FCST Newsletter - June 18

FCST Team Newsletter:

Coach's Pete's Top Tips for Success at Prelims and Finals Swim Meets:

1. Plan on a hotel room if the drive is longer than 40 minutes one way.  Resting in the car is not adequate to keep swimmers fresh for finals.

2. Make sure to ask for late Check-Out on the last day of the meet when you check-in.  Don’t wait until the morning of the last day.

3. Plan for all meals

                a. Look for a hotel with a free breakfast buffet

                b. Lunch should be something healthy and fast

                c. Order dinner for pick-up before finals ends

                d. Bring healthy snacks to each session.

4. A good nap between sessions is imperative every day!  Swimmers will begin to get tired by the last day.  Making a nap part of the daily plan will keep swimmers fresh throughout the meet

5. A good night’s sleep is imperative.  I would recommend ear plugs and a sleeping mask to fall asleep fast and to stay asleep.  You can’t control who is staying at your hotel.

6. Make sure to have enough dry towels.  Utilize the hotel dryers at the end of each day.

7. Have back-up goggles and suits

8. Check in with your Coach when you arrive 15 minutes before meet warm-up at the begging of each session.

9. Make sure to allow swimmers enough time to cool down after the last event of each session.  Soreness will take over if the swimmers don’t do a great job cooling down!

10. Review the meet itinerary from your Coaches and the meet document on the FCST website

 

 

 

  • FCST Graduating Seniors Continue Career at Collegiate Level -  CLICK HERE for the article; Congratulations Will, Karigan, and Danielle!
  • Salutatorian/ Senior Elite Swimmer Jeff Kue Shares Memories and Advice -  CLICK HEREfor the article; Congratulations Jeff!
  • 2018 Fall Schedules - Make sure to check out your respective swim group schedule for the upcoming 2018 - 19 Short Course Season.   CLICK HERE for the schedules
  • Typhoon Texas Waterpark -       Join us for a FUN day at Typhoon Texas on Monday, June 25th. All FCST groups will be taking the day off of practice following our June Summer Splash.  CLICK HERE for more information!
  • FCST Learn to Swim Private Lessons for Children and Adults - We will have 5 - 30 minute sessions each Saturday morning, 8:30am, 9:10am, 9:50am, 10:30am and 11:10am. Space is limited so register early. *Adult LTS times are similar but may vary based on instructor availability.             CLICK HERE for more information!

Important Dates:

June 22 - 24:

FCST Summer Splash

June 25:

Typhoon Texas

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League/Lessons/Tri

Masters

Social Media

Time Standards

Parent Education

Parking at FCST Pools

Contact Enrollment

 

Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:

Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location:

Athletes eligible:

Prelim and Final entry deadline:

Volunteer opportunities:

FCST     Summer Splash , June 22 - 24. FBISD Training Pool All swimmers May 31 & Jun. 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.

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