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All GCST swimmers should have an insulated cooler at practice. Temperatures are starting to rise quickly during our afternoon workouts. It is very important to keep your swimmer hydrated with cold liquids during hard training sessions. Clear plastic bottles are unacceptable as they heat up quickly in the sun. The swimmer then has nothing but hot water or Gatorade to drink during the workout. Disposable plastic bottles are NOT allowed at any GCST workout at any pool. Each swimmer should have an insulated plastic jug, with cold water or sport...
The Summer Workout Schedule starts on May 29th. Please go to Workout Schedule to view these changes or the Calendars page for specific daily information. Be sure to use the drop down for your specific group. The team break will be from July 30th to August 4th for all groups except national championship qualifiers.
By Mike Gustafson//Correspondent For those unfortunate, colder-climate states without all-year access to outdoor aquatic adventure, this weekend is an unveiling. Swimmers north of the Mason-Dixon Line will shuck off coats, boots, and sweatshirts and head to bluer pastures of pasty bellies and frecklemania. Memorial Day marks the opening of many pools and beaches around the country, and competitive swimmers will elatedly jump out of the competition pool and head to the leisurely (and calmer) waters of recreation. But before you join the waterlogged masses, there are some general and basic...
A small group of GCST swimmers travelled to Sarasota to compete in the SYS Memorial Meet on May 18-20, 2012. 10 new championship qualifying times were made at the meet. New Cuts: Making new cuts was Elijah Benzon, Joshua Benzon, Darrien Heil, Roe Marsala, Madeline McAdams, Micheal Pineda, Mikayla Puckett, and Hannah VanDress. Top 10: Ryan Sorenson won the 13-14 Boys 100 Free, and 50 Meter Free. Joshua Benzon, Elijah Benzon, Ethan Brewer, Zach Brewer, Maggi Burnett, Nick Deguzman, McKenna Fiore, Darrien Heil, Roe Marsala, Madeline McAdams, Michael Pineda, Mikayla...
The first question really should be, "Why should I help the team?" The answer for many people is not clear, although it seems like it should be. The simplest reason is also the most powerful. You should help because your child benefits greatly from the program. The second reason is that most clubs cannot function without substantial volunteer help. The economics are not there for a full professional staff to do all the things that need doing. Look at the finances of youth sports for a moment. Nobody likes to...
We have added some new incentive prizes to the list found on the SAT page. There is still time to move to the top! All current GCST members are required to participate in GCST fundraising programs each year. Team members are responsible for a minimum of $100.00 per swimmer in the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Groups, $125.00 per swimmer in the Junior Group, and $150.00 per swimmer in the Senior Group. Here are the current rankings as of 5/15: Ranking Amount Participant 1 $1,000.00 Michael Pineda 2 $810.00 Savannah Bowser...
The GCST Trials Qualifier Meet is in the books with some very good swims turned in by several swimmers that attended the meet. Meet results can be found on the Event Page here.
The GCST Summer Workout Schedule is now available on the Workout Schedule page under Information. This schedule starts on Friday May 25th, and will continue until July 30th. The team break will be from July 30th to August 4th for all groups except national championship qualifiers.
Rankings as of May 6...."Awesome job" to these swimmers that are getting it done and helping their team!!! If you are not on this list, you need to get going. Time is running out on fullfilling your fundraising committment. It doesn't get any easier than this... Ranking Amount Participant 1 $1,000.00 Michael Pineda - TOP MALE 2 $740.00 Savannah Bowser - TOP FEMALE 3 $450.00 Ryan Sorensen 4 $415.00 Courtney DeVeny 5 $325.00 Joshua Benzon 5 $325.00 Elijah Benzon 7 $320.00 Madeline McAdams 8 $275.00 Antonio Medina 9 $200.00...
