Here is updated information on the NCS Select Camp. Congratulations to all who will be attending.
WE WANT YOU! Southern Zone Age Group Championships
April 24, 2012 By
Be part of North Carolina’s All Star Zone Team that will travel to Dallas, TX to compete against some of the top swimmers from 14 other Zones across the South! Here is information on the 2012 Zone Team, including the selection process and coach contact informaton.
2012 NC Zone Team 15-18 Selection Process – Short Course
April 24, 2012 By
Here is the Short Course selection process for the 2012 North Carolina Swimming Zone Team for ages 15-18.
2012 North Carolina Select Camp/Zone Staff
April 24, 2012 By
Here is a listing of the 2012 North Carolina Select Camp/Zone Staff
2012 NCS Select Camp Information and List of Attendees
April 18, 2012 By
Here is schedule and other information for the NCS 2012 Select Camp which will be held at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in Charlotte on April 28-29.
Click here for the list of Select Camp Attendees.
Spring 2012 HOD Meeting (Parking)
April 12, 2012 By
Coaches and Officals:
There will be free parking for those attending the Spring HOD meeting April 21-22 but the Greensboro Coliseum will be hosting other events throughout the weekend. Please tell the parking attendant that you are there for the North Carolina Swimming HOD meetings and be prepared to show your current USA Swimming membership cards to ensure free parking. Thank you.
Spring 2012 HOD Meeting Schedule (revised)
April 12, 2012 By
Here is the Spring 2012 HOD Meeting Schedule with some minor revisions. Please discard the previously issued schedule and replace with the revised schedule. Thank you.
Head Coach opportunity with SAC
April 3, 2012 By
The Sharks Aquatic Club (SAC-NC), a 501(c) (3) organization with pools in both Shelby and Kings Mountain, NC, isseeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Coach. The Head Coach runs the operations of the team and is supported by a volunteer board of directors.
The Sharks team has averaged 75 swimmers the last 5 years and swims out of 3 facilities (Shelby High School Pool, Kings Mountain High School Pool, and Shelby City Park Pool)
Job Duties include: 1) Work as a team leader promoting the sport of swimming in the Cleveland County area. 2) Responsible for developing goals and programs for all levels of swimming. 3) Educate and supervise all assistant
coaches. 4) Stress technique, conditioning and strength training. 5) Develop workout and meet schedules. 6) Attend all practices and meets. 7) Responsible for overseeing all coaches and swimmers at meets. 
Arrange
Arrangeadministrative details for team hosted meets. 9) Effectively communicate with all coaches, swimmers, parents, board members, city staff and all other supporters of swimming in the area. 10) Attend and participate in board meetings. 11) Handle meet information, meet results, meet publicity, team travel, roster, and website content. 12) Develop and staff a learn-to-swim program 13) Inspire the desire in every athlete and parent for achieving
excellence in the world of swimming. 14) Attend the North Carolina House of Delegates meetings. Minimum requirements: 1) USA Swimming Coach Certification in good standing; 2) ASCA Certified; 3) 3 years coaching experience (head coach or head age group coach experience preferred) Coaching and/or competitive swimming experience at the collegiate and national level; 4) Possess good working knowledge of HYTEK Team Manager/
Meet Manager programs and Team Unify. College degree preferred. Compensation: salary commensurate with experience. NC pays for the cost of travel meet expenses, and professional dues. Position is open and will remain
open until filled.
Send resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required President of the Sharks Aquatic Club board of directories
Links for Officials and Coaches – Background Checks and Athlete Protection online course
April 2, 2012 By
We have posted links to the USA Swimming site for the USA Swimming Background Checks and the Athlete Protection online course. You can find these links permanently listed under the coaches and officials forms section on the NC Swimming website.
Background Check information from the USA Swimming Website:
Background
In 2006, USA Swimming was among the first National Governing Bodies to implement a program requiring criminal background checks for coaches. At the 2010 Convention, the House of Delegates updated this requirement to include all non-athlete members. USA Swimming has contracted AISS to provide a new background check program for these members. AISS is an industry leader with 40 years experience.
Purpose
The purpose of this background check is to determine an individual’s eligibility for membership in USA Swimming. Criminal background checking is not intended to serve as a pre-employment screening program. The background checking process is a criminal record search and is not a substitute for a club conducting appropriate pre-employment inquiries of applicants. Clubs should carefully check references and prior employers.
Deadlines
Below are the deadlines for specific member groups to complete the new background check requirement.
- All non-athlete members who have not previously completed the USA Swimming background check must successfully complete the new background check in order to maintain valid membership.
- All non-athlete members who have previously completed the USA Swimming background check before September 1, 2010, are required to complete the new check prior to April 30, 2011.
- Any non-athlete members who completed the USA Swimming background check after September 1, 2010 must complete the new background check prior to December 31, 2011.
Directions
Completing a USA Swimming background check is an online process that starts on this page. Click on “Initiate a Background Check” to start. You will start the process on the USA Swimming website and subsequently be directed to the AISS website. On the USA-S site you will select the appropriate check:
- Coaches and Officials – Level 2, or
- All Other Non-Athlete Members – Level 1
Once on the AISS site, you will provide the information requested and pay for the check. You will typically receive results in 3-5 business days. Print and save the last page as confirmation that you initiated a check. If you encounter a problem with the process, please contact AISS Customer Service at 800-853-3228 and select option 2.
Key Program Details
- Coaches and officials are required to complete a Level 2 Check; all other non-athlete members must complete a Level 1 check.
- The Level 2 check is $39; Level 1 is $19
- Anyone who has been associated with an address in certain New York counties within the past 10 years may be subject to an additional fee for county criminal searches (see FAQ #10).
- The criteria used to evaluate background checks is presented in the Program Overview PDF
- Background checks must be renewed every 24 months
- AISS will perform checks based on four key identifiers – name, address history, date of birth and social security number.
- Protection of sensitive personal information is a key component of the program
- Members without a SSN may be required to take an international check (see (FAQ #13). Please contactemail hidden; JavaScript is required to request information regarding international checks.
- The program will provide members an opportunity to challenge incorrect information in the background check report before a membership decision is made.
Information from USA Swimming about the Athlete Protection online course:
USA Swimming is committed to raising awareness about prevention of abuse in sport. We are proud to partner with Praesidium, an industry expert in abuse prevention, to bring the swimming community customized and comprehensive training tools for coaches, and volunteers.
Our training tools will help you:
- Understand the scope and effects of abuse in sport
- Recognize the signs of grooming behavior and boundary violations
- Understand how to establish boundaries and protect against false allegations
- Know how to react and report when you suspect abuse
Existing 2011 non-athlete members are required to complete the USA Swimming safe sport training course by December 31, 2011. Individuals not currently registered are required to complete the course before they can become members.
Brand new members will be required to have their non-athlete application form and payment processed by their LSC registrar before they can sign in to complete the course.
The course is free of charge and should take about an hour to complete.
Spring 2012 HOD Proposed By-Law Changes
April 1, 2012 By
The proposed by-law changes for the Spring 2012 House of Delegates meeting has been posted on the Bylaws, Rules, Policies and Procedures Page. Just a reminder that the NC Swimming House of Delegates meeting will be held the weekend of April 21-22, 2012 in Greensboro.
