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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...
Kylie Coles Named CVST October Swimmer of the Month The Carrollwood Village Swim Team has named Kylie Coles as the October Swimmer of the Month. Swimming in two meets the nine-year-old Silver Practice Group member raced to eight best times out of eleven events. At the CVST October Friday Night at the Races, Kylie swam to best times in her 50 yard Freestyle, 50 yard Butterfly, and 100 yard Individual Medley. One week later at the Central Florida Marlins Invite held at Ocala’s College of Central Florida, Kylie turned...
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USADA Update Resources: During an #antidoping drug test, athletes will be asked to provide a sample of at least 90 ml. Learn more about the Urine Collection Process. #cleanport Supplements: Unfortunately, you can't tell if a supplement product is safe or not just by looking at the label. Get the Simple Truth about #supplements.
Swimming's Unsung Moments By Mike Gustafson//Contributor | Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Swimming has its own world of “great moments.” Certain accomplishments that have nothing to do with Olympic gold or world record performances, moments that are far removed from podiums and placements, feelings that stay with a swimmer long after the last pair of goggles has been hung up in retirement. These moments are the ones rarely talked about, never covered by NBC during those Olympic final profile videos, and yet, they are the moments we swimmers live for....
