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2026 ALL STAR BANQUET & CLINIC

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NCS All Stars – It’s Your Time to Shine!

Olympians, Josh Davis and Katharine Berkoff, will be at the Greensboro Aquatic Center from 10:15am – 12:00pm on Saturday, October 3, 2026.  You must pre-register to attend.  To register for the All Star Clinic your name must appear on the list of 2026 NCS All-Star swimmers. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026.

Josh Davis is an American former competition swimmer who competed for the University of Texas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and a former world record-holder. He represented the United States at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics where he won three gold medals and at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics where he won two silver.

Katharine Berkoff is an American female swimmer who competed for North Carolina State University and won a gold medal in the 4×100 medley relay and a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

After the clinic, there will be an All Star Banquet Saturday evening where several awards will be presented. 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, Franke Bell Senior Coach of the Year, Kathy McKee Age Group Coach of the Year, Jon Jolley Distance Swimmer of the Year, Team of the Year Awards, NCS Coach Leadership Award, and the USA Swimming Outstanding Service Award will be presented.

Josh Davis and Katharine Berkoff will have a meet & greet/autograph session for those attending the banquet on Saturday evening from 5:15 – 5:50pm.

2026 NCS ALL STAR LIST

1. REGISTRATION FOR THE ALL STAR CLINIC

2. REGISTRATION FOR THE ALL STAR BANQUET 

*NOTE: Those who complete Registration for the 2026 All Star Banquet – Banquet tickets are to be picked up at the check in registration table in the lobby of the Greensboro Coliseum when you arrive at the event. All Stars on the list and their guests must register to attend.

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2026 NCS ALL STARS

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Congratulations to the 2026 NCS All Stars! Below is the list of North Carolina Swimming athletes who achieved NCS All Star status during the period beginning on Sept 1, 2025 and ending on Aug 31, 2026 (athletes are listed by club code). The colored bars next to each swimmer’s name indicate the age group, qualifications for which 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 3 at GAC from 10:15-12:15pm. NCS All Stars are also invited to attend our Carolinas Swimposium (open to Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Parents, and Volunteers of the Swim Community- See schedule of educational opportunities and Please register to attend).

To finish out an exciting day, the All Star Banquet Dinner will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum will begin at 6:00pm where All Star recognition and towels will be presented. All Stars MUST Register to attend both events. (Banquet info will be emailed to all All Stars in the near future)

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, 2026
  2. NCS Top Five long course times in at least two strokes (must be AAAA or better) as of Aug 31, 2026
  3. National Top Ten achievement in short course by individual age group as of Aug 31, 2026
  4. National Top Ten achievements in long course by individual age group as of Aug 31, 2026
  5. Open Water All Star recognition

2026 NCS All Star List and Top 5 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, 2025 and ended August 31, 2026.
  • 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, 2026 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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NCS POOL PARTY INFO

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NCS Pool Party meets are one-session meets for developmental 12&U swimmers or intrasquad or dual meets for 18&U swimmers. NCS Provides a quicker sanctioning process and reduced meet fees to support teams who host short, fun meets to introduce swimmers and their families to competition. Meets that comply with NCS Pool Party rules will have meet results uploaded to SWIMS and the session credited to participating officials. For more information, see the full program description below or contact sanctions@ncswim.org

NCS POOL PARTY MEET REQUIREMENTS

NCS POOL PARTY MEET REQUEST

*All NCS POOL PARTY Information stated below is located under the MEET ADMIN Tab

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2027 OPEN WATER ZONE TEAM: Application Open

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OPEN WATER ZONE TEAM: 

APPLICATION NOW OPEN until September 14, 2026

The NCS Open Zone Team will be selected through a combination of the NCS Open Water Zone Team Selection Meet (Carolina Cup) and an open application process. The top three finishing applicants in each age-group event at the Carolina Cup will receive automatic bids and first right of refusal.

*NOTE: When entering athletes in the Carolina Cup, please note that the NCS Zone Team selection will be based on each athlete’s age as of April 23, 2027. Please enter athletes in the correct event for their age group: 12 & Under should enter the 2K, and 13 & Over should plan to swim 3K. *Entries for Carolina Cup are due Wednesday, September 2, 2026 by 6:00pm

All remaining team spots and up to two alternate positions will be selected through the application process, with priority given to Open Water results during the qualifying period (September 6, 2025-September 12, 2026), 1500 LCM time, 1500 SCM time, and 1650-yard time, in that order using the points system shown in the NCS policy here (2.6).

Note: All athletes must apply to be considered for selection to Open Water Zones 2027 – April 23 – 25, 2027.  Selection will be based on the age of April 23, 2027. Applicants can apply here. The application will close on Monday, September 14, 2026

For more information contact OW Chair, Rachel Muller – rachel.muller@ymcatriangle.org

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2026 FALL HOD – SWIMPOSIUM

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North Carolina Swimming will be hosting a Swimposium Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center and Special Events area located by the pool. Everyone is invited Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Parents, and the Swimming Community. Register for the Swimposium below to join us. One Community.  One Purpose. Championing Excellence Together.

The 2026 NCS Fall House of Delegates meetings, in conjunction with Swimposium, will be held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center / Coliseum in Greensboro on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026. 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.

2026 FALL HOD WEEKEND SCHEDULE

2026 SWIMPOSIUM Registration Link

2026 Fall HOD Proposed Legislation

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 27403336-553-1818*Call to reserve under NC Swimming
Group Code (NC Swimming)(Limited Room Block)$189 / night
Courtyard Greensboro4400 W. Wendover Ave336-294-3800Booking Link HERE
Group Code (North Carolina Swimming)(Limited Room Block – call for reservation)$149 /night*Must Book before 9/11/26
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott4308 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27403336-369-1300Book your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
Group Code (NC Swimming)(Limited Room Block until 9/11)$ 139 /night
Holiday Inn Greensboro Coliseum3005 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403336-294-4565*Call for rate
Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC336-369-1300Book Your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR
(Limited Room Block available through 9/11)$164/ nightBooking Link

#NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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NCS Athletes Experience Inaugural MEGA LSC Swim Festival in Southern California

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Irvine, CA – North Carolina Swimming (NCS) was proud to take part in the inaugural MEGA LSC Athlete Experience Swim Festival surrounding the Pan Pacific Championships in Southern California. Each participating LSC selected 32 athletes through USA Swimming’s Pan Pac Selector Tool, which utilized a variety of criteria to identify top-ranked athletes, athletes demonstrating rapid improvement, and swimmers showcasing versatility across events. The result was a unique Future Forward opportunity designed to bring athletes together beyond their individual LSCs and create an experience centered on collaboration, connection, education, and exposure to international swimming.

Four LSCs came together for the inaugural MEGA LSC experience, giving athletes the opportunity to meet and build relationships with swimmers from across the country while participating in training sessions, educational opportunities, and outdoor training in Mission Viejo. The experience culminated each evening at the Pan Pacific Championships, where athletes came together as a swimming community to proudly cheer on Team USA from the front row of the international stage.

For many athletes, the experience was truly once-in-a-lifetime. They had opportunities to hear from and meet guest Olympians, collect autographs and photos, and witness some of the fastest swimming in the world. Athletes experienced World Records, American Records, and Pan Pac Meet Records being shattered while surrounded by teammates and new friends from across the country. And, of course, there was plenty of California sunshine, making the week even more memorable!

The inaugural MEGA LSC Athlete Experience provided NCS athletes with much more than a trip to watch an international competition. It created opportunities to connect, learn, train, be inspired, and experience the power of swimming as a national community. It was a true Future Forward experience—and, as the athletes shared throughout the week, they truly had the time of their lives. Check out the Swimming World article highlighting the MEGA LSC Athlete Experience!

#NCSFutureForward

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NCS WINS 2026 SZAG CHAMPS

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Orlando, Florida – Congratulations to our NCS Zone team winning the 2026 Southern Zone Age Group Meet in Orlando, Florida last week. North Carolina lead the entire meet expanding their lead daily. Congratulations to all NCS Athletes and staff on winning the seventh consecutive title of the Southern Zone Age Group Championship meet. To see highlights and results from the meet check out 2026 SZAG Championship Meet Way to Go NCS!

North Carolina Swimming traveled with a team of 61 (48 athletes, 12 of each gender for 11-12 and 13-14 age groups, 3 adapted swimmers, and 10 staff). Thank you to the Zone Team swimmers, staff, and chaperones for making North Carolina Swimming proud! #WEARENCS

See below our Podium Highlights slideshow

Copy of 26 Southern Zone Orlando, FL
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NCS Officials Futures – Greensboro, NC

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Greensboro, NC – July 28-August 1, 2026 – NCS Officials representing all across the USA at Futures Meets. Thank You to the Officials who are volunteering at the 2026 USA SWIMMING TYR FUTURES – Greensboro, NC. From Left to Right : Nan Stevens, Jeffrey Childs, Deb Hanley, Tim Donahue, and Rod Fetter . Thanks to each of you for your service, and all that you do for our athletes and NCS.

#OFFICIALYAWESOME #ItTakesAVillage #WEARENCS

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