Nine swimmers from the FAST Masters team competed in the USMS National Championships in Irvine last weekend. With 2,500 swimmers from all over the country, the competition was excellent. Highlights: Bob Bergstrom -- 28 points & 1 time improvement Tom Burke -- 8 points & 3 time improvements Ashley DePaul -- 38 points & 5 time improvements Eric Jacobs -- 4 time improvements Lyndsay Naish -- 39 points & 6 time improvements Paul Rivet -- 2 time improvements Dan Skagen -- 4 time improvements Jason Smith -- 1 time improvement...

FAST swimmers had a great first long course meet in Long Beach last Sunday at the Lakewood Closed Invitational. 19 swimmers posted a total of 41 personal best times 28 New USAS National Age Group Motivational Times -- 1 "AAA", 3 "AA", 15 "A", 8 "BB", 1 "B" Congratulations to all.

Last Friday, Simon Lamar from FAST competed in the USA Swimming Open Water Nationals in Sarasota, FL. Simon, who had previously competed in Budapest, Hungary at the World Championships in the 25-kilometer race, spent most of the 10-kilometer race in Florida between 12th and 15th place. With a surge on the final lap, he moved up to 9th place. As three foreign athletes finished ahead of him, Simon's strong finish enabled him to become the 6th American in the field, thus securing the final spot on the USA Swimming National...

At the annual Distance Dogfight meet on Saturday FAST athletes challenged themselves and each other in an event which featured very freestyle event (except for the 50). 51 swimmers showed great strength, competitiveness and resolve in the 1500-800-400-200-100 series of long course events. Results achieved were as follows: 80 personal best times 50 new National Age Group Times (2 "AAA", 7 "AA", 4 "A", 19 "BB", 18 "B") FAST is proud to be one of the few teams which to offers these races for swimmers of all ages and abilities....

Last week, 15 FAST swimmers from the National and Senior groups traveled to Austin, TX to compete in the Four Corners Sectional Championships. The large event, held at the ecxellent facilities of the University of Texas, found FAST racing against stiff and unfamiliar competition. It was a fanstastic learning and growth experience overall. Swimmers achieved stellar results in the Lone Star state including: 3 new USAS Futures cuts -- Carter Lavold (200Y Butterfly), Luke Leon Guerrero (1000Y Freestyle), Ty Leon Guerrero (200Y Breaststroke) 56 personal best times (70%) 20 new...

Last week Cera Mallory formally committed to swim for Utah Tech in St George, UT. Cera, a freestyle and breaststroke specialist, will be a vital part of the Trailblazers' push towards excellence in their third season as a NCAA Division 1 program. Congratulations Cera!

FAST swimmers competed successfully in Pasadena this past weekend. For most it was the last meet of the short course season and a great step for forward for summer. 1 New National Age Group Time Standard achieved (1x "AAA") Congratulations to all our meet qualifiers!

FAST swimmers raced at the CA/NV Sectional Championships this past weekend in Carlsbad, CA. High School Senior Cera Mallory returned to competition after seven months of intense rehabilitation on her surgically repaired knee. All of her consistent effort paid off when she dropped four seconds in the 500 yard freestyle! Congratulations everyone!

After braving the cold and rain on Saturday, swimmers were treated to a beautiful Sunday morning of racing. Junior, Varsity and Senior swimmers concluded their short course season over the weekend with 121 best times and 17 new USAS National Age Group Times -- 1 x "A", 5 x "BB", 11 x "B". Congratulations to all!

At the 2023 Central California Age Groups Championships FAST swimmers turned in some incredible individual and team performances. 2nd Place Overall Team 2nd Place Boys Team 3rd Place Girls Team Eveline Grannis -- 13-14 Girls Individual High Point Award winner 217 new personal best times 62 new National Age Group Motivational Times -- 4 "AAA", 20 "AA", 38 "A" 6 new SCS Spring Age Groups Championships cuts (formerly known as JOs) Congratulations to everyone on their amazing results!