Water Polo canceled today

Hi Everyone!! 

Sorry this is last minute but we forgot that that the rec pool is closed today. So we will be unable to do water polo today. We are trying to find a day to do it still. Sorry for the inconvenience and late notice. 

Krista Brower-Wood
Head Coach 

High School Swim Team
208-989-9179

End of the swim season celebrations . . .

Monday, November 7th - Inner tube Waterpolo
Pool play day!  After all your hard work, come play!  Meet the team at the pool for an organized game of water polo.  Every team member is invited and I hope to see you all there from 5:45 until 7pm

Wednesday, November 9th
The YMCA Awards will be held Wednesday November 9th from 6-8 pm at Caldwell YMCA. We need to a RSVP to Krista at krista13katra@gmail.com by Monday evening by 9:00 pm. We need to know how many are showing for PIZZA!!! You can bring a dessert to share. There will be lemonade to drink. We also need $3.00 a person coming for pizza. 

Tuesday, November 15th

There will also be a Vision only awards night on Tuesday, November 15th at Smokey Mountain Pizza ( near the Home Depot) at 5:30pm.  I'm buying dinner for the swimmers and parents are welcome to join and purchase their own food.  

End of the swim season celebrations . . .

Monday, November 7th - Intertube Waterpolo
Pool play day!  After all your hard work, come play!  Meet the team at the pool for an organized game of water polo.  Every team member is invited and I hope to see you all there from 5:45 until 7pm

Wednesday, November 9th
The YMCA Awards will be held Wednesday November 9th from 6-8 pm at Caldwell YMCA. We need to a RSVP to Krista at krista13katra@gmail.com by Monday evening by 9:00 pm. We need to know how many are showing for PIZZA!!! You can bring a dessert to share. There will be lemonade to drink. We also need $3.00 a person coming for pizza. 

Tuesday, November 15th

There will also be a Vision only awards night on Tuesday, November 15th at Smokey Mountain Pizza ( near the Home Depot) at 5:30pm.  I'm buying dinner for the swimmers and parents are welcome to join and purchase their own food.  

For the week of October 24th - October 28th

We are in the final leg of this season.  Here is what you can expect for this week.

Monday, October 24th
Practice as normal

Tuesday, October 25th - District swim tournament - West YMCA off of Discovery Way
1.  You need to have written permission from a parent to ride with another student. Jaden Mikesell offered to help drive and can take 12 passengers.
2.  You are dismissed from school at 2:00pm
3.  You need to make sure you pack dinner and snacks for this meet.
4.  You need to be on deck before 3:45pm for warm ups.  Districts is busy like the State Swim Tournament.  The earlier we are there, the better space we get.
5.  The meet goes to about 9pm.

Wednesday, October 26th - Picture Day
1.  Be at the Caldwell YMCA at 5:30pm with your team suit and sweatshirt on.
2.  It is just for pictures.  Normal practice will continue on Thursday.

Reminders for the next 3 weeks

Swim Reminders

You can always go to the blog for updates   www.vcsswimteam.blogspot.com

We have 3 weeks left of swim team.  Here is what you can expect:

The Nampa Rec scheduled their meet for 4 pm.  Swimmers are excused at 2:50.  This allows you time to drive, eat (bring dinner) and change to be ready to swim.

The District meet is also on a Tuesday.  We have to be on deck, ready to go at 3:45pm.  Swimmers are excused 2pm to drive to the West YMCA, eat and/or bring dinner and change to be ready to swim.  District is a long swim meet.  Bring things to keep you occupied, like homework.  J

The State swim tournament is Friday, Nov 4th.  Swimmers have to be in line to get a spot at 9am.  Doors open at 10:30.  Warm ups are at 11:45 and the Meet starts at 1:30.  It is an all-day event.  Again, you need to plan on sitting around so bring things to keep yourself occupied.  Even if you aren’t swimming at State, you are welcome to come along and support the team.  Bring pom poms, cow bells, paint your face etc.  If you are racing, you will need to bring breakfast, lunch and a snack.  We have over 700 swimmers racing that day and it takes a long time to get to all the events. 

Swim Team Pictures are coming up after the District swim meet on Wednesday, October 25^th at 5:30 at the Caldwell Y.  Please wear your team suit and your team SWEATSHIRT.  

Official Meet Results from Saturday and Tuesday's meet info

CO2 Home Meet #3 results

Just a reminder . . ..  our next meet is this Tuesday, October 18th at 4:00pm at the Nampa Rec.  Swimmers are allowed to leave school at 2:50 pm in order to drive over to the meet, get food for dinner and change into their suits.  

Last meet results and things to work on

Click the link below to see the official results of the Nampa Rec Center meet.

Nampa Rec Center Meet Times

We haven't had a meet in two weeks but have been training hard for our next home meet, which is this Saturday at the Caldwell Y.  Warm ups start at 9.  Please be dressed out and on deck before 9.  Remind parents to bring camp chairs and water.  

We also have practice all of fall break.  I understand if you booked trips at this time.  I, too, am sneaking away for a few days.  Remember, you can still exercise away from the pool while you are gone.  :)

T-Shirt Money Due today!

Remember if you are ordering swim apparel, the money is due at practice tonight.  :)

Quick Reminders

We have our first "away" swim meet this Saturday at 8:30am at the Nampa Rec Center.  I know it seems early for a Saturday but this mean going to bed early on Friday night.  It also means getting up early enough to eat before you swim. Good nutrition is vital to a great race.

Please continue to text or email if you are going to miss a practice.

Meet results are in!

Please click the links below to see your results.

             Whole Meet Results                    CO2 Individual Results

Update

Today's time has changed.   The meet is still at 2:00.   The Y isn't letting us in until 1:30.  See you then.  

Sweatshirts are in and 1st Meet Info

I am sooooooo excited!   Our team sweatshirts and caps are in.  Please make sure to stop by H-2 or see me before practice tonight.


Meet Info 
Our first swim meet is this Saturday at the YMCA.   Even though the meet starts at 2:00pm, swimmers must be on deck, dressed out at 12:45.  This is a "home" meet, which means we need to set up and clean up.  Most meets run around 2 hours.  It is important to stay the whole time.

Meet Etiquette
1.  Show up on time.  Be dressed out and ready to go.
2.  Help out.  
3.  Find a coach or team captain with a "heat sheet" and get your swimmer's tattoo. (This will have all your event info like what event you are in, your heat #, and your lane #)
4.  Keep track of what event is going on . . . .be behind the starting blocks at least 2 heats before you race.
5.  Get your time from the timers and report it back to the coach.
6.  Cheer on your teammates!
7.  Stay for the whole meet
8.  Clean up afterwards

Race Etiquette
1.  Show up to your races early. (around 2 heats early)
2.  Listen to the announcer.  Sometimes, they give extra directions
3.  When you are standing on the block, picture the race in your mind.  Think about fast dives, long streamlines, strong strokes, good flip turns, and "slamming into the wall" finishes.
4.  Do all the skills mentioned above.
5.  When you finish your race, STAY IN THE POOL, until the last swimmer in the race finishes.  Further on in the season, we stay in the pool and the next race will dive over our heads.  Then you may get out.

Swim season is in full swing!

It is hard to believe that we finished our second full week of swim team!  I have some rather exciting news, but our little Vision Charter team happens to be the biggest in Canyon County with 17 swimmers strong!  Here are some reminders for this week:

Remember that practice is 5 days this week. If you are going to miss, make sure to text me.  

Also remember to be eating right!  This means fruit, vegetables, lean protein and lots of water.

Both team suits and sweatshirts have been ordered and should be here before our first meet on Saturday, September 10th.

Updates for this week

We have had quite a turn out for swim team this year!  I am excited to say that this year is my largest team yet.  Here are a few reminders for this week:

Wednesday, August 24th

Be to the Y by 5:10.  We will be sizing for team suits and sweatshirts.  I have to have our order placed by Friday in order to get our orders in before our first meet.  

Thursday, August 25th

There is a parent meeting to become an official for swim meets.  We NEED parents to volunteer!!  The meeting takes place at the Library on Ustick and Cole from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Please shoot me an email if you plan on attending. 

Last week to join swim team!

It's the last week to join swim team.  

Even if you're just curious, pop by the Caldwell YMCA for a "try before you buy" practice. Our practice hours this week are as follows: Monday and Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm  AND Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:15pm -7:30 pm.  If you're interested in joining please head to the Vision Charter High school swim blog for information.  If you are viewing on a mobile device please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on view full web page.  http://vcsswimteam.blogspot.com.  

For any questions please contact head swim coach KaraEvans at karaevans@visioncsd.org.

Our team sweatshirts and suits this year!

Our wonderful team captains, Ryan Frost and Marisa Stewart, have done a fantastic job picking out  team suits and designing our team sweatshirt. 

Team Sweatshirt

Ladies Racing Suit

Gentleman's Racing Suit

I will be getting your sizes the second week of practice so we can have all our gear by our first swim meet.

It's that time of year again! Swim Season!!!

Hello all!  I don't know about you, but summer has gone really fast and swim team season is upon us.  Here is what you need to know to participate in this year's Vision Charter High School Swim Team:

1. Vision's Swim Team starts the same day school starts.  Tuesday, August 16th at 6:15 pm at the Caldwell YMCA
2. All paperwork and financial arrangements must be made prior to swimming.  Please see the bottom of this post for the details on payments and paperwork
3. All practices will now be at night.  Sorry, there will be no more morning practice options due to low attendance.
4. Practice will run Monday- Friday.  You must be able to attend 80% of the practices in order to attend a swim meet.  Swim meets are in the process of being scheduled.  I will post them as soon as I know. If you are going to be absent, text me and let me know why.  I understand life and illnesses happen.  
5. Practice times:   Monday and Wednesday  5:30-7:30 pm   Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:15-7:30

Paperwork, Payments and 1st Day Check List

On the right hand side of my blog, there is a list of paperwork that needs to be printed out, as well as filled out.  If you don't see the list, please make sure you are in the "full web browser" not the mobile site.  The mobile site cuts off the side tool bars.  Listed below are all the steps you need to take in order to swim our first night.  

• There are 5 forms that must be printed and filled out.  If you don't have a printer, please email me and I will print the forms for you.  All of these forms, minus the YMCA Registration Form must be turned into me the first night of swimming.  This includes having a physical!
• Verification of School Boundaries
• Emergency Information
• Idaho High School Activities Physical 
• YMCA Registration Form
• Interim Questionnaire
• Go to the front desk of the Caldwell YMCA with you YMCA Registration Form and tell them you are joining the high school swim team.  The cost is $150.00 for swim team, plus $24.99 a month for a youth membership.  Discounts are available based on income.  The total registration cost for swim team should be around $225.00. Payment arrangements can be made over 3 months.
• You will need a water bottle, towel,  practice suit,  swim cap and good goggles to start the year.  All these items can be found online or at your local sporting good store.  I have links to all of these on the left hand side of my blog.  Click the links below to see examples of what these items look like. 

          Ladies Practice Suit       Men's Practice Suit       Practice Cap       Racing Goggles

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or email.  I want to help you get through this process with as little confusion as possible.  See you all soon!

Vision Head Coach  Kara Evans   

 karaevans@visioncsd.org    (208) 477-7811

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Information on the 2016-2017 Swim Season

I know it is hard to think about next year when this one isn't even over yet, but it is time to start recruiting for High School Swim Team.  The swim season always starts before school does, so I have to recruit at the end of each year.  Listed below are some FAQs for first time swimmers.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.

Vision Charter High School Swimming

2016 - 2017 Season

Head Coach Kara Evans karaevans@visioncsd.org

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

                                                                 FAQs

      How long does the season run?

The high school swim season starts mid-August and ends with the State Tournament the first week in November.

             What are the practice times/days?

Times this year are not set yet, but the last 3 seasons there were two options:  5:30 – 7:00 am or/and 5:30 – 7:00pm.  Practice is 5 days a week.  You must attend 85% of the practices in order to participate at a swim meet.  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 buy:

1.       YMCA 3 month youth membership (this is based on income)

2.       Team membership $150.00 for the season

3.       Practice suits (can be purchased on-line at Swimoutlet.com for around $15.00 – 20.00)

4.      Good googles (cheap googles don’t last and leak – Swimoutlet.com and Big 5 sporting goods sell
       them for around $20.00)

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

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 ride Bus #5 to the YMCA after school?

 Yes!  Most swimmers just take the bus to the Y after school.  There is time to do homework or dry land   training.  You have to go to the Caldwell YMCA and get the paperwork to ride the bus.  It is at the front desk. 

       Can I letter in swimming?

Yes! You must either meet the State Tournament qualifying times or go to State on a relay team.

     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 YMCA 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, everyone is accepted, however, faster swimmers get first pick of events and relays.