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USADA News Resources: #DYK - IV infusions are prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency's Prohibited List. Find out how here: Wondering what is involved in applying for a Therapeutic Use Exemption? Call USADA's Drug Reference Line: an expert is available to answer YOUR questions. Coaches, Athletes and Parents, Please load these Apps onto your phones!
Understanding Intense Pre-Meet Anxiety and Panic Attacks Pre-meet nervousness is a normal occurrence and the accompanying butterflies and physiological activation can actually help you get yourself up for a great race. However, for some swimmers there is nothing good about their pre-race jitters. Their anxiety is so strong and disruptive that they are left with feelings of dread and a strong desire to flee. Read More
Why the Dive is a Race's Most Important Part By Mike Gustafson//Contributor The other day, I was venturing down a rabbit hole of online video-watching and witnessed Caeleb Dressel’s incredible 17.63 50-yard freestyle. If you haven’t seen it, I’ll describe it: Dressel dives in, emerges well beyond the rest of the field — and the race was over by the flip. Like first impressions in everyday life, the first moments of a race are critically important — not necessarily because they will completely win the race alone (unless you’re Caeleb...
Heat Sheets, Seating Assignments Available for CYC Meet the Carlouel Yacht Club Swim Team has releasd the Heat Sheets and Team Seating Assignments for this weekend's Dick Smith Invitational, at the Long Center, In Clearwater. Be sure to check out the competition and download your Heat Sheets prior to going to the meet. they may be available at the meet, but at a premium price. Click Here to go to the Event Page to download your Heat Sheets and more.
Backstroke Start Teaching Protocol and Certification Effective May 1, 2018 In 2018, the Operational Risk Committee’s recommendations for Backstroke Start Teaching Protocol and Certification were adopted. The recommendations took care to keep this process as streamlined as possible for coaches. This new certification is now combined with the Forward Start Certification adopted in 2009. The new requirement (Backstroke Start certification) is to be effective on May 1, 2018. Learn Protocol Here
The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children By Victoria Prooday, Occupational Therapist, yourot.com, April 2018 There is a silent tragedy developing right now, in our homes, and it concerns our most precious jewels - our children. Through my work with hundreds of children and families as an occupational therapist, I have witnessed this tragedy unfolding right in front of my eyes. Our children are in a devastating emotional state! Talk to teachers and professionals who have been working in the field for the last 15 years. You will hear...
CYC Psych Sheet, Timelines Posted Host Carlouel Yacht Club has posted the Estimated Timelines and Psych Sheets for this weekend's Dick Smith Invitational, being held at the Long Center, in Clearwater. Click Here to go to the Event Page and download the information.
USADA Update: Resources: USADA's Athlete Handbook is your guide to the prohibited list, therapeutic use exemptions, and other information. Download your copy today! #cleansport Supplements: Current laws are not equipped to deal with the distribution of unsafe dietary #supplements on the internet. REALIZE these safety issues exist to protect yourself.
Kids and Carbonation: Is Sparkling Water Good for Youth Athletes? By TrueSport, April 2018 Many kids love carbonated soft drinks, but parents of young athletes often wonder how carbonated drinks affect their kids’ health and performance. So, before your child cracks open their next La Croix, let’s take a look at what’s inside. Sparkling Water vs. Soda The most important distinction to make is between sparkling water and sugary soda. Sparkling water, like La Croix and others, is just carbonated water with flavor added. Sodas, like Coca-Cola,...
