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Congratulations to Alicia Finnigan and Simone Manuel who traveled to Mesa for the April segment of USA Swimming's Grand Prix series. This was an extra-exciting Grand Prix, as it featured the return of Michael Phelps to competitive swimming. Alicia made finals in the 200 fly (13th) and 100 fly (30th), and she recorded best times in the 200 free (1.6 seconds), 200 back (7.3 seconds!), and 100 breast (1.1 seconds). Simone had multiple finals swims, finishing 6th in the 100 free, 8th in the 50 free, 12th in the 200...
Hello FCST, Our parent education page has been updated with 2 new articles on staying hydrated. This is relevant to practice during the upcomming months as temperatures outside begin to warm up as we approach the summer season. "How to Stay Hydrated During Practice" - Jill Castle Article "Three Easy Ways to Check for Dehydration" - Jill Castle Article Enjoy! FCST Staff
FCST Team Store update! If you ordered Personalized swim caps, they will be available to pick up this weekend at the FCST hosted meet on Saturday from 10:00-2:00. The team store will be also be open Saturday 10:00 -2:00 and will be selling dryfit shirts, shorts, towels and caps. We will also take preorders for tank tops and dri-fit caps and visors. Stop by and get your spring and summer FCST Spirit wear!
FCST hosted the first Developmental Invite for the White, Red, and Blue groups. The meet provided the developmental groups an opportunity to race some short course events in a short session meet. FCST brought 43 swimmers to the meet and swam away with numerous best times. Congratulations to Zeha Ahmed (50 Free), Amber Qu (50 Free), Eric Qui (50 Fly), and Bianca San Antonio (100 Free) for achieving new B motivational times. Congratulations also to swimmers achieving new personal best times and swimming an event for the first time: Ali...
Week of April 21st Newsletter Outline I. This Week- PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS WEEKENDS MEET! NOW OPEN: Volunteer sign up for April Open meet this weekend , Log in to your FCST account and Click HERE. New Concessions spots have been opened up. We are looking for donations for the April 25-27 meet at the Don Cook Nat. For all groups except Senior Elite click Here-Drink Donations For Senior Elite click Here-Pasta Donations Friday-Sunday: FCST hosted Open Meet at Natatorium ...
The AC will be closed for another 5-6 weeks for repairs. Click HERE for revised Spring schedule for the First Colony Area. It will start on Monday April 21. If you have any questions, please contact your swimmer's coach.
Congratulations to all FCST swimmers who participated in the LSC Open Water Challenge this past week as part of the GULF Open Water Team. The meet held in Florida had the Gulf Team come in 3rd behind Florida Swimming and Florida Gold Coast. Those participating in the meet were Chris Yeager, Claire Donovan, Will Schuler, Josh Fruge, Schuyler Mathews, Karigan Stanley. Swimmers swimming to a top 8 finish include Schuyler Mathews (2.5K), Josh Fruge (5K), and Chris Yeager (5K).
Week of April 14th Newsletter Outline I. This Week- NOW OPEN: Volunteer sign up for April Open meet, Log in to your FCST account and Click HERE. Currently the system is set to allow you to sign up for 2 shifts. On Wednesday it will allow you to sign up for unlimited shifts Tuesday: 6:30 pm- Annual FCST Meeting and April Board Meeting at Settlers PArk Clubhouse. All members welcome! II. Practice Changes This Week: PLEASE CHECK AS WE ARE STILL OUT OF AC ! A....
The First Colony Swim Team held its annual awards celebration to honor the achievments of the age group and senior swimmers during the 2013-2014 short course season. A special congratulations go to the FCST Spirit Award winners Noelle Marsh, Ashley Harmon, and Kaitlyn Swinney. We would like to wish our high school seniors the best of luck in the next chapter of their lives: Corey Duke, Elaine Eberhardt, Shelby Fruge, Simone Manuel, Delaney Quattlebaum, Kaitlyn Swinney, and Madison Varisco. Swimmers earning Most Improved honors are the following: Junior I- Elizabeth Bernstein,...
