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 their achievements over the 2008 Long Course and 2008-2009 Short Course season.  Swimmers will be awarded for Top 5 finishes within the state in their age group, Top 10 in the Country within their single age, and as NC All-Stars.  NC All-Stars are those swimmers who achieve AAAA times and appear on the NC Top 5 list in 2 different strokes.

Recognized for one or more Top 5 finishes are Ashley Brem(short course and long course), Abbey Narayan(long course), Zach Hannum(long course), Caroline Estep(short course), Travis Johns(short course and long course), Cari Blalock(short course and long course), and Ian McPheters(short course).

Recongized for one of more Top 10 USA finishes are Travis Johns(12 Year Old Boys 50, 100yard Butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 500yard Freestyle, 100, 200yard Individual Medley, 200yard Backstroke, 50yard Breaststroke) and Cari Blalock(15 Year Old Women 100 yard and 100 meter Butterfly)

Recognized as North Carolina Swimming All-Stars are Travis Johns(short course and long course)Cari Blalock(short course and long course), and Ian McPheters(short course).

The North Carolina Swimming Martha McKee All-Star Banquet will be held Sunday April 26 at 1pm.  Downtown Charlotte’s Crown Plaza will host the annual event.