FAST is excited to attend the New Year's Kickoff meet in Elizabethtown, Ky this weekend with 16 swimmers representing the team.  Good luck swimmers and remember to Swim FAST!!!!

FAST would like to congratulate Chelsea Andrews who recently accepted the Head Coaching position with the team. 

Hey, what's going Bulldogs?  If you didn't read the article in the State Journal today, you're missing out.  It was a good article and our swimmers looked great.  We have been working hard for the past couple of weeks for the meet this weekend so rest up and eat a good and healthy breakfast.  We will see you all tomorrow. 

I hope everyone that participated in the Wildcat meet this past weekend had a good experience.  It was fun to get out there and coach my very first meet and watch so many good swims.  Don't forget about the Cardinal Classic coming up in a couple of weeks at UofL.  Also, I hope everyone has safe holiday travels.  Remember to cherish every moment you can with your family during the holidays.  One more thing....................SWIM FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The FAST swim team attended their first meet of the season on November 19th and 20th 2011, the WA Autumn Classic.  Representing the team were Aidan Adkins, Trey Hayden, Sidney Hayden, Canyon Thomas, Logan Thomas, Sidney Wix and newcomers Christian Adkins, Claire Moore and Lily Ware.  The kids did a great job and everyone had a personal best in at least one event.  Please check back for results.

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FAST has returned to its roots and has rebranded the team as the FAST Bulldogs.

FAST was represented by Jacob Silvernail at this years 13 & Over State Championships.  For his first Xperience in the big pool at UK, Jacob did a great job.  He was not distracted by the constant commotion.  He was not deterred by the minimal seating arrangements.  He stayed focused and got up for both his sprint races and did best times.  Jacob dropped .36 in the 50 Free for a final time of 26.08 and dropped almost two seconds in the 100 Free for a best time of 58.98.  Jacob won his preliminary heat in the 100 Free from lane 2.  Good job Jacob.  We look forward to continued improvement.
FAST was represented by Garrett Brock and Emma Silvernail at the 2011 21 & Under Championships.  Garrett swam best times in both his events, the 50 Breast and 50 Free.  He dropped .74 seconds from his seed time in the 50 Breast and dropped almost 1.5 seconds in the 50 Free.  Garrett exhibited an excellent start in his 50 Free.  Emma Silvernail qualified for six events in this year's Championships, however, she only swam two events at the Championships.  Along with being an excellent swimmer, Emma, represented her school's academic team and competed at that on Saturday.  However, on Sunday at the swim meet, she represented FAST in both the 50 Free and 50 Fly and dropped almost two second in the 50 Fly preliminary race.  Both of these swimmers performed well and we expect continued improvement from them as well.
Finally, FAST was well represented by five swimmers at the 8 & Under Championships (a first for FAST).  Swimmers Mattie Brock, Caroline Renshaw, Canyon Thomas, Logan Thomas and Sidney Wix competed well at the Championships.  Each swimmer had time drops in different events.  Also, for the first time ever, FAST, swam two relays at the Championships.  Our four 8 & Under girls swam in both the 200 Free Relay and 200 Medley Relay.  Six year old Canyon Thomas was the top FAST swimmer with an 11th place finish in the 25 Back.  FAST appreciates all of it's swimmers and their parents for participating in this years State Championships.

On Saturday February 19, several FAST Xperience swimmers and one coach participated in the 2011 Polar Plunge For Special Olympics.  It was a beautiful day with above average temperatures, however, the water was still cold - 40 degrees in fact.  FAST team members raised over $1,000 and we are very proud of all the plungers and their families for supporting this community event.  Special thanks to athlete plungers:  Claire Stapleton, Alexandra Silvernail, Jacob Silvernail, Emma Silvernail, Trey Hayden, Sydney Hayden.  Coach plungers included myself and Roger Stapleton.  Coach Roger has placed several photos on Facebook and you can also go to the Special Olympics website to view all the fun from that day.  FAST is proud to participate in this event and we look forward to plunging again next year.

This past weekend, FAST Xperience athletes represented their respective high schools and competed in the 2011 High School Regional Championships.  FAST swimmers in the meet included Sydney Bratcher, Sierra DeMers, Anna Hawkins, Braden Peyton, Alexandra Silvernail, Jacob Silvernail and Molly Vest.  Every swimmer had a least one best time in their two allowed events.  Point scorers were Sydney Bratcher finishing 9th in the 200 Free and 8th in the 500 Free with best times in both events.  Anna Hawkins (the "Sprint Monster") controlled the consolation final of the 50 Free from start to finish for 7th place and a personal best time.  Anna also finished 10th in the 100 Free.  Braden Peyton swam personal best times and placed 10th in the 50 Free and 6th in the 100 Free.  All three of these swimmers contributed to scoring relays and Sydney Bratcher and Anna Hawkins will represent Western Hills on both freestyle relays at the upcoming Kentucky High School Championships.  FAST is very proud of all our high school competitors and best of luck to those swimming at State.