Promoting Excellence by Providing Resources to Support and Empower the North Carolina Swimming Community.
NCS Officials looking for an OQM meet are invited to sign up for the TAC’s Big Southern Classic November 7-10, 2024 as an OQM for officials. Evaluations will be offered for all N2 positions, plus N3 ST.
Please use the following Wet-Side OFFICIALS SIGNUP — 2024 Big Southern Classic to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Meet Referee, Craig Fisher (cfisher36@carolina.rr.com) or Mike Trexler (mike_trexler@mac.com)
The top-20 ranked athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2025 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2024 long course season.
Below are the IMX rankings for the 2024 Long Course season for NCS registered 10, 11, 12, and 13-year-old swimmers. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2024 long course season. The top-20 athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2025 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
2025 IMX CAMP 10-year-old QUALIFIERS
2025 IMX CAMP 11-year-old QUALIFIERS
2025 IMX CAMP 12-year-old QUALIFIERS
2025 IMX CAMP 13-year-old QUALIFIERS
2025 IMX CAMP Attendees by Single Age and NCS Club
The 21st-25th ranked athletes on the lists are alternates and will be offered space in the camp should any of the top-20 decline their spot.
The cost to attend the IMX Camp is $120 per swimmer. The application form includes a link to the PayPal page. Alternates should not submit payment unless they are notified that they have been added to the roster. No refunds will be given for camp. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Congratulations to our Award Winners – Jon Jolley Distance Swimmer of the Year Daisy Collins(NCAC) and Santiago Alzate(SwimMAC); Open Water Swimmer of the Year Jackson Scheiber(WAVE) and Ashley Twichell(TAC); Coach of the Year Award winners: Franke Bell Senior Coach of the Year – Dave Sokolofsky (WOW); Kathy McKee Age Group Coach of the Year – Russ Kasl (SwimMAC); NCS Coach Leadership Award – Jay Dodson (STAR); USAS Outstanding Service Award – Jamie Bloom (YOTA); Surprise Lifetime Membership awarded to Barb Frith (NCS Registrar); and TYDE Andy Craver Determination Award winner Cate Daughtery (RACY)
Check out the 2023-2024 NCS Year In Review Highlight Video for all to enjoy.
Congratulations to all the NCS Swimmer of the Year Award Winners from this past weekend.
Check out the 2023-2024 NCS Year In Review Highlight Video for all to enjoy.
North Carolina Swimming has set NEW Age Group Championship Time Standards for the 24-25 swim seasons. 2025 AG SC Champ Meet will be February 13-16, 2025 at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC. The 2025 AG LC Champ meet will be July 17-20, 2025 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, NC.
A special Thank You to the Age Group Task Force for all their hard work of tracking 7 years worth of data from our LSC Championship meets to propose and pass these NEW Championship Time Standards. #NCSBETTER2GETHER #WEARENCS
Western North Carolina was hard hit by Hurricane Helene and we are seeking your support to help our NCS Clubs and families in time of need. We will be accepting non perishable donations this weekend Oct 5-6 at the GAC during HOD- (Saturday 8am – 8pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm). Non Perishable food items include, but not limited to, bottled water, canned meats, canned veggies, ramen noodles, diapers, baby formula, feminine products, and basic necessities to help those who have lost everything. The devastation is that of a war zone, completely unreal so we are seeking any and all help for our friends, neighbors, and teammates across the Western NC. NCS Officials from Western NC will be collecting and delivering items to those in need. If you would like to help in other ways contact us so we can work together: swimnorthcarolina@gmail.com #NCSWorksBetter2Gether #HelpWesternNC #WEARENCS
Denver, Colorado – North Carolina Swimming Delegates attended the 2024 USA Swimming Annual Business Meeting. Bringing the National Governing Body together for time to connect, collaborate, discuss changes, learning and growing together, and preparing for the new year ahead hoping to make an impact and positive difference in our sport. North Carolina Swimming will hold our House of Delegates meeting next weekend, Sunday, October 6, in Greensboro to share and prepare our Local Swimming “Community”. Keep up the good work NCS! #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
The 2024 NCS Fall House of Delegates meetings will be held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center / Coliseum in Greensboro on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. 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.
2024 FALL HOD WEEKEND SCHEDULE
2024 Fall HOD Proposed Legislation
2024 Fall HOD Agenda -Sunday October 6, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area | 3033 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403 | 336-553-1818 | Call to Reserve |
| Group Code (North Carolina Swimming) | (Limited Room Block) | $189 / night | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | 3030 West Gate City, Greensboro, NC 27403 | 336-292-4004 | NCS All Star Banquet Link |
| Group Code (North Carolina Swimming) | (Limited Room Block til 9/10) | $149 /night | |
| Courtyard Greensboro | 4400 W. Wendover Ave | 336-294-3800 | Call to Reserve |
| Group Code (North Carolina Swimming) | (Limited Room Block until 9/8/23- call for reservation) | $122 /night | |
| TownePlace Suites Greensboro | 3304 Isler St., Greensboro, NC 27407 | 336-763-8900 | Book your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR |
| Group Code (North Carolina Swimming) | (Limited Room Block until 9/15) | $149 /night | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | 3308 Isler Street, Greensboro, NC 27403 | 336-235-4002 | Book your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | (Limited Room Block until 9/15) | $ 149 /night | |
| Holiday Inn Greensboro Coliseum | 3005 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403 | 336-294-4565 | Book Your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR |
| Group Code (NC Swimming) | (Limited Room Block available through 9/4) | $159 /night | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro | 4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC | 336-369-1300 | Book Your group rate for N.C. SWIMMING ALL STAR |
| (Limited Room Block available through 9/11) | $189/ night |
The NCS “A-TEAM” Swim Camp, for swimmers ages 11-14 whose long course times in 2024 ranked them highest among swimmers achieving “A” time standards, will be held at the Triangle Sportsplex in Hillsborough, NC on November 3, 2024.
Athletes selected were those who ranked highest during the long course season in the 100m fly, 100m back, or 100m breast and who had not yet achieved faster than the National “A” time standard.
Coaches will focus in-water sessions on fly, back, and breast and each will feature older athletes who have demonstrated excellence in the particular stroke highlighted.
If your name is on the A-Team Camp Selections list above and you would like to attend, please complete and submit the form below by deadline of Monday, October 7, 2024.
Spectator Update : New Clear Bag Policy goes into effect Friday September 20, 2024.
Updated Spectator Bag Policy
For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a bag. If necessary, guests are permitted to bring one small bag that meets the following guidelines:
· Clear Vinyl or Plastic Bag
o No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
· Small Clutch Bag
o No larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
o (Approximately the size of a hand)
· Medical Bags*
o No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
· One-Gallon Clear Plastic Storage Bag
· Clear Vinyl or Plastic Backpack
o No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
· Diaper Bags*
o No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
*Medical bags, including diaper bags when accompanied by a child, will be inspected and tagged before entry.
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. The Greensboro Aquatic Center reserves the right to deny any bag at any time on a case-by-case basis.
Please see the attached document for further details and share it with your coaches and visiting teams.
*Please note that athletes are allowed to bring in their bags and do not have to abide by the above/attached policy.
