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 WOW Swimmers Attend Zone Championships

This morning WOW swimmers Joseph High and Ashley Brem departed for the Southern Zone Age Group Championships. Joseph and Ashley qualified for North Carolina's Zone team, essentially the all-star tea...

 Cap City "Re-Cap"

This past weekend 19 WOW swimmers travelled to Cary's Triangle Aquatic Center to compete in the Capital City Invite. The meet, for which swimmers must obtain an ?A? time in their age group to qualify ...

 Goldsboro and NSS Meet Results Availalbe, Over 250 New Best Times!

The results for our first two long course meets, the Goldsboro and Charlotte competitions, are now available via swimwow.com. Click on the "My Meet Results" tab to view results from these, and all W...

 Blalock, Johns Named "Swimmer of the Year" by Star News

WOW Senior Advanced swimmers Cari Blalock and Travis Johns were named Star News' Swimmer of the Year for the 2009-2010 High School Season. For John's, it was his first honor as male Swimmer of the Yea...

 WOW Sectional Teams Turn in Strong Performances

WOW's Senior and Age Group Sectional teams turned in some big performances the last two weekends. WOW's senior swimmers got the ball rolling in Nashville, TN the weekend of March 4-7. Seven WOW se...

 WOW Spirit Week March 22-26

WOW swimmers are working hard preparing for Senior Sectionals, Age Group Sectionals, and the ECSL Championships. As the ECSL meet comes in the final week of our season we're going to finish things of...

 WOW swimmers qualify for NC Select and USA Zone Select Camp

WOW Senior Advanced swimmer Travis Johns has been selected to attend the National Zone Select Camp held May, 25-27 at the University of Louisville. USA Swimming sponsors four Zone Select Camps. USA ...

 WOW finishes 8th at NC Swimming 14 & Under Champs

Twelve WOW swimmers travelled to Cary, NC this past weekend for NC Swimming's annual 14 & Under Championships. The meet, which brought together more than 40 clubs and over 800 of the state's best 14...

 WOW 8 & Unders See Blizzard of Best Times at Snowflake Meet

The MOR 8& Under "Snowflake Meet" had to be rescheduled due to a number of snowflakes that fell on Raleigh over the meet's originally scheduled weekend of Jan 30-31. The meet was rescheduled for the ...

 WOW McCallister's Fundraiser FEB 9th

Hi Wow Families, Mark your calendars for February 9th. We are having a double fundraiser at McAllister?s restaurant (across the street from the college). For anyone who orders food between 5:30p and 8...

 **8 & Under Meet Rescheduled**

8 & Under Participants, This weekend's 8 & Under meet has been rescheduled for next weekend, Feb. 6-7. Warm Up and session times will remain the same, the meet has been moved to next weekend due to t...

 January Newsletter

CLICK here for WOW's January 2010 Newsletter.

 January Jubilee!

72 WOW Swimmers traveled to Cary, NC this past weekend for RSA's annual ?January Jubilee? Meet. The meet, which brought together more than 700 swimmers, saw WOW swim new competition from South Carol...

 WOW wins Duel in the Pool

This past weekend WOW swimmers traveled to Greenville, NC for a dual meet with the Greenville Swim Club. The two team meet, dubbed the "Duel in the Pool"(with kudos to USA Swimming...) was inteneded ...

 WOW Coaches Travel to ASCA World Clinic

This morning Coaches Brian Benfer, Clayton Fritts, and Jessica Brampton departed for the American Swim Coaches Association's World Clinic held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Over the course of the long wee...

 WOW Finishes 9th at 14 & Under Champs

Waves of Wilmington Places 9 th at North Carolina Swimming's 14 & Under Championships Waves Of Wilmington's 14 & Under Championship team placed 9 th at the annual state championships held this pa...

 Brian Benfer nominated for NC Swimming Senior Coach of the Year

WOW Head Coach, Brian Benfer, is among four NC Swimming coaches nominated for the 2008-2009 Senior Coach of the Year. Coaches were nominated based on the accomplishments of their athletes for the 200...

 WOW Named Bronze Medal Club By USA Swimming

For the second consecutive year WOW was recognized as a Bronze Medal Club by USA Swimming. Only 200 clubs across the country carry the distinction of medal recognition by USA Swimming, and only seven...

 Numerous WOW Swimmers to be Honored at NC Swimming Banquet

Each year North Carolina Swimming recognizes it?s top performers of the past year at the North Carolina Swimming Martha McKee All-Star Banquet. This year seven WOW swimmers will be recognized for the...

 WOW hires new Head Age Group Coach

We are excited to announce a new addition to our full time coaching staff with the hire of Coach Dave Paul this week. Dave is currently the Head Age Group Coach for Aquazot Swim Club, where he has c...

 March Newsletter Now Available

Click for March Newsletter. Be sure to note change in Long Course Schedule. We will no longer be attending the NCAC meet May 15-17, their meet would not have been open to all WOW swimmers. Instead ...

 Blalock Wins Section in Women's 100Fly

Shaving 1.5 seconds off of her previous personal best, WOW swimmer Cari Blalock took home first place in the Women?s 100 yard Butterfly at the Senior Southern Zones Championships last night. Her time ...

 2009 Long Course Schedule Announced

Click here to view our Long Course meet schedule(May-August).

 WOW Board Meeting March 31

The monthly WOW Board meeting will be held March 31 at 5:00pm at UNCW. Board meetings are open to membership to attend.

 February Newsletter Now Available

The February Newsletter is now available. Click to view. Inside: January Meet Wrap-Ups Practice Change Info Parent Meeting Announcement

 Fall States Press Release

Click Here to see WOW?s Fall States press release sent to local media.

 WOW Swimmers Stand out at Fall States

Twenty seven WOW 14 &Under swimmers travelled to Cary, NC for New Wave's Annual Fall States Invitational this past weekend. The meet, which attracts the best 14 & Under swimmers from across the stat...

 Kayla Ford to sign with ECU

WOW swimmer Kayla Ford has chosen to attend East Carolina University and swim for the Pirates next year. Kayla will make the decision official tomorrow, Thursday December 10th, in a signing ceremony a...

 December Newsletter Now Available

Click for the December Newsletter. Info on:Updated practice schedule Dec 8-19 and Dec 22-Jan 3

 December Newsletter Now Available

Click for the December Newsletter. Info on:Updated practice schedule Dec 8-19 and Dec 22-Jan 3 SCRIPS Scramble Update Meet Results and Info WOW Bowling Part...

 Blalock, Ford selected to USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team

Senior Advanced group swimmers Kayla Ford and Cari Blalock were selected last week to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team. Less than 1,000 swimmers were selected to this year's team, and onl...

 November Newsletter Now Available(Thanksgiving Schedule inside)

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 Commotion at the Ocean Meets showcase WOW talent

WOW's annual "Commotion at the Ocean" meets got the team off to a great start for 2008-2009 season. The seniors got the ball rolling at the very first competition of the season, Sept. 26-28 swimming r...

 WOW Featured in News 14 Carolina Story

WOW was recently featured in a story which aired in conjuction with the Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games. The news channel wanted to speak with our swimmers about the American?s performance in...

 2 TOP 10 Finishes for WOW at State Champs

WOW finished off it's summer season ranked in the top 10 in North Carolina teams competing at both the 14 & Under and Senior State Championships over the past two weekends. The age groupers got the ...

 July Newsletter Now Available

The July Newsletter hits the presses today. Be sure to read for important info on registration, our new referral program, and much more. Click here for this month's newsletter.

 WECT-TV6 - "Blalock headed to Olympic Trials"

Click here to head to the WECT-TV6 website and view the news clip.

 Wilmington Star-News - "Blalock doubles up for Olympic Trials qualifying"

Click here to head to the Star-News Website. Blalock doubles up for Olympic Trials qualifying By Tom Grady Star-News Correspondent Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. Last Modified...

 *Updated* Long Course Hotel Information

More information to come, as it becomes available. Be sure to call ahead and reserve your room! June 26-29 RSA Open @ TAC Hampton Inn and Suites (919) 233-1798 20 non-smoking rooms (10 doubles ...

 A Big Thanks from WOW

To all the parent volunteers from this past weekend's Swim a Thon: THANK YOU!! Only our swim meets require less volunteers, so a big thank you from WOW to all the parents who counted, helped corrall ...

 Wilmington Star-News - "An eye toward the future"

Click here to visit the Star-News website. An eye toward the future New Hanover?s Cari Blalock has blazing times, big aspirations Published: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: ...

 Records Updated: Short Course Yards

The record board has undergone an extensive research and update, and is current to the best of my ability! Congratulations to Ashley Brem, Travis Johns, Cari Blalock, Sara Moore, Zack Hannum, Ian Mc...

 April Board Meeting

The April Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th at 4:30pm, UNCW.

 Wilmington Star-News - "WOW Swims Way to Bronze Medal"

Click here to visit the Star-News website. WOW swims way to bronze medal Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. USA Swimming re...

 March Newsletter Available On-Line

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 Wilmington Star-News - "Blalock makes it..."

Click here to visit the Star-News website. Blalock makes it to the elusive WOW time Published: Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. Cari Blal...

 Cari Blalock Qualifies for Olympic Trials

WOW Senior Advanced swimmer Cari Blalock accomplished her biggest goal of the season Saturday night in Nashville, TN. Swimming a time trial of the Women?s 100meter Butterfly, Cari finished with a ti...

 ECSL Championships Results Posted

The results from ECSL Championships have been posted. Find them under the "Meet Results" tab at the top.

 Age Group Sectional Entries

Click here to view the entries for Age Group Sectionals. The psych sheet is available online by clicking here . Please double check both the entries and the psych sheet for errors and omissions. ...

 ECSL Pictures Posted

Pictures from the ECSL Championship meet have been posted on the "Pictures" tab. You must be logged in to view the tab and pictures! If you would like a larger copy of one of the pictures, send Dou...

 Doug Wharam selected for NC Zone Team Staff

WOW Head Age Group Coach Doug Wharam was selected along with five other coaches to the 2008 North Carolina Zone Team Staff. Doug will be coaching the 11-12 boys selected to what is essentially Nort...

 March Board Meeting Re-Scheduled

The March board meeting has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th, 5:30pm, UNCW.

 February Newsletter Available On-Line

Click here to read the February newsletter.

 2008 Summer Long Course Schedule Announced

This Summer's Meet Schedule is now available. Just go to the "Calendar" Tab and select "08 Long Course Meets". There is also a link to a printable version to post on your 'fridge! It is sure to be...

 ATTRACTIONS Dining and Value Guide Available!

WOW is proud to announce a new partnership with Carolina Coast?s Attractions Dining and Value Guide. The guide contains coupons for over $5,000 in savings at local restaurants, shops, and entertainm...

 Hotel Information for Upcoming Meets

14/Under Champs February 21-24 Hampton Inn-Cary 919-233-1798 111 Hampton Woods Lane, Cary Kings with pullout sofa- $99 Queen suites- $119 includes breakfast - less than 5 minutes from pool OR Cra...

 January Newsletter

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 Snowflake Mini Meet Entries Posted

A revised copy of the entries for the Winter Snowflake Mini Meet have been posted. Click here to see your entries.

 Hotel Reservation Deadlines

The deadlines for reserving a hotel room for the upcoming swim meets is fast approaching! The deadline for the January Jubilee Meet is Monday, January 7th. The deadline for reserving a room for the 8...

 WOW Victorious in First WOW/CFAC Dual Meet

For the first time in either team?s history, Wilmington?s two swim teams met for a head to head competition. Swimming a "college format" dual meet, WOW brought 25 swimmers from it?s Senior Advanced a...

 Updated Scrips form Available

An updated Scrips form is available from the "Scrips" menu. You must be logged in to access the information.

 January Jubilee - NEW Hotel Info

We are able to get a better rate at a hotel which is only 1.6 miles away from the pool in Cary: Best Western Cary Inn & Suites 1722 Walnut Street Cary, NC 27511 919-481-1200 When you call to reser...

 WOW Moves to a new web site!

WOW Senior swimmer, Nate Porter, has passed the baton to move the WOW web site to the next level - a complete team management site hosted through Team Unify.

 Coach Brian's Letter to Membership

WOW families, I hope this letter finds all of you healthy and happy this holiday season. I'd like to thank you all for your support this year, the past few months have been memorable ones for the WOW...

 Travis Johns Sets Two State Records

Congratulations to WOW swimmer Travis Johns who set two North Carolina state records this month! At the annual Fall States Invitational the weekend of December 7th through 9th, Travis set a new st...

 December Newsletter

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 Fall States Invitational Press Release

Click here to read the Press Release from the Fall States Invitational!

 November Newsletter

Click Here for the November Newsletter. Congratulations to all of the Waves of Wilmington swimmers who participated in the ECSL Autumn Invitational.

 October Newsletter

Click Here for the October newsletter. "Commotion at the Ocean" Age Group Meet