ESSZ Age Group Championship Results

Click the following host club link to view meet results from the ESSZ Age Group Championship: Greensboro Swimming Association

Breaststroke Butterfly Kick Rule Interpretation

On March 7, 2012 FINA issued an interpretation of the breaststroke rule covering the initiation of the arm pull.  Here is the USA Swimming update:  Breaststroke Butterfly Kick Rule Interpretation .

Select Camp Application Form and Code of Conduct

Here are the Application form and Code of Conduct form for NCS Select Camp:  2012 NCS Select Camp Application-Code of Conduct  The completed forms should be sent to NCS Select Camp manager, Kiki Farmer, and must be postmarked by March 28, 2012.  That address is NCS Select Camp, 3 Town Square Blvd., Asheville, NC 28803.  Questions concerning Select Camp may be addressed to Kiki Farmer at email hidden; JavaScript is required

Parking information for ESSZ Age Group Championships

Click here for information, including an important parking/traffic advisory for the ESSZ Age Group Sectional Meet at the Greensboro Aquatic Center, March 15-18.

2012 Speedo Champions Series ESSZ Meet Results

Click the following host club  link to view meet results: Star Aquatics

Old dog learns new trick: Using the search function to locate meets

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?  I’ve always spent a fair amount of time scrolling down the meet schedule to locate meets. It was a little cumbersome but before long I was pretty good at it.  Then it was pointed out to me that I had been ignoring the little note above the search box at the upper right hand corner.  It says: “Use the SEARCH BOX below to locate meets quickly.”  I wish I had found it earlier.  You can instantly pull up any NCS meet from 2007 to 2012 by simply typing in the sanction number, the city, all or part of the meet name, the host club, or even the meet director or meet referee – and it is really fast!  I may never ”scroll over” that list again.

Select Camp information

Stay tuned:  Information and application materials for Select Camp will be available for posting on Monday, March 12. You’ll be able to find it in the camps section under the Swimmers’ tab.

Results-NCS Senior Championships

Click the following link for  NC Swimming Senior Championship results:  TAC Website

Click the following link for top ten individual rankings: Top Ten Individual Scorers

 

Top Performances – NCS 14U Age Group Champs

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 results:  GSA Website

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

Thank you to North Carolina Swimming  Supporter:    

Swim Clinics offered from the Challenged Athletes Foundation

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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
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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
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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