Is It A Food, A Dietary Supplement, Or A Drug? Answer: It Might Be All Three By USADA A common misconception is that a product must either be a food, a dietary supplement, or a drug because there is some intrinsic property or ingredient that makes the product fit into one of those categories. That is not entirely true. To determine whether something is a food, a supplement, or a drug, there are many aspects to take into consideration. These include: the ingredients, how it is made (manufactured/prepared), how it...

7 Ways Swim Meets Prepare Our Kids for the Real World   Swim meets are a world upon themselves. They can be stressful, fun and a wild roller coaster ride. If we step back and let our swimmers take over, meets can be a place for them to be responsible. They provide many opportunities for our kids to practice skills that will cross over to the real world—in college, careers and families.   Here’re a few life lessons your kids can learn from swim meets:   One How to talk...

Swimming On TV - Television / Webcast Schedule for Austin Grand Prix   UPCOMING TELEVISION SCHEDULE Day  TV Time (EST)*  Event Network** Jan. 16 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin  Universal HD  Jan. 17  9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin  Universal HD  *Times listed are Eastern Standard Time only. Please check provider listings for time and channel in your area.   ** Universal HD can be found on DirecTV 569, Dish Network 247, AT&T U-verse 1105 or find it on...

10 Reasons You Should Set AsideYour Entire Life to Watch Olympic Trials   When I was a kid, there was a dish I’d make affectionately called, “The Refrigerator.” The Refrigerator was basically a wrap filled with anything and everything: Meat. Cheese. Veggies. More meat. More cheese. The Refrigerator itself craved whatever you gave it, growing ever-more powerful with the more ingredients you stuffed inside it. Eventually, with enough shoved inside, The Refrigerator became a 10,000-calorie “meal” capable of leaving you full for days. It was glorious. The Olympic Trials are...

From the CVST Handbook   TARDINESS   There is nothing more disruptive to a coach and his workout organization than to have swimmers entering the workout late.  Please do all that you can to be on time and in the water at the time the workout is scheduled to begin (swimmers who are late for a practice may not be allowed to swim that day).  Also it is very important that parents are prompt when picking their swimmer(s) up after practice.  The Coaching Staff is busy coaching and not available...

CVST Electronic Communication Policy   PURPOSE The Carrollwood Village Swim Team (CVST) recognizes the prevalence of electronic communication and social media in today’s world. Many of our swimmers use these means as their primary method of communication. While CVST acknowledges the value of these methods of communication, CVST also realizes that there are associated risks that must be considered when adults use these methods to communicate with minors. GENERAL CONTENT All communications between a coach or other adult and an athlete must be professional in nature and for the purpose...

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Credits Swimming For NFL Durability   Count Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson among the many professional athletes who use swimming as cross-training exercise to improve performance in their primary sport.   Wilson was asked about his outstanding durability, and the Seattle Seahawk credited his time in the pool.   “I love being in the water, in the pool,” he said, according to ESPN.com. “I think that helps a lot getting your body back. That’s a big thing for me.”   Playing one of the world’s most violent and...

CVST Senior Attendance Policies   SENIOR I & 2 - ATTENDANCE POLICY   In order to be eligible to participate in a senior level meet, team trip, USA Swimming/Florida Swimming/CVST training camp, etc., a swimmer in the Senior 1 practice group, must have an average swim practice attendance of 88% or better for the current season or the current year’s attendance.  A swimmer in the Senior 2 practice group must have an average swim practice attendance of 82% or better for the current season or the current year’s attendance. This...

CVST Code of Conduct / Honor Code   All team members, team staff, and parents of minors are apprised in writing of this Code of Conduct, the attached USA Swimming Code of Conduct and the attached Florida Swimming Code of Conduct through the CVST Team Handbook.  These codes are in effect throughout all swimmers membership with the Carrollwood Village Swim Team.  Some of the items refer specifically to team travel, but are in no way limited to travel alone.  CVST Membership constitutes unconditional agreement to comply with the stipulations of...

CVST Parent Code of Ethics   I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child/children participating on the Carrollwood Village Swim Team by following this code of ethics.   I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches, and officials, at every meet, practice or other youth sport event.   I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child/children ahead of any personal desire to win.   I will insist that my child/children participate in a safe and healthy environment....