ST. AUGUSTINE SWIM TEAM: Welcome

The purpose of SAST is to provide a valuable opportunity and enriching experience for age group swimmers of all abilities in the St. Augustine area , to participate as a member of Florida Swimming and United States Swimming, Inc, and to be governed by the following goals:

*to develop competitive swimmers in an environment that not only reinforces training and dedication to the sport but fun and enjoyment as well.

*to develop shape, train and build quality swimmers as well as a appreciation for the sport of swimming.

*to encourage and promote the development of the individual as a swimmer and athlete at developmental, regional, and state and national level.

* to promote and encourage swimmers to set personal & team goals ,show good sportsmanship, and learn quality life skills through the sport of swimming.

This was a great year for our high school Cyclone swimmers. Our Pedro Menendez swimers, ( Trey Dotson (100fly, 200 free), Sydney Dotson (100 breast,500 free),  Emilia Sopranzi (100 Breast,100 Free) and Leah Rondinelli (100 back) placed in the top eight at Districts and  qualified for individual events to the regional competition. St. Augustine Swimmer  Noah Hackney was District Champion  in the 100 yard backstroke and runner up in the 500 yard freestyle.His efforts qualified him for the regional meet. Noah went on to final at the regional meet and qualify for FHSAA Class 2A where he went on to finish 9th in the state in the 100 yard backstroke with a lifetime best time 54.71.

( *To get high school championship results click FHSAA logo above ....to see Noah's backstroke swim  go to the same site and click 2A State video...)

Way To go Cyclone swimmers!

Our Practice Schedule for the Fall Season is as follows:

 *Age Group Cyclones      Monday through Friday  5:30 pm-7:00pm

* Note:

During the fall season ....Pedro Menendez High School Swim Team has the majority of the pool from 4:30 pm -6:30 pm ...therefore our lane space will be limited...also there will be some high school meets scheduled on tues and thurs through out the season...on days there are high school home meets., we will have not have practice ....please make sure all  swimmers have shoes and shorts for  this part of season..our emphasis for first 8 weeks will be dryland training  on the deck and stroke work in the pool.  If there is an away meet scheduled for SAHS,  we will hold practice unless other wise notified. The fall is always crazy...so I should have a calender together soon so you can keep up with the schedule. Once high school season ends  November 4...we will settle back into a more consistent schedule.

*The Fall Developmental Group will start September 14  :

October     9-11         Camden County Boomers Down Under Invitational                     SCY        St. Marys, Georgia

November  21           Daytona Beach Swimming                                                            SCY        Port Orange

December   4-6         Gator Swim Club Winter Classic                                                   SCY        Gainesville

December 12             Florida Swimming B Championships                                           SCY        Jacksonville

Cyclone Swimmers concluded the 2009 long course swimming season with outstanding performances at Florida Swimming Junior Olympics July 16-19 held in Fort Myers, Florida and the Florida Swimming Senior Championships held July 26-29 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

At Florida JO’s, Madelyn Snodgrass, Brian Hodang and Nicholas Loomis participated in the event. Snodgrass posted a time of 1:33.69 in the 10 & under girls 100 meter backstroke. Loomis swam a lifetime best in the 11/12 boys 50 meter butterfly with a time 35.54.  Hodang competed in five events in the 10 & under boys age group : 50 meter breaststroke  (52.42), 100 meter backstroke (1:34.88), 50 meter freestyle (36.23), 50 meter backstroke (42.69  and 50 meter butterfly (40.56).

At Florida Senior Championships, Hackney posted 6 lifetime best time swims, made consolation finals in two events and posted one top 8 finish. Hackney took 7^th place in the 1500 meter freestyle ( 18:39.68) , 13^th place in the 100 meter backstroke (1:06.65), 16^th in the 200 meter backstroke 2:27.52 and posted lifetime bests in the 50 meter freestyle (26.65), 100 meter freestyle (58.76), and 100 meter butterfly (1:06.95)

The St. Augustine Cyclones Swim Team took home the team title at the Titusville Invitational held August 1 & 2 at the Titusville High School  Aquatic Center. The Cyclones amassed 1,703 points,  40 points more than runner up Central Brevard Aquatics.  The Cyclones were led by Senior Boys swimmer Noah Hackney who took home the high point honors. Hackney  took 1^st place in the 100 & 200 yard Fellow Cyclone swimmers Brian Hodang (10 & Under boys), Cole Crane  ( 8 & under boys) , Joslyn Bulis ( 10 & Under girls) and Nicholas Loomis (11/12 boys) were high point runner up in their respected age groups. The following Cyclone swimmers placed in the top 8 and received awards ( times are in yards):

The SAST Cyclones will be  holding all of our team practices at the new Solomon Calhoun  Community Center and  Aquatic Complex located at 1300 Duval Street in West St. Augustine starting May 11. The pool is a  8 lane 25 yard by 25 meter , 250,000 gallon aquatic facility  with adjacent teaching area  is part of the Westside Sports Complex that also includes a gymnasium and office spaces for various not for profit groups . It is the brainchild of the West St. Augustine CRA and St Johns County Recreation Department. In the future , plans  also to include to add ball fields, a walking track and dog park to the complex. Our local First Coast Family YMCA will be providing lifeguard services and swim lesson instruction at the facility. The Cyclones will be providing all the competitive programs. Special thanks goes out to the West St. Augustine CRA, St Johns County Recreation Department and Family First Coast YMCA for allowing us to use the facility!

The St. Augustine Cyclones Swim Team competed at Veolia Water Blue Wave IMX Challenge held May 8 & 9 in Brandon , Florida at Brandon Swim & Tennis Club.

Cyclone swimmer Noah Hackney took the 15/16 boys high point honors. Hackney took 1st place 200 meter butterfly and 200 meter backstroke and placed 2nd in the 400 free, 400 individual medley and 200 im.

 Other Cyclone swimmers placing in the top eight and receiving awards were:

 Emilia Sopranzi      1st place         Senior Girls 100 meter Breaststroke

                              6th place        Senior Girls  200 meter Freestyle

                              6th place        Senior Girls 100 meter Backstroke

Rachel Hackney       4th place         Senior 50 meter Butterfly

                               7th place         Senior Girls  50 meter Backstroke

                               7th place         Senior Girls 50 meter breastroke

Taylor Kelley           6th place          Senior 50 meter Breaststroke

Alex Shatto              4th Place         Senior 50 Meter Breaststroke

Brian Hodang            4th Place         Senior 50 Meter Backstroke

                                5th place        Senior 50 Meter Breaststroke

                                6th Place         Senior 50 Meter Butterfly

Nicolas Loomis           3rd place        Senior 50 Meter Butterfly

The St. Augustine Cyclones Swim Team opened the 2009 long course season on April 4th and 5th at North Florida Long Course Classic in Jacksonville at the Cecil Aquatic Center. The Cyclones were led by Emilia Sopranzi, who took the 13/14 girls high point runner up honors. Sopranzi took 1st place in girls 200 meter breaststroke, 400 meter freestyle and 200 individual medley. She also took 2nd place in the 50 meter breaststroke and 100 meter breaststroke and place 4th in 50 meter freestyle 100 meter freestyle and 100 meter backstroke. Her teammate Leah Rondinelli took 3rd place honors in the 13/14 girls 200 meter backstroke.
             In the 10 & under boy’s Age group, Brian Hodang took home 1st place in the 50 meter freestyle and place 2nd in the 50 meter breaststroke, 100 meter breaststroke and 100 meter freestyle. He also took third place in the 50 meter butterfly.
In the 11 & 12 boy’s age group, Nicolas Loomis took 2nd place in both the 50 meter butterfly and 100 meter butterfly.
              In the senior boys , Noah Hackney took 2nd place in the 50 meter backstroke and and 200 meter backstroke and placed third in  the 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter butterfly, and 100 meter backstroke. His teammate Scott Misuita took 3rd place in the senior boy’s 400 meter freestyle.
              Other Cyclone swimmers placing in the top 8 and receiving awards were Alec Dawson, Madelyn Snodgrass, Alex Shatto, Viktor Cieslik , Kamil Cieslik, Rachel Hackney and Taylor Kelley.

Workouts for Adult Swimmers

Workouts:

· Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings

· 6:00-7:00 a.m.

· Year round

· At the Solomon Calhoun Community Center Pool on  1300 Duval Street in West St. Augustine.

Average workout is 3000 yards

Slow lane is available for new or returning swimmers

Come check out one workout for free, then $5/drop-in session or $25/month.

More info call: Clark Pace 471-2409