PST News- 2/8/2026

Anne Dolid

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Captains Corner: “The Difference a Team Makes”

There’s always something different about racing when the entire team is on deck at once. The pool feels faster, the energy seems higher, and even the most grueling races feel more attainable when you’re surrounded by teammates who are pushing through it alongside you. That’s what makes this weekend special - it’s not just about racing, it's about being together as a team. 

 

Order of Events

Saturday

Sunday

1000 Free

Platinum & YRHS

50 Fly

Green through YRHS

200 IM

Green & Blue

1650 Free

Titanium

400 IM

Silver & Gold

50 Breast

Green through YRHS

50 Breast

Titanium

Awards Ceremony

500 Free

Bronze

50 Back

Green through Titanium

50 Fly

Titanium

Relay

Green through Titanium

Some of us might have a race this weekend that we are not looking forward to. That’s just part of swimming. But from experience, we know it’s a lot easier to step up and race well when your teammates are behind you, cheering you on, pushing you forward, and reminding you that you’re not doing it alone. Whether it’s your longest race, your best race, or something completely out of your comfort zone, the energy on deck can give you the boost of confidence you need. This weekend, let’s be loud, let’s be in the moment, and let’s race for each other

Go PST!
 
Kate and Asher

 

PST Block Party Meet: THANK YOU!

Hosting a meet is an "all hands on deck" proposition.

 

A huge thank you to each and every swim parent who showed up to help make the weekend a success. Thank you for signing up for a volunteer shift, showing up, and keeping things positive and fun for the swimmers.

 

A particular thanks to Joanne Luby and Helen Cramer, our meet directors, who attend to every detail to make sure the weekend runs smoothly.

 

If you particularly liked a job you signed up for, want to help lead a team at a future meet, or have an idea for making our meets run even more smoothly, please let Helen and Joanne know. They can be reached at [email protected].

 

Green and New Blue Swimmers

 

The deadline to withdraw from PST is TOMORROW!

To withdraw please complete this Google form. Please see our leave policy for more details.


If we do not hear from you by that date, your family will be financially committed for the full length of the upcoming term, per our policy.

 

This Week:

NO EVENTS THIS WEEK!

 

Next Week:

Mon, 2/16: President’s Day. Practices are cancelled for Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and YRHS
Mon, 2/16: President’s Day. Titanium and all swimmers attending the Clovis travel meet to swim from 5:45-7:30am at Mills. No PM practice for Titanium.
Tue, 2/17: Titanium Girls to swim with boys at MSC.
2/21: 10 & Under Championships. All qualifiers to attend. Meet is open on FastSwims.
Thur - Sun, 2/19-22: PST Senior Travel Meet. Registration has closed. 20 PST swimmers will represent PST in Clovis.
Thur - Sun, 2/19-22: All Titanium practices are cancelled due to Clovis Travel Meet.

 

Important Dates, Cancellations, and Practice Updates:

3/1/26: PIRANHA PARTY! Sunday, 4:30 - 7pm at the Veterans Memorial Building in Piedmont
3/4/26: Gold/Silver Run Club at Witter Field, after practice (~10:30am-12pm)
4/18/26: Save the Date! Team Photo Day

 

1:1 Virtual Meetings with Head Coaches:

If you'd like to have a 1:1 conversation with any of our head coaches, click on their names below to schedule a virtual meeting.

 

Head Coach: Coach Stefan

Questions about team policies, team calendar, raising general concerns, senior groups (Platinum, YRHS, Titanium) related questions, your swimmers’ progress, goal setting with your swimmer, and anything else.

 

Head Age Group Coach: Coach Colby

Questions about Gold and Silver groups, your swimmers' progress, goal setting with your swimmer, etc.

 

Head Developmental Coach: Coach Adrien

Questions about the Green, Blue, and Bronze groups, your swimmers' progress, goal setting with your swimmer, etc.

 

Our Days Off:

All of our Coaches have days off, and during those days, they will not check their work messages. We aim to respond to emails within 48 hours; however, please be patient if we don’t. 

 

Mondays: Stephanie

Tuesdays: Adrien

Wednesdays: Stefan

Thursdays: Colby

Fridays: Zach and Kelly

Saturdays: Zoe, Elizabeth

 

Meets:

View our meet schedule for the 2025/26 Season here. Most recent update to meet schedule: 1/2/26

2/21: 10 & Under Championships. All qualifiers to attend. Meet is open on FastSwims.
3/7-8: Zone 2 Last Chance Meet (host: SRVA). Meet is open on FastSwims.
3/20-22:  14&Under Spring Age Group Championships (host: PLS). All qualifiers to attend.
3/28-29: C/B/BB Meet (host: PST).

PST-hosted Zone 2 meet at Mills.  Green through Platinum to attend.  Details pending. 

4/9-12: SCY Far Western Championships (host: SCSC). All qualifiers to attend. Meet is open on FastSwims.

 

Team Records:

Our team records can be viewed on our website.

Last Update: 1/1/2026

 

Marketplace: Block Party Swap!

PST Marketplace

Sell, exchange or give away new or used swim items. 

 

Board News:

Any Questions? Please email any of the Board Members or Coordinators.

Next Board Meeting March 12, 2026.

Name

Role

Swimmer

Board

Ellie Judy

President

Nathan

Vanessa Gage

V.P. Team Operations 

Annika & Julian Nagpal

Erin Schultz

V.P. Staff Operations

Eleanor & Max 

Chris Carnazzo

Treasurer

Cole & Connor

Alexis Burck

V.P. Safe Sport

 

Kira Goodman 

V.P. Membership & Community 

Ryker & Anika

Anne Dolid

V.P. Communications & Secretary

Asher & Isaac

Coordinators

Rianna Stoll

Anne Dolid

Swim Meet Job Sign Up

Magnolia

Asher

Mike Hakiel

Officials

Lea

Kelley Rebro

New Member Liaison

Max, Kate & Ben

Helen Cramer

Joanne Luby

Meet Director

Aaron & Emily

Kaleah  

George White

Branding & Merchandise

Samantha

Laleh Tamhidi

Web Photos

Kayvon

Lisa Chan Carnazzo

Publicity & Social Media 

Cole & Connor

Tracy Dooley

Swimmer Parent Education 

Alanna

Lily Trinh

Fundraising 

Ryden, Kaito & Enzo

Patrick Lee

IT & Web Support

Elin

Colby Price

Swim Lessons

 

Rafael Solis

Service Hours

Alessandra & Valentina

Elisa Lee

Event Coordinator

Dylan

Kate Mikami

Senior Team Captain

 

Asher Takazawa

Junior Team Captain

 
     

Group Coordinators

Allyson Schoolcraft-Norton

Green

Cecilia

Angela Engel

Blue

Anita & Raquel

Maryam Sheikh / Eugene Lin

Bronze

Noor & Emahn / Joey

Alyssa Bowman

Silver

Lydia

Jeff Obermeyer

Gold

Sofia & Robert 

Heta Dave

Platinum

Anoksh

Chiaty Shrieve

YRHS

Violet 

Rianna Stoll / Libby Gerard

Titanium

Magnolia / Lucy