Three swimmers from NCS clubs were chosen to represent the USA in
the 56th annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet in Vancouver, British Columbia. The three-day meet, held May 24-27, featured 41 top junior swimmers from the United States. Among those selected to represent the USA were Abby Arens (Marlins of Raleigh), Charlotte Hook (TAC Titans), and Amanda Ray (New Wave Swim Team). To be eligible for the Mel Zajac Jr. International, athletes must have a minimum of a top-50 Power Ranking on the world 100, be in high school and have never previously represented the United States in international competition.
