Psych Sheet, Timeline Posted for Tonight's FNR   The Psych Sheet & Estimated Timeline for tonight's CVST Friday Night at the Races is now available on the Meet's Event Page at CVST.org .   Click Here   for the Event Page.  

First Swim Meet 101 – The Parents' Version Have Fun So here it is, the first swim meet. Yes, they can be stressful with all the gear, snacks, wet towels, and confused swimmers and parents. However, the goal is to have fun. The actual time spent swimming is small in comparison with your child hanging out with friends, reading books, eating snacks, meeting new friends in the bullpen, and cheering on teammates. The goal is fun, for swimmers and parents, but this may be unchartered territory, and there are  lots...

First Swim Meet 101 – The Swimmers’ Version Have Fun Swim meets are supposed to be fun. You get to spend time with teammates and finally, finally tell your story without having to piece it together on the wall during rest. You get to learn about different types of music, new movies, try new games and discuss what’s going on at your teammate’s school. Remember, you are there to swim. This is why you swam all those laps in the pool. So, don’t miss your event because you focused on...

Tips for Eating More Family Meals By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, CSSD We all know that swimming is a demanding physical sport that requires good nutrition to fuel the long workouts and long day competitions. Parents often ask how they can improve their children’s nutrition and here is an easy, overlooked way. Eat more family meals. In fact, research shows that there is 24% increase in healthy food consumption when families eat more than three meals together each week. Learn more here: 

Wednesday (10/4) is the Deadline to Order Your CVST Team Wear!   The CVST Swim Shop will be taking orders for CVST Team Wear like Green Tie-Dye Hoodies, Girls and Boys Shorts, Sweats, T-Shirts and a lot more.  Don't miss out, you only have a small window to order these items.  Orders may be placed on-line now through Wednesday, October 4th and your CVST Team Account will be billed for the order.  It's easy, just click on the link below to place your order.   Deadline Passed   Don't Miss...

USADA Update   What role does my doctor play in obtaining a Therapeutic Use Exemption? It's simple. #Supplements can put athletes at risk for testing positive. Are you taking steps to protect yourself? Wonder who gets tested and why? Take a closer look at how we try& make sport is safe, fair, and authentic. The law requires manufacturers to notify the FDA when an “adverse event” is reported for #supplements What does a threshold for Cannabis mean and what is it's clearance time? 35 #supplements have been added to the...

New Medley Rule Change Went Into Effect Sept. 21   USA Swimming Rule 101.6 – 101.7 – Medley Swimming 1. During the July 21st FINA Swimming Technical Congress in Budapest, Hungary, the Congress adopted a change to medley swimming rules regarding required body position. For the freestyle distance, the change permits the swimmer to be past vertical towards the back when executing a turn - including after the feet have left the wall. The rule requires that the swimmer’s body must return to the breast before any kick or stroke....

USA Swimming Announces Golden Goggles Nominees; Simone Manuel, Caeleb Dressel Headline   World champions Caeleb Dressel (Green Cove Springs, Fla./Bolles School Sharks/Florida) and Simone Manuel (Sugar Land, Texas/Stanford Swimming) lead the way with six nominations each for the 2017 USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards, set for Sunday, Nov. 19 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.   Full event details, including table and seat purchasing opportunities, can be found at GoldenGoggles.com.   The nation’s top swimmers and coaches are nominated in eight categories for the 14th Annual Golden Goggle...

Timelines, Heat Sheets Released for This Weekend's SPA Meet   St. Petersburg Aquatics has released and Estimated Timeline and the Heat Sheets for this weekend's meet, at Northshore Pool. Please be sure to download a copy of the Heat Sheet as they will be at a premium at the meet and you have already paid once to download your copy.     If you have any questions, please see your coach at the pool.   Click Here   to go to the Event Page and download these items.  

CVST Practice Rules From the CVST Handbook   1          Remember that we are ambassadors of, and represent the Carrollwood Village Swim Team.  Act accordingly:                   Follow all pool rules.                   Follow all CVST rules.                   Do not leave bags in locker rooms.                   Locks may not be left on lockers over night.                   No food allowed in the locker rooms.                   Be on your best behavior at all times.   Continue