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Rupert Invitational Swim Meet Link and Directions

Practice for the week of August 27th - 31st and Meet Results

It looks as though we get the pool for another week at our normally scheduled time:  6:30 - 8:00pm.  After Labor Day, there may be some changes. 

Please click the link below to view meet results.

Wood River 2018 Results

I am very pleased and excited about our swimmers who earned points for  Vision in their races. 

Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay - 2 points
Derek, Xavier, Riccardo and Dawson

50 Free
Riccardo - 9 points

100 Butterfly
Riccardo - 9 points

500 Free
Makenna - 2 points

Boys 200 Free Relay - 8 points
Derek, Gabe, Xavier, Riccardo

 Both Coach Perkins and I are ecstatic about our next meet in Rupert on September 8th.  We hope that our team will work hard these next two weeks in order to prepare for our race.  See you Monday!

The rest of the week of August 22-25th

Hello all!
It has been a rather crazy and slightly disappointing week with the COI pool being closed due to a filtration issue.  Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:

Thursday, 8/23 and Friday, 8/24
Meet at the Spurwing Golf Course Pool at 6:30am - 7:30am.  It is an outdoor pool so please dress appropriately.  There are no locker rooms so you have to go home to get changed.  Mrs. Oldenkamp has given us permission to be late to school.  Try to be at school no later than 8:30 am.

Team suits arrived today and will be handed out at practice in the morning.  Cross your fingers they fit. 


Saturday, 8/25  Hailey Swim Meet

1.  Meet at the school right before 5am if you need a ride or want to caravan.  It takes roughly 2 hours and 50 minutes to get to the pool.  
2. You must dress for both winter and summer.  The meet is an outdoor meet and it is cold in the morning, then hot in the afternoon.  I do have polarized goggles you can use to race outdoors to help minimize the glare of the sun.  
3. You need to bring camp chairs, towels, breakfast, snacks and lunch. (think about the swim meet as day camping)  If you are riding with me, I stop in town to get lunch before we go home. You are responsible for paying for yourself.   
4. Warm ups are at 8:15 am and the meet starts at 9:00 am.   It lasts right around 2 hours.   

I am really excited for our first meet!   We always do well at the Hailey pool.  Below is the Invite to the meet, along with directions to get to the pool

Hailey Swim Meet

Up-to-Date Swim Info for the 2018 Swim Season

Calling All Swimmers!!

Swim season starts Monday, August 13th at the College of Idaho Pool at 6:15 - 8:00pm. 

 If you are interested in joining the team or even curious, please come with a suit, goggles, cap, towel and water bottle.  You can try 3 practices free before you buy!  Money isn't due until Monday, September 3rd.  Hope to see you on deck then!  Have questions?  Please contact Head Coach Kara Evans.  

Vision Charter High School Swimming

Fall 2018 Season

Head Coach Kara Evans 208-477-7811   karaevans@visioncsd.org
Assistant Teresa Perkins teresaperkins@visioncsd.org

Team Captains and Manager

Derek Ayotte, Makenna Doramus, and Xavier McDougal

Please subscribe to www.vcsswimteam.blogspot.com for updates over the season

                                                                 FAQs

      How long does the season run?

The high school swim season starts Monday August 13th and ends with the State Tournament the first week in November.

             What are the practice times/days?

This swim season we will be practicing at the College of Idaho pool.  Practice will be 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  For the first two weeks, practice will run from 6:15 - 8pm.  After September 4th, Monday practice may be moved from 7:15 - 9 pm.  I am just waiting to hear back from the college.  You must attend 85% of the practices in order to participate at a swim meet, along with having 10 practices in before the first meet and passing grades in all core classes.   Always send the coach a text or email if you cannot attend practice, along with the reason. 

                 What are the costs?

a.       Things you need to purchase:

1.       Team cost $150.00 for the season.  This pays for the pool fees and entry into the swim meets.  Money is due in full on Monday, September 3rd.  

2.       Practice suits (can be purchased on-line at Swimoutlet.com for around $15.00 – 29.00) - You usually need 2 to get you through the season.  

3.      Good googles (cheap googles don’t last and leak – Swimoutlet.com and Big 5 sporting goods sell them for around $25.00)

4.      Practice Cap ( Swimoutlet.com, Big 5 and the Swim and Run Shop sell them for around $3-5.00)

5.  Two of our meets are out of town.  We usually carpool as a team to get there. However, meals are not provided.

6.  Sports Physical - all new swimmers, Freshmen and Juniors are required to have a sports physical.  If you already have one, I will need a copy for my records.  You can get one for around $25.00.  Just print the paperwork from my blog and bring it to your doctor.  Physicals are due no later than August 24th.  

b.      Things I purchase for you:

1.       Team Sweatshirt

2.      Team Racing Suit (cannot be worn at practice)

3.      Team Racing Cap (cannot be worn at practice)

       Can I letter in swimming?

Yes! You must either meet the point requirements, State Tournament qualifying times or go to State on a relay team. You must also be recommended by the coaches for being a team player, having passing grades and no disciplinary issues at the pool or school.

     Can I use swim team as a PE credit?

Yes! You have to keep track of the hours you swim and the coach must sign off on your tracking log.

     Do I need to be an excellent swimmer to join swim team?

No, however, you do need to be able to swim 1 lap in the College of Idaho pool.  Swimmers are divided at practice according to ability.  I do suggest you join a summer swim team, take lessons and/or take the time to brush up on your strokes before swim season starts in mid-August.  We hit the ground running!

     Do I have to try out to be on the team?

No, however, you must be able to swim at least one lap, put your face in the water and be able to swim in the deep end.  Because this is a competitive high school sanctioned sport, faster swimmers get first pick of events and relays. 

    Commitment
I ask that my swimmers, when they make the commitment to the swim team, to take it seriously.  A Total Commitment to your team means pursuing your goals, playing your part, and doing your job to the absolute best of your ability, no matter what it might be. Just as every person has specific tasks they are expected to accomplish in life, so too does every athlete have a set of tasks they are expected to fulfill on their team.  Please be on time.  Clear your schedule for practice.  Be a supportive teammate to your fellow swimmers and an attentive listener to your coaches.  Be ready to give 100%.