Thursday, July 30, 2015

Update on Swimming - Please change your calendars!

Any time between now and Tuesday, August 18th - Paperwork, Parent Volunteers and Payment Arrangements
Swimmers cannot swim until all the paperwork and payment arrangements are made.  All paperwork is on my blog on the right hand side of the screen.  If you don't have access to a printer, please stop by the High School office and ask for the swim team paperwork.  All paperwork must be filled out and either brought to the first practice or turned into the High School Office.  
Things to be aware of:
1.  The cost of swim team is a Y membership for 3 months and 150.00 for meet fees and pool usage.  (If you already have a Y membership, you only owe $150.00) Financial aid is also available.
2. There is a $50.00 deposit due on this day.
3.  Physicals are required for Freshmen and Juniors or anyone new to high school sports. 
     (Most Drs Offices run sports physicals for $20.00)
4.  Swim Team Parent Volunteers are needed.  We cannot host any meets with out officials.  Parents are strongly urged to attend the Officials Stroke and Turn Training.   The training will be the week of August 24th-28th.  I will post the specifics when they are firmed up.  Vision Charter will need 1-2 parents to become officials. 

First Swim Practice has been changed from Tuesday, August 18th to Wednesday, August 19th. Parent meeting to follow practice 
Meet on deck at the Caldwell YMCA in a practice suit with a swim cap, googles, towel and a bottle of water from 5:30pm-7pm.  There will be a quick parent meeting right after practice at 7pm.   We will move from the pool deck into on of the conference rooms around the corner.  This is a chance to meet the coaches, understand your and your swimmers responsibilities and  have all your questions answered.  :)


Team suits, caps, sweatshirts and Expectations
After the second week of practice, I order team sweatshirts and swim suits.  These items are free to those who make the commitment to be on the team for the season and represent Vision Charter.  Anyone not meeting team and school expectations will be asked to return their swim "swag".  To participate in any high school sport, students must maintain a "C" average in all classes.  Swimmers may also wear their team sweatshirt for free everyday as long as there is a dress code approved polo underneath it.  

Any questions or concerns?  Please contact me.
Coach Kara Evans
karaevans@visioncsd.org
208-477-7811

Monday, July 27, 2015

Getting Ready for the Swim Season!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th - Work Day, Money making opportunity
Mrs. O granted us an amazing opportunity.  Students willing to help move furniture in and out of the portables need to meet at the school at 8am until about noon.  Working students will make $8.00 an hour to be applied to their own swim team registration fees (which are $150.00)   Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 17th - Paperwork and Payment Arrangements
Swimmers cannot swim until all the paperwork and payment arrangements are made.  At the front desk of the Caldwell YMCA, ask for the Vision Charter Swim Team paperwork.  
Things to be aware of:
1.  The cost of swim team is a Y membership for 3 months and 150.00 for meet fees and pool usage.  (If you already have a Y membership, you only owe $150.00) Financial aid is also available.
2. There is a $50.00 deposit due on this day.  
3.  Physicals are required for Freshmen and Juniors or anyone new to high school sports. 
     (Most Drs Offices run sports physicals for $20.00)

Tuesday, August 18th, First Day of Practice!
Meet on deck at the Caldwell YMCA in a practice suit with a swim cap, googles, towel and a bottle of water from 6pm-7pm.


I am meeting with the YMCA tomorrow afternoon to get more info on the rest of the season.  I am looking forward to seeing you all soon.  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or email.  

Coach Kara Evans
karaevans@visioncsd.org
208-477-7811