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CVST October Health & Nutrition Challenge - The Water Bottle Challenge Staying hydrated while exercizing is very important, especially here in hot Tampa! Even when not exercizing it is important to be drinking water and staying hydrated. While swimming we sweat a lot, but don't always realize it because we are already wet, especially in the fall when the water is warm and the air is cooling off. That is why your CVST Coaches, Jim, Randy, Emma & Meredith are all challenging you, to complete The Water Bottle Challenge. All...
Why Do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image? Body image issues in athletes can come from a wide variety of sources: certain sports value specific weights and body types more than others, athletes will deal with puberty in different ways, and some student athletes struggle with control in other areas of their lives, which can lead to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors around food and exercise. There isn’t one specific type of young athlete who’s at risk. Anyone can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents...
Heat Sheets, Psych Sheets, Estimated Timelines and More Posted for Berkeley Meet This weekend's Berkeley Meet will have many of the same COVID Precautions as we have had at our CVST Meets this year, but they will also have some that we do not have so be sure to read and know all of the specifics as laid out below, on this website's Event Page and in the Meet Information Letter provided by Berkeley. You will all (parents, swimmers, and volunteers) be responsible for the COVID Safety Procedures. Parents, we...
USA Swimming October Sanctions Update D ear members, We continue to receive encouraging feedback from across the country regarding the safety measures being put in place at facilities and with teams, and the care and attention being given to these efforts by coaches, teams, members, and families. We also remain motivated to work with the Aquatics Coalition to advocate for pool openings in areas that are still struggling and thank everyone for their continued effort and hard work in getting our athletes back in the pool safely. Yesterday, the USA...
USA Swimming Announces Formation of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and Black Leadership in Aquatics Coalition COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the United States, is proud to announce the formation of two diverse leadership groups developed as part of a long-term action plan to provide expertise and strategic guidance to USA Swimming staff and swimming leaders regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The 22-member DEI Council is comprised of athletes, parents, coaches, volunteers, and non-members representing diverse races, ethnicities, abilities, and LGBTQ+...
Safe Sport Newsletter Keeping Athletes First Our Keeping Athletes First incentives have taken off! On Thursday, August 20, Flagler Fluid Swim Team had a virtual meeting with Mallory Comerford! Stay tuned for Buckeye Swim Team’s visit in September! Check out our updated list of winners and the athlete who visited them here, as well as how you can win a visit of your own here! READ MORE Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy Reminder: USA Swimming member clubs and LSCs are required to implement the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)...
LAST CHANCE: CVST Swimmers Must Be Re-Registered With the Team by TODAY 8/31 to Practice or Compete in Sept. Swim Meets All returning CVST swimmers need to be re-registered with CVST for the 2020-21 Swim Year. This registration is done on-line via our website at www.CVST.org and clicking on the Start Registration link on the right side of the page. You will be billed for your Annual CVST Registration Fee of $25.00 and your 2021 USA Swimming Registration Fee of $85.00 at the time of this registration. Your dues will...
REMINDER: CVST Swimmers Must Be Re-Registered With the Team by Monday 8/31 to Swim In September Swim Meets All returning CVST swimmers need to be re-registered with CVST for the 2020-21 Swim Year. This registration is done on-line via our website at www.CVST.org and clicking on the Start Registration link on the right side of the page. You will be billed for your Annual CVST Registration Fee of $25.00 and your 2021 USA Swimming Registration Fee of $85.00 at the time of this registration. Your dues will be billed September...
Tech Suit Restriction for 12-and-Under Swimmers The tech suit restrictions, proposed by the Age Group Development Committee, of USA Swimming, will go into effect for 12-and-under swimmers beginning September 1, 2020. Below are complete lists of the suits that will be restricted for athletes 12 and under, and then a list of those tech suits that will be allowed for athletes 12 and under: Restricted 12-and-under tech suits Approved 12-and-under tech suits For a detailed breakdown of approved and restricted tech suits by brand, click the links below: A3 Adidas...
