The 2017 NCS Zone Team is competing in the Southern Zone Meet this week in Tupelo, MS. The zone meet theme is the “Dog Days of Summer” and coach Jonathan Watson will keep us updated with the NCS Zone Team newsletter below.
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by Bill Martin
The 2017 NCS Zone Team is competing in the Southern Zone Meet this week in Tupelo, MS. The zone meet theme is the “Dog Days of Summer” and coach Jonathan Watson will keep us updated with the NCS Zone Team newsletter below.
by Bill Martin
The 15-18 year old members of the NCS Zone team have now been selected and are listed below, along with the 11-12 year old and 13-14 year old members who were announced last week. The zone team will compete in the Southern Zone Meet in Tupelo, MS on August 1-5.
Congratulations to the following zone team members and good look in Tupelo!
11-12 GIRLS | |
Bloom, Taylor | TAC |
Cotter, Keelan | TAC |
Dry, Elena | TAC |
Hegland, Kate | TAC |
Koh, Jenna | EAC |
Morris, Taylor | TAC |
Rainey, Grace | MAC |
Wilhelm, Kiley | MAC |
11-12 BOYS | |
Bradshaw, Lane | MAC |
Dunlap, Willi | TAC |
Flickinger, Tyler | MAC |
Li, Andrew | TAC |
Lloyd, Landon | TAC |
Rock, Noah | GCY |
Valliere, Tucker | SMAC |
Whelehan, Colin | TAC |
13-14 GIRLS | |
Clark, Abigail | TAC |
Davis, Laura | MAC |
Dona, Hanani | MAC |
Hanley, Amaya | MAC |
Hohm, Anneliese | ATOM |
Menkhaus, Madeline | MAC |
Oxrider, Anne Gray | ATOM |
Tart, Bethany | ECA |
13-14 BOYS | |
Boone, Garrett | ATOM |
Cantrell, Eric | SGSA |
Holder, Nate | EAC |
Hoover, Sam | NCAC |
Kroll, Matthew | MAC |
Nelson, Baylor | MAC |
Silver, Ryan | MOR |
Tobul, Thomas | MOR |
15-18 GIRLS | |
Brantley, Lawson | MAC |
Dichak, Victoria | MAC |
Ellison, Hannalee | MOR |
Gasper, Ashton | MOR |
Jewell, Brynn | WOW |
Marquardt, Eleanore | ATOM |
Turner, Haley | MOR |
Graham, Emerson | MAC |
15-18 BOYS | |
Adkins, Trey | WOW |
Chapman, JJ | MOR |
Lockhart, Andrew | ATOM |
Marquardt, Jack | ATOM |
Martin, Micah | CVAC |
Meehan, John | ATOM |
Neilsen, Jack | MAC |
Simmons, Victor | ATOM |
by Bill Martin
2017 ZONE MEET INFORMATION
NCS Southern Zone Age Group Championships will be held at the Tupelo Aquatic Center in Tupelo, MS on Aug 1-5, 2017. For detail, see the meet information below:
2017 SOUTHERN AGE GROUP ZONE MEET INFORMATION
KEY DATES
Submit Zone Applications by: | July 7, 2017 |
NCS Age Group Champs | July 13-16, 2017 (TAC) |
Senior Champs | July 20-23, 2017 (GAC) |
Southern Zone Meet | Aug 1-5, 2017 (Tupelo) |
Zone Team Departure: | July 30, 2017 (Team Bus) |
Zone Team Return Date | Aug 6, 2017 (Team Bus) |
ZONE TEAM TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, MEALS AND FEES
The 2017 NCS Zone Team will depart on Sunday morning, July 30 from pick-up locations in the Raleigh area, Greensboro area, and Charlotte area. Team bus schedule and pick-up times/locations will be announced later.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Wingate by Wyndham in Tupelo. The hotel address is:
186 Stone Creek Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804. Phone number is: 855-516-1090.
Breakfast will be served each day at the hotel. Chaperones, under the direction of the team manager, will coordinate and prepare other meals. Swimmers are expected to contribute toward group meals and will be able to visit a local grocery store for personal need items at least twice during the stay.
The fee for Zone Team athletes is $560 (includes team practice suit) – plus roughly $30-$40 spending money per day for meals, snacks, and incidentals. Should athletes have food allergies or any condition causing difficulty eating certain types of food, you are asked to clearly communicate that on the application form.
2017 ZONE TEAM APPLICATION PROCESS –
Please submit the online application and mail the check for $560 along with the required support materials (Release and Consent forms, Code of Conduct form, and NCS Team Travel Policy) by Friday, July 7, 2017. Check and support materials should be sent to: Amy Faulk, 413 Kenilworth Road, Statesville, NC 28677-3107.
2017 ZONE TEAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
2017 NCS ZONE TEAM RELEASE AND CONSENT FORMS
2017 NCS ZONE TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT FORM
Completed applications along with checks and support materials will be accepted until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 15 for 11-14 athletes and until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 22 for 15-18 athletes at their respective NCS Championship Meets. However, due to the complexity of the selection process, applicants are strongly urged to get the applications in by July 7 or earlier, if possible.
ZONE TEAM SELECTION POLICY
For the 2017 Southern Zone Championship, 16 athletes (8 males and 8 females) will be selected in each age group—11-12; 13-14 and 15-18—to represent North Carolina Swimming. Since no athlete can compete who has achieved USA Swimming Junior National qualifying times, the closer an athlete is to those qualifying times, the better he or she can expect to do in the competition. For details, view the selection policy below.
NCS ZONE TEAM SELECTION POLICY
The zone team can also select up to three male and three female disability athletes. See the selection policy below for details:
ZONE TEAM DISABILITY ATHLETE SELECTION POLICY
QUALIFYING TIMES FOR NCS ZONE TEAM APPLICANTS
Athletes ages 11-12 and 13-14 may use any long course meters time achieved from December 1, 2016 through the end of Sundays finals (July 16, 2017) at the 2017 NCS Long Course 14 and Under Age Group Championships. All swims prior to the 14 and Under Championships must be listed in the USA Swimming SWIMS database.
Athletes ages 15-18* may use long course times achieved December 1, 2016 through the final day of the 2017 NCS Senior Championships (July 23, 2017).
*NOTE: Should an athlete age up to age 15 between the 14 & Under Long Course Age Group Championships and the Zone Meet, the athlete can use times personally swum during the qualifying period.
*NOTE: The age group of a swimmer is determined by his/her age on the first day of the Southern Zone Championship Meet (Aug 1, 2017). Whatever age group the athlete is in on that day is their age group for the entire meet.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
All athletes applying must complete the online Zone Team Application form, other required forms, and a check for $560 by the deadlines previously listed.
Eligibility: All NCS registered year-round athletes with at least two “AAA” times are eligible to apply for the team. Please note that any athlete who has achieved the current USA Swimming Long Course Junior National qualifying time standard (does not include the bonus cut) in any long course event prior to the July 31, 2017 meet entry deadline is ineligible to compete in the 2017 Southern Zone Championship meet.
Payment: The cost of transportation, lodging, team outfitting, team practice suit, chaperone expenses, and meet entry fees will cost each athlete $560. A check for $560 payable to “North Carolina Swimming” must be submitted with all applications. In the event that a swimmer is not selected to the team, the $560 check will be returned or shredded at the Team Manager’s discretion. If a swimmer is selected to the team and then chooses not to attend, the $560 check will be forfeited if an alternate for the spot cannot be secured. NOTE: Food for athletes is not covered by this fee.
Zone Team Application Form: Please complete the online Zone Team Application form on the previous page. All of the requested information is important for communication, reporting, and ordering apparel.
Code of Conduct Form: Each NCS athlete attending the meet must sign the Zone Code of Conduct form. There is a link the form on the previous page.
Medical Release/Swimmer Consent/Media Release/Athlete Medical History: Each NCS athlete attending the meet must complete these forms. There is a link to the form on the previous page.
NCS Team Travel Policy: As part of USA Swimming’s enhanced athlete protection efforts, USA Swimming require clubs and Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) to have published policies for team travel. The policies must be signed by all parents of swimmers who participate in team travel events.
2017 ZONE TEAM COACHING STAFF
In addition to head coach, JP Merchant, and team manager, Amy Faulk, the following coaches have been selected for the NCS Zone Team coaching staff.
Jonathan Watson | MOR |
Jeremy Gregory | ATOM |
Tramane Hall | TYDE |
Darryl Buda | MOR |
Casey Sink | WAVE |
Kristina Olack | MAC |
CHAPERONE INFORMATION
Chaperones: Our plan is to have up to four chaperones, in addition to our coaching staff, accompany the Zone Team. The chaperones for all age groups will be notified immediately after the respective championship meets. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please check that box on the swimmer application or contact Amy Faulk at mailto:coachamyfaulk@gmail.com. Chaperones must be registered members of USA Swimming. If you are not currently a member and are interested in being a chaperone, contact Amy on how to register with USA Swimming.
Chaperones work most of the time while on this trip and are involved with meal planning, transportation, overseeing the athletes at all times, seeing to their needs, and working at the swim meet as timers. Officials chosen as chaperones may or may not be allowed to work at the meet, but, if so, must be prepared to fulfill chaperone duties, as well. There will be a complete list of chaperone duties emailed to all chaperone applicants. The selection of good chaperones has had an enormous impact on the Zone Team in previous years. Please come ready to provide positive support throughout the week. Team Manager, Amy Faulk, will direct the activities of all chaperones.
Chaperone financial responsibilities:
Other Chaperone responsibilities:
Correspondence:
The NCS Zone Team manager welcomes correspondence from any potential volunteer chaperones wishing to make this a special trip for NC Swimmers. Please e-mail Amy Faulk any time between now and the departure if you are interested in serving a chaperone.
by Bill Martin
Congratulations to the following 48 swimmers who have been named to the 2015 NCS Zone Team. The younger age groups were announced last week and the 15-18 age group was selected at the 2015 NCS Senior Champs LC Meet in Greensboro. Here is the complete list of zone team members:
11-12 GIRLS | 11-12 BOYS | ||
Gaskey, Isabella | MAC | Tobul, Thomas | MOR |
Nordstrom, Mia | MOR | Connery, Timothy | NMA |
Boulware, Sophie | MOR | Barnett, Wesley | MAC |
Booker, Elan | MAC | Nowacek, Jackson | ECA |
Pennington, Isabel | GYW | Nelson, Baylor | MAC |
Ray, Amanda | WAVE | Thakur, Jake | TAC |
Carlson, Alayna | MOR | Kim, Stephen | MAC |
Pape, Caroline | TYDE | Ghim, Christopher | TAC |
13-14 GIRLS | 13-14 BOYS | ||
Dragelin, Amy | MAC | Watko, Cothalee | RSA |
Topp, Dakota | MAC | Dant, Ross | YSST |
Hefner, Faith | YSST | Lyons, Scott | MAC |
Flickinger, Madelyn | MAC | Oliver, Tren | MAC |
Hoffman, Amanda | MAC | Walker, John | NSS |
Clayton-Luce, Sophia | WAVE | Knorr, Ethan | RACY |
Nelson, Emmie | MAC | Hamlet, Thomas | HPSC |
Duracinsky, Madison | MOR | Ivy, Michael | RSA |
15-18 GIRLS | 15-18 BOYS | ||
Forsyth, Caroline | WST | Rigsbee, Joshua | DUKE |
Larson, Sinclair | MAC | Riggs, Benjamin | SGSA |
Dale, Diana | NMA | Epler, Robbie | NMA |
Baker, Alexandria | NMA | Dilks, Daniel | NMA |
Schumann, Sadie | DUKE | Jaynes, Matthew | TAC |
Wennborg, Emma | MAC | Jones, Samuel | NMA |
Whitsel, Anne | NCAC | Gambill, William | MAC |
Grandin, Stephanie | MOR | Hudgens, Robert | NSS |
by Bill Martin
2015 ZONE MEET INFORMATION
NCS Southern Zone Age Group Championships will be held in Tupelo, Mississippi on Aug 4-8, 2015. For details the meet information below:
2015 SOUTHERN AGE GROUP ZONE MEET INFORMATION
KEY DATES
Please submit Zone Team Applications by: July 7, 2015
NCS Age Group Champs: July 16-19, 2015 (Greensboro Aquatic Center)
NCS Senior Champs: July 23-26, 2015 (Greensboro Aquatic Center)
Southern Zone Meet: Aug 4-8, 2015 (Tupelo Aquatic Center, Tupelo, Mississippi)
Zone Team Departure Date: Aug 3, 2015 (early afternoon flights from Charlotte and Raleigh)
Zone Team Return Date: Aug 9, 2015 (late afternoon arrivals in Charlotte and Raleigh)
ZONE TEAM TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, MEALS AND FEES
Airline reservations have been made for members of the NCS Zone Team, coaches, and chaperones. There will be a group flying out of Raleigh on Southwest Airlines and a group flying out of Charlotte on USAir. Zone Team staff will advise on individual departure locations and other details after the team is selected. Both groups will fly into Nashville where they will travel by 15 passenger vans to Tupelo (about a three hour drive). Coaches and chaperones will drive the vans.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Tupelo for the NCS Zone Team, coaches and chaperones. A hot breakfast buffet will be served daily. The hotel address is:
Hampton Inn & Suites, 1116 Carter Cove, Tupelo, MS 38804. Phone number is: 662-821-0318
Other meals are not included. Chaperones, under the direction of the team manager, will coordinate and prepare meals. Swimmers are expected to contribute toward group meals and will be able to visit a local grocery store for personal need items at least twice during the stay.
The fee for Zone Team athletes is $525 – plus roughly $30-$40 spending money per day for meals, snacks, and incidentals. Should athletes have food allergies or any condition causing difficulty eating certain types of food, you are asked to clearly communicate that on the application form.
2015 ZONE TEAM APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the online application and mail the check for $525 along with the required support materials (Release and Consent forms, Code of Conduct form, and Best Times report) by Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Check and support materials should be sent to: Amy Faulk, 413 Kenilworth Road, Statesville, NC 28677-3107.
2015 ZONE TEAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
2015 NCS ZONE TEAM RELEASE AND CONSENT FORMS
2015 NCS ZONE TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT FORM
Completed applications along with checks and support materials will be accepted until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 18 for 11-14 athletes and until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 25 for 15-18 athletes at their respective NCS Championship Meets. However, due to the complexity of the selection process, applicants are strongly urged to get the applications in by July 7 or earlier, if possible.
ZONE TEAM SELECTION POLICY
For the 2015 Southern Zone Championship, 16 athletes (8 males and 8 females) will be selected in each age group—11-12; 13-14 and 15-18—to represent North Carolina Swimming. Since no athlete can compete who has achieved USA Swimming Junior National qualifying times, the closer an athlete is to those qualifying times, the better he or she can expect to do in the competition. For details, view the selection policy below.
NCS ZONE TEAM SELECTION POLICY
QUALIFYING TIMES FOR NCS ZONE TEAM APPLICANTS
Athletes ages 11-12 and 13-14 may use any long course meters time achieved from December 1, 2014 through the end of Sundays finals (July 19, 2015) at the 2015 NCS Long Course 14 and Under Age Group Championships. All swims prior to the 14 and Under Championships must be listed in the USA Swimming SWIMS database. Swimmers can amass ZONE POINTS for each swim equal to or faster than the 2013-2016 Long Course AA time standards. Adding together the highest scoring six events produces a “Total Zone Points” score for each athlete.
Athletes ages 15-18* may use long course times achieved December 1, 2014 through the final day of the 2015 NCS Senior Championships (July 26, 2015).
*NOTE: Should an athlete age up to age 15 between the 14 & Under Long Course Age Group Championships and the Zone Meet, the athlete can use times personally swum during the qualifying period.
*NOTE: The age group of a swimmer is determined by his/her age on the first day of the Southern Zone Championship Meet (Aug 4, 2015). Whatever age group the athlete is in on that day is their age group for the entire meet.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
All athletes applying must complete the online Zone Team Application form, other required forms, and a check for $525 by the deadlines previously listed.
Eligibility: All NCS registered year-round athletes with at least two “AAA” times are eligible to apply for the team. Please note that any athlete who has achieved the current USA Swimming Long Course Junior National qualifying time standard (does not include the bonus cut) in any long course event prior to the Aug 3, 2015 meet entry deadline is ineligible to compete in the 2015 Southern Zone Championship meet.
Payment: The cost of transportation, lodging, team outfitting, chaperone expenses and meet entry fees will cost each athlete $525. A check for $525 payable to “North Carolina Swimming” must be submitted with all applications. In the event that a swimmer is not selected to the team, the $525 check will be returned or shredded at the Team Manager’s discretion. If a swimmer is selected to the team and then chooses not to attend, the $525 check will be forfeited if an alternate for the spot cannot be secured. NOTE: Food for athletes is not covered by this fee.
Zone Team Application Form: Please complete the online Zone Team Application form on the previous page. All of the requested information is important for communication, reporting, and ordering apparel.
Code of Conduct Form: Each NCS athlete attending the meet must sign the Zone Code of Conduct form. There is a link the form on the previous page.
Medical Release/Swimmer Consent/Media Release/Athlete Medical History: Each NCS athlete attending the meet must complete these forms. There is a link to the form on the previous page.
Best Times Report: To assist in Zone Team selection and in assigning swimmers to relay and individual events, it is important that swimmers get their club coach to submit a Team Manager Best Times printout of current 2015 long course times in all events with the application material.
2015 ZONE TEAM COACHING STAFF
John Fedena (SwimMAC) Head Coach jfedena@swimmaccarolina.org
Amy Faulk (NOMAD) Manager nomadcoachamy@gmail.com
JP Merchant (WOW)
Alex Black (GYW)
Connor Griffin (GCY)
Jeremy Gregory (ATOM)
Jonathan Watson (MOR)
CHAPERONE INFORMATI0N
Chaperones: Our plan is to have up to four chaperones, in addition to our coaching staff, accompany the Zone Team. The chaperones for all age groups will be notified immediately after the respective championship meets. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please check that box on the swimmer application or contact Amy Faulk at nomadcoachamy@gmail.com. Chaperones must be registered members of USA Swimming. If you are not currently a member and are interested in being a chaperone, contact Amy on how to register with USA Swimming.
Chaperones work most of the time while on this trip and are involved with meal planning, transportation, overseeing the athletes at all times, seeing to their needs, and working at the swim meet as timers. Officials chosen as chaperones may or may not be allowed to work at the meet, but, if so, must be prepared to fulfill chaperone duties, as well. There will be a complete list of chaperone duties emailed to all chaperone applicants. The selection of good chaperones has had an enormous impact on the Zone Team in previous years. Please come ready to provide positive support throughout the week. Team Manager, Amy Faulk, will direct the activities of all chaperones.
Chaperone financial responsibilities:
Other Chaperone responsibilities:
Correspondence:
The NCS Zone Team manager welcomes correspondence from any potential volunteer chaperones wishing to make this a special trip for NC Swimmers. Please e-mail Amy Faulk any time between now and the departure if you are interested in serving a chaperone.
by Bill Martin
The NCS Board of Directors approved the following coaching staff for the 2015 NCS Select Camp and 2015 NCS Zone Team.
John Fedena (SwimMAC) – Head Coach
Amy Faulk (NOMAD) – Manager
JP Merchant (WOW)
Alex Black (GYW)
Connor Griffin (GCY)
Karole Ann Bayer (STAR)
Jeremy Gregory (ATOM)
Jonathan Watson (MOR)
Congratulations Coaches!
by Bill Martin
Here is the Souvenir Video of the 2014 NCS Zone Team sent in by Amy Faulk. It looks like everyone had a great time!
Congratulations to all the swimmers, coaches, and parents who made it happen.
by Bill Martin
by Bill Martin
Below are periodic updates on the 2014 NC Zone Team competing this week in San Antonio.
by Bill Martin
The NCS Zone Team coaching staff completed its selection of the 2014 Zone Team with the addition of the 15-18 year-old team members following NCS Senior Champs this past weekend. Congratulations to those who were selected and thank you to ALL who applied for this year’s team. Good Luck in San Antonio!
Below is the complete team roster.
11-12 Girls
Abby Arens – MOR
Caroline Crouse – MOR
Elizabeth Vannote – MAC
Isabel Pennington – GYW
Madelyn Flickinger – MAC
Alina Stout – MAC
Amanda Ray – WAVE
Darcy Hall – WAVE
11-12 Boys
Zachary Whipple – MAC
Michael Moore – TAC
Luke Vlahos – NW- Riptyde
Zachary Cairns – NCAC
Ben Duckworth – NOMAD
Jake Thakur – TAC
Ryan Silver – MOR
Bryson Johnson – UN
13-14 Girls
Sophia Cherkez – YSST
Caroline Forsyth – WST
Heidi Lowe – MAC
Uma Knaven – NCAC
Ana Pozder – TAC
Olivia Carter – TAC
Kathryn Morrison – STAR
Anna Durak – YSST
13-14 Boys
Cothalee Watko – RSA
Tucker Burhans – EAC
Hunter Pigg – MOR
Jacob Rauch – ATOM
Jordan Ren – NCAC
Ben Fenwick – MAC
John Healy – TAC
Davis Payne – TAC
15-18 Girls
Erin McCullagh – MAC
Madison Holland – NMA
Cassie Ward -ATOM
Alexandra Rieker – STAR
Meagan Johnson – MOR
Dominique Quintero – MOR
Mia Morrell – NCAC
Ashlyn Butkowski – TAC
15-18 Boys
Connor Sturgill – GYW
Jacob Queen – CVAC
Josh Slater – GYW
Gavin McCulloch – RSA
Henry McGugan – STAR
Nathaniel Greeley – UN
Connor Blandford – MOR
Michael Wohl – NCAC
Coach Amy Faulk -NOMAD
NCS Zone Team Manager