Q: Are there some exercises that prevent injuries to growing muscles and bones? A: Physical activities like swimming are considered repetitive movements. Training for swimming will enhance the ability of the muscle to work over and over in the same movement pattern. These types of activities do not typically place large strains on the bones and joints. However, to prevent injury, it is important to develop and maintain strength and flexibility in the joints, as well as to use proper stroke technique. The use of certain training aids, or swimming...

Q: What are "Process" goals? A: There are two types of goals that swimmers can set: - Outcome Goals: focus on the end result of performance. “Win, make finals.” - Process Goals: relate to process of performance. “Breathe every 3rd stroke, streamline.” Swimmers have much more control over Process Goals. Outcome Goals are uncontrollable since they also involve the performance of other competitors. Swimmers and coaches, especially at the Age Group level, should concentrate on Process Goals.

Am I Too Fat or Too Thin? TV shows, movies and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is the "right" size? Not necessarily–the "right size" is the weight that's healthiest for your body type and individual size. If you are too thin, you may be eating less food than your body needs. Eating food is like putting fuel in a car–if you've ever ridden in a car that runs out of gas, you know what happens: it stops working! You need the right...

Reminder: Please RSVP to Colleen at [email protected] ASAP. ALL PST FAMILIES Please join us for a Back to School Beach Bash- Saturday, September 11th at 10AM. The PST Booster Club is sponsoring a FAMILY PICNIC at John U Lloyd Beach State Park, in Dania, at The SEAGRAPE PAVILION. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be supplied by the Booster Club. Families are asked to bring a favorite picnic food. A-K bring a dessert, L-U bring a side dish, V-Z bring a fruit dish. RSVP to Colleen at [email protected]

The technical rules of swimming are designed to provide fair and equitable conditions of competition and to promote uniformity in the sport. Each swimming stroke has specific rules designed to ensure that no swimmer gets an unfair competitive advantage over another swimmer. Trained officials observe the swimmers during each event to ensure compliance with these technical rules. If a swimmer commits an infraction of the rules that is observed by an officIal, a disqualification (DQ) will result. This means that the swimmer will not receive an official time and will...

Q: Should my child begin setting goals? A: Of course! Everyone should set goals. In fact, most kids have already set goals. As adults, however, we must remember that kids are not simply little versions of us and are not going to set the same types of goals as adults. One developmental difference is that children lack the cognitive ability to distinguish time and are also very concrete thinkers. Therefore, setting long-term goals often doesn’t provide the motivation for kids that it does for adults. Kids want results today. With...

PST 2010 Fall Practice Schedule - Starting August 16, 2010 Sectional & Grand Prix Monday & Friday - 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Water Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Gym Mon. Tues. & Thurs. Fri. - 4:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Dryland Monday thru Friday - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Water Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Senior Monday & Friday - 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Water - By Coaches Invite Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30 a.m. to...

Memorial Services for Jodi Hochdorf Gross Aug 22, 2010 Memorial services for Jodi will be held on Sunday, August 22 nd at 2:15pm at the Star of David Memorial Gardens chapel in North Lauderdale. Graveside services immediately follow. The address for the Memorial Gardens is 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068. 954-722-9000. Directions to Star of David from Cooper City: North on Turnpike, exit Commercial Boulevard West to Rock Island Road North, to Bailey Road, left. Memorial Gardens will be on your right. The family requests that in lieu...

Q: My son has set some great goals but I am not sure if the coach is aware of them. A: Ask your son if he developed the goals with his coach. You might find that the coach actually helped your son set these goals. This is the beginning of your son learning to take risks and responsibility for his swimming. Encourage his goal to be “SMART”. - Specific: tells the athlete what to do - Measurable: able to measure and record progress - Attainable: athlete can experience success -...

Swim Meet Basics Swim meets are a great family experience. They're a place where the whole family can spend time together. Listed below are some very in-depth guidelines geared to help you through your first couple of swim meets. It may seem a little overwhelming, but we tried to be as specific and as detailed as we possibly could. If you have any questions, please ask your coach. BEFORE THE MEET STARTS Arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled warm-up time begins. This time will be...