State Finals Saturday. New schedule

I just got the schedule for tomorrow.
Team check in 7:15 am.  
Warm ups 8am
Parade of athletes 9am
Race starts 9:15 am
Awards 11:45 am

Everyone swims again tomorrow.  Rest up and see you early.  

State

There is a lot of information in this so I will try to divide it into swimmers info and parent info.

Swimmers:
1.  Only swimmers swimming at State get in for free.  We have to check in as a team at 10:30 am tomorrow at the West YMCA front doors.  (This is different than Districts)

2.  Vision swimmer parking on deck is right by the room where the judges have their meeting, over by the slide.  It is called the Hospitality area.  We have to share the space with 106 other swimmers.

3.  There is a coaches meeting at 10:45 am that Xavier will attend with me.

4.  Warm ups are at 11:00 -11:45am sharp.  We are sharing lanes 13-14 with Kuna, Nampa, Ridgevue and Vallivue.

5.  The meet should begin at noon and be finished around 2:30.

6.  All swimmers, regardless of place, will compete both Friday and Saturday.

7.  Saturday Check in again as a team at 8:30am   Warm Ups start at 9am  and we will share lanes 9 and 10 with Boise.

8.  We will march in the Parade of Athletes at 10:30am and the competition is due to start at 10:45am

9.  On both days, we will have a break between the 50 free and the 100 fly.

10.  Awards will take place at 5pm on Saturday.

11.  As always, come prepared with  healthy foods and plenty of water.

Parents
1.  On Friday, you can buy tickets ahead of time on line or purchase at the southeast doors (like at Districts)  I recommend buying in advance.  If they sell out, you won't be allowed in.

2.  Parents are not allowed on deck, not even for pictures.  I'm sorry.  I don't make the rules.

3.  Saving seats isn't allowed

4.  No coolers will be allowed in the stands

5.  No balloons will be allowed in the facility.

6.  Swimmers will participate in both Friday and Saturday's events regardless of placing.

7.  Make sure to park in the designated zones.  They will be towing tomorrow.

8.  There will be an award ceremony on Saturday at 5pm for the top 6 in each event.  Awards will be present on the platform on the far north wall of the facility.  Pictures will be taken immediately following the awards presentation down below in the multipurpose room.  Parents won't be allowed on deck to take pictures.  ( Again, I don't make the rules)  Pictures will be taken by the media and the IHSAA official photographer.

For the week of October 29th - November 3rd

As we wind down swim team for the season, you will find that this week is one of our busiest.  Please mark your calendars.


Monday, October 29th
Practice is for only those going to State.  Please meet at the school parking lot at 7:45pm.  I will be taking the school van to the West YMCA to practice.  Practice will run from 8:30 -9:30.  We will shoot to be back at the school promptly at 10:15pm

Tuesday, October 30th
Picture Day.  Please come with your team suit, cap, goggles and sweatshirt at 6:30pm  We will be doing team and individual pictures.   For those swimming at State, please also be prepared to practice.

Wednesday, October 31st
No Practice - Happy Halloween

Thursday, November 1st  
Practice will be at the C of I from 6:30 - 7:30.  Mr. McDougall will be running drills with our relays that night. 

Friday, November 2nd
State Tournament Prelims
We have to be at the West YMCA to check in at 11 am.  Prelims begin at 12:30 pm.  The meet should be done before 2 pm.  We will know during that time who moves on to finals.

Team Check In Each team packet will contain a qualifiers’ list and only those athletes plus designated alternates will be allowed on deck. No exceptions. Buses should drop teams off in the front of the facility and teams will check in at the northeast aquatics door. TEAMS MUST CHECK IN TOGETHER AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COACH.

Saturday, November 3rd
State Tournament Finals
Check in for swimmers will be at 9am.
Parade of Athletes will be at 10:30 am
Finals at 11am
Awards at 4pm

Awards Awards will be presented intermittently throughout Saturday finals with the team awards at the conclusion of the meet. Team Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the champion, runner-up, third and fourth place teams for boys and girls in 5A and 4A. Championship banners from the United Dairymen of Idaho/Dairy West will be awarded to all first place teams. Individual Awards: The top 6 finishers in each event will receive medals in 5A and 4A.

Admission - Public Tournament Pass - General $12.00 Tournament Pass - Discount $10.00 Session 1 (4A Prelims) and Session 2 (5A Prelims) Friday General Admission $ 6.00 Discount Ticket $ 5.00 Championship Day Pass - Saturday General Admission $ 7.00 Discount Ticket $ 6.00 Discount Tickets: Ø Senior Citizens Ø Students in grades 7-12 with an activity card Ø Students in grades 1-6 *Children under 6 admitted free *On-line tickets available at www.idhsaa.org Friday: Session 1: 4A Preliminaries – Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Session 2: 5A Preliminaries – Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Saturday: Championship Finals, 4A and 5A – Doors open at 9:30 a.m

For all rules and regulations please click the link below

State Rules and Regulations

We will conclude our swim season with an awards banquet in the backroom of the Smoky Mountain Pizza in Nampa on Cassia St.  (by the movie theater and Home Depot) on Thursday, November 15th at 6pm.  I buy the swimmers pizza and drinks.  Family members are in charge of their own dinners.  All are welcome.  

District Information

Hello all!   I am sorry for getting this to you so late but I just received this information myself earlier today.  Here is everything I know so far about Districts.

1. Districts will be held this coming Tuesday, October, 23rd at the West YMCA.  5959 N Discovery Way, Boise, ID 83713.  

2.  I think doors will open for swimmers right at 7am.  In years past we had to be there early to fight to get a spot on deck but this year, they said that there will be signs where we are supposed to sit.  

3.  This is a long meet.  You need to bring things to keep you entertained and fed all day.

4.  I can get the school's van to transport swimmers needing rides, however that means you are stuck with me all day. I have to be to at the pool no later than 6:45.  That means we have to leave the school at 6 am sharp.  I cannot wait for you if you are late.  If we have swimmers that make it into the finals, we will probably be there until 9pm.  It is a long day.

5.  There are fees for parents to watch.  Gate fees are $10, $7, $5 for both sessions  & $6, $4, $3 for one session.

6.  There will be around a 1 1/2 hour break between the end of prelims and before the start of Finals.  It is slated to be around 1-3:30.  

7.  The Y will be designating areas for each team in order to alleviate the chaos.   Teams will be allowed to have their team banners.   The pool will be cleared from 1-3:30pm.  The Y is providing 10 porta potties.  Spectators will not be allowed in the locker rooms.   

8.  There will be food trucks.

Waffle Me Up, Twisted Sister Coffee & Smoothies  - prelims 

Scotty Dogs - finals 

Here is the timeline:

Prelims:

6:45am - pool monitors, coaches, officials 

7am - swimmers, volunteers and spectators

7:15 - coaches meeting

7:30am -warm ups

8:30am - prelims start

Finals:

3:15 - pool monitors, coaches, officials

3:30pm - swimmers, volunteers and spectators

4pm - warm ups

5pm - finals start

Good meet results and this week's crazy schedule

Hello all!

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who have helped drive, feed our swimmers and time at swim meets.  I literally can't do this without your support and involvement.  For the Gooding meet results please click the link below.

Gooding Meet Results


With Homecoming this week, there are some events that interfere with our practice.  Please mark your calendars.


Monday - Regular Practice 7:00-8:30pm

Tuesday - No Practice - Senior Recognition Night at Middleton Middles School.  We will be recognizing Xavier, Makenna and Violet.  The party starts with tailgating from 5-7pm  If you come before 7 and get a hand stamp at the tailgate, there are no entry fees.  The senior awards start around 7pm. 

Wednesday - No Practice

Thursday - Regular Practice 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Friday - No Practice  - Homecoming Dance

For the week of September 24th - 28th

Monday 9/24 - Practice runs from 7pm-8:30.  Make sure to turn in your beef jerky forms

Tuesday 9/25 - Team photo.  Be sure to bring your team sweatshirt and suit.

Wednesday 9/26 - No practice

Thursday 9/27  - regular practice from 6:15-8 pm

Friday 9/28 - Short practice from 6:15 - 7:30

Saturday 9/29 - Swim meet in Twin Falls     8am warm ups.   This is our last regular swim meet
                          before Districts. 

Nampa Meet Results

Nampa Swim Meet Results and Times

Saturday's Meet - Nampa 9/22

This is our first local meet and they do things a bit differently than what we are used to.  Please read carefully.

1.  Doors at the Rec Center open at 8 am.  There are 9 teams competing at this event so deck space is very limited.  The bleachers are only for spectators.  There is a back patio area where they want the teams to set up.  They will have a speaker outside announcing the events.  

2.  Parents/Spectators have to pay to get in.  Adults are $6, Students $4 and Seniors/Grade School students are $3.    The Spectator entrance is on the west side of the Rec Center or around the corner, to the right of the main entrance.  

3.  The Nampa team is working really hard to keep the meet on track and get everyone out by noon.  In other words, they aren't going to wait for you to get to the block.  Make sure you are watching and listening to events.  

Saturday's Swim Meet Info

Please click the link below to view meet info.

Twin Falls Meet Info

Rupert Results and Practice schedule for the week of September 10th - 14th

Rupert Results

Practice Schedule
Monday      6:30pm - 8:30pm   ( We may start to divide this practice into 2 sections.  We will see how
                                                      tomorrow goes with one, possibly two lanes)

Tuesday       6:30 - 8:00 pm

Wednesday   No Practice (Next week, we will look into dry land workouts, possibly running the
                                           track)

Thursday      6:30 - 8:00 pm

Friday          6:30 - 8:30 pm

The yellow highlights denote 2 hour practices


Meet for Saturday 9/15  is at the Twin Falls City Pool.  We are swimming outside again so plan for the weather both morning and afternoon.  Warm Ups start at 8:15.  If you need a ride, we need to make arrangements ahead of time.  I will be going down the night before so I will be unavailable to assist in carpooling.  Coach Perkins and I will be registering swimmers on Tuesday at practice. 

Saturday's Swim Meet

Hello all,

Please click the link for directions and times to Saturday's swim meet in Rupert.  It takes roughly 3 hours to get there.  Warm ups start at 8:15 am.  Any swimmers needing rides, need to meet at the Jacksons on the corner of Middleton Rd and Highway 20/26 at 4:45am.  Remember this is an outdoor meet again so pack like you did for the last meet . . .breakfast, snacks and lunch, cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon, lawn chairs and sunscreen . .etc  . If you are planning on riding with me, I stop at the Subway for lunch on the way home. 

Rupert Meet Information

Rupert Invitational Link

Click the link to view

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%.