FCST Newsletter - Dec, 18 2017

FCST Team Newsletter and Information:

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's see the everyday progress: Due to the amount of time a Coach observes their swimmers at practice they know when it is appropriate for an inexperienced swimmer to compete in an 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.
  • 2017 FCST Monster Training. Monster Training is an annual tradition that swim teams across the country participate in. It is a way for FCST to help promote the importance of training through the winter holiday break. Monster Training will follow the Holiday Training Practice Schedule and any swimmer that attends 100% of the practices offered during this time will receive a special prize. Winter holiday training, just like summer training, is a great time for swimmers to focus on getting a lot done without worrying about school homework and tests. This can also be a fun way for swimmers to meet new friends who share and understand their passion for swimming. CLICK HEREfor more information.
  • Great job to all the swimmers that competed at the 8 and Unders Championship! FCST takes home, 2nd overall at 8 and Under Champs!  CLICK HEREfor a summary of the meet.

Important Dates:

Jan 11- 14:

Greater Southwest Invite

Jan 12- 14:

SSAN Winter Invite

Jan 20:

January Developmental Meet

Fed 16 - 18:

SC Champs II

Feb 23- 25:

SC Champs III

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Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:

Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location:

Athletes eligible:

Prelim and Final entry deadline:

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*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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