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NCS Coach Seminar with Russell Mark

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As part of its Fall HOD weekend of virtual events, North Carolina Swimming will hold a coach seminar with USA Swimming Manager of high performance training, Russell Mark.

Russell Mark has been called USA Swimming’s “secret weapon” and is highly regarded in coaching circles for his technical expertise. All NCS coaches are welcome to join in the Zoom meeting from 4:00-5:30 pm on Saturday, Oct 3.

The HOD schedule will be updated with the sign-in information early next week and will be sent out to coaches.

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NCS #1 in Scholastic All-America Selections

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2019-2020 Scholastic All-America Roster

NCS Athletes on Scholastic All-America Roster

In a competition year shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 1,087 swimmers whose efforts in the classroom and in the pool successfully earned them the title of Scholastic All American. The honor is given to 9-12th grade students who maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and have swum an individual pool time equal to or faster than the 2019 Winter Junior qualifying time in any individual event from August 16, 2019-August 31, 2020.

Out of the 1,087 swimmers to be selected to the team, only U.S. National Team member Torri Huske (Arlington, Va./Arlington Aquatic Club) came away with a perfect score by earning a 4.0 GPA and finishing first in a 2019 Toyota U.S. Open event. Huske claimed her Toyota U.S. Open title in the 100-meter butterfly, going 57.48 to set a new 15-16 National Age Group (NAG) record and claim first ahead of a decorated field.

Leading all Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) in Scholastic All-America selections was North Carolina Swimming, which had 101 athletes receive the honor. Within North Carolina Swimming was SwimMAC Carolina, whose 29 Scholastic All Americans led all clubs across the country. In the club rankings, another NCS club, the TAC Titans finished fourth with 19 selections.

Click below to view the entire USA Swimming article, including a full breakdown of the selections.

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2020 Fall HOD: Proposed Legislation

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The following proposed legislation will be voted on at the 2020 Fall HOD.  Please review the legislation prior to the virtual House of Delegates meeting on Sunday, Oct 4, 2020 on ZOOM.

To help streamline the voting process and minimize the expense of online voting, a review of the proposed legislation will be held on ZOOM at 10:30 am on Saturday, Oct 3. Those with questions or concerns on the proposed legislation are encouraged to attend. There will also be an opportunity to make changes in the proposals with submitter’s approval.

2020 NCS FAll HOD:  Proposed Legislation

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2020 NCS All Star List

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Below is the list of North Carolina Swimming athletes who achieved NCS All Star status during the period beginning on Sept 1, 2019 and ending on March 15, 2020 (athletes are listed by club code).

Since there was not a true long course season and limited opportunities for most swimmers to compete after the COVID outbreak, this year’s awards are based on short course achievements and rankings beginning on Sept 1, 2019 and ending on March 15, 2020.

2020 NCS All Star List

This year, the NCS All Star list includes swimmers who achieved All Star Status in at least one of three ways.

  1. NCS Top Five short course times in at least two strokes (must be AAAA or better) as of 3/15/20
  2. National Top Ten list by individual age group as of 3/15/20
  3. Open Water All Star recognition
  • Each NCS swimmer who achieved NC Top-5 “AAAA” times in two or more of the following categories: distance freestyle, sprint freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, or individual medley in Short Course Yards is a NCS All Star upon verification by the NCS All Star Committee. The recognition period began September 1, 2019 and ended March 15, 2020.
  • Distance Freestyle and Sprint Freestyle are considered distinct ‘strokes’ along with Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley. Distance Freestyle include freestyle events 400 and longer for 17-18, 15-16, and 13-14; 200 and longer for 11-12 and 10&Under. Sprint Freestyle include freestyle events 200 and shorter for 17-18, 15-16, and 13-14; 100 and shorter for 11-12 and 10&Under.
  • Each NCS swimmer who individually achieved at least one USA National Age Group Recognition Top 10 Time in short course during the recognition period is an All Star.
  • Swimmers are recognized as an NCS Open Water All-Star based on the Open Water All Star selection policy.
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2020 NCS Top Five List

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Below is the list of North Carolina Swimming athletes who finished with a Top Five time in one or more short course events during the period beginning on Sept 1, 2019 and ending on March 15, 2020 (athletes are listed by club code). Top Fives are listed by age group – 10U, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18.

Since there was not a true long course season and limited opportunities for most swimmers to compete after the COVID outbreak, this year’s awards are based on short course achievements and rankings beginning on Sept 1, 2019 and ending on March 15, 2020.

Top Five age group rankings should not be confused with the NCS Top Ten rankings, which are listed by individual age. Top Five achievement also has nothing to do with order of finish at NCS championship meets, but are based on age group rankings at the end of the qualifying period…which this year was March 15, 2020.

2020 NCS Top Five List

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New NCS Meet Info and Calendar

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You’ll notice a new look when searching for meet information on the NCS website. The meet database software was updated to be compatible with recent web host upgrades. The new meet table has been in place for several weeks but we’ve continued to make refinements and enhancements.

The new meet table has the same information as the previous meet schedule but is more secure, much faster, and offers additional features…including a meet calendar.

Below is a video clip with information and tips on using the new meet search and calendar tools.

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Fundraiser for injured MOR swimmer

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Please join North Carolina Swimming is sending best wishes to the Martin family of the Marlins of Raleigh. One of their swimmers, Reagan Martin, had a terrible accident and is currently in the hospital recovering from surgery with hopes of moving to a rehabilitation center soon. MOR is accepting donations for the Martin family to help offset significant medical expenses.

If you would like to contribute, please send money to Cara Cameron at MOR by September 7:

  • Venmo@Cara-Cameron-3 with “Martin” in the FOR category

Checks made payable to MOR mailed to MOR ATTN: Coach Cara, 4904 Waters Edge Dr. Suite 295, Raleigh, NC 27606

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Record Shattering Weekend for NCS Swimmers

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It was another record shattering weekend for NCS Swimmers. Sam Marsteiner of New Wave Swimming had a monster meet, breaking four NCS 11-12 men’s short course records over the weekend. He showed his versatility by setting new marks in the 200 Back, the 200 Free, the 500 Free, and the 1650 Free.

Lucca Battaglini of Club Kickstart also had a huge weekend at the TAC Challenge meet. Battaglini sprinted to new NCS 13-14 men’s short course records in the 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Fly.

TAC Titan swimmers Claire Curzan and Charlotte Hook also set new NCS records in the 15-16 women’s butterfly events. Curzan improved her 100 fly records with a 49.73…the first sub 50 women’s fly by an NCS swimmer! Hook broke her own 15-16 200 fly record while eclipsing the 15-18 record, as well!

Congratulations Swimmers!

Here is a summary of the new records set this past weekend:

Women’s Short Course Records
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Fly49.73
Charlotte HookTAC15-16200 Fly1:53.49
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Fly49.73
Charlotte HookTAC15-18200 Fly1:53.49
Claire CurzanTACOPEN100 Fly49.73
Men’s Short Course Records
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12200 Free1:47.40
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12500 Free4:49.60
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-121650 Free16:40.93
Sam MarsteinerWAVE11-12200 Back1:57.51
Lucca BattagliniCKS13-1450 Free20.78
Lucca BattagliniCKS13-14100 Free45.81
Lucca BattagliniCKS13-14100 Back49.83
Lucca BattagliniCKS13-14100 Fly49.07

Click her to view all the current NCS records.

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2020 Phillips 66 Award Nominations

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Send in your nomination for the 2020 Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award!

Below is the form for submitting your nomination for the 2020 Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award. Each year North Carolina Swimming has the opportunity to select a recipient for this Award.  The award, sponsored by Phillips 66, is presented to a volunteer in each LSC 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 15, 2020. The winner of the Phillips 66 Service Award will be selected by the Awards committee and announced during the NCS Awards Banquet and at the HOD meeting the weekend of October 3-4.

2021 NCS Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form

Help recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to the sport of swimming.

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Claire Curzan set 10 new NCS records over the weekend

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Her time away from the pool didn’t seem to slow down Claire Curzan.

The TAC Titan phenom broke ten NCS records at her club’s intrasquad meet held this past weekend at the Triangle Aquatic Center! In her first meet since the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Curzan’s times in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, and 100 fly set new standards in both the 15-16 and the 15-18 age groups. Her 100 fly time of 50.03 also broke her own Open record! In addition, Curzan set a new 15-16 age group record in the 200 fly.

Congratulations, Claire!

Below is a summary of her record swims:

Women’s Short Course Records
Claire CurzanTAC15-1650 Free21.51
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Free47.23
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Back51.01
Claire CurzanTAC15-16100 Fly50.03
Claire CurzanTAC15-16200 Fly1:53.59
Claire CurzanTAC15-1850 Free21.51
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Free47.23
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Back51.01
Claire CurzanTAC15-18100 Fly50.03
Claire CurzanTACOpen100 Fly50.03

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, times achieved in July meets may not be used for USA Swimming programs but are eligible for NCS record recognition.

Click here to view all NCS Records

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