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United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Supplements: Compounded products are more likely to be tainted because they are mixed by hand and there is limited regulatory oversight. Here's what you need to know about the risks associated with compounding pharmacies Athletes: Are the #supplements you're using third-party certified? #BeInformed of one of the ways you can reduce your risk of supplement contamination. #Supplement411 Resources: How is spironolactone used medically and why is it prohibited at all times in sport? Find out Our Pocket...
Injuries in Youth Sport and Pain Management By TrueSport Injuries are oftentimes an inevitable part of sport, and it’s easy to assume that your athlete will receive and take the medications they need, in the right dose, for the right amount of time. But unfortunately, there are numerous accounts of high school superstars and promising young athletes whose lives have been lost or threatened after a prescription pain medication for a sports injury spiraled into addiction. Continue
Creating Internal Confidence in Your Swimming By Will Jonathan, USA Swimming Contributor People often make the mistake of thinking that talent is what makes people successful. They see someone like Caeleb Dressel smashing records and breaking barriers and automatically leap to his talent being the difference maker. However, that’s not the case. Let me ask you the following question: Continue
Ocala Meet Room Block Expires Midnight Tomorrow Just a reminder, the CVST room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ocala for the CFM Meet will be released tomorrow at midnight. Anyone who has not made a reservation as of yet please do so by tomorrow. Any rooms that are not guaranteed with a credit card will be released to inventory and subject to availability and prevailing rates. Click Here to go to the meet's Event Page for links to the reservation system.
The Time is Here to Order Parkas GET YOUR PARKA NOW SO YOU WILL BE READY FOR COLD WEATHER! Best place to order is swimoutlet.com ! If you go through the links in this article or through any Swim Outlet link on the CVST Web Site, CVST will receive a portion of the sale price back as a doonation to the team. After you are in the CVST/SwimOutlet Portal, type Parka in the Search Box and it will take you to all of your choices. CVST Parkas generally have a...
CVST 2018 Swim Gear Order Information Here is the link for the 2018 team ordering. Orders are due by Wednesday, Oct 3rd. Questions, see Allison Smith or email at Allison@CVST.org. https://goo.gl/forms/nATcqbUyvQ0DeDkp1
Heat Sheets, Timelines Posted for GCST Fall Open Gulf Coast Swim Team has released the Estimated Timelines and Heat Sheets for this weekend's GCST Fall Open, at the FGCU Pool, in Fort Myers. Be sure to download a copy of the Heat Sheet, as you have already been charged for it with your entry fees for the event. Copies will be avaialble at the meet, but at a premium. Also, please remember that these timelines are only estimates and actual timelines may vary. Click Here to...
USADA News United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Mission Preserve the integrity of competition – Inspire true sport – Protect the rights of athletes Vision To be the guardian of the values and life lessons learned through true sport Supplements: The only way to have zero risk is to use zero #supplements. Read Now even a low risk supplement might still contain prohibited substances. Realize that dietary #supplements often don't provide the outcomes they promise. Read More #SmartAboutSupplements #Supplement411 Resources: Our Wallet Card can...
What Parents Need to Know About Helping Kids with Pain Kids get injured in sports. It’s an inevitable reality that parents accept when they support youth sports participation, knowing that kids are more likely to learn teamwork, respect, hard work, and accountability during their time in sport. And while the rewards from sport are great and the risk of injury is usually low, the way pain from a sports injury is managed can make a significant impact on a young athlete’s recovery, as well as their long-term...
