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NCS Invites to National Diversity Camp

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Congratulations to Mia Lang (Marlins Of Raleigh), Jasmit Kondal (YMCA of Western NC) and Caleb Winardi (Mecklenburg Swim Association), on being selected to the 2026 USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp! These NCS athletes were invited to the USOPC – Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO this past weekend April 30-May 3, 2026. USA Swimming invites up to 56 athletes from diverse populations to participate in a three-day camp program which includes pool training, motivational and education sessions and team-building activities. Selection is based on times achieved at USA Swimming sanctioned events. Click here for a complete roster of camp participants.  To learn more about the selection criteria, please click here.  

NCS is proud of each of You! Keep up the Great work!

#WEARENCS

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NCS Open Water Finishes Second

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Houston, Texas – NCS finished second overall at the 2026 Southern Zone Open Water Championships in League City, Texas this past weekend. Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and the NCS Village who helped create this team for a successful Business trip. #WEARENCS

NC OW Highlight Video

2026 SZ OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LAKE LONGHORN, TX.  HOSTED BY GULF SWIMMING.

Combined Team Scores

1. Florida Swimming 1152

2. North Carolina Swimming 812

3. Gulf Swimming 630

4. Florida Gold Coast Swimming 362

5. South Carolina Swimming 282

6. Southeastern Swimming Zone Tea 271

7. Team North Texas 236

8. Georgia Open Water Zone Team 213

9. Kentucky 123

10. South Texas Zone Team 118

11. Louisiana Zone Team 85

FULL EVENT RESULTS

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Men’s National Junior Team

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Colorado Springs, Colorado (April 10-14) – Congratulations to our NCS athletes who are a part of the Men’s National Junior Team with Team USA. From Right to Left – Coach Chuck Batchelor (SwimMAC), Albert Smelzer (GSA), Jordan Willis (SwimMAC / UF), Davis Jackson (TAC TITANS), David Sammons (SwimMAC), Mike Rice (MSA), and Team Manager Amy Faulk (NCS). Congratulations Gentlemen! #WEARENCS

Men’s NJT Roster

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2026 College Club Swimming National Championships

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Greensboro, NC – The 2026 College Club Swimming National Championships held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on April 10-12. There were 1628 swimmers from 144 college clubs from across the USA. Guest appearnaces at the meet included Kyle Sockwell and Culen Jones.

Officials from left to right: MJ Yang, Deb Hanley, Tom Donahue. Tammy Schmidt, Courtney Brumback, Mike Berger, Scott Sawyer, Rob Stevens (Meet Referee), Skip Overton, Eric Hawkins, and Mike Long (Team Lead CJ). Not pictured – Mike Trexler, Shaunna Tobin, Katie Todd, Jeff Baker, Ryan Pegarsch, and Bill Vey. In total there were 39 Officials including 17 from NCS, and officials from 16 LSC’s from across the USA. #OfficiallyAwesome

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BLACK DIAMOND TAKES THE CROWN

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Charleston, SC – Congratulations to Team Black Diamond, Champions of the 11th Annual Carolina Crown Swim Challenge!

Congratulations to the 200 plus athletes from across North Carolina and South Carolina divided into 4 teams – Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire. Thank YOU to the MLK Pool, to all the Officials and Volunteers who helped make the event a success. Thank you to Amy Faulk, Chip Holland, Jonathan Watson, Trish Martin, Victoria Culbertson, and all the in between behind the scenes for orchestrating this entire event and making it a success for all to enjoy. Many Thanks to everyone who attended the 11th Annual Carolina Crown. Next year NC will host this event. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 11, 2027. #CAROLINACROWN #WEARETHECAROLINAS

RESULTS

Results BkUp File

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NCS Officials: NCAA DI Men’s Swimming

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NCS Officials at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships in Atlanta, GA. From Left to Right – Chris Jung, Mike Trexler, Trish Martin, and Deb Hanley. Thanks to each of you for your commitment and dedication to serving our sport, and athletes of all levels in our Swimming Community. #NCSOfficiallyAwesome #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS

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