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2027 LC MEET BID PACKET

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MEET BID PROCEDURE: Please use the form below to submit your 2027 Long Course meet bids by 10/4/26.

Here is the bid packet for submitting meet bids for the 2027 long course season. It includes both the Meet Bid Framework and the Meet Bid Form.

Meet Bid Framework

The meet bid framework provides dates of notable meets, including sectional and national events, and indicates closed weekends during the 2027 long course season.

Meet Bid Form

The meet bid form is the method for submitting your meet bids to the meet scheduling committee. Simply complete and submit a form for each of your club’s meet bids.  Please note the closed weekends when submitting bids.

Completing the Meet Bid Form

The meet bid form allows the Meet Scheduling committee to gather and provide clubs with complete and consistent meet information. The form is divided into three sections:

  1. Basic Meet Information (dates, host club, meet name, location, etc.)
  2. Meet Type (meet type, course type, meet category, age group)
  3. Meet Fees (individual fees, relay fees, facility fees, travel fund, parking, other)

Click the link to the Meet Bid Form to get started. After completing all required fields (identified by an asterisk) in a section, click NEXT. After completing the entire form, click SUBMIT.  You will be asked if you want to submit another response.  If you do, click “submit another response” and repeat the process for your next meet.

Meet bids submitted will automatically populate the 2027 Long Course Bid Schedule posted on the NCS website. Here, you can view what you’ve submitted. (The spreadsheet does not automatically sort by date, so the most recently submitted bids will appear at the bottom but will be sorted periodically as bids come in.)

Meet Bid Deadline:10/4/26
Schedule Planning Meeting:10/4/26
Meet Calendar Approved:10/4/26 *HOD
Approved Calendar Posted:10/6/26

If you have any questions on the Meet Bid Form contact Lisa Olack – olack.lisa@gmail.com

REMINDER:

Clubs must be Safe Sport Recognized to bid on NCS Championship meets. 

Meets will not be sanctioned unless the host club is Safe Sport Recognized.

NOTE:

Pending legislation may open the closed weekends in April, July (Fall HOD, Open Water Champs, Age Group Champs, and Senior Champs). Please bid your meets assuming these weekends are closed but note on the bid form if you prefer to change your bid date if the legislation passes.

Thank you,

Kevin Thornton
Scheduling Coordinator

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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, NC 336-369-1300Book 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 Official at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – Congratulations to NCS Official, Colleen Gillan, serving at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Colleen says “I am grateful and thankful to service athletes with intellectual disabilities. I learn to love the sport of swim each time I see them compete.” Thank YOU, Colleen, for your dedication and service to our Swimming community and beyond. Keep Making a difference in the lives of Many. #WEARENCS

Swimming was one of the premier 16 sports featured at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, which took place from June 20–26, 2026. The swimming competitions were hosted at the state-of-the-art Freeman Aquatic Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

Click Here for Event Overview:

  • Dates: June 20–26, 2026
  • Venue: Freeman Aquatic Center, University of Minnesota
  • Participants: Part of a broader gathering of 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches representing 52 state programs across the country.
  • Events: Included multiple traditional and inspiring races, all events in the swimming competition.

Key Highlights

  • Inclusion and Joy: Swimmers from various state delegations—including standout local and national competitors—showcased incredible sportsmanship, with events drawing large crowds of cheering fans.
  • Overall Success: The massive statewide event served as the largest humanitarian event in Minnesota’s history, highlighting athletic excellence and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games united 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states. Through the power of sports and inclusion, the USA Games have sparked a change that will transform lives, communities, and the world.
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2026 NCS Officials: LC AG Champs

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Thank you to all of the NCS officials from across our LSC who helped out with our Age Group Championship Meet. We had a large number of NCS Officials who dedicated their time and service for both the 13 & Older Prelims & Finals sessions, as well as our mid-day 12 & Under sessions. Thank you for being a special part of the NCSVillage. We appreciate each of you!!! #WEARENCS

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2026 NCS Officials Senior LC Champs

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Thank You to our NCS Officials for helping at 2026 NCS Senior Championship Meet in Cary. Thanks to each of you for your service, and all that you do for our athletes and NCS. #WEARENCS

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NCS Officials: Pan Pacific Championships

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Irvine, CA– August 12-15, 2026 – NCS Officials representing at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Thank You to our NCS Officials Mike Trexler, Rob Stevens, *Meet Referee: Trish Martin, Anne Marie Schneider, and Mike Long. Thanks to each of you for your service, and all that you do for our swimming community worldwide.

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NCS Officials at JR Nationals- Irvine

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Irvine, CA– August 3-8, 2026 – NCS Officials representing at the 2026 Speedo Junior National Championships. Thank You to our NCS Officials James Christopher, Chris Jung, and Shaunna Tobin. Thanks to each of you for your service, and all that you do for our athletes and NCS. #WEARENCS

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NCS Officials at Nationals – Irvine, CA

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Irvine, CA– July 28-August 1, 2026 – NCS Officials representing at the USA Swimming National Championships. Thank You to our NCS Officials Jon Fox and Anne Marie Schneider. 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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NCS Officials – Futures – Knoxville, TN

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Knoxsville, TN – 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 – Knoxsville, TN. Back Row From Left to Right : Rob Stevens, Colleen Gillan, Pete Cera, Bob Landry, Karen Bond, MJ Yang, Mike Trexler, Chenxi Zhang. Front Row Left to Right Mike Berger, Scott Sawyer, Katie Todd, Tara Maxry, John Jewell, Tom Gooseman, Eric Hawkins, Mike Long. 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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JOIN THE FUN! Champ Meet Volunteers Needed

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It takes a Village to create an unforgettable Championship Meet—and we need YOU!

Want the best seat in the house? Join us on the pool deck as a volunteer and experience the excitement from the front row! Whether you’re a parent, former swimmer, grandparent, official, coach, or simply someone who loves our swimming community, there’s a place for you.

💙 Join in on the daily meet themes!
💙 Cheer on our amazing NCS athletes!
💙 Meet new friends and support the swimming community!
💙 Help create a championship experience our athletes will never forget!

Sign up Below and become part of the action. You’ll have a front-row view of the racing, make lasting memories, and help showcase what makes North Carolina Swimming so special. Every role matters, and every volunteer makes a difference. Together, we’re #WEARENCS and #NCSBetter2Gether!

SENIOR CHAMPS Sign Up – Triangle Aquatic Center

AGE GROUP CHAMPS Sign Up – Greensboro Aquatic Center *Free Parking will be included

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