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USA SWIMMING ABM WORKSHOP

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Denver, Colorado – North Carolina Swimming Delegates attended the 2024 USA Swimming Annual Business Meeting. Bringing the National Governing Body together for time to connect, collaborate, discuss changes, learning and growing together, and preparing for the new year ahead hoping to make an impact and positive difference in our sport. North Carolina Swimming will hold our House of Delegates meeting next weekend, Sunday, October 6, in Greensboro to share and prepare our Local Swimming “Community”. Keep up the good work NCS! #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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2024 NCS FALL HOD

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The 2024 NCS Fall House of Delegates meetings will be held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center / Coliseum in Greensboro on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. Below is the preliminary schedule of HOD weekend events. The schedule is subject to change so check for any updates as it gets closer to the date.

2024 FALL HOD WEEKEND SCHEDULE

2024 Fall HOD Proposed Legislation

2024 Officials Meeting Agenda

2024 Fall HOD Agenda -Sunday October 6, 2024

HOTEL INFORMATION:

NCS has limited blocks of rooms at the following hotels for Friday and Saturday night for those who will be staying over. Call or click the reservation links below to reserve your room.

HOTELADDRESSPHONELINK
Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area3033 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403336-553-1818Call to Reserve
Group Code (North Carolina Swimming)(Limited Room Block)$189 / night
DoubleTree by Hilton3030 West Gate City, Greensboro, NC 27403336-292-4004
NCS All Star Banquet Link
Group Code (North Carolina Swimming)(Limited Room Block til 9/10)$149 /night
Courtyard Greensboro4400 W. Wendover Ave336-294-3800Call to Reserve
Group Code (North Carolina Swimming)(Limited Room Block until 9/8/23- call for reservation)$122 /night
TownePlace Suites Greensboro3304 Isler St., Greensboro, NC 27407336-763-8900Book your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
Group Code (North Carolina Swimming)(Limited Room Block until 9/15)$149 /night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott3308 Isler Street, Greensboro, NC 27403336-235-4002Book your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
Group Code (NC Swimming)(Limited Room Block until 9/15)$ 149 /night
Holiday Inn Greensboro Coliseum3005 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403336-294-4565Book Your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
Group Code (NC Swimming)(Limited Room Block available through 9/4)$159 /night
Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 336-369-1300Book Your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
(Limited Room Block available through 9/11)$189/ night

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2024 NCS A-Team Camp

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The NCS “A-TEAM” Swim Camp, for swimmers ages 11-14  whose long course times in 2024 ranked them highest among swimmers achieving “A” time standards, will be held at the Triangle Sportsplex in Hillsborough, NC on November 3, 2024. 

Athletes selected were those who ranked highest during the long course season in the 100m fly, 100m back, or 100m breast and who had not yet achieved faster than the National “A” time standard.

Coaches will focus in-water sessions on fly, back, and breast and each will feature older athletes who have demonstrated excellence in the particular stroke highlighted.

NCS “A-Team” Camp Selections

If your name is on the A-Team Camp Selections list above and you would like to attend, please complete and submit the form below by deadline of Monday, October 7, 2024.

NCS A-Team Camp Application Form

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GAC UPDATE: New Clear Bag Policy

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Spectator Update : New Clear Bag Policy goes into effect Friday September 20, 2024.


Updated Spectator Bag Policy

For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a bag. If necessary, guests are permitted to bring one small bag that meets the following guidelines:

·         Clear Vinyl or Plastic Bag

o   No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”

·         Small Clutch Bag

o   No larger than 4.5” x 6.5” 

o   (Approximately the size of a hand)

·         Medical Bags*

o   No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”

·         One-Gallon Clear Plastic Storage Bag

·         Clear Vinyl or Plastic Backpack

o   No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”

·         Diaper Bags*

o   No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”

*Medical bags, including diaper bags when accompanied by a child, will be inspected and tagged before entry.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. The Greensboro Aquatic Center reserves the right to deny any bag at any time on a case-by-case basis.

Please see the attached document for further details and share it with your coaches and visiting teams.

*Please note that athletes are allowed to bring in their bags and do not have to abide by the above/attached policy.

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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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