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CVST Team Holiday Party Click Here for Link to Sign-up Genius to bring some goodies needed for the Party. Click Here to Download Flyer
Things Every Swimmer Needs in December By Mike Gustafson//Contributor As any competitive swimmer knows, the season has its ebbs and flows, its peaks and valleys. The September and October months are “getting in shape” season — a time of extra dryland, technique drills, and aerobic sets. February and March is “speed season” — a time of starts and turns, sprints and quickness drills, refinement and honing. So what “season” is December and January? Pain season. December is a time of challenges and long sets, pushing one’s...
Mystery Week Calendar Updated There have only been 2 minor changes to the Mystery Week Calendar, both involving the Senior 1 Group. See January 5 & 6th for the changes. No changes were nade to any other Practice Groups at this time. Updated Calendar
CVST / Five Below Fundraiser CVST is holding a Spirit Week Fundraising Event, all this week, December 11-17th, with Five Below, in Carrollwood (next to the Walmart on Dale Mabry). Five Below will be donating 10% of the total dollars spent by CVST Swimmers, Parents, Families, Alumni, Friends and anyone else who shops there this week and turns in a CVST Spirit Week Flyer at checkout. Don't worry, if you don't have your flyer with your, the cashier at checkout should have an extra flyer for you.. Five Below...
What Kind of Swim Parent Are You? I believe swim parents are some of the greatest parents ever. Swim parents sacrifice, encourage, cheer, and go out of our way to lend a hand—wherever we’re needed. We come in all sizes, shapes and personalities. When you look around the pool deck, you’ll recognize a variety of parent types. We’re most likely a combination of a few or many. The Yeller Have you heard that swim parent who screams, screeches or yells? You’re at a meet and you recognize that...
USADA Update Resources: The steps in the Blood Collection Process are very similar to that of the Urine Collection Process. Are you aware of the differences? Explore the steps. Ask an expert your TUE and #antidoping substance questions. Call the Drug Reference Line. How Does a Substance Become Prohibited? Under the World Anti-Doping Code, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issues an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, known as the Prohibited List, which is one of five International Standards. WADA reviews scientific and medical research, while also...
Tips for Choosing Plant-Based Protein Foods By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, Many athletes are choosing a plant-based diet and still want to get quality protein to build and repair muscle after hard workouts. Continue
Heat Sheet More Posted for B Champ's The Host Clubs of this weeekend's Florida Swimming B Championships have posted the Psych Sheets, Estimated Timelines and Heat Sheets for the meet. Be sure to check out the competition in the Psych Sheets and download a Heat Sheet for the meet as they may not be available there. Click Here to go to the meet site for all the information.
Kaitlyn Coles Picks Up November SOM Honors The Carrollwood Village Swim Team has named Kaitlyn Coles as the November Swimmer of the Month. Swimming in just one meet the seven-year-old Silver Practice Group member raced to personal best times in five out of seven events. Swimming at St. Pete’s North Shore Pool, Kaitlyn swam her first 50 yard Butterfly, dropped 3.32 seconds off her 50 yard Breaststroke, 3.39 seconds off of her 25 yard Breaststroke and 5.47 seconds off of her 50 yard Backstroke. For the meet Kaitlyn improved and...
