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USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards

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USA Swimming presented the Golden Goggle Awards virtually this year. Summer Sanders, Elizabeth Beisel, and Cullen Jones honored swimmers, past and present, during this special Golden Goggle ceremony. Don’t miss the special feature on coach Jon Jolley and the Hickory Foundation YMCA Swim Team. Enjoy!

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NCS Women in Leadership & Coach Forum

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Susan Teeter

North Carolina Swimming will host a Women in Leadership & Coach Forum via ZOOM on December 9 at 8:30 PM. Susan Teeter will be the guest speaker. Teeter is the former women’s coach at Princeton University and is now a special consultant to USA Swimming on women in leadership and coaching.

Women in Leadership & Coaching Forum
Time: Dec 9, 2020 08:30 PM Eastern Time

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Safe Sport Training

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Reminder of the trainings available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this week!

Athlete Trainings (12-18 years old):

https://zoom.us/j/97633664936?pwd=YnpXZmljME5PcldacW9ZQ0w5YTFIZz09

  • Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST

Parent Trainings:

https://zoom.us/j/93724361466?pwd=OVF4RFlNZFpaMHhqSEVVRGwzbmpQUT09

  • Wednesday, November 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST

Coaches Training:

https://zoom.us/j/98698656108?pwd=NzQ5TGdjWkRDc0Irck9tWHpJL1hkQT09

  • Friday, November 20 at 3:00 p.m. EST
 
  TRISH HUGHES Administrative Assistant Background Check Coordinator 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5780 o: 719.866.3536
thughes@usaswimming.org
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PAC “Stay in the Swim” Campaign

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Piedmont Aquatic Club (PAC) is hosting an in-person and virtual mile on December 5th to raise funds for its facility. Due to aging equipment and COVID-19 budget uncertainties, the community indoor pool at the Armfield Civic Center in Pilot Mountain, NC is in danger of closing.

Click the following link to learn how you can help with PAC’s fundraising efforts to save the pool:

PAC “Stay in the Swim” Fundraising Campaign

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Frighteningly fast times at Halloween meets

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Several NCS Short Course records fell at Halloween weekend meets. Ezra Zapler of East Carolina Aquatics broke the 11-12 boys record in the 50 free at the ECA meet held at East Carolina University. Parker Van Olst of New Wave Swimming broke the 10 & under boys 100 breaststroke record at the TAC Halloween Bash while New Wave teammate, Sam Marsteiner improved his record times in the 11-12 boys 100 free, 200 free, and 500 free. Congratulations swimmers!

Men’s Records
Parker Van OlstWAVE10U100 Breast1:13.24
Ezra ZaplerECA11-1250 Free22.58
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12100 Free49.71
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12200 Free1:46.95
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12500 Free4:48.02

Click here for a complete list of current NCS records

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Open Files in MEET CALENDAR

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Having trouble pulling up files while in the MEET CALENDAR mode? Some browser security settings will not allow files to be opened with a left click. Did you know that if you right click the file icon and select “Open link in new window,” the file will open.

When you click the MEET CALENDAR tab on the NCS website, a monthly meet calendar appears. Click on any meet for a detail view of that particular meet. The detail view includes various files that are displayed as icons. Right click the file icon and select “Open link in new window,” and the file will open.

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Safe Sport Training

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Reminder of the trainings available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week!

Parent Trainings:

https://zoom.us/j/93724361466?pwd=OVF4RFlNZFpaMHhqSEVVRGwzbmpQUT09

  • Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. EST

Athlete Trainings (12-18 years old):

https://zoom.us/j/97633664936?pwd=YnpXZmljME5PcldacW9ZQ0w5YTFIZz09

  • Thursday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST


Coaches Training:

https://zoom.us/j/98698656108?pwd=NzQ5TGdjWkRDc0Irck9tWHpJL1hkQT09

  • Friday, October 23 at 3:00 p.m. EST

 
  TRISH HUGHES Administrative Assistant Background Check Coordinator 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5780 o: 719.866.3536
thughes@usaswimming.org
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NCS Superstar Webinar

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As with everything else, the 2020 Select Camp scheduled for last April was canceled.  To recognize those who qualified for the Camp, Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis developed an exclusive Superstar Webinar.  The “Sharing the Secrets of Greatness” event, featuring Josh Davis, Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin and Ryan Held was held on Saturday, Oct 10th. They shared some great tips for coaches, parents, and swimmers of all ages. You’ll definitely want to check it out.

Click the link below to view a recording of the event. The password is select. Click the little red tab with the three dots to view in full screen.

Connect with Olympic Legends Nathan, Missy, Ryan and Josh

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