With some big time drops, some new sectional cuts and many finals appearances, the 14 & Unders put a cap on one of the most successful championship seasons in recent memory. Leading the way was Meagan Abad, who not only made finals in the 100 and 200 Back, but dipped under the sectional cut in both events, finishing 6th and 10th places. Skye Downey took 10 seconds off her previous best in the 400 IM, finishing in 10th place. Skye also went under the sectional cut in the 200 Back....

Due to the Speedo Sectionals held at the Hall of Fame this weekend, there will be no practice for all groups Saturday March 19th. Enjoy you weekend!

Having Fun Again in the Pool By Mike gustafson//Correspondent "One of my teammates even said I look happier in the pool," Michael Phelps said, standing near the bleachers where tens of smiling, giggling swim fans were watching his every move. He answered each question, and took a little longer than usual in the media zone, perhaps savoring last weekend's stellar performance. Phelps let the moment simmer like a piece of candy, slowly letting it soak, that 5-for-5 conquest of the Indianapolis Grand Prix. We’ve seen success from Michael Phelps. But...

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Helpful or Harmful? By Kathleen Woolf, PhD, RD Water is one of the most important nutrients for swimmers and other athletes. And even though swimmers spend their workouts surrounded by water, they are at an increased risk of dehydration. Workouts conducted during high temperatures and humidity can further increase fluid needs. Both water and sports drinks are important components of training programs. Unlike water, a sports drink can provide fluids, fuel and electrolytes to your working muscles. Is one better than the other for a swimmer to use?...

PST - Jr. Olympic Information ALL JUNIOR OLYMPIC SWIMMERS ARE INVITED TO A PRE-MEET DINNER AT SWEET TOMATOES AT 801 UNIVERSITY DRIVE IN THE FOUNTAINS SHOPPING PLAZA, PLANTATION. THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH, SWIM PRACTICE WILL LET OUT AT 6PM, SO BE THERE AT 6:30PM. THE BOOSTER CLUB IS PAYING FOR JO SWIMMERS. REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIMES STARTS AT 2:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, MARCH 13: DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD BEFORE YOU GO TO BED ON SATURDAY NIGHT SO YOU AREN'T LATE FOR THE MEET. Location: Coral Springs Aquatic...

Due to the Junior Olympic Championships at Coral Springs, there will be NO practice for all 3:45pm groups and Coach Dolores, Coach Cindy, Coach Terrell and Coach Jimmy's 5pm groups Friday March 11 and Saturday March 12. Animal Group will have normally scheduled practice.

What Competitive Swimmers can learn from big-wave surfers By dr lenny Wiersma Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton Recently, I spent a sabbatical conducting interviews with surfers who face 50-plus-foot waves, chilling waters and the occasional great white shark at Maverick’s, a big-wave surf spot in Northern California. I wanted to know about the psychology of participating in a very dangerous, uncontrollable and uncomfortable environment. Some of the things they discussed, believe it or not, transfer a lot more to competitive swimming than you might imagine. Here are three...

Sunday PST Finals Recap for the 2011 Senior Champs at Plantation PST Swimmers Finish 6th over all. Congratulations for a job well done swimmers! Women’s 15-16 100 Back Jenna Diamond 7th Men’s 15-16 100 Back Ryan Henderson 19th Women’s Open 100 Back Meagan Abad 7th Skye Downey 12 th Jessie Randolph 17th Men’s Open 100 Back Max Fons 12th Dylan Marsolek 15th Women’s 15-16 50 Butterfly Ali Moser 12 th Women’s 15-16 100 Breast Krissa Robinson 12 th Men’s 15-16 100 Breast Ryan Henderson 18th Women’s Open 100 Breast Paige...

Sunday Recap: 22 PST Finalists for the 2011 Senior Champs at Plantation Women’s 15-16 100 Back Jenna Diamond 10th Men’s 15-16 100 Back Ryan Henderson 20th Women’s Open 100 Back Meagan Abad 6th Skye Downey 15th Jessie Randolph18th Men’s Open 100 Back Max Fons 16th Dylan Marsolek 17th Women’s 15-16 50 Butterfly Ali Moser 16th Women’s 15-16 100 Breast Krissa Robinson 13th Women’s Open 100 Breast Paige Hicks 17th Serah Adkison 13th Women’s Open 50 Free Chloe Adams 14 th Women’s 15-16 200 IM Jenna Diamond 10th Krissa Robinson 19th...

Saturday Prelims Recap / 16 PST Finalists for the FGC Senior Champs at Plantation Good Luck To All PST Finalist. Women’s 15-16 200 Free Sivan Fraiman 6 th Men’s Open 200 Free Dylan Marsolek 9 th Alec Wathen 20th Women’s Open 50 Back Meagan Abad 11th Men’s Open 50 Back Max Fons 18th Women’s 15-16 200 Breast Krissa Robinson 6th Men’s 15-16 200 Breast Ryan Henderson 16th Women’s Open 200 Breast Paige Hicks 11 th Serah Adkison 13 th Chloe Adams 15th Men’s Open 200 Breast Sergio Jacas 18 th...