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Happy #ThrowbackThursday from @CVSTSwimming Anyone remember this little #CVST Swimmer from 10 years ago? #TBT #FunnestTeam #FunnestSport
Blue Wave Psych Sheet, More Available - Watch Here for Heat Sheets Also Psych Sheets have been posted for this weekend's Blue Wave Classic. Warm-up and Start Times are listed as follows: Friday, May19; session begins at 5:00PM (warm-up 4:00PM) Saturday, May 20; morning session begins at 8:30 AM (warm up 7:30 AM) Saturday, May 20; distance session will start 30 to 45 minutes after AM session. Saturday, May 20; afternoon session will start 30 to 45 minutes after the distance session. Sunday, May 21; morning session...
10 Tips for Making Your Tech Suit Last The tech suit is one of the most expensive investments you will ever make during your time as a competitive swimmer. Here’s some tips for making those expensive and best time-smashing suits last. You’ve gone ahead and done it, or begged and begged your parents to pick one up for ya, and now it’s time to unleash all of your hard work while wrapped up in a tech suit designed by a bunch of space scientists in a lab somewhere. ...
Michael Phelps Appears in Commercial for Movie Baywatch Michael Phelps made an appearance in a promotion for the new movie Baywatch, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. In the commercial, Johnson puts Phelps through a series of tests to join an elite group of lifeguards. Read More & Watch the Video Here
What Do Flamingos and Breaststroke Kick Have in Common? Flo Swimming The breaststroke kick has an extensive history of being the hardest kick to teach age-group swimmers. Some kids are born with the ability to point their toes away from their body and some need to be taught over and over again. The movement required in a breaststroke kick is not natural and may result in thousands of repetitions until the swimmer gets it right. Read More
Mental Gymnastics: The Mental Side of Swimming Florida Swim Network According to Team USA Sports Psychologist Dr. John McCauley, 99 percent of athletes struggle with their mentality at one point in their careers. What matters is how you approach your problem and how you find a solution to it. To help those swimmers that struggle with the mental aspect, here are some reminders and tips to help you relax before your races. Read More
Heat Sheets, Seating Assignments & More For Tomorrow's CYC Invite The Carlouel Yacht Club (CYC) has released the Heat Sheets, Seating Assignments, Warm-up Assignments and more for tomorrow's CYC Invite. Be sure to download your Heat Sheets prior to leaving for the meet as they will not be available on-site. Click Here to go to the Event Page for all of the information and downloads.
Sign Up for Tampa Bay Swim Classic Donations Dear Parents, Hospitality and Concessions are combined into one committee for the Tampa Bay Classic. We will be responsible for providing all meals to the Coaches & Officials (~ 75 for each meal) and running the Concessions stand. We would greatly appreciate any and all assistance you can provide by purchasing items on the donation list. The current Sam's Club "Instant Savings" promotion includes many of the items we are requesting. :-) If you sign up to provide an...
CVST Summer Practice Schedule Begins Tuesday, May 30 CVST's Summer Swim Practice Schedule goes into effect beginning Tuesday, May 30th, with Senior 1 & 2 Groups practicing twice a day and the Gold, Silver & Bronze Practice times moving to the morning. Remember we do have a modified Summer School/Camp Practice for Gold, Silver & Bronze swimmers who are in camps during the morning practices. ** Summer School Practices Are By Appointment Only. This Group is available to swimmers taking summer school or who are enrolled in various...
