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Here is a photo show of our 2010 Annual Awards Banquet held at the Holiday Inn GCTC. Photos by Eric Ordaz Sr.

 GCST hosted a very successful Winter Invitational Meet at FGCU on January 16-17, 2010. The weather warmed up for a great weekend of fast swimming at the Lee County / FGCU Aquatic Center.  GCST swimmers posted 27 new championship cuts at the meet. GCST finished 3rd in the team standings.   High Point Winners were Madi Baron in 8 & Under Girls, Sydney McMurray in 9-10 Girls, and Molly DuBrasky in Senior Girls.  Placing in the Top 10 in points were: 8 & Under Girls - Madi Baron 1st, Audrey...

 GCST donates $1000.00 to Haitian Earthquake Relief The GCST (SFSCI) Board of Directors approved a $1000.00 donation from the Winter Invitational Meet proceeds to the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.  We urge anyone that can give, to help with this major disaster in our backyard. Donate here

The Gulf Coast Swim Team is starting a new Masters Swimming program under the direction of coaches Gregg Cross, and Don Henshaw.  The program is open to any area US Masters registered swimmers, and USA Triathlon members that want to get in better shape, and improve their stroke technique. Program cost is $35 per month. GCST is now a member of FL LMSC and US Masters Swimming. Morning and evening workouts will be offered at San Carlos Park Pool, and FGCU.  For more information click here.

GCST swimmers on News-Press High School All-Area Team Girls team read more... Boys team read more...   Molly DuBrasky - First Team Hannah Albion - First Team McKenzie Cassidy - First Team Kyle Snew - First Team Greg Bowser - First Team David Albion - First Team Kyle Marshall - Second Team Nils Langenhagen - Second Team   Mickey Riley - Honorable Mention Alex Latorre - Honorable Mention  

  GCST swimmers awarded Swimmer of the Year titles Molly DuBrasky has been named as the Naples Daily News Girls Swimmer of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year. read more... Harry Stephenson has been named as the Naples Daily News Boys Swimnmer of the Year. read more...

GCST swimmers claim a lot of trophies at last 2009 meet 44 GCST swimmers competed in The T2 Pentathlon Meet is on Saturday, December 12th at the Norris Pool in Naples, and took home a lot of trophies. Events Winners: Melissa Arbelaez, Gina Arrigo, Madi Baron, Zach Brewer, Dani Lea Jordan, Thomas Malooly, Eric Ordaz Jr, Emily Summa, and Madeline Willoughby. GCST Top 10 High Point Winners: 8 & Under Girls - Gina Arrigo 3rd, lyndsey Delay 6th, Ally Bravo 7th, Madison VanDress 8th, Gabby Sheperd 9th. 8 & Under...

Don Henshaw

Short Course Junior Nationals Harry Stephenson, and Molly DuBrasky travel to Columbus, OH to compete at Ohio State University in the 2009 USA Swimming Short Course Junior National Championships. The meet runs from December 10-12.   More information can be found here. Saturday - Molly DuBrasky swam a 2:05.19 in the 200 Fly. Harry Stephenson swam a personal best time in the 200 Fly with a 1:58.22. Friday - Molly DuBrasky swam a 1:00.00 in the 100 Fly, and a 1:54.21 in the 200 Free.  Harry Stephenson swam a 4:03.73...

 25 GCST swimmers traveled to Nashville, TN on Dec. 3-6 to compete against some of the fastest swimmers in the Southeastern US. All Best Times: Jenna Fedec, Zach Jamieson, and Matt Nielsen. GCST results showing improvements Improved championship cuts:   33 New championship cuts made. 17 new JO cuts, 7 Sr Champs cuts, and 9 Sectional cuts.   GCST 13-14 Boys Distance Swimmers take 3 Top 8's on Day 3 Sydney McMurray, Thomas Malooly, Blake Woodrow, Matt Nielsen, Zach Jamiesen place top 8 on Sunday .   Sunday AM - Darrien...

GCST won the 1st place visiting team trophy at the SYS Turkey Meet at Sarasota YMCA on Sunday November 22, 2009. Kyle Snew broke 2 GCST records in the 15-16 Boys age group as he replaced Greg Bowser’s 100 Fly, and Zach Cain’s 200 Fly records. We had 31 new championship cuts made at the meet.   GCST event winners are: David Albion, Madi Baron, Greg Bowser, Savannah Bowser, McKenzie Cassidy, Jenna Fedec, and Kyle Snew. GCST Top 8 finishers are: Hannah Albion, Melissa Arbelaez, Ally Bravo, Kendall Brent, Mike...