FCST Newsletter - Feb 5, 2018
FCST Team Newsletter:
FCST Summer League Philosophy
Summer league is a fun introduction to competitive swimming in the form of a summertime activity. The next step for those interested in pursuing the sport further is year-round swimming. Traits such as leadership, self-confidence, goal setting, organization, and more are integrated into the daily practice sessions of a year round swimmer. Coaches are nationally certified and continually educated to help all swimmers reach their goals.
Once a swimmer reaches the Age Group 1 level and higher, fun takes on a new meaning as swimmers create tight bonds with their teammates, group, and coaches. An important part of the development process is that they experience long course swimming (Spring and Summertime). The year-round swimmer trains for the long term, with progressively more advanced skills and fitness level achievement. Hard work becomes a source of pride. Going back to summer league for the more advanced swimmer may result in a loss of fitness, technique, and continuity of progression.
There are many intrinsic rewards to year-round swimming as well. Swimmers learn to enjoy the success of accomplishing a hard set or making an interval they never have before; they develop confidence for the level of competition they will be facing at meets; they prepare for races of various distances that will carry them through their long-term swimming goals. Those swimmers who continue with FCST in the spring and summer often make huge gains in skills and fitness (particularly during the summer when school is out) and will be able to make a much smoother transition to higher level groups.
*Swimmers in Age Group 1 and above are strongly encouraged to train and compete with FCST through the summer season. Swimmers below the Age Group 1 level should consult with their coaches for the best course of action*
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Important Dates: Feb 16 - 18: SC Champs II Feb 23 - 25: SC Champs III Mar 1 - 4: TAGS Mar 3: SC Champs I Mar 20 - 24: American Junior Classic
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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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| SC Champs II, Feb 16 - 18th. Katy, TX | 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Qualified swimmers | Jan. 18 and Jan 24 | Coming soon! |
| SC Champs III, Feb 23 - 25. Pearland, TX | 13-14 Qualified swimmers and 15 - 18 swimmers | Jan. 25 and Jan 30 | Coming soon! |
| TAGS, Mar 1 - 4. Woodlands, TX | 14 and under qualified swimmers | Feb 8 and Feb 18 | Coming soon! |
| SC Champs I, Mar 3, TBA | 8 and under swimmers | Feb 1 and Feb 7 | 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
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