Notes from Coach Michele |
The District meet information is in this PDF. The District meet is in Brentwood, TN. this year hosted by Excel Aquatics on Feb. 20-21. District meet entries are due by Monday Feb. 8th Kicking off the New Year: Today (1/4/10) was our first day back for the younger swimmers and I must say in the two weeks they've been gone, I have had hardly anything to clean up, however, the return of the kids brought the return of the mess and I was picking up suit tags, suit liners, socks, and candy wrapper until 6:30 tonight.How is in that the older kids swam for 2 weeks and I never had to clean up after practice, but now on the first day back it took 30 minutes. Please remind your swimmers to police their area and throw all their trash away. Welcome back intermediate and beginner, congratulations seniors! Looking forward to a heathy, balanced, inspired 2010. How to Register for USA meets: 1. Go to site of hosting swim team. Find link to registration form and print form. |
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August 03, 2009 I had an interesting thought today and you’ll probably laugh when you hear how it originated… My vision for FAST is much bigger than what we have now. I want a 50 meter by 25 yard indoor pool where we can develop top tier athletes. I want the summer recreation program to build into a feeder program for a competitive program and introduce new swimmers to the sport with scaring them away. I want my parents, swimmers, and coaches to embrace healthy lifestyles and set an example for other people. I want my swimming family to get out in the community and support their sport and overall health. I want FAST to be an advocate to change. |
Aye mateys!
There are still a few 2009 ARPA District I Championship shirts available. You can support FAST by purchase of a tee for $10.00.
Adjust ye riggin's mateys while looking sporty!
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Think FAST!
In October 2008 the city of Florence reduced the FAST travel budget for 2009 (1/1/09-12/31/09) had been cut to $1500 (over $4200 was expended in 2008). The travel budget is used for gas, lodging, and food for coaches to USA meets, Summer meets, the Summer state meet, coaching clinics, and any other required travel. As many of you know a weekend at a swim meet can be expensive. Generally the breakdown is about $100 for a room (if there are two coaches = 2 rooms; if the meet is far away, like Chattanooga, or more than 2 days like South Easterns the hotel is more) $50 - gas $30 - meals. On average a weekend with one night in a hotel costs around $200. Meets closer to home like HSA and MSA don't require a hotel stay.
A goal of $2500 to bring our travel budget for 2009 to $4000 has been set. Please make checks payable to Florence Parks & Recreation. Please remit to Coach Michelle or Charlotte at Royal Avenue office. Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
Recently, a $200 donation in the form of $25.00 gas cards - what a unique idea.
SEE SCHEDULE PAGE FOR THE NEW 2009 SCHEDULE
The Florence Park and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing a top caliber swim program that allows children to achieve physical and emotional excellence. We strive to build character while developing good swimming skills. We are committed to offering a positive competitive environment and a forum for friends and fun! We will instill in our swimmers the value of hard work, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, leadership, a competitive heart and community spirit. FAST is a swim program for ages 6 thru 18. The team is composed of all skill levels to insure that anyone interested has a place on the team. Newly registered participants are evaluated by the coaches and placed in the appropriate group.
FAST competitive group in practice attire on 9/10/08.
FAST is registered with USA Swimming and attends meets throughout the year. The peak swim meet season is in June and July. Practice during the late fall and winter is at the UNA pool. When the water temperature warms then practice moves to Royal Ave. Check the schedule page for times.
Cullman Swim Team enjoys trip to Florence! (September 27th).
The Cullman group appreciated the great FAST hospitality.
Click here to view pictures taken by Dr. David Brown. Below is Taylor Rye doing the fly!
