Another great meet. Parents / swimmers remember that only new standards achieved are posted in the meet recaps, there are many more life time best that are achieved every meet, but the standards below are / should be the goals used by the swimmers. For PDFs of these standards please go tot he Florida Swimming web page under the Times tab and select Time Standards. http://www.floridaswimming.org/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=szfllsc&_stabid_=43215 New FLAG Standards Carter Anderson 11-12 50 breast 38.64 Joseph Pyon 9-10 100 IM 1:21.67 Ralphie Weakland IV 9-10 100 Fly 1:25.29 New SRCH...

JaxParks Meet Recap January 23, 2014 Wow, the AmberJax start the new year off with a bang. Even though we are ramping up the training, there were so many great swims last weekend. Without looking at the clock you could tell we were having a great meet, it was fun to see AmberJax out in front of almost every heat and finishing all our races strong. Great Job to everyone and again Thanks!!!, to all of you who worked tirelessly to make hosting the meet a huge success. New Team...

Does More distance = Faster swimming or When can my child move up? Knowing what to expect and being able to support your child through the phases of training as they progress through the sport is an important responsibility for any swim parent. From ages 6-14 (Age Group years) athletes are in what we call the generalized phase. Coaches are trying to build base fitness and endurance while focusing on proper technical development of the strokes, starts and turns. This pre-pubescent and pubescent stage of growth and development is the...

All, due to the Swim meet this weekend There will be no practice Friday and Saturday at ESJ for the AmberJax, Only master will practice on Saturday. Also no practice at Cecil on Friday. There WILL be Practice at JCDS on Friday ! Monday for the Holiday there will be practice at Episcopal only at Saturday practice times. Good Luck this weekend Swim fast!

Psych Sheet and Time line now posted under Hosted meets tab : https://www.teamunify.com/TabGeneric.jsp?_tabid_=22119&team=flsaj Warm ups Friday 3 pm for all Saturday & Sunday AM 13 & over 7 AM Saturday & Sunday PM 12 & under 1 PM

East B-Championships Recap January, 2014 Our last meet of 2013 was incredible for many reasons. First we would like to thank of families that volunteered and made this meet the best meet we have ever hosted. Hosting meets are important to us sustaining a great swim team and we can’t thank you enough for giving your time to the success of the AmberJax! Second our B swimmers tore it up! Over 80% personal best swims is incredible congratulations to all. New Team Records Joseph Pyon 7-8 50 Back 38.71 Joseph...

Over the holidays I was talking with coaches about swimming...... Swim coaches often talk about the good and the bad of our sport we share positive things with each other. I absolutely love our sport, I've always thought that even though swimming is thought of as an individual sport, its the team atmosphere that makes it great! This article hits the nail right on the head, as to what makes swimming great for swimmers, families and coaches. Read it, take it to heart, and the AmberJax will benefit in so...

No practice at JCDS orCecilFieldthis week Dec 31st Morning practice times only Senior 7-10 Gold/Silver 8-10 Bronze 8:30 -10 and Garnet 9-10, Dec 30th, Jan 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, will be on the normal schedule for all groups at Episcopal. Still no swimming on Sundays. 2-a-days at ESJ only for Gold and Senior only mornings 30th, Jan 1st, 2nd, 3rd Senior 7-10 Gold 8-10. Please let us know if you have any questions.

*Reminder* Today is the last day to RSVP for the Christmas party this Saturday. Please RSVP to [email protected] by midnight tonight. Amberjax and JaxParks Select Team Christmas Party! You are invited to come celebrate the holidays with your swim family. Saturday, December 21st at the Cecil Aquatic Center. Practice for all groups will be held from 9-10am followed by brunch from 10-Noon in the community center. Each swimmer will have the opportunity to decorate and take home their own ornament. Cost is $10 per child or $30 per family. Please...

Amberjax and JaxParks Select Team Christmas Party! You are invited to come celebrate the holidays with your swim family. Saturday, December 21st at the Cecil Aquatic Center. Practice for all groups will be held from 9-10am followed by brunch from 10-Noon in the community center. Each swimmer will have the opportunity to decorate and take home their own ornament. Cost is $10 per child or $30 per family. Please R.S.V.P to [email protected] by Tuesday, December 17th. Please wear your favorite Christmas attire (ugly sweater, Christmas pajamas, etc.) Best Dressed wins...