The dates for our Nitro trip have changed. Please mark your calendars for June 7-9, 2014 (Sat-Mon).   We appreciate allowing us to make this change to the trip, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. This date works better competitively for each of our clubs, and allows families to have Father’s Day weekend free.   Please refer to the meet page under the events tab for more information. Detailed information on the trip will be announced shortly.    Save the date for a great team and competitive...

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FCST is excited to announce the hiring of Markell Lyng full time as FCST's Dryland Director.  Markell has worked  for FCST  in many different capacities and over the last couple of years has been running the dryland program for our Senior swimmers.  Hiring her full time will now allow her to conduct dryland training for all of the swimmers in the Developmental,  Age Group and Senior programs.   She will also start running various youth and adult fitness and triathlon clinics. So watch for her class programs to be published...

Congratulations to those swimmers winning the January Attendance Awards  Developmental Groups: Winston Vuong Age Groups: Claire Qu Senior Groups: Kaitlyn Swinney

We have added a great video to our parent education page. Coach Bill Marlin of the Potomac Marlins discusses the importance of earning an IMX score as an age group swimmer. It's a very informative video on the goals and process of the IMX program.  Link to Parent Education Page Enjoy!   FCST Staff

  Week of February 10th   Newsletter Outline I. This Week   A.Saturday Short Course Champs III for 8 under swimmers Click HERE   II. Practice Changes This Week: A.Monday-  Junior II First Colony (Settler's Park Group) practice moved to Aquatic Center   6:00-7:30 pm B. Saturday- Schedule: Posted HERE   III.  Meet Entry Updates  CLICK HERE   IV. Upcoming Info A. Save the Date!      FCST annual Banquet will be held Friday April 11th!   V . General Information and News A .Adult Learn to Swim Clinic B. FCST Annual Houston Kids...

FCST currently has 10 FCST age group swimmers (ages 12-14) living and training at the Olympic Training Center. All swimmers were selected based off their practice attendance percentage. Follow their progress on the OTC Blog page, located here:  https://www.teamunify.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?_stabid_=98552&team=gsfcst

  The location for Short Course Champs I has been announced.  We will be at the meet hosted by SPA which will be held at the Lamar Consolidated Pool.  (same pool that we had Red, White and Blue as well as October Open Meet). You many click here to see the meet announcement.

Part-Time Assistant - Listed 2/6/2014 The First Colony Swim Team is looking for a part-time assistant swim coach to join our staff. Applicants must have competitive swimming knowledge either as a coach or swimmer. Practice times range from 4:00- 7:30 pm, depending on the group, and some weekend help may be required. Candidates will need to become certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches’ Safety and must be able to pass a background check. If you are looking to become a part of our staff, please send your resume and...

Two new articles have been added to the Parent Education page on our website. These articles are a great way to understand the sport of swimming and how to make the most of your swimming experience.    Parent Education Page - Can be found under "Our Family" drop down tab Feb 5, 2014 - "Dealing with Your Disappointment When Your Child Doesn't Perform his Best" -  Heidi Coghlan article Feb 5, 2014 - "How Youth Sports Parents Can Help Kids Thrive" -  Catherine Holecko article   Enjoy!     FCST Staff...