This past weekend, the First Colony Swim Team Developmental Groups went over to Pearland to face the Sharks and more at the November Sharks Invitational. At this meet many swimmers were facing new challenges, and FCST swimmers faced these challenges head on! From Red and White Group taking on the different 100s all the way to Blue Group tackling the 200s and 100 fly, FCST swimmers went up and down the pool with determination and speed. No new challenges were going to stop these First Colony athletes. In fact, many...

This past Sunday, First Colony Swim Team took on the challenge of open water racing at Lake Longhorn with an impressive 82 swimmers representing the team. The meet featured three individual distances: 500m, 1.25K, and 2.5K, testing each athlete’s endurance, pacing, and mental toughness in a completely different racing environment than the pool. In addition to the traditional races, several FCST swimmers were selected to participate in two brand-new events: Team Pursuits and Relays. These events highlighted teamwork, strategy, and the ability to perform under pressure, all while navigating the...

First Colony Swim Team took to the pool once again for the October Tri-Meet at the FBISD Training Pool over the weekend of October 10-12th, facing off against two strong Houston-area programs; Dad's Club and the Sharks Swim Team. It was a weekend packed with intensity, team spirit, and grit as FCST swimmers raced to an impressive first-place victory, with Dad's Club earning second place and the Sharks rounding out in third. This meet is known for its challenging format, and this year was no exception. Athletes across the Age...

This past weekend (Sept. 20–21), FCST hosted our annual intrasquad meet at the FBISD Training Pool. The team was split into two sides: Team Blue (Anime) vs. Team Red (Cartoons). From creative costumes to loud cheers, swimmers, coaches, and parents all embraced the fun theme, making this event just as exciting on deck as it was in the pool. Over two days of racing, we saw incredible effort, team spirit, and great early-season swims. The competition was tight throughout, but in the end, Team Cartoon came out on top, edging...

2025 GULF LC Summer Champs FBISD Aquatic Practice Facility July 25-27, 2025 Team Scores 1st FCST- 3990 2nd DADS- 3018.5 3rd CFSC- 2331 The GULF LSC closed out the long course season this weekend with the LC Gulf Summer Champs meet held at the FBISD Training Pool. 103 FCST athletes across the team, from Red Group to Seniors, worked together to secure a first-place men's, women's, and overall team finish. Our athletes have been working hard all season; swimmers were encouraged to remember the time and effort that they committed...

B & Under Champs (ShAC) July 19th-20th This past weekend, FCST competed at the B & Under Champs Swim Meet, hosted by ShAC — and we are thrilled to announce that we placed 1st overall! Our swimmers brought incredible energy and effort to the pool, with many standout performances across the board. For some of our athletes, this was their first time competing in relays such as the 200 Freestyle and 200 Medley, and they rose to the occasion with enthusiasm and determination. The team showed up ready to race...

2025 LC Texas Age Group Championship Arlington ISD Natatorium July 16-20, 2025 Seventy eight teams from across Texas gathered at the Arlington ISD Natatorium to compete at the Texas Age Group Championship hosted by MARS Swimming. Thirty two athletes from First Colony Swim Team represented and battled to a sixth place men's, sixth place women's, and fourth place overall finish. FCST also placed first among teams representing from the GULF LSC. This feat is made even more impressive in that it was achieved solely by Age Group swimmers in our...

2025 LC Gulf Age Group Championship Cypress Fairbanks Swim Club Aquatic Center July 11-13, 2025 This past weekend, qualified age group swimmers from around the GULF LSC gathered to compete at the LC Age Group Championship meet hosted by FLEET. Swimmers braved through several weather delays brought about by summertime Houston thunderstorms. The passion and commitment displayed by FCST families pushed the team to a second place men's, women's, and overall finish among all GULF teams. FCST's depth was showcased by swimmers representing from multiple groups across the team, including...

2025 Katy/Pace May Open Invitational Angleton ISD Aquatic Center May 17-18 First Colony swimmers continue showing their overwhelming dedication and hard work with a great performance over in Angleton, Texas! It was a unique experience for many since the meet was both outdoors and mixed, so boys and girls were racing each other. However, our swimmers were up to the challenge. No matter the time or place, we are ready to race! 13 and overs started the mornings on a great foot before the 12 and unders finished the meet...

2025 Gulf 13 & O Championships (PEAK) 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland, TX February 28th - March 2nd This past weekend was a true testament to our athletes' dedication, hard work, grit, and determination. A heartfelt shoutout to our incredible volunteers for ensuring the meet ran smoothly. It was an exhilarating weekend of racing from start to finish. FCST athletes came ready to make an impact and they did not disappoint. With 91% of our participants achieving lifetime bests and securing new cuts for Southern Senior Champs, Gulf Champs, TAGS, &...