FCST Newsletter - Apr. 30
FCST Team Newsletter:
The importance of arriving early to a swim meet:
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
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Important Dates: May 5: Gulf Sprint Series May 18 - 20: Gulf Open Meet May 19 - 20: KATY Senior Meet June 10: FCST Splash N' Dash June 22 - 24: FCST Summer Splash
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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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| May Gulf Sprint Series Hosted by FCST May 5. LCISD Nat, Rosenberg, TX. | All White and Red Groups. Blue 1, Blue 2, AG1, AG2, and PS1 (11/12 year old swimmers with 2 B times or less) |
Apr. 17 and Apr. 20 | CLICK HERE |
| May Gulf Open, May 18 - 20. Don Cook Nat. | All Pre-Senior and Age Group swimmers. Blue 1 and Blue 2 with 3 B times or more |
Apr. 18 and Apr. 25 | TBA |
| KATY Senior Meet, May 19 - 20. University of Houston Rec Center | All Senior swimmers |
Apr. 18 and Apr. 25 | TBA |
*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 Coordinator: Coach Trenton ([email protected])
- Team Merchandise: Janet Blowers ([email protected])
- FCST Coaches & BOD: Contact Page
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