FCST Newsletter - Jan 15, 2018

FCST Team Newsletter:

The importance of arrving early to a swim meets:

As a Coaching staff, we want to offer the best suggestions for creating a positive environment at swim meets for our swimmers to succeed. There are many benefits in arriving at least 15 minutes early to a swim meet session. In arriving early, the swimmer has an opportunity to settle down with the team and find a place for their swim backpack and other personal items such as their lunch-box. Pool decks at swim meets can quickly become crowded with little room to sit and organize one's personal items. 

It also gives swimmers time to put their competition suit on properly without being stressed about time. At the same time, the swimmer can check in with their Coach and hang-out with their friends before meet-warm-up. Checking in with your Coach will ensure that everyone is on the same page involving relays and longer events that require a check-in.

We want your child to be comfortable; and, if they are comfortable, you as a parent will be comfortable, as well. Arriving on time will create a positive mindset in the athlete and mentally prepare them for a great day of competition. Late arrival often causes the athlete to become flustered and not feel prepared to compete at their best.

The factors listed above may seem small in relation to other preparation and the challenging training that the swimmers do. However, they are the factors that create a positive and comfortable environment conducive to the team and individual success.

- Head Coach Pete Wright

  • Swim Equipment - Make sure you are starting the year with all of the swim equipment required for your swim group. Here is a link for the equipment list  CLICK HERE.If you have any questions please contact your lead coach.
  • January 27th - FCST supports Alumni at Collegiate Dual Meet. More information coming soon! The meet will be at Rec. Center Natatorium at the University of Houston. CLICK HERE for the event page!
  • Februrary 3rd - Long-term Progression Planning with Head Coach Pete at the Aquatic Center. Mark you calenders for this up opportunity to interact and gain valuable information for our very own Head Coach. This information pertains to all Pre-Senior, Age-Group, and Developmental parents.  CLICK HERE for the event page.
  • Weekly Parent Article - ABC's of Emotions - Growing Champions for Life. This a great article from a great source that partners up with USA Swimming for parent education. Quick read and helpful.
  • Website information - Did you know that you can find our "Volunteers" and "Swim Officials" pages under the About FCST Tab. If you have any questions about the website please contact us.
  • Amazon Smile - Did you know that when you shop on smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion to the choice of your non-profit organization. Make sure you give your Amazon donation to First Colony Swim Team. Thank you!

Important Dates:

Jan 20:

January Dev. Meet

Jan 27:

FCST supporting Alumni at Collegiate Meet

Feb 3:

Long-term progression planning w/ Coach Pete

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Parking at FCST Pools

Contact Enrollment

Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:

Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location:

Athletes eligible:

Prelim and Final entry deadline:

Volunteer opportunities:

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!
SC Champs II, Feb 16 - 18th. TBA 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Qualified swimmers Jan. 18 and Jan 24 Coming soon!
SC Champs III, Feb 23 - 15. TBA 13-14 Qualified swimmers and 15 - 18 swimmers Jan. 25 and Jan 30 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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