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Below is information on two upcoming virtual disability swimming clinics.

Virtual Clinic: Introduction to Para Swimming

Virtual Clinic: Coaching a Para Swimmer 

At this time, there are two upcoming competitions scheduled in the US for swimmers with a disability.  There is no entry information at this time.  For more information visit:   www.teamusa.org/usparaswimming

The website for US ParaSwimming has been updated and if you have bookmarks that are no longer working you will need to use the above link and then remark.

Thank you,

Rayleen

Rayleen Soderstrom

Southern Zone Disability Swimming Coordinator

SoderstromRayleen@gmail.com

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USA Swimming Introduces Virtual Meets

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USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced a new virtual competition format for its members, allowing swimmers from across the country to compete against one another from the comfort of their local pool.

The new competition style, which marks the first time USA Swimming has held virtual meets on a national scale, allows swimmers to return to racing while reducing the risks of travel and large gatherings in venues. Athletes who compete in these virtual meets will swim in their local pools and submit their times to USA Swimming just as they would for a traditional meet. These results will then be showcased on a virtual meet leaderboard, in a unique time search database and in a newly designed meet simulator widget on usaswimming.org/times/virtual-offerings/virtual-meet-simulator.

While created to address short term concerns caused by the global pandemic, the virtual competition tool is a long-term investment for the sport that can help bridge the gap between summer league competitors and premium year-round members, and introduce competition to beginner-level club swimmers. The virtual format will allow for both sanctioned and non-sanctioned meets.

For more information on virtual meets, please view the following resources:


All training and competition must conform to local, state, and federal public health guidelines. Questions regarding this new format can be directed to virtualmeets@usaswimming.org.

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NCS Athlete Elections: Applications

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The North Carolina Swimming Athletes’ Committee will be hosting its annual athlete leadership elections on Sunday, October 4th, 2020 via Zoom. The athlete meeting and House of Delegates meeting are open to all athletes. If you are interested in attending either meeting and are not apart of the athlete committee, please contact Matthew Rigsbee (mrigsbee2000@gmail.com). The positions up for election are Junior Athlete Representative, At-Large Athlete Representative, and  Committee Leader.

Click the following link to apply:

ATHLETE ELECTIONS APPLICATION FORM

For any further information contact Matthew. 

Matthew Rigsbee

B.A. Advertising and Public Relations (APR) & Sports Communication

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media | 2023

mrigsbee2000@gmail.com | (919) 452-8617

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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.

2020 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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USA Swimming Scholastic All America: Application Deadline extended

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The USA Swimming Times and Records Committee extended the Scholastic All America qualification period and application deadline to August 31, 2020 (application dates June 1 to August 31, 2020, and qualification requirements August 16, 2019, to August 31, 2020).  The rationale was due to USA Swimming’s decision to allow times to count for all entry and recognition purposes starting in August.  Times obtained in July are not eligible for any entry or recognition purposes beyond the LSC level.  

The Scholastic All America application is available on the USA Swimming website.  The quick link to get to the application and relative information is:

http://www.usaswimming.org/saaapp

Athletes are the only individuals who may access the application so please make sure that athletes only sign in to their account.

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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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USA Swimming August Sanctions Update

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Dear members,

As we continue to navigate these challenging times, we remain focused on supporting our teams and members in their return to training and competition.

We are aware of the considerable differences and effects of the COVID-19 crisis across the country and are being mindful of these as we further develop our “crawl, walk, race” strategies, initially introduced in June.

Following input from athletes, coaches, committee volunteers, and staff, the USA Swimming Board of Directors approved the following event sanctions for August 2020:

  • LSCs will be limited to the sanctioning of meets comprised only of athletes and clubs registered within the LSC.*
  • There will be no restrictions on the use of times

(*A club, geographically isolated within their LSC, may be granted the opportunity to compete in an adjacent LSC with permission from both the club’s LSC and the adjacent LSC.)

More than anything, it is important to remember that all training and competition must conform to local, state, and federal public health guidelines.

Should you have any questions regarding meet sanctioning and competition, please contact Joel Shinofield at jshinofield@usaswimming.org.

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Submitting Legislation: Fall 2020 HOD

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Submitting Legislation:

REMINDER:

If you would like to propose legislation for the NCS Fall HOD meeting on Oct 4, 2020, please mark up the existing Rule or By-Law with the proposed wording and submit your proposal to Wayne Shulby  wayne.shulby@gmail.com using the  HOD Legislation Template below.  The deadline for submitting legislation is August 15, 2020.

HOD Legislation Template

* Any legislation submitted for the Spring HOD, which was not held, will be considered at the Fall HOD. There is no need to resubmit that legislation.

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30 mile swim in 24 hours: NCS swimmer’s goal

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NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH SWIMMER TO SWIM 24-HOURS, 30-MILES, TO FUNDRAISE $30,000 FOR SHEPHERD CENTER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND.

On July 22, 2019, North Carolina State Trooper, Chris Wooten was in a terrible accident. Hit and thrown from his motorcycle, Chris was found fighting for his life. He was transported to Carolina Medical Center and soon diagnosed with a complete spinal cord injury. After gaining enough strength, Chris was later transported to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA., where he would spend more than six months recovering, with his wife Sharon always by his side.

Chris’s near-fatal accident and his path to recovery have affected many lives, especially his family. “Everything changed in an instant” recalled Chris’s brother-in-law, Michael Sever. “The magnitude of the life-changing impact is incomprehensible until it’s thrust upon you.”

Cooper Sever, Chris’s 16-year young nephew was also very moved by his uncle’s situation. Cooper, a competitive swimmer from Salisbury, North Carolina wanted to help. “A couple of weeks ago, he came to me with an idea to swim for 24-hours – like an ultra swim-a-thon,” said Michael. His idea quickly transformed into a 24-hour, 30-mile swim, with a goal is to fundraise $30,000 for Shepherd Center Patient Assistance Fund. The fund provides financial assistance to patients with spinal cord injury for medical goods, prescriptions, and other related services.

The charity swim event will be held at Eaman Park Pool in Salisbury. It begins at 6 pm, July 21, and ends at 6 pm, July 22. Cooper is no stranger to swimming, but swimming 24-hours will be especially challenging. “My uncle has overcome more challenges than my swim, that’s what keeps me going, that’s what keeps me pushing,” said Cooper.

Please help us share this story of hope. Information and donations can be made at:

https://swim243.com/

https://www.shepherd.org/giving/swim-243

Facebook @swim243

Contact Michael Sever, 401-439-1441, vmsever@gmail.com

Facebook @swim243

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NCS Athlete Committee Food Bank Drive

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To my fellow North Carolina inhabitants, 

During our current time of change, the North Carolina Athlete Committee has been looking for a way to help our community. Working together we came up with a plan to support three major Food Bank organizations that stretch across North Carolina: Second Harvest, Central & Eastern NC (CENC), and Salvation Army. These Food Banks have had an influx this year with the coronavirus crisis affecting almost everyone. As student athletes we work hard in the pool and even harder in school. We also want to show how much we want to be a positive influence on those around us. With that being said…

We are selling wristbands for $1.50/ea and accepting donations 

Payment will be through Paypal and Venmo (more information is included on the order form).

“Take Your Mark Then Make Your Mark #NCS” is printed on the wristbands

One of our very own athletes came up with the phrase and we believed it made the best statement as to what we want to do; take our mark at the pool and then make our mark on the world. 

Wristbands will be delivered to your local swim team in a mass delivery (one in July & one in August).

The last day orders will be accepted is September 1st.

You can place your order using the following link.   

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoc42EzkyPpzP8M2xi5n8OPSkqpik51viv5jB7o_TjNy0-lQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

SPREAD THE WORD! Forward this post and ask your neighbors; you don’t have to be involved in swimming to get one!

Thank you for your help in supporting our community!

Piper Burton – Senior Athlete Representative

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