GET IN THE SWIM!
JOIN THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE SWIMMING POSSIBLE.
- NCS represents over 11,000 swimmers, coaches, and volunteers from the state’s USA Swimming clubs.
- NCS clubs offer over 200 meets throughout the year. Those meets cannot happen without the support of parent volunteers, just like you.
- Whether as an official, a timer, a hospitality worker or in one of the many other volunteer roles, swimming needs you!
- It’s easy to get involved. Ask your club’s coach what you can do to support your child’s sport.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SWIMMING OFFICIAL?
- The officials at our meets are all unpaid volunteers interested in providing swimming opportunities for our young athletes.
- Clubs are always looking for parents who would like to become involved as a swimming official.
NCS VOLUNTEER AWARDS
The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an outstanding volunteer in recognition of service to swimming. Recipients are selected by the Awards committee based on nominations submitted by clubs, coaches, parents, or athletes.
The Jack Lynch Award honors individuals for long-term service to clubs, the LSC, and the sport of swimming. The award, named for long-time NCS volunteer Thomas J. (Jack) Lynch, is awarded periodically by the awards committee.
Here are lists of past recipients.
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
| 1981 | Martha McKee | 2004 | Janet Scott | |
| 1982 | Kim Watson | 2005 | Richard Pockat | |
| 1983 | Camilla Crampton | 2006 | Kate Esch | |
| 1984 | Mike Haley | 2007 | Bob Johnson | |
| 1985 | Sharon Dunaway | 2008 | Suzanne Heath | |
| 1986 | Peter Carney | 2009 | Peter Carney | |
| 1987 | Peggy Hampton | 2010 | Mike Hoffer | |
| 1988 | Hill Carrow | 2011 | Wayne Shulby | |
| 1989 | Linda Leiser | 2012 | Jon Fox | |
| 1990 | Al Post | 2013 | Jonathan Watson | |
| 1991 | Jeff Gaeckle | 2014 | Wayne Shulby | |
| 1992 | Dennis McDaniels | 2015 | Trish Martin | |
| 1993 | Hugh Porter | 2015 | Colleen Gillan | |
| 1994 | Rick Fleck | 2016 | Amy Faulk | |
| 1995 | Skip Queen | 2017 | Rebekah Allen | |
| 1996 | Joel Black | 2018 | DeAnn Wahlers | |
| 1997 | Jonathan Watson | 2019 | Cynthia Shannon | |
| 1998 | Patty Waldron | 2020 | Lisa Olack | |
| 1999 | Gary Ackley | 2021 | Lynn Tippets-Fazen | |
| 2000 | Richard Pockat | 2022 | Jon Jolley | |
| 2001 | Tom Brewer | 2023 | Matthew Rigsbee | |
| 2002 | Helga Fasciano | 2024 | Jamie Bloom | |
| 2003 | no award | 2025 |
Jack Lynch Award Recipients
| 1994 | Jack Lynch |
| 1995 | Bill Stewart |
| 1995 | Don Thomas |
| 1996 | Martha McKee |
| 1997 | Dick Goodley |
| 1997 | Kim Watson |
| 1998 | Peter Carney |
| 1999 | Hugh Porter |
| 2000 | Keith Dennis |
| 2001 | Dennis McDaniels |
| 2004 | Johnnie Pearson |
| 2005 | Joel Black |
| 2011 | Richard Pockat |
| 2019 | Susanne Heath |
| 2025 | Barb Frith |
