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NCS Officials Committee

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MISSION:  To maintain a roster of qualified, well-trained, and experienced officials of the highest caliber.
VISION:  To be “the leading example” for all aspects of USAS officiating.

 

The NCS Officials Committee has established Area Representatives and an Athlete Representative to provide a better communication channel with all officials within North Carolina Swimming. The LSC is divided geographically into five (5) areas with a local Representative from each area. The Representatives are positioned to help keep officials up to date with changes related to officiating within USAS and NCS. Each Area Representative should be the first point of contact to help answer any questions or address any issues for any official in NCS.

 

The responsibility of the North Carolina Zone Representatives is to promote the sport of swimming by supporting the growth and development of local swim officials through the recruitment of new volunteers and the mentoring of the officials’ membership of North Carolina Swimming. To maintain continued excellence in swimming officiating, the Area Representatives are charged to carry out this mission by:

  • Serving as a local NCS Officials Committee contact for NCS officials and clubs.
  • Encouraging clubs to recruit new volunteers and providing facilities to host training clinics.
  • Encouraging local officials to advance within the LSC, the Zone, and the nation.
  • Identifying and recruiting available officials to staff local area swim meets.

NC Swimming Officials Committee Members

Zone Areas Name of Contact NC Regional Area Teams
NCS Officials Chair Rob Stevens    
Zone 1 Bob Landry Eastern NC AQUA, BAC, CCA, ECA, GOLD, GSAT, RMY, TRY, WBST, WOW, UNs who live in Eastern NC
Zone 2 Tammy Schmidt Raleigh / Triangle ASTF, CAT, FISH, GFSC, HAC, HCAC, MOR, NCAC, NCSU, PAST, RSA, SSS, TAC, TWA, VACB, WAVE, YOTA, UNs who live in the Triangle area
Zone 3 Anne Marie Schnieder Greensboro / Triad area EAC, FAST, GCY, GSAT, HPSC, PAC, SFSC, STAR, TYDE, YBAC, UNs who live in Triad area
Zone 4 Jeffrey Childs Charlotte area ATOM, BAD, CVAC, EVO, MAC, MSA, NSS, QCD, RACY, SAIL, TEAM, UNs who live in Charlotte area
Zone 5 Colleen Gillan Western NC BHRC, BRSL, GG, HHST, MARS, MHAC, MSC, NEAL, RCST, SAC, SMAC, WST, YSST, XA, UNs who live in the western part of state
Task Force Leaders John Jewell



Mike Long



Jeff Childs		 Training Task Force.


Recruiting & Recognition Task Force


Communications Task Force		  
Athlete Representatives to the Officials Committee Hannah Wooten

Julia Strunk		    

Officials Committee Map– UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

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Cheers to a New Year, 2026!

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As we close the final chapter of this year, we want to pause and say Thank You to our incredible swimming community—our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, families, and sponsors.

This year brought challenges, growth, highlights of success in and out of the pool, achieving milestones, breaking records, winning titles for Clubs and individuals across the LSC, and memories that will stay with us far beyond the lanes. From early-morning, afternoon, and evening practices to championship moments, from personal bests to lessons learned, each of you played a role in shaping a season filled with commitment, resilience, and heart. And, May we never forget those we lost. Let us remember, honor and thank each for their commitment, dedication, and service to our sport as athlete, coach, official, and community members we lost this year.

As we dive into the New Year, we look forward to new goals, fresh opportunities, and continued excellence—both in and out of the pool. Together, we will keep building a community that champions sportsmanship, inclusion, and the lifelong impact of swimming.

Wishing you a safe, joyful New Year’s Eve, and a Happy New Year ahead filled with health, happiness, and fast swims to come 🏊‍♂️✨

See you on the pool deck in the New Year!

With Sincere Gratitude,
Amy Faulk, NCS Executive Director

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Plan Ahead AG Champs Spectator Limitations

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The 2026 North Carolina Swimming 14&U Age Group Championship will be here before you know it and will once again be hosted by TAC in Cary, February 26-March 1. This meet is the premier event for 14&U aged swimmers with over 800 swimmers competing!

In an effort to host the best meet possible and make it safe and comfortable for both athlete and spectators, spectator limits with a wristband system is a must and will once again be used for the 12&U sessions Friday-Sunday. This was instituted last year with great success.  At this time, there is not a need for wristbands for Thursday evening and 13-14 prelim/finals sessions.  

Like last year, custom wristbands will be delivered to clubs with meet qualifiers once the initial entry deadline passes on February 17.  Each club will be asked to designate a club contact for these wristbands. The wristbands will be distributed to spectators in a way determined by each club. The number of wristbands received will be based on a percentage of overall meet participants. 

Swimmers will be seated on the pool deck during the competition and are not allowed in the spectator area.  A visit by the local Fire Marshall in 2024 has resulted in the institution of this new process to control the size of the gallery. This is for the safety of EVERYONE. These swimmers work very hard to qualify and this wristband system helps ensure a smooth meet. Feedback from teams of every size was very positive and people worked well together so that everyone could see their child swim. We expect the same this year. 

Thank you for your understanding and your efforts toward continuing to help make North Carolina Swimming the best!

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NCS Leads the Nation in SAA

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USA Swimming announced the complete list of 2024-25 Scholastic All-America recipients. The list consists of 1,741 athletes nationwide in grades 9-12 who maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) and met any of the competition criteria* during the qualifying period of September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. View the full list here.

There are 1,028 athletes that earned a 4.0 GPA, with 345 of those set to graduate in the 2025-26 academic year. Sixteen athletes met the 2024-25 Para Scholastic All-America standards, marking the fifth year athletes with disabilities can qualify for the program.

The Southern Zone led this year’s Scholastic All-America selections with 565 athletes, with the  North Carolina Swimming qualifying 137 to lead all Local Swimming Committees (LSC). SwimMAC Carolina (MAC) led all swim clubs with 33 athletes. A full breakdown of selections is below. 2024-25 Scholastic All-America Team Announced

Congratulations to all of these Scholar-Athletes on their achievements, and to their coaches and parents who help support them every day.  Way to Go NCS! #WEARENCS

SAA Video

24-25 Scholastic All-American

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2026 NCS SCY AG CHAMPS

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The  2026 NCS 14U Age Group Short Course Champs meet, hosted by the TAC Titans, will be held at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary from February 26- March 1, 2026. The theme will be “Under the Sea”

The 2026 NCS Select Camp invites will be earned by all Top 5 overall finishers in each event. Be “Extra-Ordinary” and Earn your Golden Ticket at the 2026 NCS Age Group Short Course Champs Meet. “If you have a lane, you have a chance.”

Clubs must use USA Swimming’s OME system to enter this meet. Please note that there is a $1.00 charge per club that , when paid, will generate an OME entry receipt once you check out. Please use the Meet Summary form to calculate your Entry Totals. All other entry fees must be paid to the Meet Host by the start of the meet.

TAC Travel Guide: https://bit.ly/TACvisitorguide

MEET INFORMATION

2026 NCS Age Group SC Champs Meet Announcement

2026 NCS Age Group SC Champs TM Meet Events File

AG Champs General Meeting

2026 NCS Age Group SC Champs: Psych Sheet

14U Age Group State Championship Time Standards – Short Course Meet

2026 NCS Group SC Champs – Officials Sign-up Form

NCS AG Champ Results

NCS AG Champ Scores

APPROXIMATE Timeline

TAC TV Streaming

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NCS Elf “Bubbles” Arrives

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Welcome Letter from “Bubbles”:

Hello North Carolina Swimming Family!

I’ve just splashed in from the North Pole, trading snowflakes for water splashes — the kind that sparkle off the pool when your strokes are fast and your spirits are high! My name is Bubbles, your official NC Swimming Elf, here to bring holiday cheer, big smiles, and a sprinkle of magic to every lane, deck, and meet this season.

Coach Santa sent me on a special assignment: to celebrate your hard work, champion your team spirit, and remind every swimmer that the JOY of the sport is the real holiday miracle. While I’m here, I’ll be keeping an eye on:

✨ Kindness in and out of the pool

✨ Encouraging teammates when practice gets tough

✨ Respecting coaches, officials, and volunteers

✨ Celebrating every small victory — from best times to best attitudes

✨ Keeping the holiday spirit alive with laughter, gratitude, and FUN

I might pop up in silly places, cheer from the blocks, time imaginary races, or leave little messages of motivation — you never know where I’ll be next! But one thing’s for sure… I’m your biggest fan this December. Thank you for welcoming me into the NC Swimming family. Let’s make this season fast, festive, and full of magic! Swim fast, be kind, and keep Believing!

Cheers, Bubbles Your NC Swimming Elf

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