 Sep 6, 2010 This Text Editor DOES NOT SAVE YOUR WORK AUTOMATICALLY and there is a RISK OF LOSING YOUR WORK. [Do not spend more than 10 minutes creating or editing content. If you do, use Microsoft Word or li...  Sep 6, 2010 Never underestimate the power of sleep: Children who don't get enough can have difficulty paying attention in school, problems with learning, impulsive behaviors, hyperactivity and even a compromised ... Sep 5, 2010 Kids and Coffee: A Growing and Unhealthy Trend Americans consume a whopping 400 million cups of coffee a day and coffee's newest consumers aren't 9-hour-a-day office workers, but children, teens and... Sep 4, 2010 Q: Why does it seem so many kids have inhalers? Should my child be on one? A: Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) are common diseases in children. Various ... Sep 4, 2010 Sports Nutrition for Kids - Healthy Kids For Sports Performance Teaching our children proper nutrition is key in keeping them healthy. This is especially true for kids whoparticipate in sports. It i... Sep 3, 2010 Q: When is my child ready for competition? A: That is a difficult question, as research on athlete development provides no clear-cut answer. In an article by Passer (1988) addressing this question... Sep 3, 2010 The 2012 United States Olympic Trials-Swimming will once again be held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2008 Trials set a new standard for swimming excitement and 2012 promises to bring ... Sep 3, 2010 Benefits of Swimming Sep 3, 2010 Swimming is a fun, healthy and low impact form of resistance exercise that works your entire body while providing support at the same time. It exercises the body and...  Sep 2, 2010 Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! Labor Day Practice Update : Monday, September 6, 2011.There will be NO 3:45 p.m. groups or 5 p.m. groups. Coach Dave?s & Jimmy?s practice will be 7:30 am to... Sep 2, 2010 Communicating with teenagers can be challenging, to say the least. Although most teens seem quite adept at communicating with other teenagers, talking to parents can be a somewhat different experien... Sep 1, 2010 Q: Should boys and girls be trained differently? A: During the early years of competitive swimming, children of both genders are predominantly pre-pubescent. This stage allows for some flexibilit... Aug 31, 2010 Q: My son comes home every night and says, "Tommy doesn't help cover the pool or pick-up boarads." What do I say to him? A: First of all, be sure to commend your son for helping out and explain wh...  Aug 31, 2010 Keeping Kids Healthy During Back-to-School Season It's that time of the year when schoolkids lament the end of the summer and parents enjoy their child's return to the classroom. However, keeping th...  Aug 31, 2010 Reminder: Please RSVP to Colleen at ecuabad1@hotmail.com ASAP. ALL PST FAMILIES Please join us for a Back to School Beach Bash- Saturday, September 11th at 10AM. The PS... Aug 30, 2010 Q: My daughter is influenced by the senior athletes. How do I encourage her to have the appropriate role models? A: That?s a tough one. We suggest you begin by complimenting or simply pointing out... Aug 30, 2010 Muscles Trained: Core Importance to Swimmers: By incorporating dynamic flexibility with core strengthening, this demanding drill can help with both flip turns and improving your streamline positio... Aug 28, 2010 Q: My daughter can beat several girls in the senior training group, but her coach won't move her up. Why not? A: While your child may have the physical skills or times to move to the next group, m... Aug 27, 2010 Preparing the Mind While an elite athlete can spend countless hours training his or her body, too often, little time or attention is devoted to preparing the mind for the challenges and demands of s... Aug 27, 2010 Sport as Life Skills Education A key phrase used by coaches an parents is that sport is "an extension of the classroom." That is, they believe student-athletes should be learning life lessons thr... Aug 27, 2010 Q: I worry that my child is overwhelmed by all of his commitments. What can I do? A: Talk to your son. Is this your perception or is it really happening? If your son is overwhelmed, it?s time to w...  Aug 25, 2010 Have you ever set a goal for yourself, like getting fit, making honor roll, or being picked for a team? Like lots of people, maybe you started out doing great, but then lost some of that drive and h... Aug 25, 2010 Q: Are there some exercises that prevent injuries to growing muscles and bones? A: Physical activities like swimming are considered repetitive movements. Training for swimming will enhance the abi... Aug 24, 2010 Am I Too Fat or Too Thin? TV shows, movies and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is the "right" size? Not necessarily?the "right size" is the weight that'... Aug 24, 2010 Q: What are "Process" goals? A: There are two types of goals that swimmers can set: - Outcome Goals: focus on the end result of performance. ?Win, make finals.? - Process Goals: relate to process ... Aug 23, 2010 Reminder: Please RSVP to Colleen at ecuabad1@hotmail.com ASAP. ALL PST FAMILIES Please join us for a Back to School Beach Bash- Saturday, September 11th at 10AM. The PS... Aug 23, 2010 The technical rules of swimming are designed to provide fair and equitable conditions of competition and to promote uniformity in the sport. Each swimming stroke has specific rules designed to ensur... Aug 23, 2010 Q: Should my child begin setting goals? A: Of course! Everyone should set goals. In fact, most kids have already set goals. As adults, however, we must remember that kids are not simply little ver...  Aug 23, 2010 PST 2010 Fall Practice Schedule - Starting August 16, 2010 Sectional & Grand Prix Monday & Friday - 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Water Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Gym Mon. Tues. & Thu... Aug 21, 2010 Q: My son has set some great goals but I am not sure if the coach is aware of them. A: Ask your son if he developed the goals with his coach. You might find that the coach actually helped your son... Aug 21, 2010 Memorial Services for Jodi Hochdorf Gross Aug 22, 2010 Memorial services for Jodi will be held on Sunday, August 22 nd at 2:15pm at the Star of David Memorial Gardens chapel in North Lauderdale... Aug 21, 2010 Swim Meet Basics Swim meets are a great family experience. They're a place where the whole family can spend time together. Listed below are some very in-depth guidelines geared to help you through y... Aug 19, 2010 Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa is a common eating disorder that usually begins at the age of fourteen or fifteen, with another peak in incidence in eighteen year olds. It is more common in adole... Aug 19, 2010 Knee Pain The knee is made up of bones, cartilage (or menisci) that lie between the knee and the bones of the lower leg, ligaments that run along the inside and outside part of the knee (medial an... Aug 19, 2010 Q: My child gets so nervous before a competition. Is this natural? What can I do to help her reduce this competitive pressure/stress. A: To a degree, nervousness is part of the competitive exper... Aug 18, 2010 No matter what type of physical activity you do, you should always be sure to drink plenty of water ? before you start, during the activity, and after you're done, even if you don't feel thirsty ... Aug 17, 2010 Equipment Essentials Below is a list of common equipment used by competitive swimmers. Not all equipment is required for every swimmer, and some clubs may even provide certain items for practice and m... Aug 17, 2010 I know the mental aspect of swimming is important. Should my child be using mental skills, or is she too young? A: If we equate mental skills with physical skills, as we should, this question beco... Aug 16, 2010 O is for Overtraining By Dr. Aimee Kimball//Sport Psychologist Physical exhaustion, sore muscles, mental fatigue, moodiness ? what swimmer hasn?t experienced this before? While most swimmers are accus...  Aug 15, 2010 ALL PST FAMILIES Please join us for a Back to School Beach Bash- Saturday, September 11th at 10AM. The PST Booster Club is sponsoring a FAMILY PICNIC at John U Lloyd Be... Aug 13, 2010 THE TAPER CHASE By T.J Liston Many times senior swimmers get to the end of the season and look for great swims and great time drops due to the ?Magic of The Taper.? Often, swimmers expect these thing... Aug 13, 2010 "N" is for Negative Talk ?You are awful!? ?Quit now!? ?You?ll never win!? Have you ever caught yourself saying these things to yourself? How do you feel when you think like this? Do you let yourself... Aug 13, 2010 Are red eyes after swimming a concern? Red or puffy eyes after a long day of swimming in a pool may indicate chlorine sensitivity. Ponds and lakes also may contain bacteria that can inflame the corn...  Aug 12, 2010 This Text Editor DOES NOT SAVE YOUR WORK AUTOMATICALLY and there is a RISK OF LOSING YOUR WORK. [Do not spend more than 10 minutes creating or editing content. If you do, use Microsoft Word or li... Aug 12, 2010 How to be a Winning Parent If you want your child to come out of his youth sports experience a winner, (feeling good about himself and having a healthy attitude towards sports) then he needs your hel... Aug 12, 2010 Are hot tubs safe for children? Children can quickly become overheated in a hot tub. Don't let your child use a hot tub until he or she is tall enough to keep his or her head above water while stand...  Aug 11, 2010 "L" is for Leadership ?The great teams of the past all had great leaders within the group...Each had his own style but they all demanded excellence from the people around them. Not just once in ... Aug 11, 2010 Here is a trick. It helps you remember the amount you need from each food group every day. Imagine that MyPyramid has an address, just like the house where you live. All of the triangles, except for... Aug 11, 2010 Are hot tubs safe for children? Children can quickly become overheated in a hot tub. Don't let your child use a hot tub until he or she is tall enough to keep his or her head above water while standin...  Aug 10, 2010 K is for Keeping the Peace While it would be nice to get along with everyone all of the time, you are eventually going to have differing opinions with teammates, coaches, parents, or other ... Aug 10, 2010 What do foods like pizza, macaroni and cheese, and tacos have in common? They are all Combination foods. There are lots of Combination foods. Combination foods are very nutritious because they're ma... Aug 10, 2010 What about swimming after eating? It's OK to swim immediately after a light meal or snack. If your child feels lethargic after eating a heavy meal, encourage him or her to take a break before swimming... Aug 9, 2010 Can children swim when they're sick or have cuts and scrapes? It's fine for children who have colds or other minor illnesses to swim, as long as they feel well enough to do so. Likewise, it's OK for c...  Aug 9, 2010 Nutrition for Kids Grain Group foods give us carbohydrates (car-bo-hi-drate). Carbohydrates give us the energy we need to play, learn, sleep and keep our bodies running 24-7! Grain Group Foods com... Aug 9, 2010 "J" is for Juggling Athletes are dedicated. They are committed. They are willing to make sacrifices in their lives to help their sport performance. However, when you take this commitment to their spor... Aug 5, 2010 "I" is for Injuries When you work hard, push yourself to your limits and engage in physical activity, you are not only competing with other swimmers, you are also competing with your body. If you ...  Aug 5, 2010 PHELPS TAKES 49TH CAREER NATIONAL TITLE Courtesy of USA Swimming IRVINE, Calif. ? With wins in the men?s 200m free and 200m butterfly Wednesday at the 2010 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Champio... Aug 5, 2010 What's the best age to begin swimming lessons? The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swimming lessons for most children age 4 and older. If you choose to enroll a child younger than age 4 in a... Aug 4, 2010 Is it risky for children to swallow pool water? Your child is bound to take a few gulps of pool water at one time or another, especially when first learning to swim. A little swallowed pool water isn'... Aug 4, 2010 "H" is for Having Fun I think that having fun is, in fact, a mental skill. Most people believe having fun is as easy as getting involved in something you enjoy, which is true. However, what happens wh... Aug 4, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Leisel Jones In 2008, Rebecca Soni?s break out 200m breaststroke in Beijing set the world record and upset gold medal favorite Leisel Jones of Australia. In 2009, Soni won her fo...  Aug 3, 2010 Coolest Thing Of The Day: Deepest Pool in the World If you're looking to find Nemo you're at the right place. In Brussels, Belgium the deepest pool in the world, Nemo 33 is open for wonderous u...  Aug 3, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Keri Hehn Veteran National Team member Keri Hehn is looking ahead to the upcoming Grand Prix meets as a chance to prepare for the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships thi... Aug 3, 2010 "G" is for Goal Setting Every athlete has a goal. Whether it?s to win races, achieve a personal best, or simply make it through a grueling practice, the goals we set undoubtedly exert influence on our... Aug 2, 2010 "F" is for Fear One of the worst four-letter words in an athletes? everyday vocabulary is ?fear.? It is an emotion that most athletes don?t admit to, yet when experienced, is constantly influencing t...  Aug 2, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Margaret Hoelzer Two-time Olympic backstroker and current American Record holder Margaret Hoelzer already has her sights focused on the next stops in her journey to the 2010 Co...  Jul 30, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Nathan Adrian Just days after returning to the water from his break following his second NCAA title in the 100-yard freestyle, National Teamer Nathan Adrian spoke with Swimnetw... Jul 30, 2010 "E" is Emotional Control Whether it?s yelling at a parent, kicking a bleacher, or letting an expletive fly, most people have lost their ?cool? at some point. Emotions are a part of every sporting even... Jul 30, 2010 There will be no practice for all groups Saturday, July 31. Jul 28, 2010 D is for Dedication For many swimmers, their sport is more than just a hobby. It?s more than just something they do to get fresh air, meet people and get some exercise. There is nothing wrong if you s...  Jul 28, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Elizabeth Pelton With the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships now just less than four months away, backstroke sensation Elizabeth Pelton is training hard for the meet ... Jul 27, 2010 Not to be out done by their younger counter parts, the senior groups at PST capped off the 2010 summer at the Senior Championships at Coral Springs . Highlights of the meet include Cheriesse Campb... Jul 26, 2010 ?C? is for Confidence. Confidence is a Choice Many people think the only way to be confident is to be successful. While it is easier to believe in your abilities when you have had proven success, it...  Jul 26, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Caqroline Burckle National Teamer Caroline Burckle , who in 2008 broke the oldest-standing women?s NCAA record in the 500-yard freestyle and won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olymp...  Jul 25, 2010 2010 FGC Senior Championships July 23-25, 2010 Location: Coral Springs Aquatic Complex 12441 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Warm-up & Events: Prelims: Friday, July 23, 2010 -... Jul 22, 2010 2010 PST Booster Club Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the following PST 2010 graduating seniors. Courtney Randolph ? Yale University - $1000.00 winner Katherine Foster ? Denver ... Jul 22, 2010 How should I think to swim well? Every individual has a unique mental state under which he or she performs best. There is not one right way to think. The key is to know what you are thinking and how...  Jul 22, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Nick Thoman Nick Thoman enjoys a challenge, whether that is pushing himself in workout or racing in one of the most competitive events in US men?s swimming. The Mecklenburg Aqu... Jul 21, 2010 PST showed its depth at the 2010 Summer Junior Olympics with a strong mix of JO vetrans and rookies alike, taking down new sectional cuts, getting into finals and swimming personal bests. New Spring S... Jul 21, 2010 Anxiety Why do I have anxiety? Many athletes have anxiety before they compete, whether it's a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, tight muscles, or worried thoughts. All animals have what's called ... Jul 21, 2010 N is for Negative Self Talk By Dr. Aimee Kimball//Sport Psychologist ?You are awful!? ?Quit now!? ?You?ll never win!? Have you ever caught yourself saying these things to yourself? How do you feel w...  Jul 21, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Jessica Hardy After qualifying to swim four events for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Hardy was devastated to learn she failed one of her three drug tests at the O...  Jul 21, 2010 PST Graduating Senior Scholarship Awards Breakfast Tomorrow Please join us tomorrow Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. we will have our annual PST Scholarship awards breakfast after practic...  Jul 20, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Eric Shanteau Days after the 2008 Olympic Trials, the swimming community was shocked to learn that Beijing-bound breaststroker Eric Shanteau had been diagnosed with testicular ... Jul 20, 2010 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Did you know? Athletes follow a predictable pattern of physical growth but the rate at which you go through this growth varies by individual. ...  Jul 18, 2010 All your Junior Olympic Information will be posted on a separate page located on the menu bar at the top of the web page. Jul 15, 2010 There will be NO Practice for all groups on Friday - July 16, and Monday - July 19, due to the Jr. Olympic Championships. Normal practices schedule will resume on Tuesday - July 20 for all groups. We... Jul 15, 2010 Sun Safe Athletes and serious recreational exercisers are at high risk for contracting sun-related skin cancers because of the increased amount of time spent in the sun, the lack of protective clothin... Jul 15, 2010 Swimmers and parents, we need your help! Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18 we will be hosting the Florida Gold Coast 14 & Under Junior Olympics . TIMERS needed for all sessions at the Centra... Jul 15, 2010 PST continued its march through our championship season with a dominating performance at the 2010 Central Area 2 Championships at Pembroke Pines . 22 new Junior Olympic Time Standards were achived...  Jul 14, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Garrett Weber-Gale Former Texas Longhorn and cooking aficionado Garrett Weber-Gale needs little introduction in the swimming community after the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the h... Jul 13, 2010 Responsible Conversation: Parent & Coach This section contains suggestions only Research shows when we as parents support our children's teachers, students learn more. This concept can be transferre...  Jul 13, 2010 400 IM Race Strategy Courtesy of Linda Hass//Correspondent One of Ariana Kukors' strengths in the IM is the backstroke, so you'd think she would play that ace for all its worth. But you'd be wrong. It...  Jul 13, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Christine Magnuson After graduating from the University of Tennessee this past year, American record holder and Olympic silver medalist Christine Magnuson packed up her suit an... Jul 12, 2010 Effectiveness of Sports Drinks Which Drink is Better? Courtesy of Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. , About.com Guide Water The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other l...  Jul 12, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Felicia Lee With weeks of dreary and wet winter weather plaguing the east coast, national teamer Felicia Lee has California on the mind. Not only is she looking ahead to swimming...  Jul 9, 2010 PST SWIMMERS SHINE AT JULY 4TH TRIATHLON Left to right: PST SENIOR GROUP SWIMMERS: Sophia Oliva: swim (400M) 5:58, overall place in swim 18 out of 421, overall time 1:16:15, 2nd place age group... Jul 9, 2010 Healthy Habits Ensure proper nutrition (eating three meals a day and two nutritious snacks, limiting high sugar and high fat foods, eating fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low fat dairy products...  Jul 9, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Ricky Berens University of Texas senior, Ricky Berens is looking forward finishing his collegiate career strong with the top-ranked Longhorn men?s team. With the Big 12 Champio... Jul 9, 2010 PST Entries Psych Sheet Time Line Events 1-48 Friday July 9 Warm Up @ 7:30am Events 49-100 Saturday July 10 Warm Up @ 7:30am Events 101-150 Sunday July 11 Warm Up @ 7:30am Finals for all prelim sess... Jul 9, 2010 Sectional Psych Sheet Thursday Results  Jul 8, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Amanda Weir . American record holder and 2004 Olympian Amanda Weir has big goals for the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships , and her recent success in the pool indi... Jul 8, 2010 Nutrition Your child's nutrition is important to her overall health. Proper nutrition can also prevent many medical problems, including becoming overweight, developing weak bones, and developing dia... Jul 7, 2010 In celebration of our fantastic season so far, the PST Booster Club will be hosting a PST Bowling Party Wednesday, July 7th at 5pm at the AMF Davie Lanes bowling ally. All swimmers in Coach Terrell, C... Jul 7, 2010 Teen Sleep Problems Sleep problems at this age usually involve having a late sleep phase. Teenagers will commonly stay up late on the weekends and then sleep in the next day, sometimes until noon. T...  Jul 7, 2010 Saturday, July 10th morning practice has been cancelled. Normal practice schedule resumes Monday morning, July 12th. Have a great weekend!  Jul 7, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Chloe Sutton As most swimmers are well aware, it is difficult to train extensively for every stroke and distance you may swim at a given meet ? from 100-yard breaststrokers who a... Jul 7, 2010 http://drsm.org/Championship_Meet_Data/SectionalsSesssions1.pdf Jul 6, 2010 Sunburn We receive most of the sun damage to our skin as children. Reducing your child's unprotected exposure to the sun will help to decrease the chance of premature aging and reduce the risk of sk...  Jul 6, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Elizabeth Beisel Although she is only in her senior year of high school in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Beisel already has an impressive swimming resume. At 15, she wa... Jul 5, 2010 Choosing A Sunscreen Most parents are pretty good about using sunscreen on their kids, both because they want to avoid the future damage the sun can do and because they don't want their kids to suffer...  Jul 5, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Tyler McGill Coming off a successful 2009, Auburn senior Tyler McGill is looking forward to a strong finish to his collegiate season and more international competition. McGill ... Jul 5, 2010 Attention All PST Families, No Afternoon practice for the 3:45, 4:30 and 5:00 groups in observance of the 4th of July. Wishing the entire PST family a safe and happy 4th! Monday morning practice sche... Jul 4, 2010 Children's snacks: 10 tips for healthier snacking When your child gets the munchies, be prepared to offer a quick-and-healthy fix. Start with these 10 tips for healthier children's snacks. Cou...  Jul 3, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Eileen Breeden In her fourth year at Stanford University, national teamer and Olympian Elaine Breeden is entering her favorite part of the collegiate season and enjoying every ... Jul 3, 2010 Todays Know What Topic: Healthy Snacks The nonprofit group Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a list of unhealthy snacks that are commonly served in vending machines in schools... Jul 3, 2010 Children's swimming: Keep health risks at bay Is it risky for children to swallow pool water? Your child is bound to take a few gulps of pool water at one time or another, especially when first lear...  Jul 2, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Alex Wold When the temperature is five degrees below zero, it's difficult to imagine competing at an outdoor meet ? even if that competition is still over eight months and nearly... Jul 2, 2010 Todays Know What topic: Secrets to Selecting Fresh Fruits and Vegetables We all know buying fresh is best, but when it comes to shopping for fresh produce, it is not always easiest. In fact, it is... Jul 1, 2010 Courtesy of Mayo Clinic Children's swimming: Keep health risks at bay Your child may love to swim, but is it always a good idea for him or her to be in the water? Follow these year-round children's sw...  Jul 1, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Julia Smit ConocoPhillips presents The Road to Nationals, a year-long series in which Swimnetwork will follow National Teamers from January onwards as they look forward to the su... Jun 30, 2010 Sports and Your Teen: Whose Game Is It, Anyway? Tuning In What if your kid doesn't like competitive sports? This is perfectly understandable, but it doesn't mean that she should be permanently ben... Jun 30, 2010 In a rare prelims/finals, non-championship meet, the Plantation Swim Team had one of the best meets of the year, with almost every swimmer achieving at least 1 new personal best, 2 new sectional cuts ... Jun 30, 2010 The next PST Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Park, upstairs in Room 2. Parents of swimmers are encouraged to attend the meeting. The sole purpose of the Booste...  Jun 30, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Matt Grevers The Stats: Name: Matt Grevers Age: 25 Club: Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics Upcoming Grand Prix Appearances: Santa Clara International Grand Prix (June 17-20) an... Jun 30, 2010 Why Most Kids Quit Sports by Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW Twenty million kids register each year for youth hockey, football, baseball, soccer, and other competitive sports. The National Alliance fo... Jun 29, 2010 How to Help Your Child Juggle Sports, School, and Life It's early in the school year, and your daughter has already made her junior high school field hockey team and the traveling soccer team. She h... Jun 29, 2010 Sibling Rivalry in Sports: When the Youngest Gets Overlooked Courtesy of Brooks Clark Heather, the first-born, was involved in everything: swimming, tennis, piano. Robby, number two, followed right al... Jun 29, 2010 Training and Workout Questions for Athletes How can I help her reach the next level? When you are making the transition, you need to realize that you are participating at a higher level. Improvements ...  Jun 29, 2010 The Road to Nationals-Allison Schmitt The Stats: Name: Allison Schmitt Age: 20 (June 7, 1990) Club: North Baltimore Aquatics Club/University of Georgia Distance to the 2010 ConocoPhillips N...  Jun 28, 2010 The Road to Nationals - Peter Vanderkaay Courtesy of Swimnetwork.com The Stats: Name: Peter Vanderkaay Age: 26 (February 12, 1984) Club: Club Wolverine Distance to the 2010 ConocoPhillip... Jun 28, 2010 What does the coach mean when he/she says that you control 80% of your own training? At this stage it is important for the athlete to take full responsibility for your sport. Your coach is just reinf... Jun 28, 2010 Are red eyes after swimming a concern? Red or puffy eyes after a long day of swimming in a pool may indicate chlorine sensitivity. Ponds and lakes also may contain bacteria that can inflame the cornea...  Jun 28, 2010 Teaching Good Sportsmanship by Carleton Kendrick Tips for Parents "You don't win silver. You lose gold." That's the sour message of a sneaker advertisement that aired on TV during the Atlanta Olym...  Jun 27, 2010 Courtesy of Swimnetwork.com ConocoPhillips presents The Road to Nationals, a year-long series in which Swimnetwork will follow National Teamers from January onwards as they look forward to the s... Jun 27, 2010 Let's Talk about Sportsmanship Talking About Sportsmanship FOR AGES: Six and up THE SCENE Eight-year-old Alissa's soccer team is just about to lose its big game when you see her shove one of her op... Jun 26, 2010 It's Not Whether You Win or Lose: Teaching Good Sportsmanship Danger Zone Here are some comments not to tell your teen: ?You've got to play your best; it's the championship, and the team's cou... Jun 25, 2010 Coral Springs Invitational June 24 ? 27, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 - Events # 1 thru 10 · Session I: Warm-up: Timed Finals - 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 - Events # 11 th... Jun 25, 2010 Realistic Goals and Fun Keep Kids in Sports 20 million kids register each year for youth hockey, football, baseball, soccer, and other competitive sports . The National Alliance for Sports reports ... Jun 24, 2010 The next PST Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Park, upstairs in Room 2. Parents of swimmers are encouraged to attend the meeting. The sole purpose of the Booste...  Jun 24, 2010 Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal. If you stick your finger in your ear, you're feeling a little of the ear canal. But if you have swimmer's ear, and you stick your finger in your ear ?...  Jun 24, 2010 About Swimmer's Ear Otitis externa ? commonly known as swimmer's ear ? is an infection of the ear canal, the tubular opening that carries sounds from the outside of the body to the eardrum. It can b... Jun 23, 2010 There will be no practice for all 5pm groups (morning and evening) Friday, June 25th if you are not in the meet at Coral Springs. There WILL be practice for all 3:45pm groups. Jun 23, 2010 News For S WIM PARENT S Published by The American Swimming Coaches Association 5101 NW 21 Ave., Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 ___________________________________________________________________ ... Jun 23, 2010 Thousands of Kids Hurt While Diving Each Year In the few remaining weeks before summer comes to an all-too-soon end, kids and teens will undoubtedly cram in as much swimming as they can. But, as a new... Jun 23, 2010 FAQs for the day! Q: What will happen to my child's meet results if he only makes half of the offered workouts because he is participating in other sports? A: Children involved in other activities... Jun 22, 2010 FAQs for the day! Q: Some days he likes to just play with his friends. Should I force him to go to practice? A: You should not force your child; you want his participation to be his decision. Rein... Jun 22, 2010 Have you ever stayed in a pool or bathtub so long that your fingers got wrinkly? This is normal ? and can even affect your toes. But why does it happen? Even though you can't see it, your skin is co... Jun 21, 2010 FAQs for the day Q: Shouldn't my child be swimming more laps instead of doing all those drills? A: Your child needs to develop a solid foundation in stroke mechanics. Drills and drill sets serve...  Jun 21, 2010 FUELING YOUR STROKE Six 200?s descending on five minutes. Twenty-five 50?s on :58. Whatever your ?favorite,? every set during every workout and dryland session requires energy. Nutrients are the ?c...  Jun 19, 2010 Courtesy of the Nemours Foundation The weather is warming up, the days are longer and there?s more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things! But if you're going to be out in the sun, esp... Jun 18, 2010 FAQs for the day Q: My son complains that some of the kids in the lane skip laps. He doesn't think that's fair. What should I tell him? A: Praise him first for completing the workout the coach o... Jun 18, 2010 How to Be a Good Sport Courtesy of The Nemours Foundation "No fair!" "You cheated!" "It wasn't my fault we lost!" Have you ever played on a team with somebody who hated to lose? Or maybe you have ... Jun 18, 2010 PST Entries Events 1-6 Friday June 18 Warm up @ 5pm Events 7-24 Saturday June 19 Warm up @ 7am Events 25-42 Saturday June 19 Warm up @ 12:30pm Directions to Academic Village : Take I-75 South t... Jun 17, 2010 FAQs Q: My daughter's coach makes her sit on the side of the pool. What's that teaching her? A: The coach has set up expectations of proper behavior both in and out of the water. Hopefully, yo...  Jun 17, 2010 What Would You Say to Save Swimming? by: Mike Gustafson, Senior Analyst Courtesy of Swimnetwork.com I woke up this morning to an email from a Swimnetwork reader regarding an interesting and un... Jun 16, 2010 Courtesy of USA Swimming THE FOUR STROKES The four competitive swimming strokes are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly . The combination of all four strokes is called individual medl... Jun 16, 2010 FAQs Q: My child seems to be bouncing off the wall during "taper." What is that? A: Tapering is a gradual reduction in training workloads in preparation for major competition. Some Age Groupers ... Jun 16, 2010 Training and Workout Questions for Athletes What type of commitment is needed for higher levels of competition? While your performance is influenced by numerous factors, there are three that exert ...  Jun 16, 2010 Courtesy of USA Swimming UNDERSTANDING YOUR PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Did you know? Athletes follow a predictable pattern of physical growth but the rate at which you go through this growth ... Jun 16, 2010 Dear PST Swimmers, Parents, Family and Friends: I would like to invite ALL PST SWIMMERS to Swim for MS on Monday, June 21, 2010 @ Plantation ?s Central Park Aquatic Center . It?s ...  Jun 15, 2010 More than 10 U.S. Olympians, including Olympic gold medalists Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif.) and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Calif.), will compete at the Swimnetwork.com Santa Clara International ... Jun 15, 2010 FAQs Q: It looks like my child has too much fun, shouldn't she be working harder? A: Be happy that your child is having fun! According to a recent study conducted by USA Swimming children who... Jun 15, 2010 TRAINING FOR AGE GROUP SWIMMERS Many parents have lots of questions about swim practice, especially when their children are new to the sport. It is sometimes difficult to know what to expect of yo... Jun 15, 2010 UNDERSTANDING THE COACH A HEALTHY PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP A key component to an athlete's healthy swimming experience is the building of a positive relationship between a parent and a coa...  Jun 10, 2010 What your goggles say about you?. By Mike Gustafson, Swimnetwork.com Red Swedes : You?re a killer (or possibly a sprinter). You descended from the gods of Mars and War. Your only desire is to see ... Jun 10, 2010 Click here Results Jun 8, 2010 Practice for Coach Dave and Coach Jimmy's group: Thursday June 10th: Weights @ 6am-7am, afternoon practice at 5pm. Friday June 11th: In the water at 7:30am-10am, NO AFTERNOON Practice for Coach Terrel...  Jun 8, 2010 Swimnetwork.com has put together some pretty amazing videos of swimmers/divers doing some crazy things. Check these out , but don't try them at home!  Jun 7, 2010 Due to the unpredictable summer weather here in south Florida , we encourage everyone to come to the morning workouts. If we get continuous bad weather for the 3:45 groups, we will add a few...  Jun 3, 2010 By Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitive Advantage If you want your child to come out of his youth sports experience a winner, (feeling good about himself and having a healthy attitude towards sports) then h...  Jun 3, 2010 By: Mike Gustafson, Swimnetwork.com Growing up as a teenage male swimmer, the overwhelming observation in regards to the sport of swimming amongst teenage circles was the same -- a giggle-whisper com...  Jun 2, 2010 Summer Doubles! by: Mike Gustafson, Senior Analyst, Swimnetwork.com June equals the start of summer doubles for most swimmers. However, here is the best part about the breaks between those tough two...  May 27, 2010 Congratulations, Courtney Randolph! Miami Herald Scholar Athlete of the year! We are very proud of you! Posted on Thu, May. 27, 2010 Athletic and academic success is rewarded BY AMANDA MARQUEZ Miami...  May 27, 2010 by: Casey Barrett, Columnist from Swimnetwork.com Not long ago, after writing a column about the North Baltimore Aquatic Club and its insane success producing teenage Olympians, I received a call ...  May 26, 2010 Memorial Day Practice Schedule Senior Group - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sectional & above - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Coach Dolores & Terrells 5 p.m. group - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p....  May 26, 2010 PST Weather Policy is as follows: We will post pool opening and closures on www.swimpst.com , Please do not call the office to see if the pool is open. If it is only raining --- all groups will ...  May 25, 2010 Update: May 25, 2010 JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIERS Cheriesse Campbell Courtney Randolph Jessie Randolph ?AAAA? SWIMMERS? Dylan Marsolek, Sivan Fraiman, Said Mosquera, ? AAA SWIMMERS? Taylor Coo...  May 24, 2010 2010 FLA Senior Circuit Date: Friday, May 28 th , 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex 501 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 3...  May 18, 2010 New USASwimming.org coming Wednesday! (5/17/2010) USASwimming will launch a brand new website on Wednesday, May 19. The new www.usaswimming.org will feature a radically revamped design, vastly ...  May 17, 2010 28 PST Swimmer take home Top 8 High Point Awards. PST Swim Team swimmers took home 28 Top 8 high point finishes this past weekend at the IM Xtreme Challenge hosted by PST. PST Girls won th...  May 16, 2010 Team List Plantation Swim Team Broward Aquatic Lighthouse Point Aquatic Club Metro Aquatic Club of Miami Marlins Swim Club Pine Crest Swimming Rockway Swimming Team Saint Andrew's Swimming SwimFast Sw...  May 11, 2010 ANNOUNCING 2010 Plantation Swim Team Booster Club College Scholarship Award Competition $ 1,000.00 The PST Booster Club is proud to announce a 2010 College Scholarship Award is now availab... May 10, 2010 The Team T-Shirts are in and Colleen will be on the pool deck on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 5 and from 6 to 6:30. Volunteers are needed for this weekend's upcoming IMX Challenge Swim Meet. ...  May 7, 2010 Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in the Sunset Race on May 6th. Sunset Race Meet Results  May 4, 2010 Check out this intresting story about Ian Thorpe possibliy making a comeback for the 2012 London Olympics and many other noteworthy news stories in the world of swimming from swimnetwork.com.  Apr 29, 2010 Congratulations to Katherine Foster on being accepted and committing to the University of Denver . We are proud of you!!!  Apr 29, 2010 The IMX Challenge, with its two components, IM Ready and IM Xtreme, is a motivational program where swimmers are scored on their performances in a combination of five or six events. The purpose of the... Apr 22, 2010 The coaching staff would like to see how high up the chart you can reach this Summer. Complied by Coach Dave JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIERS Cheriesse Campbell Courtney Randolph Jessie Randolph ?AAAA? S...  Apr 22, 2010 Psych Sheet  Apr 19, 2010 NOTE: Saturday & Sunday Morning Warm-up Times have changed for the 12 & Under Session to 7:30 a.m. meet start time is now 8:30 a.m. FGC Long Course Invitational Friday, April 23, 2010 - Coaches... Apr 15, 2010 PST ? 2010 Summer Meet Schedule Date Type Level Site May 6 Sunset Races PST Team Plantation May 7 Sizzler 8 & Under Tamarac May 14-16 IMX Challenge ALL Plantation May 28 Senior Invite Senior F... Apr 7, 2010 This weekend, the Indian River State College (formerly IRCC) in Ft. Peirce, Florida will be hosting the annual FGC vs. Florida Swimming All-Star Dual Meet. This meet takes the top swimmers from each a...  Apr 1, 2010 Just a reminder, all 5pm groups will practice at 8am Friday April 2. There will be no practice at 5pm. There will also be no practice Saturday April 3. 3:45pm groups will have normal practice on Frida...  Mar 31, 2010 Congratulations to Kristina Figueroa who also qualified for her first sectional qualifying time in the 100 Freestyle this past weekend at the Senior Championships. Good Job, Kristina! Mar 31, 2010 Video Tip Of The Week Turns - Learn the underwater Dolphin Courtesy Of Go Swim  Mar 30, 2010 PST Swim Team finishes 3rd at the 2010 FGC Senior Championships. By Coach Jimmy The coaching staff is really proud of the way the thirty six (36) PST athletes finished the meet this weekend. T...  Mar 26, 2010 2010 FGC Swimming Senior Championships Hosted by PST Swimming March 26-28, 2010 Psych Sheets Timelines Real Time Results TM-File Results Final Team Scores Individual High Point Individual High...  Mar 24, 2010 Congratulation to everyone on a successful sunset meet. Thank you to all the volunteer timers. Click here for Results Mar 23, 2010 PST Entries We will be having a combined practice here at Central Park Thursday, March 25 at 5pm. Practice will be over at 6pm, and we will all meet at Cici's Pizza on University, just north of Sunr... Mar 22, 2010 The upcomming Sunset Race has been moved to Wednesday March 24. If you have not signed up on the website you may sign up before 4:45pm on Wednesday. Warm up will begin at 5pm, and the meet will start ... Mar 19, 2010 As we wind down our championship season, Coach Dolores and Coach Terrell's 5pm groups will not have practice Saturday March 20 and March 27. We will be hosting the 2010 FGC Senior Championship...  Mar 16, 2010 JR. LIFEGUARD COURSE Ages 11-14 Experience what it takes to be a lifeguard...  Mar 15, 2010 14 & Under 2010 Short Course Jr. Olympic Meet Recap: Congratulations to the 39 PST swimmers who had a good showing at the 14 & under 2010 Short Course Jr. Olympic Meet at Coral Springs this past wee...  Mar 11, 2010 14 & Under Jr. Olympics got underway last night at Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Taylor Cook finished second in the 11-12 girls 1650 with a life time best of 19:16.84. Her teammate Jenna Diamond fi... Mar 11, 2010 Due to the Junior Olympics this weekend in Coral Springs there will be no practice for Coach Dolores's and Coach Terrell's 5pm groups Monday, March 15. All 3:45pm groups will have practice at the norm... Mar 11, 2010 Due to the Junior Olympics this weekend in Coral Springs there will be no practice for all of Coach Dolores' and Coach Terrell's 5pm groups Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13. There will also be ... Mar 10, 2010 PST Swimming JO Swim Meet Reminders: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes BEFORE warm-up starts. Find the team, check in with the coaches, stake a claim on a piece of real estate for yourself, check t...  Mar 10, 2010 I would like to congratulate the following 9 swimmers Jenna Diamond, Max Fons, Sivan Fraiman, Dylan Marsolek, Mika Michalowitz, Courtney Randolph, Jessie Randolph, Krissa Robinson, and Alec Wath... Mar 9, 2010 JO - Practice & Team Dinner Thursday - March 11, 2010 Practice - Plantation Aquatic Complex 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m. at Sweet Tomatoes in Plantation - 801 S. University Drive. Ste K... Mar 9, 2010 PST Entries Click here for JO Psych Sheet Click here for JO Timelines Events 1-4 Wednesday March 10 Warm up at 3:30pm Events 5-42 Friday March 12 Warm up at 7:30am Events 43-88 Saturday March 13 Wa... Mar 3, 2010 Due to swim meets, there will be no practice, Saturday March 6. Practice will resume Monday afternoon at normally scheduled times. Mar 3, 2010 USA Swimming Grand Prix Meet Gets Underway Tomorrow From Austin, Texas. To follow all the action of your teammates live. Click here.... Real Time Results Thursday ? March 4, Events 200 Free Relay: ...  Mar 2, 2010 PST is sending Nine Swimmers to the USA Swimming Grand Prix meet In Austin, Texas. Good Luck to the following swimmers: Jenna Diamond, Max Fons, Sivan Fraiman, Dylan Marsolek, Mikaela Michalowi... Feb 25, 2010 Time Line Psych Sheet Friday March 5, 2010 Warm-up: 3:00pm Event Number Event Age Group 1-2 1650 Free 18 & Under 3-4 200 Free 10 & Under 5-6 200 Free 12 & Under 7-8 400 IM 18 & Under Saturday March 6 ... Feb 23, 2010 Senior Invitational February 27, 2010 Results  Feb 8, 2010 CHERIESSE CAMPBELL SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT On Monday, February 8, Cheriesse Campbell signed a national letter of intent to swim for Campbell University in North Carolina . Cheriess...  Feb 4, 2010 COURTNEY RANDOLPH SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT On Wednesday, February 3, Courtney Randolph signed a national letter of intent to swim for Yale University . Courtney graduates from American He...  Feb 3, 2010 GET INVOLVED - PST needs your help. Attend a FGC Stroke and Turn Clinic (Wedneday. February. 10, 2010 at Central Park room 1 upstairs). Join USA Swimming as a Non-Athlete. (PST Boost...  Feb 3, 2010 PST Senior Invitational February 6, 2010 Psych Sheet Timelines Results Team Scores 1st - FLA Aquatics - 1006 / 2nd - Metro Aquatics 532 / 3rd PST Swimming 305 / 4th AK Sharks 167.50 / 5th Rockway ...  Jan 27, 2010 Olympian Tells Kids: Listen to Your Coaches Cary, NC - Three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming Ryan Lochte visited with young athletes on Friday at Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC). Almost 1000 ki...  Jan 25, 2010 January 23, 2010 Sizzler at Plantation Aquatic Complex Click here for Results  Jan 21, 2010 January 21, 2010 - Sunset Races Meet 1 Here are the result of last nights Sunset Races. The next Sunset Races is set for Thursday - February 18, 2010. Mark your calendars. Click here for Results Jan 20, 2010 We are proud to announce that the first Sunset Race will be taking place here at Central Park Thursday, Jan. 21. We will be doing this meet once a month and it is only open to PST swimmers. For the fi...  Jan 15, 2010 The PST family will be participating in a food and clothing drive here at Central Park to help those in need following the earthquake disaster in Haiti. Right now they can use camping equipment, ten... Jan 14, 2010 Due to pool temperatures the 2nd Annual New Year's Masters Invitational has been pushed back a week to January 23-24. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, January 20. Find the updated meet info... Jan 7, 2010 Spring 2010 Schedule Please print this out and hand one copy into your coach and keep one for yourself. We will be using both this handout and the web site sign up to enter your children in meets. If ... Jan 5, 2010 Dear Parents and Swimmers, Due to the cold weather and pool temperatures at Central Park, listed below are your practice options for each group. 3:45 p.m. Group: All 3:45pm groups will have dry ... Dec 29, 2009 Congratulations to the following PST Masters Members for achieving USMS Top Ten times for the 2009 Long Course Meters Season: Men's 18-24 Age Group: Todd Wilson 400 Freestyle - 4:54.22 - 7th 200 Butte... Dec 18, 2009 The 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool will be held Friday (12/18) and Saturday in Manchester, England. For more information about the meet, in which the U.S. will take on all-stars from Germany, G... Dec 16, 2009 There will be no practice for all groups December 24-26, and December 31-January 2. Practice Monday December 21-23 and December 28-30 for all 5pm groups will be held at 7am-9am AND 5pm-6:30pm. 3:45p... Dec 16, 2009 Annual Swim Team Awards Banquet Sunday - January 10th from 1-3PM at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sunrise RSVP for swimmers and non-swimmers $15 per non-swimmer to be put in Colleen's box in the swim te... Dec 10, 2009 PST Entries Time Line Psych Sheet *Please note that on the Psych Sheet, PST swimmers are listed as Cooper City Cyclones. This problem has already been taken care of with the host team, and results fro...  Dec 2, 2009 I know its been a while since I've put up the ABC's of Mental Training, but there really is some great stuff here. I found a link to all of the ones that USA Swimming has done so far for you to chec... Dec 2, 2009 PST Entries Directions to the Swimming Hall of Fame : Take 595 east. Exit to US-1 North. Go north on US-1 to SE 17th St and turn right (east). US-1 will become A1A. Turn left on Hall of Fame Dr. You m...  Nov 30, 2009 The PST Booster Club would like to invite all PST member families to the PST Booster Club Family Dinner on Friday, December 4th at 5pm. The dinner will take place on the pool deck, here at Central Par...  Nov 30, 2009 Psych Sheet Top American swimmers, including members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Team, will compete at the 2009 AT&T Short Course National Championships, December 3-5. Among the swimmers expected to... Nov 24, 2009 Just a reminder for all of our 10 year olds and younger, today is the Turkey Swim. Each child 10 years old and younger will compete against other children the same age for a turkey. We will be doing t... Nov 24, 2009 There will be no practice for all groups November 26-28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back to normal schedule Monday, November 30. Have a great weekend! Also, thank you to all the people...  Nov 19, 2009 Top high school swimmers vie again in Speedo Winter Championships By Criag Davis, Sunstinel Click here to read more.  Nov 18, 2009 PST Entries Events 1-11 Thursday Nov. 19 Warm up @ 3pm Relays: 13/14 and Open 800 Free Events 15-50 (13 & Over) Friday Nov. 20 Warm up @ 7am Events 19-46 (12 & Under) Friday Nov. 20 Warm up @ 7:30... Nov 16, 2009 Due to the Winter Championships here at Central Park, there will be no practice Thursday, Nov. 19- Monday Nov. 23 for all groups.  Nov 4, 2009 PST 2009 Halloween Party  Nov 2, 2009 PST Parents, I will soon be starting to put together the movie for the team banquet in January. While we already have some pictures for the movie, we would like to invite you to send us your pictu...  Oct 28, 2009 Thirty-six top American swimmers, including 17 Olympians, will battle against a squad of European swimmers Dec. 18-19 at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool in Manchester, England. The event, wh...  Oct 26, 2009 Coaches, here is the UPDATED AS OF 10/26 TM File for the 2009 Speedo Winter Championships . The meet information can be found on the Speedo Winter Champs Tab at the top of the screen. The TM file ...  Oct 20, 2009 The USA Swimming Foundation has released the nominations for the Golden Goggle Awards, a star-studded awards gala celebrating the accomplishments of top American swimmers in 2009. The event will take ...  Oct 14, 2009 FINA (the international governing body for aquatic sports) will be kicking off its fall World Cup Series this weekend in Durban, South Africa. Keep up to date on your favorite swimmers at universals... Oct 14, 2009 Broward County High School Championships Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Psych Sheet Timelines Good Luck to all our PST Swimmers competing for their high scho... Oct 7, 2009 There will be no practice for all 3:45pm groups on Friday, October 9th due to the Sizzler at Sunrise. There will also be no practice for the 12 & Under water polo group on Friday, October 9th Also, du...  Oct 5, 2009 Sizzler Entries Warm up for the sizzler will begin at 5pm. Directions to the Sunrise Civic Center from Central Park: Take Nob Hill Rd. north to Josh Lee Blvd. and make a left. The pool will be on your...  Oct 5, 2009 The PST Booster Club is in need of items for Raffle Baskets at the Winter Championships Swim Meet. The Booster Club raises money during the Winter Champs Meet by raffling off gift baskets. The money ...  Oct 1, 2009 USA Swimming - Scholastic All-American Team - Congratulations to Cheriesse Campbell and Courtney Randolph for being named to this years scholar athletes team. The Scholastic All-American progra...  Sep 30, 2009 Just as you thought the "Great Suit Debate" was over, check out this article from swimnews.com . Back to just briefs? Hm...  Sep 22, 2009 Timelines Psych Sheet PST Entries Events 5-32 Saturday Sept. 26 Warm Up at 7:30am Events 61-84 Sunday Sept. 27 Warm Up at 7:30am Directions to Lake Lytal using I-95: Take I-95 north to Southern Blvd. ...  Sep 21, 2009 On September 19, over 400 members of the USA Swimming House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to move up the January 1 FINA ban of high tech suits. As of October 1, swimmers may only compete in textil... Sep 17, 2009 In observance of Yom Kippur, there will be no afternoon practice for all groups Monday, September 28  Sep 15, 2009 Kristen Hill, the Head Coach of Bosie State discusses the benefits of warming down with USA Swimming.  Sep 9, 2009 Follow all your teams on the Sun-Sentinel Swimming page . That?s right, we have an online page! The annual Preview is up for your reading consumption, and with the first meet tonight, scores and reco... Sep 2, 2009 click here for - Swim Clinic Information Sep 1, 2009 Practice on Monday September 7th (Labor Day): Animal (Coach Dave), Sprint (Coach Tom), Age Group 1 and Age Group 2 (Coach Terrell and Coach Dolores) will practice from 8am-10am. Water Polo will have p...  Aug 27, 2009 With all the driving going on now that school has kicked back in, USA Swimming has some great ideas about how to eat on the go. Aug 24, 2009 PST Entries Events 5-34 Saturday August 29 Warm Up @ 8am Events 1-4 Saturday August 29 will begin 20 min after session Events 35-70 Sunday August 30 Warm Up @ 8am Directions to Coral Springs: Take U... Aug 12, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST TEAM RECORD HOLDERS 9-10 200 METER BREAST ELAD FRAIMAN 3:36.50 9-10 50 METER BREAST FATIMAH WESTBROOK 38.35 ... Aug 11, 2009 Congratulations to 2009 PST Seniors Krista Marin - (University of Florida), Diego Cabrera - (University of Florida), and Michael Tucci - (Johns Hopkins). Krista Marin won the PST $1000.00 Schola... Aug 10, 2009 This week two members of the Plantation Swim Team Masters traveled to Indianapolis for the 2009 USMS Long Course National Championships. Check here throughout the weekend to see how Heidi and Coach T...  Aug 10, 2009 If you plan on competing for your high school team this season, you will need to complete both of these forms before you are allowed to participate. Please get these done and turn them into your high ... Aug 5, 2009 There will be no practice for all groups Saturday August 8th due to the meet at Sunrise. Water Polo will begin at 10am at Central Park. Aug 5, 2009 PST Entries All Events will be held on Saturday August 8 th . Warm Up will begin at 9am. Directions to Sunrise Civic Center from Central Park : Take Cleary Blvd. west to Nob Hill and turn right ...  Aug 4, 2009 Attention Swimmers & Parents: Join us Monday, August 10 th , at 5:00 p.m. at the Plantation Aquatic Complex for the PST Booster Club Annual Scholarship Awards ?End of Summer Back to School Piz... Jul 28, 2009 As of July 28th, the practice schedule will be as follows: Animal and Sprint Groups- 5pm only Age Group 1& 2- 7:30am-9:30am and 5pm-6:30pm 3:45pm groups are back to normal Water Polo groups are also b... Jul 21, 2009 Parents and swimmers, as you know this weekend we will be hosting the FGC Junior Olympics. Please check below to see the updates to our practice schedule Thursday July 23-Monday July 27. 3:45pm groups... Jul 18, 2009 Results from this weekend's Plantation Piranhas LCM Invite  Jul 16, 2009 PST Entries Events 1-12 Thursday Warm Up @ 3pm Events #15-48 Friday 13 & Over ages Only Warm Up at 7am- Central Park Events #19-52 Friday 12 & Under ages Only Warm Up at 7am- Sunrise Finals for Friday... Jul 15, 2009 Click here to the the Psych Sheet for this weekend's Plantation Piranhas LCM Invite  Jul 14, 2009 Parents, Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26 we will be hosting the Florida Gold Coast Junior Olympics. We need every PST Family to help out in one of our biggest meet of the year. TIMERS ... Jul 13, 2009 Congratulations to all the PST swimmers who competed in the Division 2 Championships at Florida Atlantic University July 10-12. PST showed just how deep with talent we are with multiple JO cuts, f...  Jul 6, 2009 PST Entries Psych Sheet Time Line Session 1 Events 5-34 10 & Under and 15-18 age groups only Friday warm up @ 7am Session 2 Events 1-32 11-12 and 13-14 age groups only Friday warm up @ 9am Session...  Jul 3, 2009 Saturday July 4th, practice will be held at Sunrise Civic Center from 8am-10am for all 5pm groups. There will also be Saturday morning practice July 11th 8am-10am for all Junior Olympic and Sectional ...  Jul 2, 2009 The psych sheet for the 2009 World Championship Trials has been posted for your reading entertainment. Enjoy! Jul 1, 2009 Melanie McMullen, a Swimnetwork.com Correspondent gives 5 easy ways to stay hydrated before, during and after practice. Jun 30, 2009 Every year ESPN hosts their version of the Oscars, known as the ESPY Awards. This year Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin are up for multiple awards. Help these amazing swimmers get the credit they d... Jun 29, 2009 There will be no afternoon practice for all 3:45pm groups Friday July 3rd due to the holiday weekend. 5pm groups do not have practice on Friday afternoons for the remainder of the summer.  Jun 24, 2009 Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships and World Championship Trials. To get your tickets go to www.allgreatracers.com! The meet will take place July... Jun 24, 2009 The meet information for the 2009 Summer Junior Olympics is now availible. It will also be posted on the FGC JO Page tab at the top of your screen.  Jun 23, 2009 As many of you know, there has been alot of discusion going back and forth about the current "super suit" controversy. On one side, you have the group who thinks the new suits are some kind of cheatin... Jun 22, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS! to the PST Masters on their 3rd place finish at the 2009 Dixie Zone Long Course Championships. The group of Heidi Hester, Vi-An Le, Carlos Ochoa, Todd Wilson, and Coach Tom Cuticch...  Jun 17, 2009 The World Water Polo League is being streamed live by universalsports.com . The World League is similar to the World Cup in soccer. It?s not every day that water polo gets international exposure, so...  Jun 16, 2009 Brett Hawke is the Co-Head Coach at the University of Auburn. A great swimmer in his own right, Brett is now considered one of the premier sprint coaches in the world. Names in his sprint group includ...  Jun 15, 2009 USA Swimming is working hard on improving thier organizational Web site to better meet your needs. Please take a moment to tell them what is important to you when it comes to visiting thier website....  Jun 11, 2009 Offical Statement from USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus: From all of us at USA Swimming who knew and loved Richard Quick, we send our deepest sympathies for the loss of our friend. We w...  Jun 10, 2009 Swimnetwork.com will be covering the Santa Clara Grand Prix begining June 11. Click here for races as well as interviews from some of your favorite swimmers! Psych Sheet Jun 9, 2009 There is no afternoon practice Friday, June 12th for ALL groups Friday, June 12th.  Jun 8, 2009 More than 20 U.S. Olympians, including Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Calif.), will compete at the Swimnetwork.com Santa Clara Internationa...  Jun 4, 2009 PST ENTRIES PSYCH SHEET TIME LINE Events 1-12 Friday June 5th Warm Up at 2:30pm Events 13-36 Saturday June 6th Warm Up at 7am Events 37-58 Saturday June 6th Warm Up at 10:30am Events 59-82 Sunday June...  Jun 4, 2009 Parents & Swimmers, Starting Monday, June 8th after morning practice, the PST Booster Club will be paying for a dryland trainer for the summer, for Monday ? Wednesday ? Friday from June 8, to July 1...  Jun 4, 2009 Parents and swimmers, our summer schedule will be as follows, beginning June 8th. With the chances of afternoon thunderstorms developing during the summer months, please make an attempt to make the AM...  Jun 2, 2009 In this interview from Floswimming.com , Coach Nate Boyle discusses the "pool rat" lifestyle that he grew up with and how playing and enjoying his time in the water, outside of swim practice, helped h... May 29, 2009 F is for Fear BY AIMEE KIMBALL, PhD//Special Correspondent One of the worst four-letter words in an athletes? everyday vocabulary is ?fear.? It is an emotion that most athletes don?t admit to, yet wh...  May 27, 2009 Here is an article from USA Swimming about Adam Hewko , a highly recruited swimmer and water polo player. In the articile, Hewko discusses how he is being forced to make a decision of whether to play ...  May 26, 2009 Congratulations to the following PST swimmers who were selected to the 2009 FGC Zone Team. Click here for the full list. Esteban Velazquez 11-12 Boys Alt. Jessica Randolph 13-14 Girls Cheriesse Campb... May 21, 2009 No Practice on Memorial Day for all Groups on Monday, May 25, 2009. Have a safe weekend. May 20, 2009 The Scholastic All-American Applications are now availible. They must be completed and mailed into USA Swimming by August 1, 2009. The requirements include: 1. High School student athlete with USA... May 17, 2009 Thank you to all the officials, volunteers, swimmers, parents and coaches who help made the Plantation Long Course Invitational a great success! We will see you at the FGC Long Course Jr. Olympics in ... May 16, 2009 NEW - To help make the meet run efficiently the following changes: Saturday Afternoon - Please be advised that all 200 IM?s for the 14 & unders is now a posititive check-in event. Friday p.m.: Same ... May 15, 2009 There will be no practice for all 3:45pm groups Friday, May 15th due to the swim meet here at Central Park. If you are intrested in volunteering, please email PST Booster Club President Colleen Abad a... May 15, 2009 Volunteers Needed For The PST May Invitational Please contact Colleen @ ecuabad1@hotmail.com or see me on the pool deck at 5PM daily. Help is needed at the concession stand, timing, hospitality,... May 13, 2009 Fifteen U.S. Olympians and more than 25 U.S. National Team members, including 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) and Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones (New Brunswick, N... May 8, 2009 For many swimmers, their sport is more than just a hobby. It?s more than just something they do to get fresh air, meet people and get some exercise. There is nothing wrong if you swim just for fun, bu... May 6, 2009 2009 Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates Summer Invitational Type of Meet: Age Group & Senior 50 Meter Long Course Invitational Prelims & Finals Location: Lee County / FGCU Aquatic Center ... May 6, 2009 The USOC is currently accepting fan votes for the 2009 Olympic Hall of Fame class. Swimmers on the ballot include Gary Hall, Sr., Mary T. Meager and the 1976 Women?s 4x100 Free Relay from the 76? Mo... May 5, 2009 This weeks Speedo Tip comes from Dr. Lenny Wiersma, an associate professor at Cal State Fullerton. Dr. Wiersma discusses a couple of reminders about staying mentally tough during competion. May 1, 2009 The University of Washington has announced that it will be disbanding both the Men's and Women's swimming programs in an effort to bring the athletic department budget down. While the cutting of men's... Apr 30, 2009 ANNOUNCING 2009 Plantation Swim Team Booster Club College Scholarship Award Competition $ 1,000.00 TOPIC ?Flashback and Fast Forward" The PST Booster Club is proud to announce a 2009 College Scholar... Apr 28, 2009 PST Entries Events 1-6 Friday May 1 Warm up @ 5pm Events 7-15 Saturday May 2 Warm up @ 7am Events 16-28 Saturday May 2 Warm up @ 12:30pm Events 29-37 Sunday May 3 Warm up @ 7am Events 38-50 Sunday May... Apr 28, 2009 Starting Monday, May 4th ? Plantation Swim Team is adding an additional training program. The Plantation Water Polo Club will be coached by our own Coach Terrell Woods. Age Group Practice Days Fees ... Apr 27, 2009 PST Entries Warm up is at 5pm. From Broward: Take University Dr. north to NW 50th St and make a left. Take your first right on NW 76th Ter. Take your first left into the park and the pool will be near... Apr 26, 2009 This week?s Speedo Tip of the Week comes from Jimmy Tierney, head coach of Northwestern University?s women?s swim team. Tierney talks about five common stroke flaws found in young swimmers. Apr 23, 2009 The FGC Zone team is an All-Star team that will be selected to compete against other LSC?s from the Southern US, July 28-August 2 in Orlando, Florida. Click here for information as well as the applic... Apr 21, 2009 Sean Hutchinson is the Head Coach at KING Aquatics in Seattle. The 2009 World Championship team Head Coach put 2 girls on the Olympic team in Beijing. KING also won the 2008 short course nationals wom... Apr 20, 2009 USA Swimming wants your opinion on who should get the honor of being on the 2010 Athlete Membership Card. Click here to vote! Apr 17, 2009 Please note that the afternoon sessions for the Pine Crest Invite April 17-19 have been moved up one hour. Warm up will now begin at 10:30am. The afternoon session is for 13 & Overs. Apr 16, 2009 PST Entries Psych Sheet Time Line Events 1-8 Friday April 17 Warm up at 5pm Events 9-28 Saturday April 18 Warm up at 7am Events 29-40 Saturday April 18 Warm up at 10:30am Events 41-56 Sunday April 19 ... Apr 15, 2009 As the summer aproaches, check out this article from WebMD.com about how to select and apply the best type of sunscreen for you and your kids. Apr 14, 2009 The USA National Team recently made a trip to the US Navy SEALs training center. Click here to see how they held up! Apr 13, 2009 PST Entries Warm up will begin at 5pm Friday April 17 Directions to Sunrise: Take Nob Hill Rd north to Josh Lee Blvd. and make a left. The pool will be on your right. Apr 8, 2009 This weeks Speedo Tip discusses how to defeat negative self thoughts, and how to keep a positive mindset. Apr 8, 2009 When it comes to weight loss, what you drink may be more important than what you eat, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers examined the relation... Apr 7, 2009 Kids, join us to learn important water safety skills that could save a life! See a Dive/Rescue Team demonstration, watch a mock drowning and rescue, use a 9-1-1 simulator, meet PFD Pete and more! Apri... Apr 6, 2009 Saturday AM Results Saturday PM Results Sunday Results Apr 2, 2009 The upcoming meet at The Pine Crest School has been changed from April 24-26 to April 17-19 . We need to know if you are intrested in attending no later than Tuesday, April 7th . If you have alrea... Apr 2, 2009 Here is our Summer '09 meet schedule . Please keep one for your fridge and fill one out and hand it in to your coach. The summer schedule can also be found under the events tab located at the top of ... Apr 1, 2009 Finaly, Floswimming.com has put up a Michael Phelps workout ! Sit back and enjoy! Mar 31, 2009 Short course Junior Olympics was held March 26-29 at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex and the performance by the PST Piranahs was amazing. Eight new team records were set and as a team, PST swam to a... Mar 30, 2009 PST proved that we do indeed own Sunday, with Jessie Randolph and Natalya Wozab both finaling in 3 individual events each. Jessie finished 2nd in both the 200 IM (2:10.40) and the 100 Breast (1:09.08)... Mar 29, 2009 The Randolph sisters continued their JO dominance with Jessie winning both the 200 Breast (2:24.82) and the 500 Free (5:02.75). Courtney took the 4th place slot in the 200 Breast (2:24.38) and 3rd in ... Mar 28, 2009 PST had a great Friday night at the Junior Olympics in Coral Springs, with 10 individual swims in finals. Skye Downey cut massive amounts of time in the 200 Back (2:26.37) to finish in 1th place, Dyla... Mar 27, 2009 PST kicked off JO's the way we should, with both individual and relay preformances that we expect. The 1000 Free turned out to be extremely productive, with Dylan Marsolek (8th in the 15/16 age group)... Mar 26, 2009 The PST Piranhas had a great Sectional meet at the Hall of Fame pool March 19-22. Outstanding efforts by all of the PST swimmers added up to over 60% best times. Leading the way with the biggest dro... Mar 26, 2009 Due to the four day FGC Junior Olympics this weekend in Coral Springs this weekend, there will be no practice for all groups Monday, March 30th. Enjoy your day off! Mar 25, 2009 2009 Florida Gold Coast Jr. Olympics Psych Sheet & Time Lines Click here for Time Lines Click here for Psych Sheet Note: The time lines for the 13 & over sessions will be shorter than shown due... Mar 25, 2009 Texas A&M will be hosting the 2009 Men's NCAA Divsion 1 Championships starting Thursday March 26. NCAA's is one of the fastest meets in the world, and is held in the exiting 25yd format. Olympians fro... Mar 24, 2009 PST Entries Events 1-16 Thursday March 26 Warm Up at 3pm Events 17-54 Friday March 27 13 & Over Warm Up at 7am, 12 & Under Warm Up at 7:30am Events 61-106 Saturday March 28 13 & Over Warm Up at 7am,... Mar 23, 2009 Dear Customer, At The Gallery Collection we are continuing to strive to do well by doing good . And despite the difficult economic climate, we believe it is important to maintain our support of... Mar 23, 2009 THE BEST TIMES JUST KEEP ON COMING Sunday was another great day for the Pirhanas. Chereisse Campbell led the way with a personal best time of 2:25.13 which qualified her for her first Sectional cham... Mar 23, 2009 Coaches, here is the TM File for the May Invite here at Central Park. Please check the May Invite tab at the top of the screen for the meet information. Mar 23, 2009 Here is the information for the 2009 FGC vs. Florida All-Star Dual Meet . The team will be selected at this weekend's Junior Olympics. Athletes who finish in the top 6 in finals (top 4 in the 1650) wi... Mar 23, 2009 There will be no practice for all groups Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28 due to Junior Olympics. There will be normal practices on Thursday March 26 for those swimmers not going to JO?s. Mar 22, 2009 PIRANHAS CONTINUE IMPRESSIVE SHOWING AT SECTIONAL MEET By Coach Dave Saturday morning at the Spring Sectional meet, PST stood for Plantation Sprint Team. Mickaela Michalowitz, Jessica Randolph, Ashl... Mar 21, 2009 PST SWIMMERS HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY by coach Dave PST swimmers were on fire Friday at the Sectional meet led by the Randolph sisters, Courtney and Jessie. Courtney swam her best times in the 100 fly an... Mar 19, 2009 Courtney Randolph Starts First Night Of Sectionals For PST With A Bang by Coach Jimmy Courtney Randolph starts the first night off for PST of the Southern Zone Sectional Championships finishing 6th ... Mar 18, 2009 Good luck to the following swimmers who will be representing PST at this weekends Speedo Sectional Championship Series: Dania Banks, Cheriesse Campbell, Sivan Fraiman, Hailey Hernandez, Ashley Hicks, ... Mar 17, 2009 Two swimmers and a relay team make up three of the 12 semi-finalists for the 79th Annual James E. Sullivan Award. Triple silver-medalist in 2008 Dara Torres, the world record-setting U.S. Olympic Men?... Mar 16, 2009 Plantation Swim Team proved to be one of the strongest and deepest teams in the Florida Gold Coast at the Division II Championships, March 13-15 at the North County Aquatics Complex in Jupiter, Florid... Mar 13, 2009 Here is the meet information for our May 15-17 Invite. Other information will also be availble on the May Invite Tab located at the top of the screen. Mar 12, 2009 Practice for Age Group 1 and 2 has been canceled for Saturday, March 14. Junior Olympic Group, Sprint and Animal Groups will have practice from 10a-12n at Sunrise. Mar 11, 2009 Psych Sheets and timelines can be found here Mar 11, 2009 PST Entries Order of Events & Warm up times Please check the order of events to know when you need to be at the meet. You will need to check the event numbers on the entry link with the order of event... Mar 10, 2009 Flswimming.com has put all of the NCAA Championship coverage in one, easy to follow location. Click here to go to flswimming.com. To get to the NCAA info, scroll down and look in the middle. Unoffic... Mar 4, 2009 The new edition of our monthly news letter is now availble for you reading consumption! Click here for the March Chew on This! You can find past editions by clicking on the arrows under the USA Swi... Mar 3, 2009 THANK YOU to all swimmers, parents, officials, volunteers and coaches who helped make our Plantation Swim Team Invitational a great success! Your continued support helps Plantation Swim Team to cont... Mar 2, 2009 Plantation Swim Team Invitational February 27 - March 1, 2009 Age Group Meet SCY - TM-File Senior Meet LCM - TM-File Mar 1, 2009 Sunday Age Group Session Results Mar 1, 2009 Click here for Sunday?s 13 & Over Results Feb 28, 2009 Click here for Saturday's 12 & Under Results Feb 28, 2009 Saturday's Senior Session Results Feb 27, 2009 Click here for Friday Senior Session Results Feb 26, 2009 This weeks Speedo Tip comes from Dr. Alan Goldberg, who offers advise on mentally focusing on your race. Feb 26, 2009 Speedo USA has launched a Facebook Page. Click here for more info . Feb 25, 2009 This week, the ACC Men, Big 12, Big 10, Ivy League Women and the Pac 10 Women kick off their conference meets. They all begin Wednesday, Feb. 25. Swimnetwork.com has done a wonderful job putting all t... Feb 23, 2009 Congratulations to Dylan Marsolek for being selected to the Southern Zone Select Camp. Dylan qualified in the 400 Free from this past summer with at time of 4:13.29. Dylan is only one of three swimmer... Feb 23, 2009 USA Swimming is running a new information series called the ABC?s of Mental Training. They will be running a new story every two weeks. In the first installment , A is for Anxiety, Sport psychologis... Feb 20, 2009 12 & Under Entries Events 1-12 for the 12 & Unders are on Saturday, warm up is at 7 am Events 13-24 are on Sunday, warm up is at 12 noon 13 & Over / Open Entries Events 1-8 are on Friday, warm up i... Feb 19, 2009 Here are the time lines and psych sheets for both the Age Group and Senior sessions for the 2009 PST February Invite Age Group Psych Sheet Age Group Time Line Senior Psych Sheet Senior Time Line Feb 18, 2009 Krista Marin has been accepted and will attend the University of Florida begining in June 09?. Congratulations! Feb 17, 2009 Congratulations to Michael Tucci and Diego Cabrera for being accepted to the University of Florida. Michael Tucci ... Feb 16, 2009 Sunday morning was another busy session for PST. Courtney Randolph made finals again in the 200 Fly (2:25.97). She will be seeded in 22 nd place. Cheriesse Campbell dropped 6 seconds in the 800 Free ... Feb 16, 2009 Courtney Randolph finished her amazing meet with a 2:25.16 in the 200 Fly, finishing in 20 th place. The men?s 400 Free Relay of Said Mosquera, Michael Tucci, Alec Wathen and Dylan Marsolek came in 1... Feb 15, 2009 Courtney Randolph again was in the finals, swimming both the 200 IM (2:26.81) and the 200 Breast (2:48.18), finishing in 20 th and 19 th place respectively. Both swims were personal bests. Said Mosq... Feb 14, 2009 Saturday morning was a busy session for the Plantation Swim Team at the 2009 Missorui Grand Prix. After finaling in the 400 IM last night, Courtney Randolph followed up with a 2:27.68 in the 200 im, ... Feb 13, 2009 Courtney Randolph became the only FGC swimmer to qualify for the A Final in the 2009 Missouri Grand Prix on day one of the meet. Courtney will be in 6 th place going into the 400 IM final with a pre... Feb 13, 2009 Courtney Randolph , the only FGC swimmer in any A Final Friday night at the 2009 Missouri Grand Prix, finished in 8th place in the 400 IM with a time of 5:04.65. Dylan Marsolek (2:02.61), Alec Wat... Feb 13, 2009 Volunteers/Timers Needed for the February Plantation Meet There will be 5 sessions that need volunteers. Approximate time is 4 hours per session. Fri. Feb. 27th starting at 5 PM Sat. Feb. 28th sta... Feb 12, 2009 PST Entries Psych Sheet Events 1-14 Saturday Warm Up @ 7am Events 15-28 Saturday Warm Up @ 12noon Events 29-40 Sunday Warm Up @ 7am Events 41-54 Sunday Warm Up @ 12noon Directions: Take I-75 south t... Feb 11, 2009 There will be no practice for all 3:45pm groups February 13 (Friday) due to the Sizzler Meet at Pine Crest. Feb 11, 2009 Sprint and Animal Groups will have practice on Saturday the 14th from 8am-10am. Age Group 1, 2 and JO Groups will NOT have practice on Saturday due to the meet at Comets. All 5pm Groups will have prac... Feb 10, 2009 This weekend PST Swimmers Courtney and Jessica Randolph, Said Mosquera, Cheriesse Campbell, Dylan Marsolek, Michael Tucci and Alec Wathen will be representing us at the Missouri Grand Prix. Good luck ... Feb 9, 2009 Click here for the new Junior Olympic Time Standards . They will also be up under the events/meet schedule tab. Feb 7, 2009 To see more pictures go to PST Photo Gallery. Feb 6, 2009 This week?s Speedo Tip of the Week comes from the strength and conditioning specialist Mike Mejia, author of "The Men?s Health Gym Bible." Mejia recommends some exercises that might help prevent kne... Feb 6, 2009 There are two masters meets being held in the Florida Gold Coast LMSC in the next month. Information and Entry forms can be found on the PST Masters page. Just click on the double arrow (>>) link ... Feb 5, 2009 Coaches, here is the Meet Information for the 2009 February Invite , February 27- March 1 @ Central Park. Senior Sessions will be held LCM, while Age Group Sessions will be SCY. Also, please note t... Feb 4, 2009 Thank you Dennis for all of your hard work making Plantation Swim Team what it is today. Click here for an article written on www.flswimming.com by Sun-Sentinel staff writer Sharron Robb. Feb 4, 2009 New PST Hoodies are now on sale. Click here for the order form. Feb 3, 2009 USA Today is celebrating National Sportsmanship Day March 3, 2009 by having an essay contest for students of all ages. Click here for more information. Feb 2, 2009 Congratulations to all the PST swimmers who braved the elements and turned out some amazing swims at the 2009 Scotty Invite at St. Andrews . In spite of the cold temperatures, PST was on fire with... Jan 27, 2009 I n this weeks tip from USA Swimming , Dr. Jim Miller brings up the topic of staying hydrated. In swimming, it is a common myth that because you are in the water, you don't need to drink any! If you a... Jan 26, 2009 As a coach of younger swimmers, parents regularly ask me if thier child is ready to go to meets. I think this article from USA Swimming does a better job explaining the pros (Sizzlers!) and cons of ... Jan 23, 2009 Congratulations to Sivan Fraiman for being selected to the World Maccabiah Games Team. She will be competing July 12-23 in Israel. For the complete story, go to www.flswimming.com Jan 22, 2009 PST Entries Warm Up Times: Friday Events 1-8 Warm Up at 4pm Saturday Events 9-36 Warm Up at 8am Saturday Events 37-62 Warm Up at 12 noon Sunday Events 63-86 Warm Up at 8am Sunday Events 87-112 Warm U... Jan 21, 2009 Due to the temperature drop, please bring shoes and clothes to practice for the rest of the week, as we will be supplementing dry land exercises for pool time. Also bring your suits in case the water... Jan 20, 2009 Thank you to all that participated in the 1st Annual New Year?s Masters Invitational. Please keep your eyes peeled for future masters meets hosted by Plantation Swim Team. Complete Results Result... Jan 20, 2009 This weeks Speedo Tip of the Week from USA Swimming discusses bilateral breathing in freestyle. Jan 15, 2009 In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the pool will be closing at 4pm on Monday January 19th. We will be offering practice from 8am-9:30am for all 5pm groups. Animal group will practice from 7:30a... Jan 14, 2009 From USA Swimming: Sharon Weiss, head coach of the Lakeridge Swim Team and Doctoral Candidate in Counseling and Educational Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is looking for swimmers to p... Jan 13, 2009 This weekend's Grand Prix meet in Long Beach, California will feature multiple 2008 Olympians in their first competion since the Bejing Games. Ryan Lochte will join fellow Olympians Matt Grevers, Ch... Jan 12, 2009 In this article from USA Swimming , Tom Slear discusses how swimming and good grades often go hand in hand. Swimming teaches student-athletes how to manage their time in a way that many other sports ... Jan 12, 2009 Practice on Monday January 19th (Martin Luther King, Jr Day) will be as follows: Animal Group- 7:30am-10am Sprint- 8am-10am Age Group 1, 2, Junior Olympic- 8-9:30 There will be NO practice for all... Jan 8, 2009 Please bring your RSVP?s for the PST Awards Banquet to the swim team office, and put them in the PST Booster Club Box. The RSVP?s are located on the back of the news letter you recieved with your bi... Jan 7, 2009 The All Levels meet January 30th-February 1st has been moved from Pine Crest to St. Andrews . Warm Up times for 12 & Unders will be at 8am. 13 & Overs will warm up at 12 noon. Directions to St. And... Jan 7, 2009 This months parent tip from USA Swimming discuses the pros and cons of young athletes specializing in one sport. It comes from Dr. Daniel Gould from Michigan State University. Jan 5, 2009 Make any resolutions this year? Here is an article from USA Swimming on how to make sure you keep up with those promises you made to your self! Jan 4, 2009 Congratulation goes to Aarron Sortal on his first place finish in the 12 & Under ¼ mile swim at the 39th Annual Fort Lauderdale rough water ocean swim that took place January 3 rd. A special congr... Jan 3, 2009 Rough Water Swim Information - Swim is on Saturday - January 3, 2009 Jan 2, 2009 20 th Delray Beach Ocean Rescue Ocean Mile Swim is Sunday January 4th. Starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Anchor Park Municipal Beach. The race is open to everyone and will be divided into men?s and women?... Dec 28, 2008 Hello Everybody! I would like to take a moment and introduce www.flswimming.com where you won?t find a more active or up-to-date Florida swimming and aquatics website. The search for all o... Dec 22, 2008 PST will be hosting our Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, January 25th at the Crown Plaza Hotel at 12:30pm. Invitations will be out soon! Bring the whole family! Click here for directions from mapquest.... Dec 22, 2008 The PST Booster Club will be having a special meeting Saturday, January 24 at 8:30am at Central Park to select new board members. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Dec 18, 2008 Did you know that Michael Phleps was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? Scientists believe that the repetitive nature of swimming helps children with ADD/ADHD concentrate, and helps them learn different learnin... Dec 17, 2008 The Holiday season practice schedule for Coach Jimmy Dolores and Terrell's groups are as follows: December 22-24(Mon-Wed) and 29-31(Mon-Wed), all 5pm groups will practice from 7am-9am. There will ... Dec 17, 2008 Having trouble finding the right gift for your swimmer? Check out Total Team Wares ! Dec 16, 2008 After the release of his new book, No Limits : The Will to Succeed , Michael Phleps has been on a whirlwind media tour. He has been on Rome is Burning, with Jim Rome , The Colbert Report, with St... Dec 15, 2008 WinterChamps Results TM-File Dec 12, 2008 SELF DISCIPLINE Why are some people more successful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority? ... Dec 11, 2008 Congratulations to Courtney Randolph and Natalya Wozab for their accomplishments in November! Click the arrows on the top tab to get to the swimmers of the month page. Dec 8, 2008 Here is your Offical PST Holiday Party Flyer . Please rsvp asap! Its on Saturday December 20 at 6pm untill 10pm at Volunteer Park (12050 W Sunrise Blvd. Plantation, Fl 33322) Bring the whole family!... Dec 6, 2008 The Hyatts were on the front page of the Plantation Forum last year and this year they applied to HGTV Extreme Christmas. They are located in Plantation Acres (Middle Acres) so come by and tell every... Dec 5, 2008 Dear Plantation Swim Team Booster Club, Coaches, Parents and Swimmers: As you know this has been a tough year for the Downey family from the July 1st accident to passing of Stuart. Some times I don... Dec 3, 2008 This week is "Jimmy V Week", sponored by ESPN. Jim Valvano was a basketball coach at North Carolina State, and an award winning broadcaster. Before passing away from bone cancer in 1993 Coach Valvano,... Dec 2, 2008 All students that helped out with timing during the Winter Champs can see Colleen Abad, on the deck, this week, for service hours. I will be available Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 4:45 ?til 6:3... Nov 26, 2008 Here is our schedule for the Spring 2009 season . Please print one for youself and turn one in to your coach if you DO NOT want to use the web site. We encourage you to use the web site (save some tr... Nov 26, 2008 Congratulations to the Turkey Swim Champions! Connor Loperena Andrew Yurchak Julia McAlpin Cameron Lindsey & Parker Strickman Katelyn Harrison Zoe Eisner Victor Faynberg Taylor Ginsberg Teddy Eisn... Nov 24, 2008 SPEEDO FLORIDA GOLD COAST WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 On behalf of the City of Plantation Swim Team and Booster Club I would like to thank all the officials, volunteers, swimmers and coaches for p... Nov 22, 2008 Thursday Night Results Team Scores after Thursday Friday 12 & Under Results Prelims Friday 13 & Over Results Prelims Friday Results Finals Team Scores after Friday Night Saturday 12 & Under Resu... Nov 17, 2008 Plantation Swim Team joins the Downey Family in mourning the loss of Stuart Downey. Our condolences go out to Karen, Skye, Logan and Caleb. Services are as follows: Friday November 21 st , 2008 Vi... Nov 17, 2008 Every year USA Swimming has its version of the Academy Awards, known as the Golden Goggles. Not surprisingly, Natalie Coughlin and Michael Phelps were the big winners. Hosted by Bob Costas, and held a... Nov 4, 2008 The November Chew on This is now out for your reading consumption! Swimmers, if you want to see your name in next months' edition, keep working at practice and race hard! Nov 3, 2008 Congratulations to the following PST swimmers who will be swimming at thier High School Regional Meets this week: Jeff Parkinson Courtney Randolph Jessica Randolph Krissa Robinson Veronica Riviere ... Nov 3, 2008 I would like to thank everyone who has been so generous during this very exiting time in my family?s life. The love and support the entire Central Park family has shown us has been amazing. A specia... Oct 31, 2008 Polar Bear Club Starts Monday, November 3 rd We are offering the Polar Bear Club again this year for all swimmers in the 3:45 group and Coach Terrell?s 5pm group that would like to swim through th... Oct 23, 2008 Please check you email to see if you are getting messages from us. If you are not, it is due to us not having the correct address. Your user name to sign up for swim meets is your email address and we... Oct 19, 2008 We are very Proud of You. Congratulations to the following PST swimmers Alex Cianci, Ashley Hicks, and Courtney Randolph for being recognized as USA Swimming - Scholastic All-Americans! The USA ... Oct 14, 2008 YES YOU CAN! The importance of ?Self Confidence" in Achieving Your Swimming Goals By Wayne Goldsmith "Belief is the knowledge that we can do something. It?s the inner feeling that what we undert... Oct 13, 2008 Its a Boy.... Congratulations to Coach Terrell and Crystal! Saturday, October 11, 2008 their healthy new baby boy was born Jacob Graham Woods. He weighed 5lbs. 13oz. He was 18 inches long. Mom & ba... Oct 12, 2008 USASwimming Votes to Restrict Certain Swimsuits for 12&Under Swimmers! At the 2008 United States Aquatic Sports Convention in Atlanta, USA Swimming?s House of Delegates voted to restrict the use of ... Oct 9, 2008 Supporting Your Children in Swimming Parents can help their kids feel that they can reach goals they?ve set for themselves with effort, perseverance, and just a little patience. From PARENTS magaz... Oct 8, 2008 By Nikki Miller For The Signal Swimming aids in attention disorders There has been lots of buzz lately around anything Michael Phelps, shattering the record for most gold medels won in the Olympics. ... Oct 7, 2008 The October edition of Chew on This is now availible! Click here Oct 6, 2008 Board of Directors The Nominating Committee of your PST Booster Club Board of Directors is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Board. Qualifications include: positive attitude, enthusiasm,... Oct 5, 2008 COMPUTER OPERATIONS The PST Booster Club is looking for a volunteer parent with a computer operations/technical services background to assist in a computer operations audit. Areas of review:... Oct 2, 2008 Scroll your mouse over the arrow located at the top right of you screen and click on the Education tab for some new ideas and information to help you with your training. Parents, there are also some t... Sep 30, 2008 The USA Swimming House of Delegates voted to ban the use of suits for 12 & Unders that extend past the neck, shoulders or knees. Click here for the article from the Washington Post. Sep 30, 2008 See where your goal times match up with the new motivational times from USA Swimming. Click here Sep 29, 2008 You can now view your best times and all meet results by first logging in and then clicking the My Meet Results tab on the left. You will be able to view times by meet and a best time list. Sep 25, 2008 Dear Members of the Plantation Swim Team Booster Club, Coaches, Parents, Friends and Swimmers: The Downey?s would like to take this opportunity to extend their sincere gratitude for your hospitals... Sep 15, 2008 Congratulations to all the PST swimmers who competed in the Jupiter ?A? Invitational September 12-14. We had numerous event winners as well as some serious time drops in our first meet of the 2008... Sep 11, 2008 Alexandra (Alex) Cardozo Let?s wish Alexandra (Alex) Cardozo a speedy recovery. She came home last night after spending a month in the hospital after having a skateboard accident. She had a succes... Sep 4, 2008 Alejandra Cardozo PJ Carreto Raquel Caysido Ashley Crawford Mando Farhangpour Victor Faynberg Jesus Flores Brittany Hanson Ryan Henderson Whitney Johnson Katie Laichak Victoria Lewis Kyra Liebertz T... Sep 3, 2008 Parents, All swimmers need to be re-gistered with USA Swimming annually. The 2009 Registration charge appears on your September bill. This will give all parents adequate time to arrange your 2009 pa... Sep 3, 2008 On Friday, August 15, 2008, PST held its first annual "Midnight Madness" gala. In conjunction with this event fundraising was conducted for the benefit of Caleb Downey and family. As has been hig... Aug 27, 2008 Website Question: Do we still have the PST Photo Gallery online? Yes, we still have the PST Photo Gallery online. But, it is for login in members only. When you are signed in the link will be at the t... Aug 26, 2008 New Format! Get Your Account Now! As you can probably already tell, we have completely overhauled our website design. For those that had an account on the previous website, we still have your info... Aug 14, 2008 Summer Sectionals 2008: by Coach Terrell With most of the PST swimmers focusing on Junior Olympics or Zones, PST put together a small group that attended Summer Sectionals at the Swi... Aug 13, 2008 JO Recap Summer 2008: by Coach Terrell First of all, thank you to all the volunteers and officials who helped make this year?s version of Junior Olympics the best yet! Congratulations ... Aug 12, 2008 Div 2 Recap: Congratulations to all the PST swimmers who competed in the Division II Championships July 11-13 at Florida Atlantic University. PST swimmers did not disappoint, as multiple swimmers ... Aug 2, 2008 2008 Scholarship Winners Katie Laichak $1,000 Scholarship Winner Alessandra Cianci $500 Inspiration Award Raquel Caysido $250 Leadership Award Roger Montenegro $2... Aug 1, 2008 Thank You To All The Volunteers: The Plantation Swim Team Coaching Staff wants to take this opportunity to thank all those individuals who helped with the planning and operation of the Florida Gold ... Aug 1, 2008 The Plantation Swim Team was selected as the winner for the 2008 Media Excellence Award for Web Sites by the Florida Recreation and Park Association. |
