONS TRISTAN FORMON

December 17, 2024 by Amy Faulk

Congratulations to Tristan Formon (New WAVE Coach / NCS Coaches Rep) on being selected as the National Age Group Development Committee Chair. Tristan states “I am tremendously honored to serve as the next Chair of the USA Swimming National Age Group Committee.”

As a committee we look to build upon the efforts of Liz Kershaw and Kevin Milak, the last two chairs and their respective committee’s work. In conjunction with the USA Swimming Staff, we will continue to strive to support clubs, coaches and LSC’s, providing the necessary tools and programs to enable them to better engage and provide for their families, athletes, and members.

“It has always been my firm belief that swimming is a sport for all. My goal remains to provide the very best opportunities and experience for all athletes, non athletes, and club members.”

MISSION STATEMENT:

To plan for the needs of the Age Group level of our sport. To generate, evaluate, and communicate ideas, which will assist USA Swimming in planning and developing quality age group swimming programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To conduct an ongoing evaluation of the local and national age-group programs.

To develop and submit proposals to provide for the long-range planning of age-group swimming.

To encourage the development of programs that promote participation.

To oversee recognition for age group swimmers.

To communicate with and provide education and direction for the age group chairs in each LSC.

To develop programs to assist athletes in transitioning from Age Group to Senior.

To advise and consult with the Sports Development Division regarding camps, including open water.

To promote the inclusion of open water at all levels, including LSC competitions, LSC championships, and Zone meets.

ATHLETE CENTERED – COACH/ ATHLETE – VOLUNTEER SUPPORTED

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NCS AT U.S. PARA NATIONALS

December 15, 2024 by Amy Faulk

ORLANDO, FL – (December 13-15, 2024) Congratulations to our NCS PARA Athletes who attended the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nationals 2024. From Left to right: Emma Estrada (TYDE), Isaac Cook (LIFE), Drennan Shall (SwimMAC), Evan Wilkerson (New WAVE), Emma Roberts (WNCY), Jaydon Hinton (RSA) and Casey Freeman (YOTA). #SHOWTHEWORLD #WEARENCS

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WINTER JR NATIONAL- NCS OFFICIALS

December 15, 2024 by Amy Faulk

Greensboro, NC – December 11-14, 2024

North Carolina Swimming Officials who represented NCS at the 2024 Winter Junior Nationals- East. From Back row to Front row: Wayne Shulby (Asst. Admin Ref), Corley Strunk (S&T), Chris Jung (S&T), Anne Marie Scheider (Chief Judge), Mike Trexler (Deck Ref), Eric Hawkins (S&T), Mike Long (Stroke & Turn Officials). Thanks to each of you for making a difference in our sport. #WEARENCS

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NCS MASCOT CONTEST

December 11, 2024 by Amy Faulk

What Is NCS? We want to hear from YOU! Dive into your creative side, work together with teammates, friends, family members, and beyond… Help us create a mascot for North Carolina Swimming. Submit ideas to swimnorthcarolina@gmail.com by December 18, 2024. #WEARENCS

NCS Mascot Contest – What IS NCS?
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WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-EAST

December 11, 2024 by Amy Faulk

December 11-14, 2024 – Greensboro, NC

Best Wishes to all NCS athletes, coaches, and Officials who are representing NCS this week at the 2024 WINTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – EAST. Believe in the mid-season Magic; You’ve put in the work. It’s time to show up, Have Fun, and Shine bright NCS! #WEARENCS

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Highlights Across NCS

December 11, 2024 by Amy Faulk

December 6-8, 2024 – Highlights from across the LSC. LOTS of fast swimming from All levels, elite to the grassroots, including meets from TOYOTA U.S. OPEN in Greensboro, MOR Arctic Blast in Hillsborough, YOTA Capital Classic in Cary, and ATOM December Invite in Charlotte. Keep up the great work NCS! #MidSeasonMagic #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS #HaveFunSwimFast

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NCS Officials – TOYOTA U.S. OPEN

December 9, 2024 by Amy Faulk

Greensboro, NC – December 4-7, 2024

North Carolina Swimming Officials who represented NCS at the 2024 Toyota U.S. Open From Left to Right: Trish Martin (Admin Ref), Dave Olack (Deck Ref), Rob Stevens (Chief Judge), and Mike Hoffer, Jon Fox, Jim Sheehan (Stroke & Turn Officials). Thanks to each of you for making a difference in our sport. #WEARENCS

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COACH SURVEY-Tell Us More

December 5, 2024 by Amy Faulk

Coach Engagement Survey

Calling all NCS Coaches:

Your voice is important to us. Please take a moment to click above on the photo to complete this survey with your feedback. The information collected will aid in Education, Engagement, and Enhancement opportunities as we begin planning for 2025 with our Coach committees. Thank you in advance for making a difference in the lives of many, and for being a part of the NCS Village. YOU are Appreciated, Respected, and Valued. #WEARENCS

Deadline to submit is December 16, 2024!

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LSC MASCOT CONTEST

December 5, 2024 by Amy Faulk

NCS Mascot Contest – What IS NCS?

We are seeking creativity from all areas of the LSC (Local Swim Community) – Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Volunteers, Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, and extended NCS families past, present, and future. We are in the process of designing / creating the mascot of North Carolina Swimming. It takes a village, so we need your help to talk it up with teammates, friends, family, colleagues, and beyond. Submit your idea and description of why you feel your creation would be the best mascot decision for NCS by December 18, 2024.

Email your ideas (Subject: LSC Mascot) to swimnorthcarolina@gmail.com #WEARENCS

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2024 SCY TOYOTA U.S. OPEN

December 2, 2024 by Amy Faulk

December 4-7, 2024 – Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Aquatic Center is hosting the TOYOTA U.S. OPEN SCY Championships taking place in Greensboro, NC this week. To find out more information about this event click HERE.

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CLEAR BAG SPECTATOR POLICY

Best Wishes and Fast Swims to all athletes, coaches, and clubs attending the 2024 TOYOTA U.S. OPEN SCY Championships this coming week. #usaswimming #greensboroaquaticcenter #WEARENCS

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