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2021 NCS Select Camp

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The 2021 NCS Select Camp was held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center and Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday, April 25. It was a full day of activities for campers ages 9-14. In addition to in-water training, campers had underwater videos made, using special underwater cameras, that they and their coaches can use to evaluate technique. Campers also had a chance to hear their guest speaker, former NBA player Wayne Robinson, discuss some of the positive habits, values, and attributes that help athletes maximize performance…and eliminating the negative or “junk in the trunk” as he calls it.

Congratulations to the following athletes who attended this year’s Select Camp.

2021 NCS Select Camp attendees

Thank you to the following NCS coaches and senior athletes who volunteered their time to make it happen.

STAFFATHLETES
Amy Faulk- Camp DirectorJordan Browning
Katherine HolianMaKayla Ciancanelli
Jonathan WatsonAnna Gagnon
Mark FranzIsabella Anton
Blake Addison
Pierce Bradshaw
William Keith
Cora Dodson
Jack Eichenlaub
Kristina Bond
Yvonne Wilkins
Rebekah Allen

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2021 NCS IMX Camp

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Thank you to all the athletes who participated in the 2021 NCS IMX Camp.  We are thankful we had a successful Camp. All of our coaches thoroughly enjoyed working with the athletes, and look forward to seeing you on deck in the future.

Hope you enjoy this highlight video from our successful 2021 NCS IMX Camp held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center, Saturday January 23, 2021. 

A special “Thank You” to our surprise guest clinician, Coleman Stewart. Stewart is a 22-time All-American,  former NC State swimmer, current Pro swimmer at Wolfpack Elite, also swims for the ISL Cali Condors. In his senior year at NCSU, Coleman posted a nation-leading time of 44.04 in the 100 yd back. He also swept the backstroke titles at the ACC Championships for the third year in-a-row.  Coleman’s specialty events include 100 back, 100 fly, and dabbles in some sprint free when needed.  He is known for his underwater kicks, backstroke starts, and racing starts from the blocks. Coleman arrived in the afternoon to work with the 12 & 13 year olds on technique tips and tricks for starts, underwater work, and turns. The athletes and coaches enjoyed learning and working alongside Coleman. We appreciate his surprise appearance and willingness to help our NCS athletes be the best they can be while learning from the best at Camp. 

Click the links below for some cool underwater videos!

Coleman Stewart start

Underwater Kicks

“Today is not just another day.  It’s a new opportunity, another chance, a new beginning. Embrace it.” 

Thank you for supporting North Carolina Swimming.  Stay Safe and Healthy everyone!

NCSBetter2Gether

Coach Amy Faulk 

NCS Age Group Coordinator

THANK YOU Staff and Athlete Representatives!

Camp Coordinators – Jay Dodson & Katherine Holian

Programs Director – Jonathan Watson

Head Coach – Amy Faulk

Pierce Bradshaw

Hannah Close

Will Close

Bradford Hancock

Marc Franz

Kristina Bond

Taylor Sever

Natalie Grothe

Sandy Bujalski

Carrie Rogers

Sam Hoover

Makayla Ciancanelli

Emma Kent

Anna Gagnon

Cooper Sever

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NCS Select Camp/Zone Team Staff named

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The 2020 NCS Select Camp and Zone Team coaching staff has been named. The head coach is Casey Sink of New Wave Swimming and the team manager is Amy Faulk of SwimMAC.

The 2020 Select Camp will be held in Charlotte on April 25-26. Swimmers qualify for Select Camp by finishing in the top five at the NCS 14U Short Course Championships last weekend. 

2020 Select Camp/ Zone Team StaffClub
Casey Sink – Head CoachWAVE
Amy Faulk – Asst Head Coach/ Team ManagerMAC
Katherine HolianSGSA
Pierce BradshawNSS
Marc FranzYOTA
Katie QuillenSGSA
Bradford HancockWAVE
John NewellYOTA
Blake AddisonTAC

The 2020 Zone Meet will be held in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 28-Aug 31. Swimmer selections to the zone team follow the NCS Long Course Championship meets.

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Final 2019 IMX Camp roster announced

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The final roster for the 2019 IMX Camp has been announced and is posted below. The camp will be held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on December 28-29th. Applications for the camp are now closed. Additional information will be sent to those on the final roster once all details are finalized. Congratulations Swimmers!

Final 2019 IMX Camp Roster

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2020 IMX Camp Registration Deadline

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This is the final week for athletes selected to the 2020 IMX CAMP being held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on December 28-29, 2019 to register for their spot in the camp.  Next Wednesday (Oct. 16), we will begin to invite the alternates named back in August to fill open positions in the camp.  The following is a list of the athletes who have not yet registered for the camp.  In addition, we have also had emails from a few athletes who indicated they were planning to attend but who have not yet registered.  The list below shows the male athletes then the female athletes (grouped by the club they represented at the time of selection).  Please be sure those who wish to attend are registered online no later than October 15 and pay for the camp using the PayPal link provided.

Jonathan Watson, NCS Camp Coordinator

(919) 395-9585 CELL, (919) 851-3000 MOR OFFICE

IMX CAMP SELECTEES – NO RESPONSE RECEIVED TO DATE

MALES

Alzate, Santi (SwimMAC)

Ayers, Alex (SwimMAC)

Glassner, George (SwimMAC)

Keen, Troy (SwimMAC)

Frondoza, Ethan (TYDE)

Eickhoff, CJ (TAC-was an alternate; now has a spot if he chooses to attend)

Li, Andrew (TAC)

Liu, Darren (TAC)

March, Jackson (TAC)

Marrujo, Christian (TAC)

Marrujo, Max (TAC)

Mei, Garlan (TAC)

Poole, Austin (TAC)

Tangeman, Cole (TAC)

Wiggins, Gus (TAC)

Hohm, Nate (ATOM)

Vincent, Will (MOR)

Lazaroski, Jack (MSA)

EMAIL INDICATED A PLAN TO ATTEND BUT HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED ONLINE:

MALES

Hitchcock, Drew (YSST)

Walcott, Ben (GFSC)

IMX CAMP SELECTEES – NO RESPONSE RECEIVED TO DATE

FEMALES

Burton, Lilly (NCAC)

Dolan, Maya (NCAC)

Wolk, Isabel (NCAC)

Briggs, Reese (SwimMAC)

Bujoreanu, Sophia (SwimMAC)

Druhan, Abby (SwimMAC)

McCarter, Macie (SwimMAC)

Pou, Julia (SwimMAC)

Thome, Paige (SwimMAC)

Vannote, Carly (SwimMAC)

Baric, Catherine (TAC)

Cotter, Keelan (TAC)

Ivanov, Katya (TAC)

Qian, Shakira (TAC)

Quisumbing, Andie (TAC)

Riley, Erin (TAC)

Whelehan, Meredith (TAC)

Monville, Kathryn (WAVE)

EMAIL INDICATED A PLAN TO ATTEND BUT HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED ONLINE:

FEMALES

Bernardo, Lauren (SwimMAC)

Mallard, Caroline (SwimMAC)

Neace, Clarke (SwimMAC)

Vassil, Avery (SwimMAC)

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Golden Ticket Winners qualify for Select Camp

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Congratulations to 133 swimmers who qualified for the 2019 NCS Select Camp to be held at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center in Charlotte on April 27-28.  The following swimmers earned their Golden Tickets by finishing in the top five at the NCS 14U Short Course Championships.

2019 NCS Select Camp Qualifiers as of 2/18/19

Additional swimmers may be added based on results at the upcoming Age Group Sectional Meet in the following qualifying events:  9-10 – 500 free, 11-12 – 1000 free and 11-12 1650 free.

Swimmers on the list who plan to attend the Select Camp must complete and submit the application form below by March 24, 2019.  Information on submitting camp fees is included in the form.

2019 NCS Select Camp Application Form

11-12 and 13-14 year-old swimmers who will be traveling as a team to dinner and the hotel are also required to complete and submit the following NCS Team Travel Permission form.  Please include this completed form with the check that is sent to Amy Faulk (the address is on the application form).

Scott Stephens will serve as camp director and Amy Faulk as camp manager.  The entire Select Camp staff and a Camp Itinerary will be announced and posted on the NCS website in the next few weeks.

NOTE:  The 10 & under age group will have a one day camp, with swimmers checking in at 7:30 am on Saturday and leaving at 5:00 pm.  The 11-12 and 13-14 age groups will stay over at the Fairfield Inn on Saturday night and will have a morning camp session on Sunday.  Camp fees for the 10 & under group are $130 and camp fees for the 11-12 and 13-14 age groups are $165.

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2019 IMX Camp Video

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Thank you to IMX Camp head coach Amy Faulk for creating a video with highlights of the 2019 NCS IMX Camp at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Also thanks to camp director Jay Dodson, camps coordinator Jonathan Watson, and the rest of the IMX camp coaching staff for providing this opportunity for NCS swimmers. Click the following link or the IMX camp photo above to view the video.

2019 NCS IMX Camp Video

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NCS IMX Camp: Final Update

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Due to the recent snowy weather experienced throughout the state, I did want to be sure to let everyone know that the camp will proceed as scheduled.  As announced in the email sent last week, we are asking swimmers to arrive and check-in between 8-8:30am at the Greensboro Aquatic Center this Saturday, January 20th.  If you have been affected by the weather and need more time for arrival, please feel free to exercise caution and arrive when you can.  We will have people to assist those who need to check-in late.

If any swimmer is being picked up by someone other than his/her parent, please send a note telling us to whom you wish us to release your child on Sunday at the conclusion of the camp.  Checkout is still planned for 12:20pm on Sunday.

For any communication throughout the camp, here are some contacts that you may use for correspondence:

Jonathan Watson – 919-395-9586 – voice or text ; 01silversurfer@bellsouth.net
Amy Faulk – coachamyfaulk@gmail.com
Greensboro Aquatic Center – 336-315-8498
Jay Dodson, Camp Director – 336-337-0169

Room and roommate selection has already been concluded with an effort to have swimmers lodge with swimmers from around the state.  We hope this encourages getting to know one another and mirrors the procedures used by our Zone Team when travelling.  Please reinforce to your child the need to be polite and considerate of others at all times throughout the conduct of the camp.

Lastly, our Guest Head Coach Jim Richardson has requested that all swimmers who have a snorkel bring the snorkel to the camp with them this weekend.

Thank you for agreeing to attend this camp.  I look forward to hearing any and all feedback (positive or constructive) after the camp concludes.  If there are any questions that anyone has, please do not hesitate to email.

Jonathan Watson, NCS Camp Coordinator

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NCS Swimmers/Coaches Attend Zone Select Camp

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Congratulations to the NCS swimmers listed below who qualified to attend the 2017 Southern Zone Select Camp, and also to the NCS coaches who were selected to the camp staff.  The camp was held at the University of Louisville on May 25-28.

28 male and 28 female athletes were selected in each of the four Zones. Selected girls must be age 12-13 at the time of performance. Selected boys must be age 13-14 at the time of performance.  14 athletes of each sex were selected based on 2016 Long Course Meters (LCM) IMX point scores according to the following:
Seven girls age 12 and seven boys age 13
Seven girls age 13 and seven boys age 14

Then, the fastest swimmer in each Zone in each Long Course Meters (LCM) Olympic event (including the 800 and 1500 for both sexes) is invited for a total of 14 additional male and 14 additional female athletes. If a swimmer was already selected based on IMX score, the next fastest swimmer is selected in that event.

Charlotte Hook TAC Zac Cairns NCAC
Madeline Menkhaus MAC Tim Connery MAC
Sydney Morgan NCAC Ben Duckworth EAC
Caroline Pape TYDE Noah Henderson STAR
Katie Rauch ATOM Boyd Poelke MAC
Coaches
Kiki Farmer HPSC
Shaynah Jerrell ATOM
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NCS Swimmers attend Select Camp

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Jim Richardson was the special guest at Select Camp.

Congratulations to these swimmers who attended the 2017 NCS Select Camp held at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary on April 22-23.  Special guest was former University of Michigan head swimming and diving coach, Jim Richardson.  Swimmers qualified by finishing in the top five at the NCS 14U Short Course Championships or as additional qualifiers based on performance at Age Group Sectionals.

For additional photos from Select Camp, click the photo gallery tab above.

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