CVST Name Cap Deadline Tomorrow Reminder the deadline for the annual CVST custom cap order is TOMORROW (April 10).  Please click the link below to enter your order.  If you need multiple names please just submit additional orders.  We’ve also added the option of Long Hair silicone caps! Reach out to Allison Smith with any questions (allison@cvst.org). https://goo.gl/forms/N5p20sNnjwMKyfpo1

5 Nutritional Strategies Young Athletes Should Avoid By TrueSport From after school sport practices, to full-day and weekend tournaments, young athletes need a lot of energy to power them through their days. According to Sport Dietitian Mackenzie White, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, CSCS, young male and female athletes need adequate energy daily to fuel their bodies for their sport, reach growth potential, and prevent injuries. Nutrition requirements for young athletes are determined by the type, intensity, and duration of the sport along with age, height, and weight. The type of...

Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources:   Our Drug Reference team is here to answer your questions about the status of substances and TUE's. Give them a call! #cleansport h     It's important that athletes tell their doctors they're subject to #antidoping rules. If a doctor doesn't take these rules into consideration, that's a #cleansport red flag    Supplements:   MYTH : “This supplement is approved by USADA.” Fact : USADA does not approve any dietary supplement products. Learn more myths surrounding #supplements.   Compounded products are...

Nutrition Tip: Top Foods for Fighting Inflammation Jenny, a 19-year old swimmer, trains hard in the pool and on land. After an intense workout, her muscles ache and she want to know if there is a natural anti-inflammatory remedy to help her recover.   While many athletes think of ibuprofen as a chemical remedy, have you ever considered the power of food? Continue

CVST Boys & Girls Club Nationals Team Practice, Posters & Secret Swimmer All CVST Practice Groups will practice together from 4:30-5:30pm, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3rd. From 5:30-6:00pm the Bronze, Silver and Gold Groups will make posters to get ready for the Boys & Girls Club National Championships (Please bring markers, etc., for making posters).  Swimmers will also be revealing who their Secret Swimmers are and exchanging their gifts at this practice, so don't forget about your secret swimmer!.  The Senior 1 & 2 Swimmers will continue with practice until 6:30pm.

Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources: There has been a consistent increase in individuals diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. If you've been diagnosed and need to take a prohibited stimulant medication, here's what athletes need to know about complying with #antidoping rules and applying for a TUE: Our Pocket Guide is a quick summary of the #doping control process, athlete rights and responsibilities, and more that can help non-national level athletes comply with #antidoping rules. Download it in English or Spanish here Coaches: You know you play an...

REMINDER: Boys & Girls Club Nationals Hospitality Donations Requested It's time to start preparing for the Boys and Girls Club National Meet.  We need your help with donations for the Coaches' and Officials' Hospitality room.  This year we are requesting all items (except for soda) be brought directly to the meet and dropped off in the hospitality room.  Please bring soda no later than Wed, April 3rd to Jim's office at the pool   Click this link below to sign up: http://signup.com/go/varRkte Don't hesitate to reach out to Shelley (walz.shelley@gmail.com) or...

How to Help Youth Athletes Rely on Food, Not Supplements By TrueSport Establishing a “food-first” mentality for young athletes is a key part of their athletic development, the same way it’s important to teach habits like regular practice, warming up, cooling down, and getting plenty of sleep.   Unfortunately, quick fixes marketed to adults often trickle down to young athletes, causing them to reach for protein shakes, performance-enhancing supplements, “cure-all” vitamins, and energy-boosting drinks. Young athletes are even more susceptible to the harmful effects of risky supplements and their growing...

Best Buddies Fundraiser It's time for the Best Buddies Annual Friendship Walk Fundraiser.  Best Buddies helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and teaches them crucial life skills that helps them live a full and happy life.  Please donate to this amazing cause to help people with IDD's in our Tampa Community and all over the world. You can go to  https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/   to donate. Thanks - Sophie "Bubbles" Hasara

CVST Ordering Custom Swim Caps It's time for the annual CVST custom cap order.  Please click the link below to enter your order.  If you need multiple names please just submit additional orders.  I've also talked to our supplier and we will be going back to the Kelly Green Latex caps due to quality issues with the Lime Green ones.  Plus, the prices went down!  All orders are due Wednesday, April 10th and will take approximately 3 weeks to arrive.   Reach out to Allison Smith with any questions (allison@cvst.org). https://goo.gl/forms/N5p20sNnjwMKyfpo1