Summary of topics in this newsletter include- click here to view the full newsletter
- Fall House of Delegates
- Officials Meeting Agenda
- Officials Chair Election
- Safe Sport Training for Officials
- Re-certification Year
- Fall Clinic Blast
Carolina Cup Open Water Invitational
The 2023 Carolina Cup Open Water Invitational will take place Saturday September 9, 2023 at Lake Echo in Seven Lakes, NC.
For more information contact Jonathan Bescher -coachbesch@newwaveswimteam.org
2023 NCS Service Award Nominations
Send in your nomination for the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Outstanding Service Award!
Below is the form for submitting your nomination for the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Outstanding Service Award. Each year North Carolina Swimming selects a recipient for this Award. The award is presented to a volunteer in recognition of service to swimming. Recipients of the Outstanding Service Award are selected by the LSC and receive the award and an Outstanding Service Award pin. Please email your completed nomination form to pfrith@mac.com by August 27, 2023. The winner of the Outstanding Service Award will be selected by the Awards committee and announced during the NCS Awards Banquet and at the HOD meeting the weekend of September 30- October 1, 2023.
2023 NCS Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form
Help recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to the sport of swimming.
Meet Bid Packet: 2024 Long Course Season
MEET BID PROCEDURE: Please use the form below to submit your 2024 Long Course meet bids by 09/30/23.
Here is the bid packet for submitting meet bids for the 2024 long course season. It includes both the Meet Bid Framework and the Meet Bid Form.
The meet bid framework provides dates of notable meets, including sectional and national events, and indicates closed weekends during the 2024 long course season.
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:
- Basic Meet Information (dates, host club, meet name, location, etc.)
- Meet Type (meet type, course type, meet category, age group)
- 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 2024 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: | 09/30/23 |
| Schedule Planning Meeting: | 09/30/23 |
| Meet Calendar Approved: | 10/01/23 HOD |
| Approved Calendar Posted: | 10/02/23 |
If you have any questions on the Meet Bid Form contact Barb Frith – pfrith@mac.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, June, and July (Spring 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
kthornton@swimmaccarolina.org
Andy Craver Award Nominations
In Memory Of Lacy Anderson (Andy) Craver
April 1, 1977 – January 14, 1990
Andy Craver was a member of the Winston-Salem YMCA (WSY) swim team prior to his tragic death in January of 1990. His hard work, effort, and determination resulted in a Top 16 time in the 100 Fly. Andy is remembered fondly by all those who knew him, especially the many friends he made while participating in the sport of swimming. As a testimony to Andy’s exemplary attitude toward swimming, the TYDE swim team, (formerly WSY), through North Carolina Swimming, gives an award each year that bears his name, the Andy Craver Determination Award.
Award Criteria
The purpose of this award is to recognize a NCS male or female age group swimmer who during the previous short or long course season, in the opinion of the selection committee, best demonstrated determination and dedication to the sport of swimming by:
· Overcoming personal and/or physical obstacles, and thus providing a positive example;
· Demonstrating a positive work ethic and a high level of self-motivation; and
· Demonstrating a positive attitude toward peers, coaches, and swimming in general.
Nominating Process
Nominations are due in writing in the form of a letter of recommendation and must be received by September 5, 2023. Nominations may be received by email, snail mail or fax using the information below:
TYDE Swim Team (C/O Bob Jennings)
775 West End Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
2023 NCS Fall HOD
The 2023 NCS Fall House of Delegates meetings will be held at the McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023. 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.
Clubs will be asked to pre-register delegates planning to attend the HOD meeting (information on pre-registering will be sent out a few days prior to the meeting). There will not be ZOOM options for the HOD meeting. There will be ZOOM options for the High School Officials’ Clinic, the Officials’ meetings on both Saturday and Sunday, and for the Legislative Review meeting on Saturday. ZOOM links will be posted closer to the date.
2023 FALL HOD WEEKEND SCHEDULE
2023 Fall HOD Proposed Legislation
2023 Fall HOD Agenda -Sunday October 1, 2023
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.
| HOTEL | ADDRESS | PHONE | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn Cary | 1120 Ledsome Lane Cary, NC | 919-301-8467 | |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | (Limited Room Block – use link or call) | $159 /night | |
| Best Western Plus Cary, NC State | 1722 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511 | 919-481-1200 | |
| Group Code (NCS) | (Limited Room Block – use link or call) | $129 /night | |
| Wingate by Wyndham | 6115 Corporate Ridge Road, Cary, NC | 919-809-8660 | |
| Group Code (All Star Banquet & House of Delegates) | (Limited Room Block until 9/8/23- call for reservation) | $149 /night | Link |
| Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary | 131 Columbus Ave, Cary, NC | 919-377-0440 | |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | (Limited Room Block – use link or call) | $170 /night | |
| SpringHill Suites | 1120 Ledsome Lane Cary, NC | 919- 977-7244 | |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | (Limited Room Block – use link or call) | $169 /night | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary | 500 Caitboo Ave, Cary, NC 27518 | 919-239-4777 | |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | $180 /night | ||
| Hyatt Place Raleigh West | 710 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC | 919-233-2205 | |
NCS Officials Representing across USA
2023 Club Development Incentive Program
Time to start on your submission for the 2023 North Carolina Swimming Club Development Incentive Program to earn up to $1,000 for your club. The application period deadline is October 15, 2023.
Clubs can access the incentive program details here and the Online Application Form here.
This year, while the Club Recognition program is out of commission, all NCS clubs are eligible to participate in the Club Development Incentive Program.
Clubs can claim achievements that occurred between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023. Clubs can select the points that are most relevant to them and are not required to answer all questions. The max payout is $1,000 and will be calculated for all eligible clubs submitting online applications by October 15, 2023.
Questions? Contact Trish Martin at adminchair@ncswim.org
MSA Wins LC Senior Champs
The Mecklenburg Swim Association (MSA) won the combined team championships at the 2023 NCS Senior Long Course Championship meet at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. MSA scored 1,068 points, ahead of the TAC Titans (TAC) who finished in second place. The Wolfpack Elite (WOLF) finished in third place, followed by the Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA), and Marlins of Raleigh (MOR). Congratulations to all NCS athletes, coach’s and NCS Clubs on a great meet. Thank you to our Officials, volunteers, families from across the LSC. Thank you to STAR Aquatics and Greensboro Aquatic Center for hosting the 2023 NCS Senior Long Course Championship meet. #NCSBetter2Gether
SwimMAC wins 2023 ESSZ LC Sectionals
Congratulations to SwimMAC Carolina on winning The 2023 ESSZ Senior Long Course Sectional meet hosted by STAR Aquatics held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC on July 13-16, 2023. Thank you to all the NCS swimmers, coaches, officials, and volunteers from across the LSC. #NCSBetter2Gether