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2022 NCS IMX Camp Registrations

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REMINDER: IMX CAMP REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE NOV 1

The 2022 NCS IMX CAMP athlete selections were announced earlier.  The top-20 athletes (male and female) ages 10, 11, 12 and 13 by IMX score are invited to attend the annual IMX CAMP to be held on January 22, 2022,  at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.  Those ranking 21-25 have been named as alternates and will be invited to fill any vacancies should any of the top-20 be unable to attend. 

If you are on the IMX Camp Selection Lists below and have not already registered, registrations are due on November 1, 2021

2022 IMX Selections: Ages 10-11

2022 IMX Camp Selections: Ages 12-13

2022 IMX CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

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TYDE swimmer breaks NCS record

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It didn’t take long for NCS swimmers to get back in the swing of things. The first NCS record of the short course season was set at the TYDE Andy Craver Invitational in Greensboro this past weekend.

Bodhi Cummins of TYDE set a new mark in the boys 10 and under 50 breaststroke with a time of 33.42.

Congratulations!

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NCS Meet Schedule Viewing Tips

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Click the video link below for a few tips on finding meet information more quickly and effectively. Meet information can be found under the MEETS tab at the top of the NCS home page.

MEET INFO AND RESULTS includes an extensive database with information from past meets, current meets, and scheduled meets which have not yet been sanctioned. The meet search can be fine-tuned by using various filters, including a date picker, and other handy search tools.

The MEET CALENDAR enables users to view meets in a calendar format. The Meet Calendar can be viewed by month (default), by week, by day, or in list format. Use the arrows to move from month to month. Click on the meet to view individual meet details, including meet info and result files. Note: Some browsers will not open files in the detail view…if this happens, simply right click and select “open link in a new window” and the file will open.

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Meet Sanction Requests

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You may have noticed a new column if you’ve pulled up the MEET INFO AND RESULTS page on the NCS website.  A Sanction Request Due column has been added so clubs will have a stated deadline for submitting sanction requests for their meets.

Beginning with January meets, NCS will return to its requirements of 60-day lead times for all meets other than closed league, intrasquad, dual, tri, and quad meets.  The required lead time on closed league, intrasquad, dual, tri, and quad meets is 30 days.

Clubs are responsible for submitting their sanction requests on time.  Clubs failing to submit their sanction requests by the deadline will be charged a late fee as detailed in the summary chart in NCS Rule 204.5.  Late fees must be paid before the meet can be sanctioned.

These lead times apply to all meets, whether they are on the meet schedule or not.  NCS strongly encourage clubs to include all meets on the schedule.  Submitting sanction or approved meet requests for unscheduled meets after the deadline results in higher late fees.

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Disability Swimming Updates

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U.S. Paralympic Swimming finished 3rd in the gold medal count with 15 Gold Medals.  It was the 1st time since the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games the team won more Gold Medals than Silver or Bronze.  Swimming accounted for 40% of the Team USA Gold Medal Count, with 37 total Gold!  Swimming finished 5th in the overall medal count with 35 total medals, 15 Gold, 10 Silver and 10 Bronze. Swimming accounted for 33% of the Total Team USA Medal Count!

The work for Paris has already begun.  Below is a list of events happening yet this year and onward into 2022.

The California Classic swim meet will be held in Yucaipa, CA on October 23-24, 2021. An in-person Foundations INTRO clinic, national classification and a para swim meet!  A great opportunity to make it a very productive weekend!

The meet details can be found on the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Competitions web page here.   The clinic registration information is attached on the flyer is attached below.

On November 14, two virtual clinics will be held.  Foundations INTRO and a Coaching a Para Swimmer Clinic. So if you can’t make the in-person event in October, register for the virtual sessions. Flyer and registration information is attached below.

The flyers are attached to this email and can be found on the U.S. Para Swimming website. 

Upcoming Competitions:

  • October 23-24: California Classic – Yucaipa, CA (Information is posted online)
  • December 17 – 19: U.S. Para Swimming National Championships – Greensboro, N.C.
  • April TBD: World Series Indianapolis (This will serve as the selection for the World Championships).
  • June 12 – 18: WPS World Championships – Portugal

We are working on the 2022 Calendar and hope to have information out in early December!

Upcoming Camps & Clinics

  • October 22 – Para Select Camp at California Classic
  • October 22 – U.S. Para Swimming Officials Certification Course
  • October 22 – U.S. Para Swimming Foundations 1&2 Clinic
  • Information for all may be found HERE.

2021 Foundations 1 & 2 INTRO Clinic

2021 Foundations Virtual Clinic – An Introduction to Para Swimming

2021 Virtual Clinic Coaching a Para Swimmer

Job Posting

Nathan Manley will be transitioning into a new role with U.S. Para Swimming as Associate Director of High Performance.   The position is posted HERE.  If you know of a coach interested in the position, please forward this link to them.

Please pass along any and all this information to anyone that can benefit by attending any of the events!

Hope to see you at an event this fall!

Peace,

Peggy Ewald

Consultant for U.S. Paralympics Swimming

Cell:  330-903-0566 EST

For more information on para-swimming, check out the link below: 

https://www.teamusa.org/usparaswimming/

Sincerely,

Caroline Holmes

USA Swimming National Disability Committee Athlete Representative

justaddwater19@gmail.com

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NCS athletes/coaches named to National Select Camps

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North Carolina Swimming will be well-represented in 2021 at the USA Swimming National Select Camp and the USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp. Below is a chart listing the NCS athletes (and coaches) who were named to these rosters.

Girls National Select Camp Roster
Morgan RazewskiSwimMAC Carolina
Keelan CotterTAC Titans
Coach Amy Faulk (Assistant Manager)SwimMAC Carolina
Boys National Select Camp Roster
Christopher ChangTAC Titans
Cameron AbaquetaSwimMAC Carolina
Steven InsixiengmayYMCA of NW NC Riptyde
Henry Lee TAC Titans
Matthew LuckySailfish Aquatics
Alexander AyersSwimMAC Carolina
National Diversity Select Camp Roster
Hanani DonaSwimMAC Carolina
Troy KeenSwimMAC Carolina
Coach Jamie Bloom (Head Coach)YMCA of the Triangle
Coach John Lau (Head Manager)Queens University

Click here to view the complete USA Swimming article

Below are the complete camp rosters

Boys Select Camp Roster

Girls Select Camp Roster

Diversity Camp Roster

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2021 NCS Awards Ceremony

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Ashley Twichell

North Carolina Swimming held its Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 2 at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary. The event followed the NCS All Star Clinic, which featured U.S. Olympic Team member Ashley Twichell as its guest clinician. Coaches Amy Faulk, Mark Franz, and Sarah Chaires assisted at the clinic. See Amy’s All Star Clinic video below:

All Star Clinic Video

After the clinic swimmers enjoyed some sandwiches in the Triangle Aquatic Center’s new Atrium and listened as Twichell recounted some of her experiences on the way to becoming one of the nation’s top Open Water swimmers.

NCS General Chair Trish Martin welcomed the crowd and Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Watson announced the awards. Coaches Amy Faulk and Jon Jolley helped Ashley Twichell present the awards. Coach John Payne introduced the Open Water Swimmers of the Year.

Awards Ceremony Power Point Video

Here is a list of the North Carolina Swimming award recipients for 2021.

Swimmer of the Year
11-12 GirlsShayna ElgartMOR
11-12 BoysSam MarsteinerWAVE
13-14 GirlsAvery KlamfothMAC
13-14 BoysMatt MarsteinerWAVE
15-16 GirlsClaire CurzanTAC
15-16 BloysBraeden HaugheyTAC
17-18 GirlsCharlotte HookTAC
17-18 BoysLance NorrisTAC
Andy Craver AwardMaci ColumbiaYOTA
Coach of the Year
Age Group Coach of the YearRuss KaslMAC
Senior Coach of the YearBruce MarchiondaTAC
Coach Leadership AwardJon JolleyYSST
Team of the Year
Division 1SwimMAC 
Division 2NCAC
Division 3Lowes YMCA
NCS Volunteer AwardLynn Tippets-Fazen

Award caps for NCS Top Five swimmers, Award towels for NCS All-Stars, and National Top Ten Certificates will be sent to clubs for distribution to their athletes.

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New Wave Swimming earns Safe Sport Club Recognition Status

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Congratulations to New Wave Swimming (WAVE), 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.

WAVE 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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NCS “A-Team” Swim Camp

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Congratulations A-Team Qualifiers!

We are excited about our upcoming NCSA-Team Camp on Sunday 11/7 at the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough, NC. This camp will be a fun experience for athletes and coaches, providing skills, motivation and team building for all participants. Lunch and snacks will also be provided. Campers should arrive by 8:45 to check in. Pick up will be at 4:30. Masks will be worn at all times when not in the water and we will adhere to all NCS and facility COVID policies.

For qualifiers who haven’t already registered for the NCS A-Team Clinic, please submit the following application form by Thursday, Oct 7th.  There is a PayPal link on the application form to pay the $60 clinic fee.

NCS “A-TEAM” CAMP APPLICATION FORM

We will have 3 stroke specific water sessions which will include drills and feedback.

Our butterfly session will be led by Coach Bradford Hancock.

Coach Bradford swam for NCAA Division 2 Queens University of Charlotte, graduating in 2018 as a 4X National Champion and a 3X All-American. After moving to Raleigh, he joined New Wave Swim Team where he has coached the 11-12 and 13-14 groups. He is extremely passionate about butterfly and takes pride in the success and confidence of his swimmers regarding the stroke. He is very excited to lead the butterfly clinic for our NCSA-Team!

Our backstroke session will be led by Coach Alan Pfau.

Coach Alan has over twenty years of experience coaching in both age group and collegiate settings. He currently is the National and Olympic Elite Coach at TAC Titans. Most recently he was Director of Competitive Swimming at the YMCA of Central Florida. He has also held positions at SwimMAC, Western Kentucky University, and the YMCA of the Triangle. He has coached many Jr National, National and Olympic Team qualifiers. Coach Alan has held leadership positions in USA swimming and NC swimming. He holds a BS in Sport Management from Western Carolina University and an MS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management form NC State. Coach Alan has been successful in encouraging a group culture that helps athletes own their own process and explore what their promise in the sport can be.

Our breaststroke session will be led by Coach Kim DeCann.

Coach Kim has been coaching at SwimMAC since 2012. After spending 20 years working as a nurse in the medical field, Coach Kim decided to take a step back, spend more time with her family and started coaching full time. She has coached multiple age groups at SwimMAC from swim school and non-competitive bridge programs to all competitive 14 and under programs. She currently coaches the 13-14 age groups. She enjoys teaching breaststroke and has had much success improving technique and building confidence. Kim is excited to lead the breaststroke clinic for the A-Team!

We are excited to include a presentation from RISE.

RISE is A-Team of world class athletes with a mission to create lasting, foundational change through their Mindset Development Program. This motivational talk will explore why training your mind is as important as training your body and how the best athletes in the world work on their mindset as part of their training. The A-Team participants will be introduced to some ways that they can use a positive mindset as part of their own swim goals.

Our camp will also include dryland/team building.

The purpose of our dryland session is to introduce some core strength exercises and include games and activities to engage the swimmers. We hope the swimmers come away from the camp with new friendships and a sense of teamwork between other swim clubs in our LCS.

In addition to these in water and dry sessions, all participants will leave camp with some terrific NCS A-Team apparel to remember their experience.

The deadline to register your A-Team Qualifier is Thursday, 10/7. Don’t miss out!

If you have any questions, please contact our Camp Directors:

Coach Katherine Holian coachkatherineholian@gmail.com or

Coach Kristina Bond coachkristina@teamcharlotteswim.com

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