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HURR Long Course Kickoff

Columbus

May 2-3

Jr Jag IMX/Sprint Series

Augusta

May 15-17

A full short-course summer
schedule is coming soon!

Committee Corner: Officials

Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. Our team needs as many officials as possible to run successful meets!

Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started.

U.S. Masters Swimming

Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members!

Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.

2026 Annual Award Ceremony

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:42 GMT

Award Ceremony - April 17th

Annual Awards Ceremony

We are so thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 FST Awards Ceremony, on April 17th at 6:00 p.m.! As in previous years, the event will be held at The Muse Theatr e in downtown Perry. This will be a night all about celebrating our athletes for their hard work and accomplishments throughout the 2025 Long Course and 2025-2026 Short Course seasons. We encourage everyone to dress up (Sunday dress is fine!), and come enjoy a night of awards, food catered by the Butcher Shop, and music from a great DJ.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $26/each, and must be purchased by April 9th. To purchase tickets, be sure you are logged in to the website and then visit the registration page, found here .

Click the event name "Award Ceremony" to read the event description.
On the next page, click "Add Attendee."
Select the swimmers who will be attending, by adding a check in the box beside their name.
Click "Add Attendee" and add the names for any additional tickets (parents, siblings, etc).
Click "Save" and then open the cart/checkout on the top right of the page.
Review your attendee list and ticket totals, then click "Next" and "Continue" at the bottom of the page.
Input required information (required information has a red asterisk, and is a site requirement - we cannot disable it) and then "Continue."
On the next page, "Complete Registration" and you are done!

An email will be sent to all registered accounts, confirming the number of attendees. We will keep a list of all event registrations and your confirmation email will serve as your ticket to the event.

We apologize, but due to the nature of the event, we are unable to offer refunds, so please be sure you are able to attend before registering.

See details on the awards given and the systems we use to determine the award winners:

Participation: All attending swimmers are called on stage by training group to receive an award. Swimming isn't an easy sport, and while they are called "participation awards," these awards are truly earned - by their hard work and dedication.

Note: Each of the following awards requires participation in at least one USA Swimming competition each year.

I.M.Ready: We recognize this achievement for all Bronze and Silver swimmers who have participated in the requisite events for their age groups. The event requirements can be found here . The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward those swimmers who push themselves to swim longer distances in all of the strokes, rather than just sticking to their "favorite" events.
I.M.Xtreme: Similar to I.M.R., but more challenging. We recognize this achievement for all FST swimmers who have participated in the requisite events for their age groups. The event requirements can be found here .
Most Improved: USA Swimming assigns " Power Points " to each swimmer's race, based on how their time compares to other swimmers of the same age/gender throughout the country. To determine who qualifies as Most Improved, we compare each swimmer's Power Point totals from the previous year (2024-2025) to the current year (2025-2026), based on their fastest times in each event. The swimmer from each age group with the highest point total improvement wins! The idea is to swim a variety of events and always try to improve your times.
Motivational Time Standards are set by USA Swimming for each Quad (between Olympic years). We pull a report from USA Swimming and award swimmers for the highest standard they have achieved across all events, at any USA meet. See motivational standards here .
High Point Winner: The top Power Point earners of the year are named our High Point Winners. These are our highest achieving athletes of the year.

Update: Meet Volunteer Requirements

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:49 GMT

New: Meet volunteer policy

Over the past two years of hosting meets, our team has been incredibly fortunate to have such a strong group of parent volunteers who consistently step up to help. Your time, flexibility, and willingness to jump in (often on short notice) have made it possible for us to host successful meets and provide great experiences for our swimmers and the visiting teams.

As we continue to grow, we are rolling out a more structured volunteer system designed to better support our meets and our families. This system has two primary goals: first, to ensure volunteer roles are organized and filled ahead of the meet, rather than during the busiest moments when we are managing entries and final setup; and second, to create a more equitable approach so that volunteer responsibilities are shared fairly across all families.

Local meets have so many advantages - $0 travel expenses, home cooked meals after the meet, a good night's sleep in your own bed... But we can't run meets alone. Swim meets only happen through the combined efforts of our staff and our volunteers (officials, timers, hospitality, announcers, etc).

The outline below explains how this new system will work.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Volunteer sign-up will open when meet registration opens.
Parents may select the volunteer sessions they prefer (the sooner you sign up, the more likely your preferred spot will be available).
Volunteer sign-up will close when meet registration closes.

Fair-Share Volunteer Requirement (Per Meet)

Families are responsible for providing one volunteer session per swimmer entered in each meet .

• 1 swimmer in a meet = 1 session

• 2 swimmers in a meet = 2 sessions

• 3 swimmers in a meet = 3 sessions

Assignment of Open Volunteer Spots

After volunteer sign-ups close, any unfilled timing spots will be assigned and parents will be notified via email.
Parents who already selected their fair-share volunteer sessions in a given meet will not be assigned additional sessions.
Assignments ensure all sessions are fully staffed in advance.

Assignment Priority

When assigning timers, we will reference the season-long master volunteer spreadsheet.
Assignments will begin with families who 1) have not completed their fair-share assignment for the current meet, AND 2) have completed the fewest volunteer sessions that season.
This accounts for families who volunteered for additional sessions earlier in the season.

Volunteering More Than Required

Parents may volunteer for more sessions than required at a meet .
All completed sessions in excess of your fair-share volunteer sessions will be recorded on a season-long master volunteer spreadsheet.
Families with more completed sessions will be less likely to be assigned volunteer sessions at future meets, though fair-share assignments are still possible if meet needs require it.

Volunteer Credits

All timers, whether they choose their slot or are assigned, receive a credit equal to one individual event entry fee per session worked.
Example: $8 event fee = $8 credit per session. Two sessions = $16 credit, etc.
Flat-fee meets, like Block Party, will assign credits based on the total cost/entry limit. So a $25 Block Party meet with a 5 event limit = $5 credit.
Volunteer credits are applied to your team account, and will offset the next applicable charge (dues, entry fees, etc - whichever comes first).

No-Show Policy

No-shows significantly disrupt meet operations.
A $100 fine per missed session will be charged to your card on file.
The intent is accountability and reliability, not punishment or revenue.

Officials

Parents who volunteer as officials will not receive timing assignments, as long as they are officiating at the meets their swimmers are participating in.
We always need new officials! Those interested in becoming an official should email Amanda at admin@swimfst.com .

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FAQs:

Is the volunteer requirement per season or per meet?

Per meet. Each swimmer entered in a meet requires one timing session for that meet.

What does that look like over a season?

If your swimmer attends 3 team hosted-meets, you are responsible for 3 total volunteer sessions across the season for that swimmer.

I will be out of town and can't time. Can I send someone else to time in my place?

Absolutely. These volunteer requirements can be met by a parent, sibling, friend, etc, just be sure to sign them up in advance.

What if I don't know how to time?

Timing is easy and fun. It's a great way to be poolside to cheer and help the swimmers. We provide training before each session, and there is always a Head Timer to come assist if things go wrong.

What if I volunteer extra at one meet?

Great! All sessions are recorded. Volunteering extra early in the season makes you less likely to be assigned sessions at future meets, though fair-share assignments are still possible, if needed.

How are assignments decided?

Assignments are based on a season-long list, starting with families who have completed the fewest volunteer sessions.

If I already signed up, can I still be assigned?

No. Parents who select volunteer sessions will not be assigned additional sessions at the same meet. However, if you sign up for an alternate role, like Marshall or announcer, you may be reassigned as a timer, if needed.

Do I get anything for volunteering?

Yes. Each session earns an entry-fee credit, and extra volunteering earns recognition such as raffle entries for Volunteer of the Season consideration. Timers get a seat on the pool deck, and meet hospitality is provided throughout the sessions that you volunteer. New volunteers also receive a volunteer t-shirt. Also, our experience has shown us that parent involvement is directly related to swimmer outcome: They will match your level of commitment and engagement!

What happens if I don’t show up?

Missed sessions result in a $100 fine. This ensures fairness and reliability for the whole team. The fine is steep, but the goal is timers not $$.

What if the meet needs extra volunteer coverage?

If there is a situation where we have more volunteer slots than swimmers, we will ask parents to voluntarily sign up for additional sessions rather than assigning more than the fair-share number of sessions. These instances will hopefully be rare, and we will do our best to secure volunteers from outside of our organization.

Why are we changing the volunteer system if things have worked well in the past?
Our families have done a great job stepping up to cover volunteer needs, and we truly appreciate that support. As we continue to grow, this updated system is intended to encourage volunteers to sign up in advance, help distribute responsibilities more evenly across all participating families, and recognize those who consistently contribute.

We will evaluate how the system works at the end of the season and make any necessary adjustments. At this time, our volunteer expectations remain more flexible than some other swim team volunteer policies, which require a volunteer for each session of swimming or a total number of hours per year. Our goal is to maintain a system that is organized and fair, while still keeping the overall approach manageable for families.

March Newsletter

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:58:14 GMT

March calendar

Southeastern Meet of Champions: March 5th-8th (Registration closed)

August, GA. Sectional-level competition with qualifying standards .

Shamrock Showdown (Block Party): March 13th (Registration deadline: March 8th)

Warner Robins, GA. All FST swimmers are invited to participate.

Southern Divisional Championships: March 20th-22nd (Registration deadline: March 8th)

Savannah, GA. Our biggest meet of the year - we can't wait to see you all there! Click HERE to book nearby hotels through our team's EventPipe site.

Spirit Week (March 16-19) details are below:

Monday: Teal & Black Day - Wear your team colors!
Tuesday: Bandana Swap - Bring a pirate bandana and swap with a teammate. And wear your St. Patrick's Day green!
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday - Mismatched, loud and wild - wear your craziest combo!
Thursday: Pirate Day - Arrr ya ready to win? Come show off your pirate costume (and then pack it for the meet)!

Spirit Days at the meet:

Friday: Teal & Black Day - Wear your team colors!
Saturday: Pirate Day - Bring your pirate gear and go get all the Gold!
Sunday: T-Shirt Day - Wear your Divisionals shirt* AND bring back your bandanas from the bandana swap! **

*Divisionals shirts will be given to all participants and can be worn throughout the weekend.

** Bandanas are a fun choice all weekend!!

FST Lifeguard Certification & Recertification: March 13th-15th and March 27th-29th*

Macon, GA. Red Cross lifeguard certification & recertification course. Participants must be 15 or older. See details and register here .

FST is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Lesson instructors for our summer lessons in Macon, and Red Cross certification is required. Don't miss out on this fun summer work opportunity!

*Additional certification courses are also tentatively scheduled for April 24-26 and May 26-28.

Post-Season Break: March 27th-April 3rd*

Warner Robins & Macon. No practices for any groups. Enjoy your break - we will see you back at practice the week of April 6th!

summer swim lessons

Swim lesson registration

Swim lesson FAQs

A Note from the Coach:

This subject is very important with our upcoming Divisional Meet.

Your food is your fuel and proper hydration is vital during meet weekends. Equally as important is the food you consume, and when you consume it. Don't let a season's worth of hard training be negated by what you do or don't eat at a meet.

There is a wealth of great information available on the Nutrition & Wellness section of the the SwimStrong dryland site. When preparing for Divisionals, pay attention to the "Swim Meets" category. This is also a fantastic resource to use throughout the season. Take a look around and find tips for achieving peak performance through proper nutrition!

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for a full-season

IMX/Sprint Series

Warner Robins

April 24-26

HURR Long Course Kickoff

Columbus

May 2-3

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

February Newsletter

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:38:43 GMT

February Calendar

Warner Robins ONLY: February 5th

No Bronze or Aquanauts practice. Shout-out to our Bronze & Aquanaut Coaches, who all earned GHSA State cuts and will be representing their high schools at the GHSA State meet on Thursday. T/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice either Monday or Wednesday this week. All other groups will practice as usual.

FST Scrimmage Meet: February 8th (Registration deadline: February 2nd)

Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. This is a Block Party meet and requires USA Swimming registration .

Peach State South: February 14-15 (Registration deadline: February 8th for new qualifiers)

Augusta, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

Age Group State: February 20-22 (Registration deadline: February 8th)

Columbus, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

SMOC-4: March 5th-8th (Registration deadline: February 22nd)

Augusta, GA. Team travel. This meet has qualifying standards .

save the date: southern divisionals

March 20-22

Savannah, GA

Mark your calendars - it's the most important meet of the year! This is a fun, team meet, and is all about bringing your team spirit! This meet will be the culmination of our Short Course season: There will be relays, finals, and awards.

We will offer fun incentives for various participation levels, and are currently planning activities for Spirit Week the week before the meet. Keep an eye out for Divisionals emails to be sure you don't miss any important information. We can't wait to see everyone in Savannah!

save another date: annual award ceremony

A Note from the Coach:

We have not yet finished this Short Course season, so there is still time to achieve goals.

At this point in the season, we are shifting our focus to:

Speed training (from endurance training)
Reemphasizing proper technique
Continuing to develop pacing and race strategies
Achieving goal times

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

tentative schedule.

Shamrock Showdown Block Party

Warner Robins

March 13

Southern Divisionals

Savannah

March 20-22

Committee Corner: Officials

Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. Our team needs as many officials as possible to run successful meets!

Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started.

U.S. Masters Swimming

Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members!

Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.

January Newsletter

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:49:32 GMT

JANUARY Calendar

New Year's Splash Bash Block Party Meet: January 4th (Registration deadline: December 28th)

Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration .

ABSC New Year's Kickoff: January 9-11 (Registration deadline: December 30th)

Athens, GA. Open to all USA-S registered Bronze, Silver, Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers who have previously attended a meet.

Warner Robins ONLY: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19th

The Aquatic Center will be closed and there will be no practices in Warner Robins on Monday. M/W Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Jan 20th) or Thursday (Jan 22nd). Silver, JV, Gold, Varsity, Teal and Black can attend practice in Macon, at the usual practice time.

The January Meet: January 25th (Registration deadline: January 15th)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST members who are registered with USA Swimming.

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet January 26th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Monday, January 26th. M/W Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Jan 27th) or Thursday (Jan 29th).

Groundhog Invite: January 30th-February 1st (Registration deadline: January 20th)

Columbus, GA. Details TBA. This meet requires USA Swimming registration

USA Swimming Registration

All meets, both away and at our home pools require USA registration. Prior to attending your first meet, you must register online with USA Swimming. There are 3 athlete registration options:

Premium: This is the recommended membership for all Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers, as well as all other swimmers who plan to attend Divisionals in March. This will cover your swimmer for all of 2026. There are no limits on the number of meets. This is the most expensive option, but also the easiest. Just register once each year and you're all set.

Individual Season: Our recommendation for NEW 13&O athletes who aren't yet sure if they'll be attending Divisionals. This will cover exactly 150 days of swimming. If you upgrade to premium BEFORE the 150 days expires, USA-Swimming will just charge you the difference, but you have to make sure you upgrade within 150 days. Once an individual season membership has expired, the swimmer will be required to re-register (vs upgrade) and the only option will be a full-price, Premium membership. Set a reminder or two.

Flex: This will cover 12&Under athletes for up to a year, but the athlete cannot compete in more than 2 USA-Swimming sanctioned meets, and it will not cover participation in championship meets like Peachstate Champs, State or Divisionals. Mentor and "Block-Party" meets do not count against the 2 meet limit. Once you have exceeded the two-meet limit, or prior to attending a championship meet like Divisionals or State, you must upgrade to Premium.

Register at the link below:

https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/177C04ABF24341

If this is your first-time registering an athlete, please create a parent account before registering your swimmer. Various help guides, including setting up your account, registering athletes, and more, can be found at the following link:

https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/help-documentation/member

A Note from the Coach:

We have not yet finished this Short Course season, so there is still time to achieve goals. The New Year is also a great time to reflect on the previous year, and refine or set new goals.

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Block Party Meet

Macon

February 8

Peach State Champs (14&U)

Augusta

February 14-15

Age Group State Championship (11-14)

Columbus

February 20-22

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

December Newsletter

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:14:54 GMT

December calendar

GA Senior State: December 5th-7th (Registration closed)

Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, December 11th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, December 11th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday, December 8th, or Wednesday, December 10th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice.

The December Meet: December 12th-14th (Registration deadline: December 4th)

Warner Robins, GA. This meet is open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers, as well as 12&U Bronze and 8&U Aquanauts. This is our big mid-season meet, and every eligible swimmer should plan to attend, and should plan to return for finals. This is often the weekend before finals, so please encourage your swimmers to study ahead!

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, December 18th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, December 18th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday, December 15th, or Wednesday, December 17th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice.

Christmas Week: December 22nd-26th

All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (December 22nd & 23rd)
There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, December 24th-Friday December 26th.
Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, December 24th.

New Year's Week: December 29th-January 1st

All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (December 29th & 30th)
There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, December 31st-Thursday, January 1st.
Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, December 31st.

New Year's Splash Bash Block Party Meet: January 4th (Registration deadline: December 28th)

Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration .

A Note from the Coach:

TRAINING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

We are in the midst of the time of year when, with holidays, exams, and class projects, we have to exercise our time management skills and purpose to be consistent in our training in order to achieve our goals.

For those swimmers who will be going out of town over the holidays, it is important to maintain your fitness and conditioning level - anything you can do to stay active will benefit the rest of your season. If you can find a pool to swim laps in, or a local USA swim team to practice with, that would be ideal.

The championship part of our season is just around the corner and, with that in mind, we need to stay focused on the goals we set at the beginning of the season.

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Year's Kickoff

Athens, GA

January 9th-11th

The January Meet

Warner Robins, GA

January 25th

Committee Corner: Officials

Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. We promise it's fun! Our team needs new officials! Officiating is a great way to make new friends, learn more about the sport, and support your swimmer!

Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started.

U.S. Masters Swimming

Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members. Coming Soon: Masters swimming in Macon! Email to be on the contact list.

Email masters@swimfst.com for more details.

November Newsletter

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:22:53 GMT

November calendar

Combined-Site practices: November 1st

November 1st (Tent work day)

Teal & Black: Coach Wes and Coach Ben will lead a combined Macon/Warner Robins practice in Macon, from 8:00-10:00. After practice, we will begin putting up some of the side walls on the pool structure. If any parents or athletes are available to stay after practice and help, we would greatly appreciate it!

Turkey Classic Block Party Meet: November 2nd (Registration closed)

Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration .

ASL November Invite: November 7th-9th (Registration closed)

Augusta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool.

Warner Robins ONLY: Veterans Day, November 11th

The Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center is closed in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no practices in Warner Robins.
T/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Monday, November 10th or Wednesday, November 12th.
Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black who want to attend practice in Macon should email for practice details.

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, November 20th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, November 20th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday November 17th, or Wednesday, November 19th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice.

Marlins Invite: November 21st-23rd (Registration deadline: November 12th)

Marietta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool.

Thanksgiving Week: November 24th-28th

All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (November 24th & 25th)
There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, November 26th-Friday November 28th.
Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, November 26th.

GA Senior State: December 5th-7th (Registration deadline: November 24th)

Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

The December Meet: December 12th-14th (Registration deadline: December 4th)

A Note from the Coach:

WHEN THE TRAINING GETS TOUGH

We’re in one of the tougher training phases right now, and the next few weeks are all about consistency and recovery. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying hydrated so your body can handle the work.

Missing even one practice can throw off your rhythm, so do your best to be there and make every session count.

December is when we start seeing the payoff with Senior State and our team-hosted prelim/final meet. Both of these meets serve as important midseason checkpoints and are great opportunities to race fast after weeks of hard training.

Now is also the time to stay on top of schoolwork. Make sure you’re studying and keeping your grades up so you’re ready to participate in these meets next month.

At this point in the season, we currently in Cycle 2 (Mid-Season/Aerobic Development) and focusing on:

Conditioning
Building endurance while reinforcing technique
Regular practice and meet attendance

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Year's Splash Bash

Block Party Meet

Macon, GA

January 4th

New Year's Kickoff

Athens, GA

January 9th-11th

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

October Newsletter

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:23:51 GMT

October calendar

The October Meet: October 11th-12th (Registration deadline: October 2nd)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration .

Fall Break & Columbus Day

We will be having regular practices during Fall Break and on Columbus Day.

Fall Classic: October 24th-26th (Registration deadline: October 15th)

Athens, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool.

FST Turkey Classic - Block Party: November 2nd (Registration deadline: October 27th)

Macon, GA. Open to ALL FST swimmers. This will be an intersquad meet with a twist - Athletes can qualify to be included on the Turkey Classic National Leaderboard by swimming all of the 50's (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). Additional details TBA soon!

ASL November Invite: November 7th-9th (Registration deadline October 26th)

Augusta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. This meet will be published to your Captyn dashboard soon.

A Note from the Coach:

SWIMSTRONG RESOURCES

Let's take a moment to talk about dryland. Our team subscribes to an awesome resource called SwimStrong Dryland . This is the resource we use for all of our dryland training, and can be used for additional training away from the pool. But it is so much more than just dryland. If you're having hip problems, check out the section on Hip Mobility. If you're having shoulder issues, check out the section on Shoulder Resiliency. No current issues? Awesome! Check out the prehab resources for strengthening and injury prevention.

While you're there, they also have nutrition & wellness resources that are worth taking a few minutes to look over. We are often asked questions about what to eat and when, supplements, rest and recovery, etc... and while we don't mind answering these questions when they come up, a quick review of the information on their website can help you find answers to questions you haven't even thought about yet.

Because this is a public news post, we can't publish the password here, but we sent the most recent password on September 23rd - Just search for "SwimStrong: Password & Nutrition" to find the email, or feel free to reach out and we will resend it to you.

At this point in the season, we are entering Cycle 2 (Mid-Season/Aerobic Development) and focusing on:

Conditioning
Building endurance while reinforcing technique
Regular practice and meet attendance

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Marlins Invite

Marietta, GA

November 21st-23rd

Senior State

Athens, GA

December 5th-7th

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

USA Swimming Registration

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:03:59 GMT

How to Register with USA Swimming for 2026 (and the remainder of 2025)

There are three types of USA Swimming memberships. We explain each of these below, along with recommended membership types:

Premium ($89): This is the recommended membership for all Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers, as well as all other swimmers who plan to attend Divisionals in March. This will cover your swimmer for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. There are no limits on the number of meets. This is the most expensive option, but also the easiest. Just register once each year and you're all set.

Individual Season ($51): Our recommendation for NEW 13&O athletes who aren't yet sure if they'll be attending Divisionals. This will cover exactly 150 days of swimming. If you upgrade to premium BEFORE the 150 days expires, USA-Swimming will just charge you the difference, but you have to make sure you upgrade within 150 days. Once an individual season membership has expired, the swimmer will be required to re-register (vs upgrade) and the only option will be a full-price, Premium membership. Set a reminder or two.

Flex ($40): Our recommendation for 12&U athletes - This will cover 12&Under athletes for up to a year (end of 2026), but the athlete cannot compete in more than 2 USA-Swimming sanctioned meets, and it will not cover participation in championship meets like State or Divisionals. Mentor and "Block-Party" meets do not count against the 2 meet limit. Once you have exceeded the two-meet limit, or prior to attending a championship meet like Divisionals or State, you must upgrade to Premium.

If this is your first-time registering an athlete, please create a parent account before registering your swimmer. Various help guides, including setting up your account, registering athletes, and more, can be found at this link : USA Registration Help Guides

September Newsletter

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:31:10 GMT

September calendar

Labor Day : September 1st

No practice. Monday/Wednesday Aquanauts and Bronze can swim a make up practice on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Music City IMX: September 13th-14th (Registration deadline: September 5th)

Macon, GA. Open to all Bronze, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool.

OST Fall Invite: September 20th-21st (Registration deadline: September 11th)

Opelika, AL. Open to all Bronze, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool.

FST Mentor Meet/Block Party: September 27th

Macon, GA. All Aquanauts, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers are invited to participate. Gold, Varsity, Teal & Black are encouraged to attend as timers/cheerleaders.

USA Swimming Registration:

All meets, both away and at our home pools require USA registration, except those meets that specifically state otherwise in the meet description. There are 3 registration options (For context: The 2025 Premium registration fee was $89. 2026 fees will be confirmed and added to these descriptions after September 1st):

Premium - This option is the most expensive, but also the easiest. Recommended for all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black. Covers your swimmer for all USA meets through the end of 2026.
Individual Season - Covers exactly 150 days of competition, and a swimmer cannot have two individual season registrations within one registration year. Recommended for 13&O athletes who don't want to start with a Premium membership. If you upgrade to premium BEFORE the 150 days expires, USA Swimming will just charge you the difference, but you have to make sure you upgrade within 150 days. Typically, if the individual season expires before you upgrade, you will have to pay the full amount for the Premium membership to continue.
Flex - Recommended for 12&U athletes who don't want to start with a Premium membership. This will cover 12&Under athletes through the end of 2026, but the athlete cannot compete in more than 2 USA-Swimming sanctioned meets, and it will not cover participation in championship meets like State or Divisionals. Block Party meets do not count against the 2 meet limit.

If your swimmer has not previously attended a USA meet in 2025, you will need to complete an online USA Swimming registration prior to attending any future meets. An email will be sent, along with step-by-step instructions, to the applicable athletes prior to their first meet. This email will reiterate the different registration options and offer recommendations where appropriate.

If your swimmer has already attended USA meets under a Premium membership, they are eligible to continue attending meets through the end of 2025, but will need to be registered with USA Swimming prior to their first meet of 2026. An email will be sent prior to the end of the year, along with step-by-step instructions for 2026 registrations, to all currently registered athletes.

A Note from the Coach:

New season = New goals

Varsity, Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers: Goal-setting emails are being sent out. Please try to complete your goal-setting sheets by September 15th.

Bronze, JV and Silver swimmers: Set process-oriented goals for your season, such as practice attendance, specific technique improvement, practice effort, listening skills, hydration, etc. These are goals that you can control. Share them with your parents, and celebrate when goals are met.

Over the next couple of weeks, practice intensity will gradually increase. Please be sure you are bringing water to practice, so you can remain well-hydrated. Parents, this is also the point in the season when you will assume the role of cheerleader, encouraging your swimmers to give their best effort at every practice, and to be as consistent as possible with their training.

At this point in the season, we are focusing on:

Increasing intensity
Technique, technique, technique
Developing good attendance habits and consistent training

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

short-course season schedule .

The October Meet

Warner Robins, GA

October 11th-12th

Athens Fall Classic

Athens, GA

October 24th-26th

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

August Newsletter

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:18:49 GMT

August calendar

Return to Swim - Important Dates :

Training resumes the week of August 11th, Monday - Friday.
Gold, Teal, Black, and Homeschool return to school-year schedule (Click here for Warner Robins, here for Macon).
Dryland resumes the week of August 18th
Saturday training resumes Saturday, September 6th

Parent Meeting: August 21st

Held via Zoom at 8:00 PM. Quick orientation meeting, season planning, and Captyn site walk-through. Details will be sent via email the week of the meeting.

Fitter & Faster Freestyle and Backstroke Clinic: August 23rd-24th

Warner Robins, GA. See more details at the following links: Click here for 9-12, click here for 13&O

FST Mentor Meet: August 29th (Registration deadline: August 25th)

Warner Robins, GA. All Aquanauts, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers are invited to participate. Gold, Varsity, Teal & Black are encouraged to attend as timers/cheerleaders.

A Note from the Coach:

2025-2026 short course season

The break is over and it's time to get to work! The days away from the pool weren't just rest, they are an important part of the training cycle. Breaks give swimmers a chance to recover physically, recharge mentally, and return with fresh energy for the new season and new challenges ahead.

We've got big goals, fast swimming, and plenty of fun in store. Be sure to bring your focus, grit, and team-spirit from day one!

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Music City IMX

Macon, GA

September 13th-14th

Opelika Fall Invite

Opelika, AL

September 20th-21st

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

July Newsletter

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:28:07 GMT

July calendar

Independence Day Weekend: July 3rd - 5th

July 3rd - No dryland for the Warner Robins training groups
July 4th - Practice at 8:00, in Macon (All Advanced Homeschool, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black)
July 5th - Practice at 8:00, in Macon (All Teal and Black, as well as eligible Adv Homeschool, Varsity, and Gold)

GCAT Last Chance: July 11th-12th (Registration deadline: July 1st)

Savannah, GA. Long Course Meet, open to JV, Silver, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black.

SGSL Championship: July 13th (Registration deadline: June 7th)

Macon, GA. Short Course. Open to all FST swimmers, but geared toward our Aquanaut, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers - this is a fun opportunity for short course racing!

Age Group State Championship: July 17th-20th* (Registration deadline: July 6th)

Columbus, GA. Prelim/Final long course meet. This meet has qualifying time standards (see 10&Under and B cuts here ). Swimmers who qualify at GCAT Last Chance or SGSL Championships will be permitted to sign up on July 13th.

Senior State Championship: July 24th-27th* (Registration deadline: July 14th)

Columbus, GA. Prelim/Final long course meet. This meet has qualifying time standards . Swimmers who qualify at Age Group State will be permitted to sign up on July 20th.

Annual End-of-Season Break: July 25th-August 10th

No practices. Training will resume the week of August 11th!

A Note from the Coach:

CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON STARTS WITH THE BASICS

July is not for the faint of heart! Between last chance meets, state championships, and regional competitions, athletes are pushing their limits, and that means the basics matter more than ever.

Sleep: Recovery starts at night. Aim for 8–10 hours of quality sleep to support muscle repair, focus, and performance.
Hydration: With temps soaring, dehydration can hit fast. Keep a water bottle nearby all day, not just at practice, and replenish electrolytes after hard sets.
Nutrition: Fuel your body like you expect it to perform. Prioritize whole foods, balanced meals, and post-practice recovery snacks to keep energy high and inflammation low.
No Shortcuts: Energy drinks and caffeinated beverages are not a replacement for sleep, hydration, or real nutrition. They can mask fatigue, but they don’t fix it, and they can put your health and performance at risk.

Success in July starts with what you do outside of the pool. Take care of the little things. Your performance depends on it!

This month we are entering cycle 4 of our season. Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

long-course season schedule .

Fitter & Faster

Freestyle & Backstroke Clinic

August 23rd & 24th

Our short-course season calendar will be published soon!

Committee Corner: Officials

Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. We promise it's fun! Our team needs additional Admin Officials, as well as new stroke and turn judges. Officiating is a great way to make new friends, learn more about the sport, and support your swimmer!

Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started.

U.S. Masters Swimming

June Newsletter

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:50:00 GMT

June calendar

Junior Jag: June 6th-7th (Registration closed)

Augusta, GA. Long Course Meet, open to Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black.

SGSL Tidal Wave Splash: June 14th (Registration deadline: June 7th)

Tifton, GA. Short Course. Open to all FST swimmers, but geared toward our Aquanaut, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers - this is a fun opportunity for short course racing!

Juneteenth: June 19th

Macon:

All afternoon/evening groups will practice as usual.
Teal & Black will practice from 8:00-10:00 (dryland at 7:20)

Warner Robins: The aquatic center will be closed. See practice adjustments below.

Gold/Teal/Black/Homeschool - Practice at usual times, in Macon
Silver/JV/Varsity - Practice at usual times, in Macon
Bronze: T/Th Bronze will have a make up practice on Wednesday, June 18th, at 7:15 PM
Aquanauts: T/Th Aquanauts will have a make up practice on Wednesday, June 18th, at 5:30 PM.

FST June Invite: June 27th-29th* (Registration deadline: June 19th)

Warner Robins, GA. Prelim/Final long course meet. Open to all Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, JV, Silver, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black swimmers, as well as 10&Under Bronze and Aquanauts who have previously attended a meet (this is not an appropriate first-meet for new swimmers)

sWIM LESSONS:

Our summer lesson program is off to a great start in Macon! For those who don't know, FST is now a SwimAmerica Swim School. Swim America is a nationally-recognized curriculum, developed by top swim coaches at ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association).

The curriculum is safety and technique focused, proven to help develop strong, confident swimmers.
Classes are structured around 10 skill-based stations, and each swimmer is allowed to advance through the stations at their own pace.
Class sizes are small, with an average 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, so every swimmer gets the attention they deserve.

Shout out to our awesome instructors who are dedicating their summer to teaching middle Georgia to Swim! Swimming is such an important life-skill, and we are excited to offer lessons to the community. If you know any aspiring swimmers, ages 4-15, please check out the information on the Group Lessons page of our website, or register at the link below. Our upcoming sessions start on June 16th and July 7th.

Group lesson registration

If you have any questions about our lesson program, please email Amanda at admin@swimfst.com

A Note from the Coach:

Why Racing Matters in Our Training Cycle

We’re deep into our long course training cycle, and with three long-course meets already behind us (Warner Robins IMR/IMX, the Opelika Invite, and the FST LC Invite), it’s time to zoom out and talk about the why behind what we do: Specifically, why meet attendance is a crucial part of the training process, not an optional add-on.

WE NEED TO PRACTICE RACING

Meets aren’t just a reward for hard work, they are part of the hard work. Racing often throughout the season, especially when tired, teaches skills you simply cannot master in practice: learning how to pace under pressure, managing adrenaline, starting strong, finishing stronger, and adapting in real time. These are racing skills, and they are built through repetition.

We don’t expect swimmers to go best times at every meet. In fact, the early part of our training cycle is designed to challenge athletes mentally and physically. We’re building a base, grinding it out, and laying the groundwork for peak performance later in the season.

Time Comparisons: SEASON OVER SEASON

When evaluating progress, the right question isn’t, “Did I go a best time?" It’s, “How am I doing at this point in the season compared to the same time last year?” If last May’s 100 Free was 1:10 and this May’s was 1:08, you’re right on track. We’re not trying to peak in May or June. We’re training through fatigue with July in our sights. So, keep perspective. We want to see seasonal progression, not a constant string of personal records.

UPCOMING MEET SCHEDULE:

Here’s what’s left on our summer calendar:

June 6-8 - ASL Junior Jag (Augusta)
June 14 - SGSL Block Party (Tifton, SCY)
June 27-29 - FST LC P/F Invite (Warner Robins)
July 11-12 - GCAT Last Chance (Savannah)
July 13 - SGSL Championship (Macon, SCY)
July 17-20 - Age Group State (Columbus)
July 24-27 - Senior State (Athens)

Spotlight: GCAT Last Chance - Not Just a “Last Chance”

The GCAT Last Chance Meet (July 11-12) is more than its name suggests. It’s important for everyone:

Your Season Finale: For many, it’s your last swim of the season - your shot to race hard and walk away proud.
Your Last Opportunity to Qualify: If you’re close to State cuts, this meet matters a lot. It’s the final window to punch that ticket.
Your Final Tune-Up: If you’re already going to State, GCAT is your race rehearsal. You check in on your body, your mindset, and your race strategy one more time.

remember this:

Training matters. The meets matter. The attitudes matter. Let’s stay locked in, show up, and keep the big picture in focus. Let’s train with purpose, race often, and trust the process. We’re building something here - one swim, one meet, one step at a time.

-Coach Wes

This month we are in cycle 2 and entering cycle 3. Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

long-course season schedule .

GCAT Last Chance

Savannah

July 11-12

SGSL Championship

Macon

July 13

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

May Newsletter

Fri, 02 May 2025 01:52:18 GMT

MAY calendar

OST Long Course Invite: May 3rd-4th (Registration closed)

Opelika, AL. Long Course Meet, open to Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black, as well as 12&Under Silver and Bronze swimmers.

FST Lifeguard Certification & Recertification: May 16th - 18th* (Registration deadline: May 11th)

Macon, GA. Red Cross lifeguard certification & recertification course. Participants must be 15 or older. See details and register here .

SGSL Block Party: May 23rd (Registration deadline: May 19th)

Macon, GA. Short Course. Our first South Georgia Summer League meet of the season! Open to all FST swimmers, but geared toward our Aquanaut, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers. This meet will require USA registration (more details tba via email).

Memorial Day: May 26th

No practice. Enjoy your day off!

FST Long Course Invite: May 30th - June 1st (Registration deadline: May 23rd)

Warner Robins, GA. Long Course meet. All Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, JV, Silver, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black swimmers are encouraged to attend.

summer schedule updates:

Starting the week of Memorial Day, some training groups will switch to our Summer Training schedules. Please review the schedule for your site at the links below to see if/how your group is affected:

For the remainder of May: Teal, Black, Gold, and Varsity athletes from our Macon location will continue to have the option of attending Friday practices in Macon or long course practices in Warner Robins. All Saturday practices will continue to be held in Warner Robins for the duration of the long course season. As indicated on the schedules above, once we switch to the summer schedule, ALL Friday and Saturday practices will be held in Warner Robins.

If you have any questions about the schedule, please email Amanda at admin@swimfst.com

A Note from the Coach:

Helpful Meet Tips for Swim Parents

Swim meets are a great opportunity for athletes to test their skills, gain experience, and build confidence. As a parent, you can help make that experience even more positive with a few simple habits:

Be a cheerleader. Celebrate their effort, not just the outcome. A “great job for getting out there and racing hard!” can go a long way toward helping swimmers feel proud of themselves—regardless of the time on the scoreboard.
Model calm, healthy reactions. Some helpful things parents often say after races include:
“I loved watching you swim.”
“You looked strong on that last 50!”
“What did you think about the race?”
“I’m proud of how hard you’re working.”
Let the coaches handle the coaching. After a race, we consider what went well, what can be improved, and whether it’s the right time to focus on both—or just reinforce the positives. That timing is important. When swimmers get feedback from too many directions, it can be confusing and overwhelming.
Support good choices. Help swimmers stay fueled, hydrated, and rested throughout the meet weekend. Encourage them to check in with their coach and stay focused between events—but also to enjoy their teammates and the fun of competition.

This month, we are wrapping up cycle 1 and entering cycle 2. Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ages 12 & under: CLICK HERE for details and registration

Junior Jag

Augusta

June 6-8

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

April Newsletter

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:30:00 GMT

April calendar

Spring Break: March 28th - April 4th*

Warner Robins & Macon. No practices for any groups. Enjoy your break - we will see you back at practice the week of April 6th!

FST Lifeguard Certification & Recertification: April 11th - 13th* (Registration deadline: April 7th)

Macon, GA. Red Cross lifeguard certification & recertification course. Participants must be 15 or older. See details and register here .

FST will be hiring Lifeguard and Swim Lesson instructors for our summer lessons in Macon, and Red Cross certification is required. Don't miss out on this fun summer work opportunity!

*Additional certification courses are also being scheduled for May 16-18.

FST Long Course IMX Meet: April 26th - 27th (Registration deadline: April 21st)

Warner Robins, GA. Long Course meet. All Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, JV, Silver, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black swimmers are encouraged to attend, to obtain your IMX for long course season.

spring fitter & faster clinic: fly & breast

We are excited to share that we will be welcoming back our friends at Fitter & Faster for a Fast Butterfly & Breaststroke Technique Swim Camp on April 12 & 13 at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center.

As the hosts, our team has the first opportunity to register for spots. Please use the links below to sign up as soon as possible. Learning from one of their elite clinicians will be an inspiring way for swimmers to kick off April. We highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity if you’re able to.

There will be two sessions available: one for swimmers ages 9-12 and another for ages 13 & over. The curriculum each day will be:

April 12: Fast Butterfly Technique

April 13: Fast Breaststroke Technique

Ages 13 & over: CLICK HERE for details and registration

If you have any questions about the clinic email Michael Plantamura at Mplanty@fitterandfaster.com and he will help you out.

A Note from the Coach:

This year's Divisional Meet was a lot of fun, and we are so proud of our team, both for your effort/performance and for your Team Spirit!

As we start training for long course, we will be focusing on goal-setting. Be on the lookout for your goal-setting forms, and in the meantime, watch the video from legendary Coach Bob Bowman found at the bottom of this news post.

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ages 12 & under: CLICK HERE for details and registration

OST Long-Course Invite

Opelika

May 3-4

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

Annual Award Ceremony

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:14:19 GMT

Award Ceremony - April 6th

Annual Awards Ceremony

We are so thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 FST Awards Ceremony, on April 6th at 5:30 p.m.! As in previous years, the event will be held at The Muse Theatr e in downtown Perry. This will be a night all about celebrating our athletes for their hard work and accomplishments throughout the 2024 Long Course and 2024-2025 Short Course seasons. We encourage everyone to dress up (Sunday dress is fine!), and come enjoy a night of awards, food catered by the Butcher Shop, and music from a great DJ.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $25/each, and must be purchased by April 2nd. To purchase tickets, be sure you are logged in to the website and then visit the registration page for your training site, found here . Please note: There are two registration links for internal purposes, but there is only one award ceremony.

Click the event name "Award Ceremony" to read the event description.
On the next page, click "Add Attendee."
Select the swimmers who will be attending, by adding a check in the box beside their name.
Click "Add Attendee" and add the names for any additional tickets (parents, siblings, etc).
Click "Save" and then open the cart/checkout on the top right of the page.
Review your attendee list and ticket totals, then click "Next" and "Continue" at the bottom of the page.
Input required information (required information has a red asterisk, and is a site requirement - we cannot disable it) and then "Continue."
On the next page, "Complete Registration" and you are done!

See details on the awards given and the systems we use to determine the award winners:

Participation: All attending swimmers are called on stage by training group to receive an award. Swimming isn't an easy sport, and while they are called "participation awards," these awards are truly earned - by their hard work and dedication.

Note: Each of the following awards requires participation in at least one USA Swimming competition each year.

I.M.Ready: We recognize this achievement for all Bronze and Silver swimmers who have participated in the requisite events for their age groups. The event requirements can be found here . The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward those swimmers who push themselves to swim longer distances in all of the strokes, rather than just sticking to their "favorite" events.
I.M.Xtreme: Similar to I.M.R., but more challenging. We recognize this achievement for all FST swimmers who have participated in the requisite events for their age groups. The event requirements can be found here .
Most Improved: USA Swimming assigns " Power Points " to each swimmer's race, based on how their time compares to other swimmers of the same age/gender throughout the country. To determine who qualifies as Most Improved, we compare each swimmer's Power Point totals from the previous year (2023-2024) to the current year (2024-2025), based on their fastest times in each event. The swimmer from each age group with the highest point total improvement wins! The idea is to swim a variety of events and always try to improve your times.
Motivational Time Standards are set by USA Swimming for each Quad (between Olympic years). We pull a report from USA Swimming and award swimmers for the highest standard they have achieved across all events, at any USA meet. See motivational standards here .
High Point Winner: The top Power Point earners of the year are named our High Point Winners. These are our highest achieving athletes of the year.

March Newsletter

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:42:54 GMT

March calendar

Southeastern Meet of Champions: March 6th-9th (Registration closed)

August, GA. Sectional-level competition with qualifying standards .

Southern Divisional Championships: March 14th-16th (Registration closed)

Columbus, GA. Our biggest meet of the year - we can't wait to see you all there!

Spirit Week details are below:

Monday: Blackout Day - Wear all black to show our power and intensity!
Tuesday: 80x/90s - Go retro with your best throwback looks - think neon, scrunchies, windbreakers and band tees!
Wednesday: Wacky Tacky Wednesday - Mismatched, loud and wild - wear your craziest combo!
Thursday: Crazy Sock Swap - Bring a pair of crazy (new) socks and swap with a teammate.

Spirit Days at the meet:

Saturday: 80x/90s (Round 2): Bring back the retro vibes on deck!
Sunday: Blackout & Crazy Socks: Wear all black AND show off the crazy socks you got in the sock swap!*

*Crazy socks are a fun choice all weekend!!

FST Mentor Meet: March 21st (Registration deadline: March 19th)

Warner Robins, GA. All Aquanauts, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers are invited to participate. Gold, Varsity, Teal & Black are encouraged to attend as timers/cheerleaders.

FST Lifeguard Certification & Recertification: March 28th - 30th* (Registration deadline: March 21st)

Macon, GA. Red Cross lifeguard certification & recertification course. Participants must be 15 or older. See details and register here .

FST will be hiring Lifeguard and Swim Lesson instructors for our summer lessons in Macon, and Red Cross certification is required. Don't miss out on this fun summer work opportunity!

*Additional certification courses are also being scheduled for April 11-13 and May 16-18.

Spring Break: March 28th - April 4th*

Warner Robins & Macon. No practices for any groups. Enjoy your break - we will see you back at practice the week of April 6th!

spring fitter & faster clinic: fly & breast

There will be two sessions available: one for swimmers ages 9-12 and another for ages 13 & over. The curriculum each day will be:

April 12: Fast Butterfly Technique

April 13: Fast Breaststroke Technique

Ages 13 & over: CLICK HERE for details and registration

If you have any questions about the clinic email Michael Plantamura at Mplanty@fitterandfaster.com and he will help you out.

A Note from the Coach:

This subject is very important with our upcoming Divisional Meet.

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Long Course IMR/IMX

Warner Robins

April 26-27

OST Long-Course Invite

Opelika

May 3-4

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

February Newsletter

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:17:08 GMT

february calendar

Peach State Champs: February 15th-16th (Registration deadline: February 1st)

Warner Robins, GA. 14& Under. This meet has qualifying standards . All Black, Teal, Gold, and Varsity swimmers not participating in the meet are asked to volunteer as timers via this link .

Age Group State: February 21st-23rd (Registration deadline: February 8th)

Savannah, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

FST Home Meet: TBA

Date and location (Macon or Warner Robins) is to be announced.

Southeastern Meet of Champions: March 6th-9th (Registration deadline: February 26th)

August, GA. Sectional-level competition with qualifying standards .

save the date: southern divisionals

March 14-16

Columbus, GA

In the past, Warner Robins and Macon competed for the HOG, but now that we are ONE TEAM we think we can WIN IT ALL!!!

A Note from the Coach:

We have not yet finished this Short Course season, so there is still time to achieve the goals you set at the beginning of the season.

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Warner Robins site schedule

Southern Divisionals

Columbus

March 14-16

NCSA Spring Championships

Orlando

March 18-22

NCSA Age Group Championships

Orlando

March 26-29

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

January Newsletter

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:16:20 GMT

JANUARY Calendar

Holiday Schedule: December 23rd-January 2nd.

Please review and print the modified practice schedules for your site:

Macon site schedule

Warner Robins ONLY: High school county meet, January 9th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, January 9th. T/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Monday (Jan 6th) or Wednesday (Jan 8th). Gold, Varsity, Teal and Black will be contacted with details for a combined-site practice in Macon.

ABSC New Year's Kickoff: January 10th-12th (Registration deadline: January 2nd)

POSTPONED: This meet is now scheduled for January 17-19 (Registration deadline: January 10th)

Athens, GA. Open to all USA-S registered Bronze, Silver, Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers who have previously attended a meet.

FST Mentor Meet: January 17th (Registration deadline: January 15th)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST swimmers, including Aquanauts. Gold, Teal & Black swimmers are encouraged to attend as mentors/timers/cheerleaders.

Warner Robins ONLY: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20th

The Aquatic Center will be closed and there will be no practices in Warner Robins on Monday, January 20th. M/W Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Jan 21st) or Thursday (Jan 23rd). Silver, JV, Gold, Varsity, Teal and Black will be contacted with details for an alternate practice in Macon.

The January Meet: January 26th (Registration deadline: January 16th)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST members who are registered with USA Swimming.

Famous Last Words: January 31st-February 2nd (Registration deadline: January 17th)

Cumming, GA. Open to all Varsity, Adv HS, Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers, as well as 12&U Silver and Int HS, and 8&U Bronze swimmers who have previously attended a USA-S meet. This meet requires USA Swimming registration

USA Swimming Registration

All meets, both away and at our home pools require USA registration, except those meets labeled "Home Meet" and "Mentor Meet." Prior to attending your first non-scrimmage meet, you must register online with USA Swimming. There are 3 athlete registration options:

Premium: This will cover your swimmer for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025. There are no limits on the number of meets. This is the most expensive option, but also the easiest. Just register once each year and you're all set.

Individual Season: This will cover exactly 150 days of swimming. If you upgrade to premium BEFORE the 150 days expires, USA-Swimming will just charge you the difference, but you have to make sure you upgrade within 150 days. If the individual season expires before you upgrade, you will have to pay the full amount for the Premium membership to continue.

Flex: This will cover 12&Under athletes for up to a year, but the athlete cannot compete in more than 2 USA-Swimming sanctioned meets, and it will not cover participation in championship meets like Peachstate Champs, State or Divisionals.

Register at the link below:

https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/177C04ABF24341

If this is your first-time registering an athlete, please create a parent account before registering your swimmer. Various help guides, including setting up your account, registering athletes, and more, can be found at the following link:

https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/help-documentation/member

A Note from the Coach:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Warner Robins site schedule

Peach State Champs (14&U)

Warner Robins

February 15-16

Age Group State Championship (11-14)

Savannah

February 21-23

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

December Newsletter

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:55:21 GMT

december Calendar

Warner Robins: Access Cards

As a reminder, the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center is now requiring that all FST team members set up an access account with the facility. See emails sent in November for details on setting up your facility account. Swimmers will receive a small card that they must present to access the facility.

GA Senior State: December 6th-8th (Registration closed)

Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

Teal & Black combined-site practice: December 7th

Coach Ben will lead a Macon/Warner Robins combined-site practice for Teal & Black in Warner Robins, from 8:00-10:00am

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, December 11th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Bronze or Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Wednesday, December 11th. M/W Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Dec 10th) or Thursday (Dec 12th).

The December Meet: December 13th-15th (Registration deadline: December 5th)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all USA-S registered Intermediate and Advanced Homeschool, JV, Varsity, Silver, Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers, as well as 12 & Under Bronze and 8 & Under Aquanauts who have previously attended a meet.

Holiday Schedule: December 23rd-January 2nd.

Please review and print the modified practice schedules for your site:

Macon site schedule

FST New Year's Home Meet: December 28th (Registration deadline: December 23rd)

Macon, GA. Open to all FST members.

USA Swimming Registration

If your swimmer has not previously attended a USA meet in 2024, you will need to complete an online USA Swimming registration prior to attending any future away meets. An email will be sent, along with step-by-step instructions, to the applicable athletes prior to their first meet. This registration will cover your athlete through 2025.
If your swimmer has already attended USA meets under a Premium membership, they are eligible to continue attending meets through the end of 2024, but will need to be registered with USA Swimming prior to their first meet of 2025. An email will be sent prior to the end of the year, along with step-by-step instructions for 2025 registrations, to all currently registered athletes.

A Note from the Coach:

Being consistent in practice attendance
Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice
Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation
Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Year's Kickoff
January 10th-12th

Committee Corner: Officials

U.S. Masters Swimming

November Newsletter

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:46:16 GMT

november Calendar

FST Home Meet: November 1st (Registration closed)

Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST members.

Combined-Site practices: November 2nd

November 2nd (Tent work day)

Warner Robins ONLY: Veterans Day, November 11th

The Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center is closed in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no practices. M/W Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Tuesday, November 12th.

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, November 14th

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Bronze or Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, November 14th. Tu/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Wednesday, November 13th

Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, November 21st

Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Bronze or Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, November 21st. Tu/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Wednesday, November 20th

Marlins Invite: November 22nd-24th (Registration deadline: November 11th)

Marietta, GA. Open to all Intermediate and Advanced Homeschool, JV, Varsity, Silver, Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers.

Thanksgiving Break: November 27th-29th

All Bronze and Aquanaut swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (November 25th & 26th)

Black, Teal and Gold swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, November 27th.

BOLO Turkey Meet: November 29th or 30th

Macon, GA. Depending on the weather and other factors, we may run a USA Swimming Block Party meet the final weekend of November. Be on the lookout for additional details.

GA Senior State: December 6th-8th (Registration deadline: November 27th)

Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards .

USA Swimming Registration

If your swimmer has not previously attended a USA meet in 2024, you will need to complete an online USA Swimming registration prior to attending any future away meets. An email will be sent, along with step-by-step instructions, to the applicable athletes prior to their first meet. This registration will cover your athlete through 2025.
If your swimmer has already attended USA meets under a Premium membership, they are eligible to continue attending meets through the end of 2024, but will need to be registered with USA Swimming prior to their first meet of 2025. An email will be sent prior to the end of the year, along with step-by-step instructions for 2025 registrations, to all currently registered athletes.

A Note from the Coach:

We hope everyone has enjoyed their first week of our new dryland program! If you have not seen the SwimStrong emails we sent, please let us know. It is important that athletes have watched the videos to familiarize themselves with the weekly workout before their first day of dryland.

Dryland training is scheduled weekly for all Black, Teal, Gold, Silver, JV/Varsity (Warner Robins), and Highschool (Macon) athletes. If you have a Bronze athlete who would like to start doing some dryland training on their own/at home, let us know and we will send you some helpful information and a weekly workout.

At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on:

Increasing intensity
Technique, technique, technique
Developing good attendance habits and consistent training

Read more about the training cycles at this link .

UPCOMING EVENTS