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Win A Finis Smart Goggle! Now Includes Live Stroke Rate Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. Think you have your head wrapped around stroke rate? Tell us about it! Answer 5 short questions in the survey below and be entered for a chance to win a free FINIS Smart Goggle, Powered by Ciye™! FINIS Inc. has announced that the FINIS Smart Goggle, powered by Ciye™, now tracks and displays stroke rate, the first smart goggle to display live stroke rate in real time for all four swim strokes. In swimming,...

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The Ultimate Solution for Ripped Tech Suits Courtesy of Robsport.nl, a SwimSwam partner. Have you got a ripped or torn tech suit or do the seams of your tech suit start to corrode? Then the Repair Service offers the ultimate solution for you. The Repair Service is focused on racing suits and repairs tech suits of all brands. Every tear, seam and torn big or small can be perfectly fixed according to the original production methods. The days of throwing your expensive tech suit away down the drain are gone!...

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USA Swimming Sheds Light On Process That Led To New Transgender Policy USA Swimming published a new Athlete Inclusion, Competitive Equity and Eligibility Policy (AICEEP) at the beginning of February, outlining the requirements for transgender athletes to compete in its sanctioned events effective immediately. The two pieces of criteria in the elite athlete policy (there is also a separate non-elite policy) are different than what we had seen in previously established policies, most notably the standard implemented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC previously allowed trans women to...

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Lifeguard Training Class April 2-3 at CCC Download Lifeguard Class Form Here

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TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont Broadcast Information The 2022 TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont takes place March 2-5 in Westmont, Ill., and will play host to more than 30 Olympians who combine for 62 Olympic medals. The competition will be a must-watch for swim fans nation wide — be sure to tune in using the information below. Date Network Time (ET) Live or Taped-Delay Thursday, March 3 Olympic Channel 7 p.m. Live Friday, March 4 Olympic Channel 7 p.m. Live Saturday, March 5 CNBC 6 p.m. Taped-Delay Sunday, March 6...

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Lengthening Your Stroke Equals Faster Times There is a common misconception that longer strokes are only for distance swimmers. The truth is, the longer your strokes are, the less numbers of strokes you need to take to get to the wall, regardless of whether it is a sprint or long distance event. Accomplishing this feat, however, takes time and practice but is well worth the effort. Distance per Stroke The top Olympic and world-level swimmers have become proficient at taking fewer strokes per length while racing than the swimmers they...

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CCC's New App Is Now Live! 03/01/2022 Dear Carrollwood Country Club Members, I am eager to share an update with you all! As of today, Carrollwood Country Club has a brand-new app! The app is here to help you… Update Your Profile Check Your Balance Sign Up for Events and Book Tee Times (in the near future) Book Court Reservations & More! Visit your phone’s App Store, search for Carrollwood Country Club, and download today! Keep in mind, your credentials are the same ones you use to access the Carrollwood...

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CVST Secret Swimmer Coming to Boys & Girls Club National Team Dinner Hey CVST! For swimmers participating in the Boys and Girls Club National Championships, fill out this sheet and turn it in to your coach. Later, you’ll get another swimmer’s sheet and get to surprise them with some of their favorite things and learn a little bit more about your teammate! But SHHHHHHHHHHHH, it’s a surprise! You’ll get your gift at the Boys and Girls Club Nationals Team Dinner and get to give away yours to your secret swimmer!...

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From The CVST Handbook CVST TEAM PROPERTY POLICY CVST Team property is just that, he property of the Carrollwood Village Swim Team. This property is not available to be loaned out. Some of the property may be available for rental (i.e. The Timing System). See Head Coach for this information. Items such as Team Tents are available for use by team members at team swim meets and other functions. It is the responsibility of the CVST parents to get these tents and or other items to and from any away...

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CCC Resort Sport Camp Registration Begins March 1st - CORRECTED JULY DATES Download Flyer Here