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Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

May 11, 2020 by Bill Martin

The Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg (ATOM) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg, 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.

The Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg 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

QuaranTEAM Challenge – Week 2 Results

May 2, 2020 by Bill Martin

Complete Week 2 Test Set Results

Thank you to the 868 athletes from 23 NCS clubs who participated in the first round of the QuaranTeam Dryland Challenge. Athletes performed nine dryland exercises for time to complete the challenge. Those same athletes will have two additional test sets, one in two weeks and another in four weeks, to see if they can better their times. Good Luck!

Below are the Top Ten finishers in each of four age groups by gender.

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
TYDE	Eva Beekman	10U	F	01:25.0	1
RSA	Grace Yu	10U	F	01:26.0	2
GFSC	Kamdyn Leute	10U	F	01:27.0	3
MOR	Lucy Hefner	10U	F	01:30.0	4
NSS	Blakeley Hogan	10U	F	01:37.0	5
MOR	Kieren Ng	10U	F	01:40.0	6
RSA	Violet Eckard	10U	F	01:41.0	7
GFSC	Natalie Clayton	10U	F	01:44.0	8
MOR	Brenna Cornpropst	10U	F	01:44.0	9
NSS	Samantha Saggio	10U	F	01:46.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
TYDE	Russ Beekman	10U	M	01:25.0	1
TYDE	Caleb Simon	10U	M	01:30.0	2
TYDE	Eli Simon	10U	M	01:32.0	3
MOR	John Cantando	10U	M	01:38.0	4
MOR	Quinton OConnor	10U	M	01:38.0	5
WAVE	Parker Van Olst Jr.	10U	M	01:40.0	6
RSA	Gavin Hulbig	10U	M	01:40.0	7
NSS	Andrew Chilom	10U	M	01:44.0	8
RSA	Nate Smith	10U	M	01:48.0	9
YOTA	Luke Pagan	10U	M	01:49.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
MOR	Brinkley Argenta	11-12	F	01:58.0	1
WOW	Heidi Bollenbacher	11-12	F	02:04.0	2
MOR	Natalie Cooper	11-12	F	02:04.0	3
SAC	Abby Haydon	11-12	F	02:20.0	4
RSA	Grace Pereira	11-12	F	02:20.0	5
MOR	Sydney Whitt	11-12	F	02:20.0	6
GCY	Helena Goddard	11-12	F	02:22.0	7
MOR	Kamiko Takei	11-12	F	02:32.0	8
SSS	Lexi Brown	11-12	F	02:36.6	9
NSS	Kate Pennell	11-12	F	02:40.0	10
MOR	Devon Whitlock	11-12	F	02:40.0	10
MOR	Isabella Buff	11-12	F	02:40.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
MOR	Ronan Cornpropst	11-12	M	02:09.0	1
WOW	Laith Ausband	11-12	M	02:27.0	2
MOR	Alexander Townsend	11-12	M	02:29.0	3
MOR	Brady Schermer	11-12	M	02:30.0	4
NSS	Brandon Wong	11-12	M	02:39.0	5
MOR	Nathan Hill	11-12	M	02:40.0	6
RSA	Kevin Chi	11-12	M	02:41.0	7
MOR	Tanner Elmore	11-12	M	02:41.0	8
RSA	Ethan Holloway	11-12	M	02:42.0	9
MOR	Rahul Ramesh	11-12	M	02:42.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
RSA	Haley Shearin	13-14	F	03:32.0	1
WOW	Cienna McNamara	13-14	F	03:39.0	2
SAC	Lauren Barrick	13-14	F	03:39.0	3
MOR	Abigail Dozier	13-14	F	03:44.0	4
TEAM	Kaitlynn Malarney	13-14	F	03:45.0	5
SAC	Libby Canipe	13-14	F	03:47.0	6
RSA	Adwita Arvind	13-14	F	03:49.0	7
MOR	Olivia Rivera	13-14	F	03:49.0	8
TEAM	Alije Schultz	13-14	F	03:51.0	9
TEAM	Kendal Wilson	13-14	F	03:51.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
HPSC	Chase ShefField	13-14	M	03:06.0	1
GFSC	William Clayton	13-14	M	03:27.0	2
MOR	Ian Stutts	13-14	M	03:28.0	3
NSEA	Cole Witmer	13-14	M	03:37.0	4
MOR	Benjamin Wilfret	13-14	M	03:38.0	5
MOR	Logan Blackburn	13-14	M	03:38.0	6
RSA	Matthew Schoenagel	13-14	M	03:42.0	7
GFSC	Nate Derwin	13-14	M	03:44.0	8
GFSC	Austin Williams	13-14	M	03:45.0	9
RSA	Dylan Gretok	13-14	M	03:45.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
MOR	Karsen Pena	15-18	F	05:00.0	1
NSS	Agnaeya Arora	15-18	F	05:02.0	2
MOR	Janie Inscore	15-18	F	05:03.0	3
SAC	Trinity Price	15-18	F	05:07.0	4
WAVE	Amanda Ray	15-18	F	05:18.0	5
MOR	Hallie Tant	15-18	F	05:18.0	6
MOR	Hannalee Ellison	15-18	F	05:18.0	7
MOR	Kyra Dalbo	15-18	F	05:19.0	8
GFSC	Bridget Derwin	15-18	F	05:26.0	9
MOR	Mya Tse	15-18	F	05:27.0	10

Club Code	Swimmer Name	Age Group	Gender	Test Set	Rank
MOR	Ignacio Leon	15-18	M	04:16.0	1
MOR	Connor Blackburn	15-18	M	04:26.0	2
NSS	Julian Mercer II	15-18	M	04:27.0	3
MOR	Jesse Ssengonzi	15-18	M	04:29.0	4
TEAM	Ryan Schulken	15-18	M	04:34.0	5
GFSC	Ian Giffel	15-18	M	04:41.0	6
YOTA	Ross Noble	15-18	M	04:41.0	7
SAC	Sam Player	15-18	M	04:42.0	8
MOR	Colin Cotter	15-18	M	04:48.0	9
MOR	Edward Perkins	15-18	M	04:49.0	10

ZOOM Safe Sport Training

April 22, 2020 by Bill Martin

Good evening Safe Sport Champions!

We are excited to announce that starting tomorrow Wednesday, April 22, USA Swimming Safe Sport staff will be hosting weekly Zoom training’s to help club’s achieve the training requirements of the Safe Sport Club Recognition Program.

Safe Sport Club Recognition Program: Training Options

Parents and athletes will tune in for the one hour training where attendance will be taken so their clubs receive credit. There will also be weekly training available to coaches where they will learn more about the Safe Sport Club Recognition program and how to share Safe Sport information with their membership.

There is no registration required at this time, attendees only need to join the meeting at the links below and come willing to participate and learn.

Please pass this meeting information along to clubs in your LSC’s.

We will hold these training’s weekly starting tomorrow April 22^ndand every meeting will be held from 3:00-4:00pm EST.

Wednesday – Parent Training https://zoom.us/j/93724361466?pwd=OVF4RFlNZFpaMHhqSEVVRGwzbmpQUT09

Thursday – Athlete Training https://zoom.us/j/97633664936?pwd=YnpXZmljME5PcldacW9ZQ0w5YTFIZz09

Friday – Coach Training https://zoom.us/j/98698656108?pwd=NzQ5TGdjWkRDc0Irck9tWHpJL1hkQT09

Alongside all of the hard work that you all are doing, we look forward to this being another resource to assist our goal of getting every USA Swimming club Safe Sport Recognized.

Thank you for all that you do!

USA Swimming Safe Sport Team

North Carolina Aquatic Club earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

April 17, 2020 by Bill Martin

The North Carolina Aquatic Club (NCAC) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the North Carolina Aquatic Club, 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.

The North Carolina Aquatic Club 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

Hillsborough Aquatic Club earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

April 6, 2020 by Bill Martin

The Hillsborough Aquatic Club (HAC) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Hillsborough Aquatic Club, 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.

The Hillsborough Aquatic Club 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

Fin Aquatic Swim Team earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

April 1, 2020 by Bill Martin

The Fin Aquatic Swim Team (FAST) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Fin Aquatic Swim Team, 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.

The Fin Aquatic Swim Team 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

Carolina Aquatic Team earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

April 1, 2020 by Bill Martin

The Carolina Aquatic Team (CAT) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Carolina Aquatic Team, 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.

The Carolina Aquatic Team 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

USA Swimming: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 3/17/20

March 18, 2020 by Bill Martin

Since first communicating with our members about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have received ample feedback, much of it focused on the safety measures being recommended. We sincerely appreciate the comments and responses you are sharing.

As of today, the CDC and White House are urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 10 people for the next eight weeks, citing the risk of the coronavirus. This includes avoiding eating or drinking in bars, restaurants, and food courts, and discretionary travel, shopping trips and social visits. This should also include team training and practices.

In light of the current situation, beyond the previously announced cancellation of the TYR Pro Swim Series at Mission Viejo and the postponement of the combined Open Water National and Junior National Championships, USA Swimming is mandating the cancellation of all its sanctioned events across the U.S. through April 30, 2020. This will be continuously reassessed based on health and governmental authorities’ information.

Beyond our clubs and teams, we can all play an important part in helping to curb the spread of COVID-19.

We encourage you to visit our website often for the most-up-to-date news and information: www.usaswimming.org

Thank you,
USA Swimming

COVID-19 Updates/Resources

March 17, 2020 by Bill Martin

Following new CDC recommendations and the North Carolina Governor’s latest Executive Order, North Carolina Swimming has revised guidance on the use of face coverings at USA Swimming activities as follows:

North Carolina Swimming strongly recommends that partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals continue to wear face coverings and practice social distancing at all swimming activities.
Other individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings for personal comfort.
NCS and member clubs may require that participants wear face coverings and observe social distancing at practices, team activities, team travel, camps, clinics, and competitions.
NCS members are expected to comply with all COVID-19 safety guidelines from USA Swimming, North Carolina Swimming, the State of North Carolina, local jurisdictions, aquatic facilities, and member clubs.

The USA Swimming Board of Directors has extended the current COVID-related requirements for sanctioning competition through August 31, 2022. There are a few changes to the requirements which were in place during 2020 and 2021. Specifically, the requirements to provide a statement of local protocols, plan for ingress and egress of spectators and planned numbers of people anticipated in specific spaces are no longer in place.

LSC Sanction Requirements

All safety precautions remain in full effect. Above all else, it is important to remember that all training and competition must conform to local, state, and federal public health guidelines.

It is every individual’s responsibility to make best efforts to stay safe in order for their athletes and teams to continue practicing and competing.

NCS Team Travel COVID Guidelines

Governor’s Executive Order No. 215 5/14/21

Employee Retention Credit Information

Athlete and Coach Mental Health and Wellness

NCS Best Practices for handling positive COVID-19 tests

Aquatics Coalition Advocacy Letter

Aquatic Coalition Top Tips for Safer Opening Procedures

USSSA COVID19 Action Plan

Facility Reopening Plan Guidelines

NCS Back in the Swim COVID-19 Relief Program

NCS Letter to Governor Cooper

NCS Return to Operations: Best Practices (as of 5/6)

NCS Return to Operations: Club Waiver Template

Facility Re-opening Messaging and Planning

Recording THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

Slides THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

Pool Opening Examples

Pool Operations Suggestions

NCS Announces COVID-19 Relief Program for Clubs

USA Swimming Coronavirus Resource Page

COVID-19 Club Resource Links

We also encourage all our members to follow healthcare recommendations to avoid infection and the spread of infection:

Avoid getting closer than six feet to anyone coughing or sneezing;
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that has 60-95% alcohol. This is especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
Cover your mouth with a tissue or your elbow if you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash, and then wash your hands;
Stay home if you are sick, and away from the pool and from fellow team members;
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly;
Monitor the WHO and CDC websites for travel advisories and follow their recommendations.

Questions or personal concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) should be directed to your local healthcare provider. North Carolina Swimming will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any additional safety measures necessary to help our members stay safe and healthy throughout this difficult time.

NCS Olympic Trials Qualifiers

March 10, 2020 by Bill Martin

Below is a list of North Carolina Swimming-registered athletes who have achieved qualifying time standards for the Olympic Trials in Omaha. The list was last updated on May 26, 2021.

Congratulations Swimmers!

NCS Olympic Trials Qualifiers

Olympic Trials Time Standards