OMack Named January 2013 CVST SOM   For his efforts, the CVST coaching staff has named Owen MacKenzie (12) as the January Swimmer of the Month.  At the Gulf Coast Swim Team Winter Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida, Owen swam to eight best times dropping a total of one minute and fifty-five seconds. On his first night of competition at the Florida Gulf Coast University Aquatic Complex, the twelve year old Silver/Gold practice group swimmer started his meet off with an impressive twenty-seven second drop in the 500 yd.  Freestyle...

Can Poppy Seeds Cause A Positive Drug Test? Read USADA’s article on Poppy Seeds and Anti-Doping to find out. This article should be read bu all athletes and their parents!  Click Here   for the article.

CVST Has Limited Rooms Blocked For Boys & Girls Club Nationals   CVST has secured a limited number of rooms at the Hotel Indigo , for the weekend of the Boys & Girls Club Nationals.  These rooms are for CVST Team Members Only!  The hotel is just a half mile from the pool and we have a terriffic rate for the weekend.  Rooms are limited, so they are available on a first come first serve basis.    If you are interested, please don't wait, Click Here   for all of...

Treat Energy Drinks The Same As Drugs By Kevin Pho, Athletic Business Taken From USA Swimming's Coaching Connection, Issue 7, 2013   The energy drink business is booming. Sales in the U.S. have hit more than $10 billion, eclipsing categories such as iced tea or sports drinks. About 6 billion energy drinks were consumed nationwide in 2010, and it's estimated that 31% of teenagers drink them regularly. But the popularity of energy drinks is leading to serious health consequences. A recent government survey estimated that the number of emergency room...

Follow CVST On Twitter   Now you can follow CVST on Twitter anywhere you are!  For the latest team information & updates on Practices, Meets, Events and the Athletes of CVST, just follow us on Twitter @CVSTSwimming.   https://twitter.com/@CVSTSwimming

CVST's Volz Signs With FAU   By Kristine Lee, CVST Senior Swimmer   Excitement hangs in the air, waiting to be freed by ink as it touches paper, artfully creating the loops and lines that form a high school athlete’s signature. It may just be an abstract representation of their name, but in truth it is more. That signature binds them to a college where they will grow to their full potential as athletes, just as the ink binds to the paper.   There comes a day in a serious...

Important Doping Control Information For 2013   The 2013 WADA Prohibited List is now in effect!  Please be s ure check the status of your swimmers medications (over the counter and prescription) at www.globaldro.com. Don’t see a medication listed? Call USADA at 719-785-2000. The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has published valuable resources for you and your athletes: The 2013 wallet card The 2013 pocket guide Additional information regarding Therapeutic Use Exemptions and prohibited substances may be found here. Help your athletes to understand the drug testing process, their rights and...

Kids and Caffine Don't Mix   You can walk into any store in America and find a selection of energy shots, gums and candy, all with added caffeine, but without a clear statement regarding the caffeine content, or if the product is appropriate for children. You may have even bought one for yourself, or maybe you bought one for your child or one of your athletes. Unfortunately, most people don’t investigate the ingredients on the label or the claims by the manufacturer. If you knew how much caffeine was in...

Spirited CVST Swimmers On Fire at B Champ's   CVST brought home the Florida Swimming Harry Meisel Spirit Award for the second year in a row at last weekends Florida Swimming B Championships, held at the Northshore Pool, in St. Petersburg.  The CVST Swimmer's Spirit at the meet was only matched by their swimming in the water, and they were on fire!   The team was led by the following Relay and Individual Medalists:   RELAY MEDALISTS 8&Under Girls A-Medley Relay - Gold Medal in the 100 Yard Medlay Relay...

CVST Retains Florida Swimming Spirit Award     For the second year in a row, CVST has taken home the Florida Swimming Harry Meisel Spirit Award,  The team did a great job, making posters, wearing their holiday head gear and their Championship Team T-Shirts.  they did try to cheer for their teammates behind the blocks, but were removed by the Officials and told they couldn't do that.  Thanks also to the Senior 1 swimmers who showed up both afternoon sessions to help the Age Groupers get pumped up, to the...