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
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.
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%.
