FCST Newsletter - Sept 18, 2017

News & Team Information:

FCST Coach Corner: Trusting the Coach's Plan on Swim Events:

Here at First Colony Swim Team we create opportunity for swimmers by merging passion and commitment with expertise resulting in the highest level of personal performance. Those opportunities also include competing in a variety of swim events depending on the time of the swim season. With a season plan a Coach understands when their swimmers are prepared and ready to compete in swim events that are new, events that will not be done at a Championship meet, or the possibility of obtaining a time standard for a given swimmer. The swim events a Coach chooses for their swimmer is based on observation, the established curriculum, physical conditioning, and phase of the season. We invite you to support your Coach when meet entries are shared with the team. Of course, if you have any questions please do not hesitate contacting your Coach to better understand the reasoning. Here are some other reasons for why you should support your Coach’s decision on swim events:

  • Offering a different perspective: By competing in a variety of events throughout the season, a swimmer can better race and compete in their Championship swim events at the end of the season.
  • Trusting the Coach’s plan: Along with a season training plan and an established team curriculum, a Coach maps the timing and frequency of the swim events throughout the season depending on the team and individual goals.
  • Coach see the everyday progress: For example, due to the amount of time a Coach observes their swimmer at practice, they know when it is appropriate for an inexperienced swimmer to compete in a new event such as 200 Butterfly.
  • IMX and IMR programs: FCST prides itself on competing in all four strokes and the IM. The goal is to have scores for all eligible swimmers on the team in order to compete nationally with other well-rounded swim teams.

 

  • Equipment Lists for ALL FCST swim groups: Remember to purchase all of your swim equipment needs at D&J Sports. They just opened up a new store in Katy, TX.  CLICK HERE for the list.

 

  • Short Course Order Forms for Towels, Caps, and T-Shirts:  CLICK HERE for the order form for Caps, Towels, and T-Shirts. CLICK HERE for the order form for sweatshirts! The form is due at Red, White, and Blue Swim Meet. You can also scan it and email it to Janet Blowers at [email protected].

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  • Online Form for FCST Hosted Meet Support & Additional Support Opportunities:  CLICK HERE to fill out the form. Please have it done by Sept. 17. If you have other questions regarding volunteer requirements contact Lisa Kolluri ([email protected]). Parents/ Volunteers are an important part of the future success of FCST. Here are some other important links regarding volunteering:​

  • Volunteer FAQ

  • FCST Policies and Documents 

 

  • We Are Family - Hurricane Harvey Relief: We have many resources, including assistance from Gulf Swimming, to provide for you in this time of need. Anything we can help with, including providing general home supplies, cleaning supplies, contractor information, practice equipment or swimsuits for your athlete(s), or anything else- please let us know here:  CLICK HERE for more details. 

 

  • 2017 USA Swimming Swimposium & Gold Medal Clinic with Elizabeth Beisel: The 2017 Gulf Swimming  SWIMposium is right around the corner, and the registration page is now active.  This year's event has something for everyone!  CLICK HERE for more information.
  • 2017 Gulf Swim Banquet with Elizabeth Beisel - Registration is now open for the 2017 Gulf Awards Banquet.  The Banquet is open to all members of Gulf Swimming.  Our speaker this year is Elizabeth Beisel who is entertaining and inspiring. CLICK HERE to register.

Important Dates:

Sept 23 - 24:

Red, White, and Blue Meet

Oct 1:

Fall Splash N' Dash

Oct 14 & 15:

Oct. Gulf Open; Developmental

Oct 21 - 22:

FCST/ DADS Dual Meet

Nov 4:

Nov. Developmental Meet

Nov 10 - 12:

FCST, FLEET, TWST Tri Meet

Main

League/Lessons/Tri

Synchro

Masters

Social Media

Time Standards

Parent Education

Parking at FCST Pools

Contact Enrollment

 

Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:

Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location:

Athletes eligible:

Prelim and Final entry deadline:

Volunteer opportunities:

Red, White, and Blue Intrasquad Meet HOSTED by FCST

Sept. 23 - 24, Lamar CISD Nat.

All swimmers Sept 13 and 19 CLICK HERE!

Fall Fun Splash N' Dash!

Oct 1, Aquatic Center

14 and under swimmers Sept 28 N/A

October Gulf Open Meet; Developmental

Oct 14 & 15, TBA

Red, White, and Blue 1 Sept 14 and 21 N/A

FCST vs. DADS Dual Meet  HOSTED by FCST 

Oct. 21 - 22, Lamar CISD Nat.

Blue 2, All Age Group, All Pre-Senior and All Senior groups Sept 28 and Oct 5 Coming soon!

November Developmental Meet HOSTED by FCST

Nov 4th, Lamar CISD Nat.

Red, White, and Blue 1 Oct 19 and 26 Coming soon!

FCST, FLEET, TWST Tri Meet HOSTED by FCST

Nov 10 - 12, Training Pool

Blue 2, All Age Group, All Pre-Senior and All Senior groups Oct 19 and 26 Coming soon!

*Families are responsible for communicating meet entry issues with their athletes respective coach, as their primary coach is most responsible for their athletes training and competitive plan.

**Once the final entry deadline has passed, no changes may be made on FCSTs' end. Athletes can deck-enter at the meet (if allowed by meet management) at their own expense and with coachs permission. This is not the most ideal way to enter a meet having schedules planned ahead of time is very beneficial to the athlete.

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