View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website . Update from Coach Adrien Our developmental pathway groups–Green, Blue and Bronze–have started 2026 off on a tear, and I want to recognize their success and enthusiasm so far. Our recent Block Party meet exemplifies that success. Green and Blue swimmers raced their first 200-yard individual medley, which is both a physically and technically challenging swim at that age. They did amazingly well, in many cases beating their best butterfly times on the first lap of an eight-lap race. More...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Board Update It was very exciting last week to hear the announcement about the Piedmont Pool’s tentative opening in April. View the full schedule released by the city here. We will be in communication with the Piedmont Recreation Department in the coming weeks to better understand the pool time that is available to us and to begin working on a practice schedule that includes use of the Piedmont Pool. It is also important to note that even with the Piedmont...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Captains Corner: “The Difference a Team Makes” There’s always something different about racing when the entire team is on deck at once. The pool feels faster, the energy seems higher, and even the most grueling races feel more attainable when you’re surrounded by teammates who are pushing through it alongside you. That’s what makes this weekend special - it’s not just about racing, it's about being together as a team. Order of Events Saturday Sunday 1000 Free Platinum & YRHS...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Message from PST Head Coach: Stefan Bill As it gets warmer and brighter out, the 2026 competition season is kicking off at full steam! We have a fun block party meet coming up February 7–8, and we’re excited to see some of our swimmers branch out into events they usually wouldn’t choose. In addition, our coaching staff will use this opportunity to work with athletes on pre-race preparations throughout the weekend. On March 28 and 29 we will be hosting...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Message from the Board: Piranha Party: A COMMUNITY EVENT As our annual fundraising event approaches, the Board of Directors would like to thank our membership for your incredible support. We are especially grateful to our family sponsors, our generous auction donors, and our business sponsors who make this possible. Why We Fundraise: We strive to keep PST one of the most affordable competitive swimming programs in the area. To achieve this, PST hosts one fundraiser per season, alternating between Swim-a-Thons...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Head Age Group Message: Colby Price - Reestablish your goals! As we head into the winter season, it’s a perfect time to reset and reestablish our goals. Cold weather and tough conditions can make it tempting to shy away from challenges, but this is exactly when commitment matters most. One of the biggest takeaways from the age group town hall meeting came from the swimmers themselves: success in this sport is built on achieving small goals. When you focus on...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Team Captain Updates: Carpe Diem Welcome back to the season, everybody! We want to take a moment to highlight our seniors group’s Sectionals performance. With 13 swimmers attending, it was the largest amount of PST swimmers ever sent to this high-level meet. One overall highlight from the meet is that our team’s overall ranking improved from last year, with the boys securing 5th place with 129 points, and the girls in 17th with 58 points. With the inclusion of relay-only...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Head Coach Update- Stefan Bill Dear Piedmont Swim Team Swimmers and Families, Happy New Year! I hope you have all enjoyed a fun and restful holiday break and had some time to relax away from the pool. 2025 was a wonderful year for PST swimmers and coaches. We had the pleasure of witnessing remarkable growth among our athletes, resulting in a record number of Age Group Championship and Sectional qualifiers. You can view highlights from our meets and social events—such...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. Thank You and Happy Holidays! A HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed to the Coaches' Holiday Gift Drive this season. We know our staff truly appreciate your generosity and warm wishes! We also want to thank each of you for contributing your time, skills, and positive spirit to PST in 2025. Swimming is truly an "all-hands-on-deck" activity, and we are so appreciative of this community and the way we come together to support our swimmers and coaches. We wish...

View a better-formatted version of our newsletter on our website. This Week: Mon, 12/8: Gold Girls to swim with Boys at Mills from 6-7:30am Fri, 12/12: Gold Girls practice at Mills is cancelled. Sun, 12/14: RSVP REQUIRED- Blue, Bronze, Silver, and Gold swimmers will have a special combined practice at Mills College from 8:00-10:00 on Sunday, December 14th. (Green swimmers are also welcome but are subject to the $25 drop-in fee.) Come celebrate a successful first chapter of swim season together, and meet some new PST friends for 2026! Please...