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

USA Swimming National Officials Committee (NOC) – A recent announcement highlighting an NCS appointment. Dana Covington is passing the baton of the National Officials Committee Chair, to one of our NCS fearless leaders, Trish Martin, starting in 2026. (Photo L to R: Trish Martin and Dana Covington)

“I am thrilled to share that Trish Martin has been asked to be the next chair of the USA Swimming National Officials Committee (NOC) and she graciously accepted! This position is appointed by and reports to the USA Swimming CEO.” – Dana Covington

Trish brings years of tremendous officiating experience from the LSC to the international stage. She also brings significant experience in USA Swimming governance. She has demonstrated her knowledge and skills as a leader in her home LSC of North Carolina in addition to national governance through work on multiple national committees. Trish’s professional business and marketing skills helped to drive the initiative to build the Greensboro Aquatic Center. She also is a leader in North Carolina Swimming where she served in many leadership roles over more than 15 years including general chair, administrative vice chair, safe sport chair, and as a member of the Officials Committee. Her national governance leadership has spanned 10 years as chair of the Nominating Committee and the Safe Sport Committee. She served on the NOC Evaluation and Mentoring working group for a few years before leading that group as a member of the NOC two years ago. The experience that Trish brings to this committee will continue to drive the important work that the NOC is responsible for.

Congratulations, Trish Martin, as the new chair of the National Officials Committee. And, Thank You Dana Covington, for your commitment, dedication, and service to our sport. #SwimCommunity #OfficiallyAwesome #NCSVillageStrong #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS