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Attention GCST Families with runners! Masters swimmer Thom Pear has challenged us to support this local, affordable event for a great cause - Run 4 Kayla Saturday May 3rd. If we can get at least 10 GCST participants (parents or swimmers) then Coach Jill gets to shave Thom's head at the finish line! Registration info can be found on the link below. Please let Coach Jill know if you are coming so she can bring her cutting shears! http://www.active.com/cape-coral-fl/running/distance-running-races/speedsters-run-for-kayla-5k-2014
GCST is the 2014 Florida Open Water Champions GCST won the Florida Swimming Open Water Team Title for the 6th straight year. Top 8 finishes: 10 & Under: Kelsey Swartout 1st, Rachel Jamieson 2nd, Ethan Brewer 1st, Jacob Good 2nd. 11 & 12: Bella Marsala 1st, Carolina Loayza 4th. Zach Brewer 2nd, Antonio Medina 5th, Jack Moreland 8th. 13-14: Hannah VanDress 4th, Roe Marsala 5th. 15-16: Savannah Bowser 2nd, Bean Faunce 4th, Darrien Heil 7th. Open: Lexi Faunce 3rd, Nikki McCollum 4th, Megan Digulla 5th, Eddie Zacka 1st, Blake Woodrow...
Matt Nielsen, and Eddie Zacka were selected by the News-Press for High School swimmers of the year. The News-Press selects 3 athletes in each sport to attend the Athlete of The Year Banquet in May. Congratulations to Matt, and Eddie!
Alex Meyer said ability alone won't win a person Saturday's 10-kilometer Crippen Cup Open Water Marathon at Miromar Lakes in Estero. Flexibility and adaptability also are keys. "You can have a plan but be prepared to toss it out of the window," he said. "Everyone swims the race differently. It helps to know what your strengths and weaknesses are, who you're swimming against and what they're good at and not good at. "It's not like swimming in a pool where you have lanes. You may decide to take the...
MEETING AT SAN CARLOS ON MONDAY APRIL 14TH... This will be an informative meeting for parents with USA Swimming's Dave Thomas. Dave is the Southern Zone Sport Development Consultant. He will have a meeting for parents from 5-6 PM, and then we will have an educational clinic for our swimmers from 6-7 PM. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge from his many years of coaching and working with USA Swimming. Please plan to attend!
Matt Nielsen has committed to attend college, and swim at Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce, FL. Matt is currently a Senior at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL. Congratulations to Matt, and his family.
The GCST Service Hours Policy has been updated. We have clarified which meets / events are eligible for Service Hours. The Fundraising Policy and requirements has also been updated, and clarified. Please view these updated policies here.
Thanks to our GCST parents that helped put on another awesome GCST Awards Banquet, and all the hard work that went into making it a fun event for our team. Congratulations to our 7 graduating Senior swimmers Courtney DeVeny, Nikki McCollum, Lexi Faunce, Matt Nielsen, Eddie Zacka, Blake Woodrow, and Patrick Shipman on their swimming success with GCST. Photos from the 2014 GCST Awards Banquet can now be viewed online under the Swimmers tab / Team Photos (password protected).
Introducing a New Magazine Showcasing Swimmers from Florida! Just this week, we have just launched FSN Strokin’ Magazine, showcasing your swimmers, clubs, and coaches while reporting on things that happened in March. This magazine is absolutely free to view online and even download. We plan on publishing a magazine monthly. We do not want anything from you except for you to help spread word to swimmers and parents. We also need you help in covering the great things you do - email us great pictures, stories, ideas or anything you would like...
