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Swimming Webinar Series

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Our friends at Potomac Valley Swimming shared an invitation to participate in a free webinar series with Olympians, sports psychologists, and parent educators providing information to help swimmers stay motivated.  The series has been put together by Cejih Yung of CG Sports Management.

This week’s webinars start tomorrow (Sunday) and will be held from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM.  Register for the free webinars at https://www.cgsportsmanagement.com/live-webinars.

The schedule of upcoming webinars includes: 

– Sundays with “Mike and Mike” Michael Andrew and Michael Chadwick
– Monday Motivation with Josh Davis
– Tuesday Live Dryland Workouts with 400IM American Record Holder Katie Hoff
– Wednesdays with Elizabeth Beisel and a Special guest; 

– Thursday Mental Performance and Sports Psychology with Dr. Megan Cannon and Madisyn Cox
– Friday Parent Education with Kristy Kowal and Joan Beisel.

All coaches, athletes and families are invited to tune in.

Enjoy and stay well!

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USA Swimming: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 3/17/20

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Since first communicating with our members about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have received ample feedback, much of it focused on the safety measures being recommended. We sincerely appreciate the comments and responses you are sharing.

As of today, the CDC and White House are urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 10 people for the next eight weeks, citing the risk of the coronavirus. This includes avoiding eating or drinking in bars, restaurants, and food courts, and discretionary travel, shopping trips and social visits. This should also include team training and practices.

In light of the current situation, beyond the previously announced cancellation of the TYR Pro Swim Series at Mission Viejo and the postponement of the combined Open Water National and Junior National Championships, USA Swimming is mandating the cancellation of all its sanctioned events across the U.S. through April 30, 2020. This will be continuously reassessed based on health and governmental authorities’ information.

Beyond our clubs and teams, we can all play an important part in helping to curb the spread of COVID-19.

We encourage you to visit our website often for the most-up-to-date news and information: www.usaswimming.org

Thank you,
USA Swimming

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Brunswick Aquatic Club earns Safe Sport Club Recognition

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Brunswick Aquatic Club (BAC) earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

Congratulations to the Brunswick Aquatic Club, the latest North Carolina Swimming club to earn USA Swimming’s new Safe Sport Club Recognition! The Safe Sport Club Recognition program distinguishes USA Swimming clubs that demonstrate their commitment to creating safe, healthy, and positive environments for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Safe Sport Best Practices, and Safe Sport education.

The Brunswick Aquatic Club has been highlighted as a Safe Sport Recognized Club with a banner on its team listing in the USA Swimming Find-a-Team Search and will receive a medallion for their club’s website as well. Clubs can apply for the Safe Sport Recognized Club program through their Club Portal on the USA Swimming website.  Here’s a link to the Safe Sport Recognized Club program information: https://www.usaswimming.org/ssrp

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COVID-19 Updates/Resources

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Following new CDC recommendations and the North Carolina Governor’s latest Executive Order, North Carolina Swimming has revised guidance on the use of face coverings at USA Swimming activities as follows:

  • North Carolina Swimming strongly recommends that partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals continue to wear face coverings and practice social distancing at all swimming activities.
  • Other individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings for personal comfort.
  • NCS and member clubs may require that participants wear face coverings and observe social distancing at practices, team activities, team travel, camps, clinics, and competitions.
  • NCS members are expected to comply with all COVID-19 safety guidelines from USA Swimming, North Carolina Swimming, the State of North Carolina, local jurisdictions, aquatic facilities, and member clubs.

The USA Swimming Board of Directors has extended the current COVID-related requirements for sanctioning competition through August 31, 2022.  There are a few changes to the requirements which were in place during 2020 and 2021. Specifically, the requirements to provide a statement of local protocols, plan for ingress and egress of spectators and planned numbers of people anticipated in specific spaces are no longer in place. 

LSC Sanction Requirements

All safety precautions remain in full effect. Above all else, it is important to remember that all training and competition must conform to local, state, and federal public health guidelines. 

It is every individual’s responsibility to make best efforts to stay safe in order for their athletes and teams to continue practicing and competing.

CDC Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period

NCS Team Travel COVID Guidelines

Governor’s Executive Order No. 215 5/14/21

Employee Retention Credit Information

Athlete and Coach Mental Health and Wellness

NCS Best Practices for handling positive COVID-19 tests

Aquatics Coalition Advocacy Letter

Aquatic Coalition Top Tips for Safer Opening Procedures

USSSA COVID19 Action Plan

Facility Reopening Plan Guidelines

NCS Back in the Swim COVID-19 Relief Program

NCS Letter to Governor Cooper

NCS Return to Operations: Best Practices (as of 5/6)

NCS Return to Operations: Club Waiver Template

Facility Re-opening Messaging and Planning

Recording THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

Slides THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

Pool Opening Examples

Pool Operations Suggestions

NCS Announces COVID-19 Relief Program for Clubs

USA Swimming Coronavirus Resource Page

COVID-19 Club Resource Links

We also encourage all our members to follow healthcare recommendations to avoid infection and the spread of infection:

  1. Avoid getting closer than six feet to anyone coughing or sneezing; 
  2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that has 60-95% alcohol. This is especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
  4. Cover your mouth with a tissue or your elbow if you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash, and then wash your hands;
  5. Stay home if you are sick, and away from the pool and from fellow team members;
  6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly;
  7. Monitor the WHO and CDC websites for travel advisories and follow their recommendations.

Questions or personal concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) should be directed to your local healthcare provider. North Carolina Swimming will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any additional safety measures necessary to help our members stay safe and healthy throughout this difficult time.

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YMCA Short Course Nationals cancelled

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The following message was taken from the YMCA website:

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is committed to the safety and well being of all attendees at our competitive events. As such, we have been monitoring the recent spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as it relates to all attendees at our upcoming YMCA Short Course National Championship to take place at Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) March 30-April 3, 2020 

Out of an abundance of caution, YMCA Short Course National have been cancelled. Y-USA has made this decision in order to reduce the risk to all athletes, coaches and families. We did not make this decision in haste, and we know that this news will be disappointing to you.

We will continue to share more information as we work quickly to expand on more action steps and respond to frequently asked questions. If you have immediate questions about this decision please contact aquatics@ymca.net.

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Records set at Senior Sectionals

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Several NCS records and a NAG relay record were broken at the Senior Sectional meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary this past weekend.

Braeden Haughey (TAC) set the 15-16 men’s 400IM record while Michael Moore (MOR) established a new mark in the 15-18 men’s 400IM. Claire Curzan (TAC) broke the long course 50 free record for 15-16 women and also the 15-16 short course 200 free record.

The TAC Titans 15-16 men’s 800 free relay team set a National Age Group record. The team of Michael Cotter, Lance Norris, David Greeley, and Braeden Haughey broke the record with a time of 6:36.61.

Several short course records were also set at the ACC Championship meets in Greensboro over the past few weeks. Kate Moore, Kylee Alons, Katharine Berkoff, and Julia Poole (NC State) broke the women’s Open 800 free record at the women’s meet. At the men’s meet Noah Henderson (NC State) set a new men’s 15-18 50 free record while Wolfpack teammate Coleman Stewart bettered the Open 200 back record. UNC’s Valdas Abaliksta set a new mark in the men’s Open 100 breast.

Congratulations swimmers! Click here to view all NCS records.

NameClubAge GroupEventTime
Women’s Long Course Records
Claire CurzanTAC15-1650 Free25.33
Men’s Long Course Records
Braeden HaugheyTAC15-16400 IM4:24.99
Michael MooreMOR15-18400 IM4:21.83
Women’s Short Course Records
Claire CurzanTAC15-16200 Free1:45.47
Men’s Short Course Records
Noah HendersonNC State15-1850 Free19.69
Coleman StewartNC StateOPEN200 Back1:37.71
Valdas AbalikstaUNCOPEN100 Breast52.00
Men’s Short Course Relay Records
TACMen’s15-16800 Free Relay6:36.61
Michael Cotter
Lance Norris
David Greeley
Braeden Haughey
Women’s Short Course Relay Records
NC StateWomen’s OPEN800 Free Relay6:59.73
Kate Moore
Kylee Alons
Katharine Berkoff
Julia Poole
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Drive Thru Registration at New Wave Swimming?

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Apparently the driver of this car thought that New Wave Swimming in Raleigh was offering Drive Thru registration. While coach John Roy has not yet introduced that service, he may want to consider it.

Fortunately there was no one in the WAVE office when the car slammed through the wall and the driver wasn’t injured. But it looks like John will be needing a new desk.

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TAC claims team title at Senior Sectionals

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The TAC Titans finished first in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the 2020 ESSZ Senior Sectionals in Cary this past weekend to claim the overall team title. The Marlins of Raleigh finished second in team scoring, followed by SwimMAC Carolina. Complete individual and team results can be found on the Short Course Meet Schedule tab above .

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