USA Swimming recently announced its 2021-2022 Scholastic All-America list, featuring 1,281 athletes in 9-12th grade who maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) and meet any of the competition criteria during the qualifying period of September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022. Matthew Chai, now a freshman at Cal Berkeley, made the list for the second time. Congratulations!

At the GWSC Pumpkin Meet yesterday FAST swimmers finished a full weekend of racing in stellar fashion. Here are some stats: 49 new National Age Group Motivational Times (1 "AAA", 4 "AA", 9 "A", 17 "BB, 18 "B") 135 personal best times (68%) 21 pumpkins brought home for heat-winning performances! Congratulations to everyone!

FAST raced the distance events last Friday and a plethora of mid-distance and sprint events on Saturday while hosting several local teams. The meet, designed to involve all the team's swimmers regardless of speed, proved an excellent opportunity to swim numerous events and bring FAST athletes of all ages and abilities together at the same time. Here are some stats: 73 new National Age Group Motivational Times (8 "AA", 14 "A", 30 "BB, 21 "B") 206 personal best times (73%) Multiple new Spring JO times! Congratulations to everyone!

Long-time FAST swimmer Bill McGarvey challenged his Masters teammates this morning after practice. McGarvey, aka "Taco Bill", announced that he would match all Masters donations up to $1,000 to the "Island Time" fundraiser next weekend. He encouraged the group to give whatever they could, noting that if all 90 registered FAST Masters swimmers contributed it would be a significant amount raised towards a new timing system, lane lines and other infrastructure items which are sorely needed. Bill also wanted to remind everyone that FAST is a non-profit organization and all...

Congratulations to our Week 1 "Island Time" Fundraiser individual winners. By raising a combined $2,785 in one week, Atalia Perez ($1,135) and Peter Zhang ($1,650) were our top female and male fundraisers for the week. Congratulations also to the Junior group for taking the team contest at the final hour last Saturday with a total of $2,606.05 raised. The contest continues this week and results will be announced on Monday. Remember, "You gotta be in it to win it!"

This past weekend at the Western Zone Open Water Championships FAST swimmers performed in outstanding fashion. Fourteen team members traveled to Coronado, CA and competed in 1000, 3000 and 5000 meter races. The competition was open to teams across the Western Zone which encompasses the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. FAST swimmers dominated the Girls 13-14 Division, taking Gold, Silver and Bronze and came away with five more Top-8 finishes, garnering a total of 8 medals! 1K 9-10 Girls Emma Adams,...

Recently FAST Masters swimmers and coaches gathered for an unofficial 1.5 mile open water swim in Corona Del Mar. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Thanks to our organizers and participants. If you are interested in rejuvenating your swimming career from the past (or are just curious to get a taste of what your children put themselves through every week), come by and try a free workout! Monday, Wednesday, Friday -- 6:00-7:00 AM Saturday -- 7:00-8:00 AM Monthly and per/practice payment plans are available All ages and abilities welcome See you at...

Congratulations to high school senior Ayden Min on her commitment to John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Read more details in the SwimSwam article here. Way to go Ayden!

On Saturday 118 FAST athletes competed in the Blue vs White Instrasquad meet. Led by enthusiastic high school seniors who served as team captains, the competition was close right until the end with a final score of Blue--2968 and White--3318. Congratulations to all who participated (especially those with painted faces) and thanks again to Blue Team Captains (Kaneiya Desai, Huy Le, Cera Mallory, Matthew Menchaca and Ayanna Thompson) and White Team Captains (Jaxx Miller and Ayden Min) for their energy and efforts!

22 athletes from FAST will compete in the Western Zone Open Water Championships in Coronado, CA on Saturday. The competition will feature swimmers of all ages competing in 1000 Meter, 3000 Meter and 5000 Meter events at the Glorietta Bay Park venue. Good luck to all! The next pool competition for FAST will be the Blue vs. White SCY Intrasquad meet on Saturday, September 17. Our high school seniors will be leading this event as team captains. More information soon.