PST News - 8/30/2026

Quinn Lynch
View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on  our website.
 

Important Reminder: Dues will be processed on September 1st

With the new swim season already underway, please note that billing for the 2026/27 season will be processed on September 1st

 

Depending on the option you selected during registration, this payment will cover either your Annual Membership Dues or your 1st Monthly Payment.

 

To ensure everything runs smoothly, please take a moment to review your account details:

  • Review Fees: Visit our website to refamiliarize yourselves with our Membership & Fee Structure.
  • Update Payment Info: Ensure your bank account details (for ACH payments) or credit card information on file are current.
  • View Your Bill: Check your specific charge amount based on your selected plan by logging into our website and going to My Account → Billing Summary → Simulate Billing.
 

If you have any questions regarding your account or payment setup, please reach out to our Treasurer, Chris.

 
 

IMPORTANT: Campus Parking Changes & Practice Cancellations at Mills:

Please read the following updates regarding our training site at Mills (Northeastern University):

 

1. STRICT PARKING ENFORCEMENT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Northeastern University at Mills College has enrolled its largest student class to date. Due to the increased volume on campus, street parking will no longer be available for outside rentals.

  • Where to Park: EVERYONE must park in the official parking lot located on the immediate right after passing the guard house.
  • Enforcement: Campus security will strictly enforce this policy. You may be denied campus access entirely if you do not follow security staff instructions. Please plan accordingly and park only in the designated lot.
  • Plan Ahead: Please allocate extra time to park and walk to the pool so your swimmer arrives on time for practice.

2. PRACTICE CANCELLATIONS (SEPTEMBER 3–5)

Due to student move-in week and high campus density, Mills College is closing the campus to all outside rental groups. All PST practices at Mills are canceled on:

  • Thursday, September 3
  • Friday, September 4
  • Saturday, September 5
 

Thank you all for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our partnership with Mills College strong!

 
 

This Week:

Tues, 9/1: Titanium to swim from 5:45-7:30am at Mills. We have so many cancellations due to pool closures this week and this is the only way for us to have another practice.
Wed, 9/2: Platinum to swim from 5:45-7:30am at Mills. PM practice is cancelled.
Thurs, 9/3: Mills morning practices are cancelled. Campus is closed for student move-ins.
Thur, 9/3: Titanium PM practice is cancelled. PRD is closed for a Water Polo Match.
Fri, 9/4: Mills morning practices are cancelled. Campus is closed for student move-ins.
Sat, 9/5: Every practice is cancelled. Mills Campus is closed for rentals due to student move-ins.

 

Please Complete the Piedmont Community Pool User Survey (due Sept 30):

 

The City of Piedmont is collecting feedback on user experience during the Piedmont Community Pool's first season of operation. You can complete the survey using this link. This provides a key opportunity for our team to share direct feedback on what is working well for our swimmers and where adjustments are needed.

Whether you are a Piedmont resident, a season pass holder, or have only visited during PST practices, we strongly encourage you to provide feedback. While some general questions may not apply, the open-ended section at the end is ideal for detailing PST-specific practice experiences, lane usage, and facility suggestions.

Thanks for your continued patience and help as PST works through the challenges of practicing out of this new facility.

 

TeamUnify Tips and Tricks

If you are new to TeamUnify, it can be a little tricky to use.  As you get started, here are a few things to keep in mind:

 

Set up one account per family, and all users should use the same login and password.  Setting up a second account for the same swimmer does not work well within the system.

 

If you want the newsletter and other communications to be delivered to multiple email addresses, you can add emails and phone numbers as additional contacts in the account settings. 

 

To get to account settings, click “My Account” in the top right corner.  Then use the left tool bar to select “My Account.”  In the “Account” tab you can add “alternate email” and the “Mobile/sms” fields to add additional emails and cell phones to receive team communications.

 

Volunteer sign ups are located in the “Events and Competition” tab found on the left bar of the screen.  Once there, click “Team Events.”  Then “Job Sign Up” Job signups generally go live at 8pm the Monday before the event. You will not be able to click into that field until the jobs open.  They generally stay open for 48 hours before jobs are assigned to those who haven’t signed up.

 

The TeamUnify Website houses lots of team specific information, but you have to log in to see it.  Once you do, you will see the weekly newsletter, and upcoming events.

 

Registering for Swim Meets

We recommend that you bookmark pacswim.org which houses not only the meet schedule but is also where you can find time standards for our area.

 

When the time comes to register for a swim meet it will be helpful to have an account already set up on the following webpage:  https://ome.fastswims.com/meets

 

Registration for most of the meets we attend is run through this site.  By having an account set up and ready to go, you will save time the day of.  

 

To create an account you will need your swimmers USA swimming number.  For new swimmers, you may not have it yet.  Once you do, you can find it by going to “My Account” in TeamUnify -> “Account Info” -> “Members” -> Select your swimmer.  The USA swimming number is in the “ID Card #” field. 

 

Information about meet sign ups will be in the “Meet” section of the newsletter. Review this each week for important information about when meets will open.  Your swimmer’s coach will also send out information

 

There are many experienced parents on the team who are here to help you.  Feel free to reach out to a Board member or your group coordinator for support

 

Thank You for Attending Safe Sport/Team Meetings!

Thank you to all athletes, parents, and guardians that attended our Team Parent Meeting and in-person Safe Sport training with Michael Mares from USA Swimming yesterday! We had a great turnout and it was so fun to see everyone outside the pool.

 

For those who may have missed the QR code at the end of Micheal’s presentations, please click the appropriate link below to access the survey and record your attendance for SafeSport credit:

 

13 and Over Meeting: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7FC2hJ9h9z?origin=lprLink

 

12 and Under Meeting: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iwTgKxRYJh?origin=lprLink

 

Thank you, again, for helping ensure PST stays Safe Sport certified and promotes a healthy environment for all!

 

Next Week:

Tue, 9/8: Titanium to swim from 5:45-7:30am at Mills as PM practice is cancelled due to PRD being closed for a Water Polo match.
Mon, 9/7: Labor Day. Every practice is canceled.

 

Important Dates, Cancellations, and Practice Updates:

Mon, 9/7: Labor Day. Every practice is canceled.

 

Coach Office Hours Are Open:

Looking to connect with our coaching staff? To book a 1-on-1 office hours meeting, click on your coach's name below:

  • Titanium & General Team Questions (Policies, Fees, etc.): [Coach Stefan]
  • Platinum & Year-Round High School: [Coach Zoe] or [Coach Stefan]
  • Silver & Gold: [Coach Colby]
  • Green, Blue & Bronze: [Coach Adrien]

 

Meets:

View our meet schedule for the 2026/27 Season here. Most recent update to meet schedule: 8/21/26

9/26 - 27: Senior Open Meet (host: TCA). All eligible swimmers to attend

9/26: PST Block Party Meet. For all swimmers not going to the Senior Open Meet
10/9 - 11: C/B/A+ Meet (host: VJO). Open on FastSwims. All swimmers from Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold, YRHS, and Platinum to attend.
Date Change! 10/31 - 11/1: C/B/BB Meet (host: AAA). The date has changed. All swimmers from Green, Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold, YRHS, and Platinum to attend.
11/6 - 8: Senior 2 Prelims and Finals Meet. All swimmers with qualifying times to attend.
12/5 - 6: Senior Open Prelims and Finals Meet (host: MAC). All eligible swimmers from YRHS, Platinum, and Titanium to attend.
12/5 - 6: C/B/A+ Meet (host: TBD). All swimmers from Green, Blue, Bronze, Silver, and Gold to attend
12/11 - 13: 14 & Under Age Group Championships (host: SRVA). All qualifiers to attend.
12/17 - 12/21: CA/NV Winter Sectionals (host: BREA). All qualifiers to attend.
12/19: PST Block Party Meet.

 

Team Records:

Our team records can be viewed on our website.

Last Update: 1/1/2026

 

Marketplace

PST Marketplace

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

 

Board News:

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

Next Board Meeting September 3, 2026.

Name

Role

Swimmer

Board

Erin Schultz

President

Eleanor & Max 

Vanessa Gage

V.P. Team Operations 

Annika & Julian Nagpal

Anne Dolid

V.P. Staff Operations

Asher & Isaac

Chris Carnazzo

Treasurer

Cole & Connor

Alexis Burck

V.P. Safe Sport

Archer

Kira Goodman 

V.P. Membership & Community 

Ryker & Anika

Quinn Lynch

V.P. Communications & Secretary

Kaiden and Kian

Coordinators

Rianna Stoll

Anne Dolid

Swim Meet Job Sign Up

Magnolia

Asher

Mike Hakiel

Officials

Lea

Kelley Rebro

New Member Liaison

Max, Kate & Ben

Helen Cramer

Joanne Luby

Meet Director

Aaron & Emily

Kaleah  

Pooja Sethi

Branding & Merchandise

Naina

Laleh Tamhidi

Web Photos

Kayvon

Lisa Chan Carnazzo

Publicity & Social Media 

Cole & Connor

Patrick Lee

IT & Web Support

Elin

Colby Price

Swim Lessons

 
 

Senior Team Captain

 

Asher Takazawa

Junior Team Captain

 
     

Group Coordinators

Jillian Goldstein

Green

Emilia

Allyson Schoolcraft-Norton

Blue

Cecilia

Eugene Lin

Bronze

Joey

Alyssa Bowman

Silver

Lydia

Shylah Conway-Hamilton

Gold

Vivian and Eliza

Erica Faitek

Platinum/YRHS

Maddie and Maddox

Shaun Hakiel

Titanium

Lea