FCST Team Newsletter: What is the importance of taking a break/ resting the body?                 Here at First Colony Swim Team we create opportunity to merge passion and commitment with expertise resulting in the highest level of personal performance. At the same time, we are conscious and always planning for the long-term development of the student-athlete. As we head into the last half of our championship meets we, as coaches, would like to take the time and explain why it is important for your student-athlete to take a break away...

2018 Gulf Summer Championship Hosted by FCST July 20-22, 2018  Don Cook Nat. - Sugar Land, Texas  First Colony Swim Team competed at the 2018 Gulf Summer Champs Meet this past weekend. It was a wonderful showing from all of FCST’s swimmers, and they set the tone with how often they were by the pool, cheering on their teammates. We were proud of our younger swimmers asking coaches what the older kid’s name was, who was in the water, and then started cheering for them! Team work is something we strive...

FCST Team Newsletter: What is the importance of taking a break/ resting the body?                 Here at First Colony Swim Team we create opportunity to merge passion and commitment with expertise resulting in the highest level of personal performance. At the same time, we are conscious and always planning for the long-term development of the student-athlete. As we head into the last half of our championship meets we, as coaches, would like to take the time and explain why it is important for your student-athlete to take a break away...

2018 Gulf Age Group Champs July 13-15, 2018  FLEET - Cypress, Texas      This past weekend FCST sent 30 athletes up to Cypress in order to compete at the 2018 Long Course Gulf Age Group Championships.  The weather was HOT but our swimmers were on FIRE!!!  The kids were very impressive throughout the entire meet with a ton of Top 10 Finishers, TAGS Qualifiers and Personal Best Times.     First Colony Swim Team ended up getting 5th overall with a true team effort from all the kids, parents and coaches.  One...

FCST Team Newsletter: Meet Entry Timelines and Information*: Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location: Athletes eligible: Prelim and Final entry deadline: Volunteer opportunities: Gulf Summer Champs Hosted by FCST Champs    ,   July 20 - 22. Don Cook Nat. Qualifying times - 12 & Under: 3 BB times or more, 13 & Over: none Cut off times: 14 & Under: Gulf AG Champs Times, 15 & Over: 2 AA times or fewer  June 20 & 27 CLICK HERE Gulf Senior Champs    ,   July 20 - 22. University of Houston Rec Center 13 & Over...

FCST Team Newsletter:       ​ Make sure to check out the Championship meet information in the table below in the Team Newsletter! Let's get ready to race! Annual Meeting and BOD Election - Voting has opened for the Board of Directors election.  All information and a link to vote can be found in the event section of the webpage.  CLICK HERE for more information about the event. FCST Keeps Rolling at Summer Splash. Next up...CHAMPS!! -  CLICK HERE for the summary of 2018 Summer Splash! Thank you all for the support! 2018 Fall Schedules - Make...

FCST Team Newsletter: Meet Entry Timelines and Information*: Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location: Athletes eligible: Prelim and Final entry deadline: Volunteer opportunities: Gulf Age Group Champs  , July 13 - 15. Cypress, TX Qualified 14 & Under swimmers June 20 & 27 Coming Soon! Gulf Sprint Series Champs  ,  July 13 - 15. Galena Park ISD Natatorium    All 12 & Under swimmers with 2 BB times or less June 20 & 27 Coming Soon! Gulf Summer Champs Hosted by FCST Champs  ,   July 20 - 22. Don Cook Nat. Qualifying times - 12...

FCST Team Newsletter: Meet Entry Timelines and Information*: Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location: Athletes eligible: Prelim and Final entry deadline: Volunteer opportunities: Gulf Age Group Champs , July 13 - 15. Cypress, TX Qualified 14 & Under swimmers June 20 & 27 Coming Soon! Gulf Sprint Series Champs ,   July 13 - 15. TBA   All 12 & Under swimmers with 2 BB times or less June 20 & 27 Coming Soon! Gulf Summer Champs Hosted by FCST Champs ,   July 20 - 22. Don Cook Nat. Qualifying times...

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...

  FCST Team Newsletter:       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 HERE for the article; Congratulations Jeff! FCST RACES TO THE TOP AT MAY LC MEET - Congratulations to all the FCST swimmers that competed at the May LC Meet at Don Cook;  CLICK HERE for a summary! 2018 Fall Schedules - Make sure to check out your respective swim group schedule for the upcoming 2018 - 19...