FCST Newsletter - Jan 8, 2018
FCST Team Newsletter:
How does swimming prelim/final meets influence the long-term development of an individual swimmer?
"Challenges are necessary for developing not only a swimmer but an individual willing to compete and continually improve from that given challenge. Championship meets are challenges. They are an opportunity for a swimmer of any age to compete and apply the skills and conditioning acquired over the past several months in a Championship setting.
To better prepare for the end of the season Championship meets we need to learn from the January swim meets (both January meets are prelim/final format). Championship (prelim/ final format) meet results are determined by the sum of the points scored by both individuals and relays. The points are scored at either timed finals or during the finals session of prelim/finals meets.
Depending on the Championship (or prelim/final swim meet) some offer a prelim/final meet format. The opportunity to potentially race the same event twice in a day will provide substantial information for the swimmer and the coach. The outcomes help determine success and areas of improvement. Swimmers can make the necessary adjustments in a given event the day of instead of the following month. There are few opportunities for swimmers to swim the same event twice at a swim meet. As a swimmer progresses through the swim program, prelim/final meets become more frequent. Therefore, gaining experience at a young age benefits the long-term development and success of a seasoned swimmer.
For sustained team success to occur, swimmers, coaches and parents must support one another through the challenges of Championship (prelim/final) meets. The challenges to score strengthen team bonds and help team culture to grow continually. Individual swimming success is great; swimming fast with a team is fun and some of the best memories for teams, swimmers and coaches."
- Head Coach Pete Wright
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Important Dates: Jan 11- 14: Greater Southwest Invite Jan 12- 14: SSAN Winter Invite Jan 20: January Dev. Meet Jan 20: Long-term progression planning w/ Coach Pete Jan 27: FCST supporting Alumni at Collegiate Meet |
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Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:
| Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location: |
Athletes eligible: |
Prelim and Final entry deadline: |
Volunteer opportunities: |
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| Great Southwest Invitational, Jan. 11 - 14. Rockwall, TX | Must qualify in 5 or more events to attend | Dec. 21 and 28 | Sign-up for timming, coming soon! |
| SSAN January Winter Invite, Jan. 12 - 14. Spring. TX | Swimmers NOT attending GSW. | Dec. 21 and 28 | Sign-up for timming, coming soon! |
| January Developmental Meet HOSTED by FCST, Jan. 20th. Rosenberg, TX | Red, White, Blue 1, and Blue 2 swim groups | Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 | 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.
FCST Contacts^:
- FCST Office: (281) 969-8759; Mon.- Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Team Accounts & Billing: Hillary Martinez ([email protected])
- HR & Administration: Christina Hollar ([email protected])
- Volunteer Cordinator: Lisa Kolluri ([email protected])
- Team Merchandise: Janet Blowers ([email protected])
- FCST Coaches & BOD: Contact Page
- Group Webpages: FC:Senior, FC:Pre-Senior, FC: Age Group, FC:Blue 1& 2, FC:White & Red, New Territory, 7M: Pre-Senior & Senior, 7M:Age Group & Dev, Beaumont, Masters, Lessons/Swim League
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