2017-2018 Swim Season FAQ's

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

2017- 2018 Season

Head Coach Kara Evans karaevans@visioncsd.org
Assistant Coach Teresa Perkins teresaperkins@visioncsd.org

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                                                                 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 we practiced at the Caldwell YMCA from around 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. 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 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.  

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.