Thank you to our NCS Officials who represented at the TYR Pro series meet in Sacramento, California this past week. From right to left: Trish Martin, Anne Marie Schneider, Tom Donahue, Rob Stevens, and Mike Trexler. #WEARENCS
NCS MOURNS OFFICIAL JAMES KEIL
Dear NCS, Officials, and USA Swimming Community,
It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I inform you of the sudden loss of one of our NCS Officials, James Keil (57), who passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. His service will be held on Monday, March 31 at Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, in Newton, NC 28658. Visitation beginning 1:00pm and the service starting at 2:00 pm. James Keil Obituary
NCS Officials Chair, Rob Stevens, shares Since 2014, James has served as a dedicated and passionate USA Swimming Official at over 1100 sessions. His consistent commitment to Swimmers, Coaches, Officials, and volunteers at swim meets has been extraordinary. He always spoke extremely highly of his amazing experiences at Special Olympics meets, Open Water meets, and local LSC meets. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work with James at the STAR TarHeel States on Sunday, March 16. He was so excited about his experience at the recent TYR Pro Series meet in Westmont, IL. He was also beaming as he updated us on the amazing experience on a recent cruise with his wife, Kim, for their anniversary. The NCS Officials’ family has truly lost a valued Official, father, husband, and friend.
The NCS Officials’ family, and all of NCS, send our heartfelt condolences to James’ wife Kim, and their daughter Hallie. We are so grateful to them for sharing him with us as he gave so much back to the great sport of Swimming.
On behalf of NCS, we ask that you keep the Keil family in your thoughts and prayers. May prayers of comfort, peace, and strength be with all who knew James Keil, in the hours, days, and weeks ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
North Carolina Swimming
NCS OFFICIALS – WESTMONT TYR Pro Series
THANK YOU NCS OFFICIALS
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WINTER JR NATIONAL- NCS OFFICIALS
Greensboro, NC – December 11-14, 2024
North Carolina Swimming Officials who represented NCS at the 2024 Winter Junior Nationals- East. From Back row to Front row: Wayne Shulby (Asst. Admin Ref), Corley Strunk (S&T), Chris Jung (S&T), Anne Marie Scheider (Chief Judge), Mike Trexler (Deck Ref), Eric Hawkins (S&T), Mike Long (Stroke & Turn Officials). Thanks to each of you for making a difference in our sport. #WEARENCS
NCS Officials – TOYOTA U.S. OPEN
Greensboro, NC – December 4-7, 2024
North Carolina Swimming Officials who represented NCS at the 2024 Toyota U.S. Open From Left to Right: Trish Martin (Admin Ref), Dave Olack (Deck Ref), Rob Stevens (Chief Judge), and Mike Hoffer, Jon Fox, Jim Sheehan (Stroke & Turn Officials). Thanks to each of you for making a difference in our sport. #WEARENCS
NCS Action Items: What will be our LSC Mascot?
North Carolina Swimming is inviting YOU to take part in our upcoming action items which include: LSC Mascot contest, Each Club is to create a HYPE video (45 seconds or less) for your Club. We hope you will participate in our LSC Mascot contest, and help your Club create a HYPE video to be featured in the near future. #ItTakesAVillage #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
FIRST NCS JR MEET OFFICIAL – JULIA STRUNK
Congratulations to one of our NCS Athlete Reps, Julia Strunk. Julia has been swimming for 11 years, and has recently become the 1st JR. Official for North Carolina Swimming. Julia comments “When I was first told there was an opportunity for swimmers to volunteer, I was very excited. I wanted to be an official to give back to the sport, and I am honored to be a part of such an amazing community. Being an official is very important to a swimmer’s development.” If you are 16 or 17 and are interested in becoming a Jr. Official please email ncswimofficials@gmail.com. Athletes be sure to copy a parent. “I am very excited to see what I am able to do, and hope to have more athletes join me.” Way to Go Julia! #JROfficiallyAwesome #ItTakesAVillage #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
Big Southern Classic OQM
NCS Officials looking for an OQM meet are invited to sign up for the TAC’s Big Southern Classic November 7-10, 2024 as an OQM for officials. Evaluations will be offered for all N2 positions, plus N3 ST.
Please use the following Wet-Side OFFICIALS SIGNUP — 2024 Big Southern Classic to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Meet Referee, Craig Fisher (cfisher36@carolina.rr.com) or Mike Trexler (mike_trexler@mac.com)