Y is for Young Athletes By Aimee C. Kimball, PhD Swimming is a lifelong sport. Many people learn to swim as a toddler and continue through the days when their knees can no longer handle pounding the pavement. While many people swim just for fun in the summer months or on trips to the beach, many choose to dedicate themselves to swimming competitively. This article addresses some tips for young athletes who want to be successful in competitive swimming. Train Hard You’ll hear it from your coaches: the harder you...

2013-14 CVST Team Handbook Available   The CVST Team Handbook is a living document and is intended to provide information and also be a guide for the parents and the swimmers of the Carrollwood Village Swim Team.  All information in this Handbook is subject to change without notice.  Please check the CVST Website (www.CVST.org) on a regular basis for any changes.    To view/download a copy of the 2013-14 CVST Team Hand Book, Click Here .  

School Year Morning Practice Policy (from the CVST Handbook)   Swimmers wishing to attend the Morning Practices (Swimming or Weights) are welcome to do so as long as the following criteria are met.   1.  Each swimmer must receive approval from the Head Coach prior to attending a morning practice.   2.  Swimmers Must notify the Head Coach, by 8:00pm, via telephone (no e-mail or text) the evening prior to the practice if they will be attending that practice.  If a swimmer does not show for the practice after notification...

Swim Meet Entry Policy/Procedures (from the CVST Website)   NON-CVST HOSTED MEETS   The procedure for the entry policy works as follows: Information on a given meet will be posted on the CVST Web Site with a CVST Sign-up Deadline.  It will then be the responsibility of the Parent/Swimmer to sign-up for the meet on the web site prior to the posted CVST Sign-up Deadline, if the deadline is not met, that the swimmer will not be entered in that meet.  If a swimmer is not entered and the Meet...

Get Your Copy of the CVST Banquet Video!   Dear CVST Families,   Many of you had shown interest in obtaining a copy of the video played at the banquet. Please email Cathy Edwards at cathy584@aol.com   and let her know you would like to download a copy. For a small donation of $5 to CVST, the Edwards will give you the download directions and password from Allan's FTP site. The $5 donation will be billed to your account.    Thank you for a great year! Allan and Cathy  

Fall Practice Group Changes Are Here!!!!!   The CVST Coaching Staff has released te Fall Practice Group Changes and here they are...   Bronze Group to Silve-Gold Group: Michael Jones, Sean Kenny, Kacey Rocco, Christian Rodriguez, Savannah Rude, Logan Sorensen, Henry Walz, Chloe Wang,   Silver-Gold to Senior 2 Group: Meredith Seibold   Senior 2 to Senior 1 Group: Zach Bowles   Congratulations and keep up the great efforts!  If you have any questions, see your group's coach at practice.    

Volz, Stein Repeat as CVST SOY   The following is a list of those who were recognized and were presented with Awards at tonight's Annual CVST Awards Banquet & Dance.   Athlete Recognition & Appreciation & Special Awards:   ·        Officials – Recognition Bob Griffiths – Referee Rick Sheridan – Referee Tom Nelson – Referee Eva Gronke – Referee John Volz - Starter Emily (Kuhlman) Ingerick – Stroke & Turn Judge Jim Bird – Apprentice   ·        Board of Directors – Recognition                 Jan Volz – Vice President                 Suzy...

How to Stay Hydrated During Practice   By Jill Castle, MS, RDN Dear Splash, My coach had a lecture for us about drinking things like soda and Gatorade during practice. He asked us to send a letter to the editor asking this question, "What should we drink during a swimming practice and how often?" Drinking fluids during practice is very important, yet many swimmers save drinking for after practice. And, there can be barriers. My own daughter has complained stating, There isn’t enough time, Mom. Nobody else does it, why...

Top Tips for Improving Nutrition to Reduce Your Times   By Chris Rosenbloom//PhD, RD, CSSD Want to shave 1.82 seconds off your 100-meter free? How about 7.93 seconds off your 200 IM? David (not his real name), a 16-year old swimmer did just that by improving his food choices to support his training and conditioning. He dramatically slashed his times after committing to improving his food choices in the months leading up to a national-level meet. His reward? His best times…ever. How did he do it? He completed a detailed...

Niles, CVST's August SOM   The CVST Coaching Staff has announce that Cassie Niles (20) has been named the 2013 August Swimmer of the Month.  Cassie, a Junior at Florida Gulf Coast University this fall, had a great meet at the USA Swimming Southern Zone Senior Championships, Held in Plantation, Florida.  Cassie swam six events in the meet, qualified for finals in all six events and made the awards podium in five of the events.    Congratulations on a great finish to the summer and good luck this fall at...