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NCS short course records fall at Winter Juniors

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Several North Carolina Swimming short course records were broken at the Speedo Winter Junior Championships in Atlanta. Claire Curzan of the TAC Titans set new 15-16 women’s marks in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, and 100 fly. Her times in the 50 free, the 100 free, and the 100 fly were also new records in the 15-18 age category. Curzan’s 50 free and the 100 fly times established new National Age Group records!

Three other NCS men’s records fell, as well. Sam Hoover of NCAC broke the 15-16 men’s 200 IM record while Tim Connery of SwimMAC set a new mark in the men’s 15-18 100 breast and Reid Mikuta of SwimGSA lowered the record in the men’s 15-18 200 breast.

The SwimMAC men’s 4×200 relay team of Tim Connery, Hugh Svendsen, Ike Atkinson, and Baylor Nelson also set a new NCS record.

Below is a summary of the new NCS records.

Click here for a list of all current NCS records.

NameClubAge GroupEventTime
Women’s Records
Claire CurzanTAC15-1650 Free21.77
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Free47.85
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Back51.55
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Fly50.87
Claire CurzanTAC15-1850 Free21.77
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Free47.85
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Fly50.87
Men’s Records
Sam HooverNCAC15-16200 IM1:47.00
Tim ConneryMAC15-18100 Breast53.19
Reid MikutaSGSA15-18200 Breast1:56.34
Relay Records
MACMen’s18U800 Free Relay6:25.50
Tim Connery
Hugh Svendsen
Ike Atkinson
Baylor Nelson

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NCS Swimmers at U.S. Open

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Several athletes with North Carolina Swimming connections competed at the Toyota U.S. Open in Atlanta last week. Many of the athletes are former NCS club swimmers now swimming for colleges and elite programs. Some of the top performances included a win in the 100 free by Erika Brown of Tennessee and formerly with SwimMAC. Olivia Carter of Enfinity Aquatic Club finished 2nd in the 200 fly with Charlotte Hook of the TAC Titans finishing 7th in that event. Ashley Twichell of TAC placed 4th in the 800 free and 7th in the 400 free. Michael Chadwick, formerly with SwimMAC and now with Team Elite, finished 6th in the 100 free and 8th in the 50 free. Hannah Moore of WOLF finished 5th in the 1500 free. Carter, Hook, and Moore swam finals in other events, as well.

Other NCS-connected athletes reaching finals included Julia Poole, Madison Kennedy, Lilly Higgs, Amanda Ray, Zach Brown, Braeden Haughey, Ross Dant, Reid Mikuta, and Christian Bayo.

Complete 2019 Toyota U.S. Open Results

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EAC earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

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Enfinity Aquatic Club (EAC) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to Enfinity Aquatic Club (EAC), the latest North Carolina Swimming club to earn USA Swimming’s new Safe Sport Club Recognition! The Safe Sport Club Recognition program distinguishes USA Swimming clubs that demonstrate their commitment to creating safe, healthy, and positive environments for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Safe Sport Best Practices, and Safe Sport education.

Enfinity has been highlighted as a Safe Sport Recognized Club with a banner on its team listing in the USA Swimming Find-a-Team Search and will receive a medallion for their club’s website as well. Clubs can apply for the Safe Sport Recognized Club program through their Club Portal on the USA Swimming website.  Here’s a link to the Safe Sport Recognized Club program information: https://www.usaswimming.org/ssrp

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2020 Registration Reminder

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NCS Coaches and Clubs:

USA Swimming Registration Requirements

NCS Non-Athlete Registration Form:  Send the completed form for each coach to Barb.  Coach registration is not done through Team Unify. Fees increase after 12/20/19.

NCS Club Registration Form: Send the completed form to Barb.

  • Concussion Protocol Training – take it and send Barb the certificate by 1/2020.
  • Coaches Advantage Training – all coaches will need it by 1/2020.
  • APT will now be annual from when you take it.  Unless recently taken, all APT will expire 12/31/19
  • Be sure everyone has the DeckPass Plus app – it shows EVERYTHING on it, so if something isn’t right, it means 1) Barb made an error typing it or 2) you never sent it to Barb or 3) SWIMS didn’t match it to your record – especially if you have a Jr. or III or the like after your name, or if you chose to log in with a nickname.
  • And 2nd year coaches – need 201 and Rules & Regulations to be renewed – Barb has about 30 that she is sitting on, where the form was mailed in, but they haven’t taken the testing.
  • Also, just a reminder that this is the 2020 registration year – Barb has gotten many 2019 forms and the checks are for $70 instead of $72, and they don’t see the info on Concussion Protocol or Coaches Advantage.
  • Deadline for coach and club renewals for $72 and $95 is 12/20/19.  After that the fees go up to $112 and $200.
  • All current registration information and forms are on the NCS website and easily accessible.
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TYDE earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

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The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Riptyde (TYDE) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Riptyde (TYDE), the latest North Carolina Swimming club to earn USA Swimming’s new Safe Sport Club Recognition! The Safe Sport Club Recognition program distinguishes USA Swimming clubs that demonstrate their commitment to creating safe, healthy, and positive environments for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Safe Sport Best Practices, and Safe Sport education.

TYDE has been highlighted as a Safe Sport Recognized Club with a banner on its team listing in the USA Swimming Find-a-Team Search and will receive a medallion for their club’s website as well. Clubs can apply for the Safe Sport Recognized Club program through their Club Portal on the USA Swimming website.  Here’s a link to the Safe Sport Recognized Club program information: https://www.usaswimming.org/ssrp

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RSA earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

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The Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA), the latest North Carolina Swimming club to earn USA Swimming’s new Safe Sport Club Recognition! The Safe Sport Club Recognition program distinguishes USA Swimming clubs that demonstrate their commitment to creating safe, healthy, and positive environments for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Safe Sport Best Practices, and Safe Sport education.

RSA has been highlighted as a Safe Sport Recognized Club with a banner on its team listing in the USA Swimming Find-a-Team Search and will receive a medallion for their club’s website as well. Clubs can apply for the Safe Sport Recognized Club program through their Club Portal on the USA Swimming website.  Here’s a link to the Safe Sport Recognized Club program information: https://www.usaswimming.org/ssrp

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2020 Zone Team/Select Camp Staff Application Forms

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2020 NCS Zone Team/Select Camp Staff Application Form

The 2020 NCS Select Camp will be held at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center (MCAC) in Charlotte on April 25-26, 2020.  The 2020 Zone meet will be held in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 28-Aug 1, 2020.  Casey Sink has been selected as the head coach and Amy Faulk as the team manager.

The staff will be selected by the Zone Team Head Coach and Team Manager, in consultation with the Senior Chair, Age Group Coordinator and Coach Representative from the applications submitted.

Applications are due on 12/21/19 and those selected will be notified soon after.

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Disability Swimmer Award Nomination Form

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The Amazing Grace Award is in honor of Grace Bunke.  Grace was a most gifted young lady, friendly to all and full of cheer in spite of her battle with cancer.  She never gave up on anything, in the pool or out of it.  The Amazing Grace Award recognizes a developing athlete with these same qualities. 

Please use the form below to nominate a potential recipient of the 2019 Amazing Grace Award.  The award will be presented at the 2019 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships in Lewisville , TX .  The nomination deadline will be November 30th, 2019.

Amazing Grace Award Nomination Form

Thank you,

Erin Popovich | Assoc. Dir., Para Swimming Sport Ops
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs , Colorado 80909
+1 719-866-2084[o]  +1 719-238-9580[m]  719-866-2029[f]

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SafeSport Webinar

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The U.S. Center for SafeSport is hosting a webinar on Wedn. 11/18 with Stop It Now! at 11am MT. The webinar will touch on peer-to-peer misconduct and will include warning signs in youth and adults, a quick “speaking up” model and general safety planning. The webinar will also include an introduction for Stop It Now!’s Circles of Safety training.   Register at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8107460494464803853
The Webinar ID is 562-278-227    
Thank you,  
USA Swimming Safe Sport Team
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SSS earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

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Sandhills Sandsharks Swim Team (SSS) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Sandhills Sandsharks, the latest North Carolina Swimming club to earn USA Swimming’s new Safe Sport Club Recognition! The Safe Sport Club Recognition program distinguishes USA Swimming clubs that demonstrate their commitment to creating safe, healthy, and positive environments for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Safe Sport Best Practices, and Safe Sport education.

SSS has been highlighted as a Safe Sport Recognized Club with a banner on its team listing in the USA Swimming Find-a-Team Search and will receive a medallion for their club’s website as well. Clubs can apply for the Safe Sport Recognized Club program through their Club Portal on the USA Swimming website.  Here’s a link to the Safe Sport Recognized Club program information: https://www.usaswimming.org/ssrp

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