PST News

Financial Aid for the 2025-26 Swim Season:

On June 11th, Coach Stefan sent out a clubwide email with the PST Handbook and Registration materials for the 2025-26 season. Families who are interested in learning more about PST’s financial aid policy and potentially submitting a request for financial support, please read this section in the handbook which has a link to the Financial Aid Request Form.

Request forms need to be submitted by June 30th for consideration.

Registration for the 2025-26 Swim Season:

Registration for the 2025/2026 Season is now open and will close on Friday, July 11. Follow the link on our website to complete your registration. 

During registration, you will:

• be required to pay a non-refundable Annual Membership fee of $250 per swimmer

This fee will cover two swim caps, one T-shirt, a team mesh bag or a team backpack, and administrative expenses​​

• be asked to pick one of the following options

Annual Dues- If you choose the annual dues option, the full yearly dues amount will be charged according to our financial policy on September 1st​

Monthly Dues- by selecting the monthly dues option, you will be charged our monthly dues on the first of each month starting September 1st for 10 months

Once registration closes on July 11th, the coaching staff will meet to make group assignments. We will announce those in mid-July, hopefully giving everyone enough time to organize carpooling, etc. 

The new season will start on Monday, August 18, for the Titanium Group and on Saturday, August 23, for our Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Year Round High School (YRHS) groups. The first term for our Green Group will begin on Monday, August 25. 

Please review the team handbook for the 2025/26 season for updates including updates to: 

• Financial Structure- Note: New Dues for the 2025/2026 Season 
• Practice Timetable
• Policies and Waivers that need to be agreed on during the registration process- Note: Please read our Service Hour Policy very carefully
• Financial Aid Policy- Note: The deadline to apply for financial aid is June 30th 
• Dues credit for certified Officials and how to apply for it- Note: We are increasing the dues credit for Admin Referees, Starters, and Meet Referees
• Preliminary meet and event schedule for the season

Reno - Preparing for our summer 2025 travel meet: June 20-22

Hello PST members! We are rapidly approaching the Reno meet.

We realize that many swimmers will be traveling with other swimmers’ families. This does not change the requirement that every swimmer have an adult available to volunteer. To avoid being assigned a job you are unavailable to do, please coordinate with others and sign up early. You can expect at least one shift per swimmer.

Meet Jobs

Jobs will open at 8pm on Monday and will close on Wednesday evening. All unfilled positions will be assigned. If you have a swimmer registered, you, or their accompanying adult must be available to volunteer. 

Warm-Up Times

13 & Olders need to be ready to warm-up at 7am

12 & Younger need to be ready to warm-up at 12pm

Coaches at the Meet:

Coach Stefan, Coach Rob, Coach Adrien, Coach Colby

We also wanted to provide you an update as to the social events that are available while there.

Social Calendar

Thursday, June 19 - Arrival & Check-In

Everyone - 7:00 – 8:00pm - After-dinner ice cream social 

Rolled Mountain Creamery @ 7400 Rancharrah Parkway Ste. 170 Reno, NV 89511

Friday, June 20 - Meet Day 1

12 and under - 6:30pm  - Dinner

Sabroso @ Peppermill Resort; 2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
This is a casual counter service, so no reservation needed. Just go order and grab a table. As a suggestion, kids can play at the Game Lab if you want to meet up earlier.
 

13 and up - 4:00 pm - Early Dinner / Meet-up

R-Town @ 180 W Peckham Ln #1100, Reno, NV 89502
There are no reservations here, so it is just first-come, first-serve.

Saturday, June 21 - Meet Day 2

Everyone - Dinner on your own

Chat Groups

We have stood up several WhatsApp groups for coordinating social activities. The age ranges are suggestive; feel free to join either or both, especially if your kid is on the cusp or has friends in both age ranges.

4th of July Parade:

All swimmers are invited to march in the Piedmont Parade on Highland Ave from Park Way to Piedmont Park. The parade starts at 11am. Please wear PST gear. 

The team will gather in front of the Carnazzo’s House at 150 Highland Ave starting at 9:30. There will be face painting, float decorating, and snow cones! 

Float Planning - Help needed! 

We’d like to have a simple float for the parade - Underwater Theme! We need your help:

• Do you have a flatbed trailer, vehicle with a hitch or a pickup truck? 
• Would you lend your vehicle or equipment for our parade float?  
• Do you have basic face painting skills or a willingness to learn? 
• Can you help make a balloon arch or other prop? 

Email community@piedmontswimteam.org about any of the above!

This Week:

Monday, June 16th: Gold and Silver practices are cancelled. ECCL is closed.

Thursday, June 19th: Gold and Platinum PM practices at ECCL are cancelled. Our Gold and Platinum coaches are heading to the Reno meet, so we have to cancel practice.

Friday to Sunday, June 20 - 22: RENO Meet. All practices are cancelled.

Friday to Sunday, June 20-22: Reno Gamble. 52 PST Swimmers are registered to compete.

This Week's Top Tip:

As the days get warmer, it becomes even more important for swimmers to stay hydrated. Read more information in Swimming World Magazine, which included these tips: “A common rule of thumb that’s often stated for remaining hydrated is to take one’s body weight, divide it by two, and drink that much water in ounces…It is recommended that swimmers drink at least 16 fluid ounces of water two hours prior to working out and to consistently rehydrate during the workout to avoid any fatigue that could come from dehydration. Swimmers are also encouraged to hydrate following workouts to replenish any lost fluids and to promote recovery of muscles.”

Next Week:

Monday, June 23rd: All practices are cancelled. Our swimmers and staff need a day off to recover from the Reno meet.

Volunteer Opportunity:

Web Photos

Do you love photos and want to help ensure that the team has a solid photo archive? Do you want to have a set job to knock out many of your service hours?

If so, consider taking on the Web Photo position. This position is responsible for posting current photos to the PST website and ensuring photos are archived correctly for future use. This person is responsible for collecting photos from the community that will capture all meets from beginner to expert.

This position fulfills five service hours which is commensurate with the time commitment over the course of the year. If interested, please email Anne at secretary@piedmontswimteam.org 

Event Coordinator

Interested in helping plan social events and the annual team banquet? If so, we need you!  

Position description: Works with VP of Membership and Community and Group Coordinators to plan and execute team social events and hospitality at team events; leads planning and execution for annual Team Banquet. 

This position fulfills all required service hours for the entire family for the season. If interested, please email community@piedmontswimteam.org.

Safe Sport:

PRIDE Month Trailblazer: Keith Frostad

“As any Olympian would tell you, sacrifices are necessary to reach dreams of representing the USA. Missing out on school dances, passing on a Friday night football game and pausing friendships to accomplish these dreams are common instances, but for Lawrence “Keith” Frostad, a 1992 Olympic swimmer in the 1500M freestyle, overcoming bullying as an openly gay man created obstacles only a select few have had to face.” Read the full story from USA Swimming here.

Learn more about the LGBTQ+ community by reading tips on how to be an ally here.

To report bullying, visit USA Swimming’s reporting page here.

Important Dates, Cancellations, and Practice Updates:

Friday, July 4th: All practices are cancelled. PST is marching in the Piedmont Parade! All swimmers are invited to march with the team in the morning. Interested in helping decorate the float? Contact community@piedmontswimteam.org.

Friday to Sunday, 7/18 - 7/20: RESL Meet. All practices are cancelled.

Monday, August 4th: Start of PST’s Summer Break. No practices.

Wednesday, August 20th: Team Banquet. 5:30 - 8:30pm Piedmont’s Community Hall and Alan Harvey Theater.

Meets:

View our meet schedule for the 2024/25 Season here. Most recent update to meet schedule: 1/12/24

July 11-13: 14&Under Age Group Championships (host: SRN). Meet is open on FastSwims. All qualifiers should attend.

July 18th through July 20th: RESL Team Competition (location: Chabot College, Hayward). Meet is open for registration on FastSwims. The most fun meet of the whole year for young and old. Make sure your swimmer can participate!

July 23rd through July 26th: Future Championships (location: Sacramento, CA). All qualifiers should attend.

July 31st through August 3rd: LCM FarWestern Championships (host: SCSC). All qualifiers should attend.

PST Town Hall:

The slideshow from our town hall is posted on our website. Please reach out to Coach Stefan or any board members with questions.

PST relaunches the Year Round High School Group for next Season:

This Message is for all PST High School Athletes and 8th Graders, about to begin your high school journey.

If your parents attended the Town Hall meeting a few weeks ago, then you are likely aware that we are reviving our Year-Round High School Program, allowing us to fully align with our mission statement to promote a team environment that champions both safe and healthy athletes and individual excellence.  

You can hear more about the program by watching this  short video and/or reading here. If you are interested in the program, please fill out this  Google Form.

Team Records:

Our team records can be viewed on our website.

Got Photos?

Follow our Instagram account to stay updated with the latest team moments.  If you have photos from meets or team socials please post them and tag our IG account or send them directly to Lisa Chan Carnazzo

Did you know that PST also uploads photos to our website?  If you or your swimmers take photos at meets or team events, please send them to photo@piedmontswimteam.org. They will be “Safe Sport” checked and uploaded to the website.

Check out our current photo collection here!

Marketplace:

PST Marketplace

Sell, exchange or give away new or used swim items. 

Lots of great items!

Important - Parking Reminders at PST Facilities:

Dear PST Families, 

It goes without saying that we rely on positive relationships with the different communities whose pools we use for practices.

It is a shared responsibility to maintain these relationships, and we need parents to follow the parking requirements for each facility. 

Please refer to specific instructions for each pool location in this document, along with screenshots indicating unavailable parking/access in red, and available parking in green.

Thank you for adhering to these requirements

Board News:

Any Questions? Please email any of the Board Members or Coordinators.

Next Board Meeting July 2nd - 6pm to 7:30pm at Havens Elementary School 

Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cyi-sjtp-iwy

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 585-491-8512‬ PIN: ‪444 026 087‬#

Rianna Stoll & Anne Dolid

NEW! Event Coordinator

Contact Kira at community@piedmontswimteam.org