Tampa Swim League Developmental Meets                 The Tampa Swim League is a summer swim league for swimmers who compete for the participating teams that have not obtained Junior Olympic standards.  These meets are Tuesday evenings around the area, and are great starter meets for new swimmers, due to the relaxed atmosphere and the small time commitment.  Most meets last under and hour.  A swimmer does not have to pre register for these meets, but just come to the pool at the warm-up time with the $5 participation fee. ...

  GTSA SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE (REVISED)     Advanced Group: (Jimi’s Group) M-W-F 6:30-8:30 AM (swimming @ UT) M-W-F 8:30-9:00 AM (dryland) T-Th 6:00-8:00 AM (swimming @Bobby Hicks-long course) M-Th 4:00-5:30 PM (swimming@ UT) Sat      8:00-10:00 AM (swimming @ UT)   Intermediate Group: (Ryan’s group) M-W-F 7:00-8:30 AM (swimming @ UT) M-W-F 8:30-9:00 AM (dryland) T-Th 6:00-8:00 AM (swimming @Bobby Hicks-long course) M-Th 4:00-5:00 PM (swimming@ UT) Sat      8:00-10:00 AM (swimming @ UT)   Beginner Group: (Daniel’s group) M-Th 4:00-5:00 PM (swimming)       Bobby Hicks Pool (813) 832-1216...

USA Swimming ammends rules regarding swimsuits  (6/1/2009) Following the ruling by FINA on May 19, 2009, regarding approval of swimsuits for international competition, USA Swimming’s Rules and Regulations Committee has announced an amendment to rule 102.9, covering swimsuits at USA Swimming competitions.  The committee has also outlined specific rules applying to swimsuits allowed at the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships and World Championship Trials and 2009 Open Water Word Championship Trials. These amendments are designed to provide consistency with the rules as established by FINA.   Effective June 1,...

  North Shore pool was the location of Greater Tampa Swimming Association’s first long course meet of the season, but you would not know it from the results.  As a team best times were accomplished 82% of the time.  This was highlighted by 100% best times from Elsa DeLong, Kayli Diaz, Alexandria Donahue, Caroline Donahue, TJ Donahue, Reagan Flynn, Tanner Heath, Chris Jennings, Matt Kramer, Haley Meyer, Lindsey Meyer, Angelina O’Shinski, and Keiler Schroeder.  GTSA’s effort was lead by victories in 4 events, Matt Kramer (senior 100 BK 1:02.00, Senior...

    This past weekend, Emily Clifford , participated in the Florida Swimming vs. Florida Gold Coast Dual meet. This meet is comprised of some of the most prominent swimmers in the state of Florida. Florida swimming beat Florida Gold Coast by a score of 734-538. Emily represented GTSA by bringing home 3 top 5 finishes in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke, as well as the 200 Medley Relay. Emily also participated in the 100 Fly and the 200 IM where she placed 10 th. Emily finished 6 th in the 400 IM. One of...

  GTSA Sarasota               This past weekend, the members of the GTSA swim team competed in the Area 3-5 Championships, which was hosted by Sarasota YMCA. GTSA swimmers had a strong showing with many swimmers posting best times. Coach Ryan Gober had this to say “The meet was a great success and a building block to the long course season.ý Reagan Flynn, Tanner Heath, Noel Lee, Haley Myer, Lindsey Myer, Alex Orban, Cassian Ortiz, Lucas Ortiz, Sophia Sanchez, Emily Tanner were  swimmers who posted 100 percent best times at...

  Chris O’Linger, current GTSA club member, finished a big week at the 2009 Division II NCAA Championships in Houston , TX with a second place finish in the 1,650 freestyle (15:09.90).  He amassed 59 individual points over the week with a pair of second place finishes as well as a fifth and an eighth.  Chris’ other second place finish came in the 1,000 freestyle (9:04.12), while his fifth and eighth place finishes came in the 500 freestyle (4:24.15) and the 400 IM (3:56.24) respectively. O’Linger also led off the...

  GTSA finished off a big weekend at short course Junior Olympics (JOs) on Sunday. The team of 10 qualifiers got stronger as the meet went on. Sunday was capped with 5 swims in the Finals: two swims for Emily Clifford (200 IM 13th, 100 BR 7th) and one for Emma Donahue (100 BR 13th), Tyler Heath (100 FR 12th), and Alexandria Donahue (50 BR 16th), respectively. Saturday Tyler capped a long day with two swims in Finals. He dropped almost 17 seconds in the 500 free to place 12 th with a...