Coaches

Top Performances – NCS 14U Age Group Champs

February 22, 2012 By Bill Martin

The North Carolina Swimming 14 and Under Age Group Championships featured several outstanding performances, including a National Age Group Record in the 13-14 Girls 100 yard backstroke by MAC’s Kathleen Baker, swimming unattached. Baker, who broke the state record in the preliminaries, shattered her earlier mark but also eclipsed the national standard with a time of 52.87. Baker also broke state records in the 100 free (49.88), the 100 breast (1:02.26), and the 100 fly (53.46).

Kayla Tennant of STAR Aquatics broke an individual state record in the 11-12 Girls 100 fly with a time of 57.42. In addition, Tennant teamed up with Makena Markert, Emily Schoonhagen, and Kat Morrison to set new state records in both the 11-12 Girls 400 free relay (3:41.95) and the Girls 400 medley relay (4:03.24). STAR Aquatics also set new state records in the 11-12 Boys 400 free relay and the Boys 400 medley relay. Levente Bathory, Charles Taylor, Tucker Burhans, and Cameron Davenport swam a 3:39.42 to set the new mark in the free relay. Bathory, Taylor, and Burhans teamed up with Zach Weir to break the state record in the 400 medley relay with a time of 4:03.38.

MAC’s 13-14 Girls relay team set a new meet record in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:48.07. Relay team members included Lauren Wallace, Sara Stranick, Alyssa March, and Nora McCullagh.

Click the following link for complete meet resulsts: GSA Website

Click the follwing link for a list of top ten individual rankings by category: Top Ten Individual Scorers

Filed Under: Coaches, NC Age Group Swimmer, Parents, Swim Clubs, Swimmers

Swim Clinics offered from the Challenged Athletes Foundation

February 22, 2012 By Ronnie Roach

2012 North Carolina Swim Clinics

2/8/12

We hope your 2012 has been off to a great start! Come join the Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) by taking the plunge at one (or both) of our upcoming swim clinics in Charlotte and Durham, NC on March 17 and 18 featuring Alan Voisard and Alison Terry from Swim MechaniX.

Our swim clinics are designed to teach all levels of challenged athletes how to be more efficient in the water as well as to provide support and empowerment through swimming. Whether you are a beginner or a competitive swimmer, these clinics will provide a great learning experience for everyone, and a chance to meet and socialize with other challenged athletes in your area. I hope you can join us for a day of learning and camaraderie.

If you are interested in joining us please register ASAP as there are limited spots available.

JOIN US TO LEARN

- How to swim for speed.
- Proper swimming techniques.
- How to maximize your breathing and core strength.
- How to get the most out of your swim stroke.

CHARLOTTE | March 17
(click here for more info)
Marion Diehl Center (Pool)
2219 Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28210

Session 1: 1-2 pm
Session 2: 2-3 pm
Session 3: 3-4 pm

DURHAM | March 18
(click here for more info)
Duke University – Brodie Rec. Center
20 Brodie Gym Drive
Durham, NC 27708

Session 1: 9-10 am
Session 2: 10-11 am
Session 3: 11-12 pm
Session 4: 12-1 pm

To volunteer for either clinic, please use the following links:

Charlotte Volunteers CLICK HERE

Durham Volunteers CLICK HERE

If you have any questions please contact Travis Ricks at email hidden; JavaScript is required or (858)210-3524

Filed Under: Coaches, Officials, Parents

Dr. George Aitken 1955-2012

February 20, 2012 By Bill Martin

North Carolina Swimming received the sad news that it had lost a long time official. George Aitken died last Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer. Services were held on Saturday. George was an official in the Durham area for years with several teams. His wife served as a meet director for THAT. His sons, James and Michael both swam for North Carolina Swimming teams and went on to swim for ACC schools.

Article on George Aitken from the local newspaper.

Filed Under: Coaches, Officials, Swim Clubs

2012 Short Course Age Group Championship Meet Results

February 16, 2012 By Ronnie Roach

The 2012 Short Course Age Group Championship is underway at Greensboro Aquatic Center. You can check results posted on the host team’s GSA Website. This year’s meet has 881 swimmers from across the state. Good luck swimmers.

Filed Under: Coaches, Parents, Swimmers

USA Swimming Coach Membership Requirements

February 15, 2012 By Bill Martin

The following link will provide you with current USA Swimming Coach membership requirements. For your convenience, this link can also be found under the COACHES tab under Coaches Forms and Documents.

Filed Under: Coaches, Swim Clubs

Pacific Northwest Swimming Newsletter

February 13, 2012 By Bill Martin

Here are some interesting articles from the Pacific Northwest Swimming newsletter:

Filed Under: Coaches, NC Age Group Swimmer, Parents, Swim Clubs, Swimmers

Dave Thomas: HOD Meeting and Team Visits

February 3, 2012 By Bill Martin

Dave Thomas will be in Greensboro on April 21st to teach a Club Leadership Business Management School from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. If you would like to attend or would like to have board members or key volunteers to attend please let him know. He has the following days open for a team visit. April 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. If you are interested please let him know. He has attached a listing of the FREE services he can provide when he comes to your club. The most popular are the parent talk and the talk with the athletes about attitude, hydration, sleep and nutrition. Click below for more information.

Dave Thomas Sport Development

Filed Under: Coaches, Governance, NC Age Group Swimmer, NC Senior Swimmer, Swim Clubs, Swimmers

2012 Spring HOD Meeting Schedule

February 2, 2012 By Bill Martin

The North Carolina Swimming Spring House of Delegates Meeting will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. Click below for the complete meeting schedule:

2012 HOD Meeting Schedule

Filed Under: Coaches, Governance, Meets, Officials, Parents, Swim Clubs, Swimmers