GIRLS SWIMMING / DIVE INFORMATION Qualifying Times (State, A and B Leagues)
EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE OPTIONAL FOR THIS SEASON INCLUDE: FINS, KICKBOARD (If you want one), PULL BUOY, SNORKEL AND PADDLES. (CLUB SWIMMERS ARE WELCOME TO BRING THEIR EQUIPMENT BAGS). Link to look at gear to come but 2 good options are out of breath and MI Sports.
https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs24- SECOND STORE CLOSES 11/17 AT 11:59PM WONT GET GEAR IN TIME FOR PICTURE DAY OR FIRST COUPLE MEETS OF THE SEASON.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
NEW REGULAR SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON STARTS MONDAY NOVEMBER 18TH:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:15-4:45 at Eastridge and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Northridge from 7-830pm.
Girls Swim Additional Fees 24-25
REMIND FROM THE 2024-2025 SEASON: TEXT @rcswimdive to 81010
Girls Swim Pre-season Camp Fee 24-25
11/7/24 NEWSLETTER
Happy Snow Day JAGS!
We cannot hold our Camp this afternoon as School and Activities have been cancelled.
I have included my previous e-mail below but wanted to touch base with some updates and information!
- Second Team Suit and Apparel Store: We have opened up a second apparel and team suit store as many missed the opportunity. Please order your team gear ASAP. The link is the same as in my e-mail below!
https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs24
- Wednesday, November 13th: All Athletes Swimmers and Divers should attend this extremely valuable and awesome opportunity we are providing this year with "The Performance Mind". The first session is a Mental Performance Orientation & Introduction session at RCHS immediately after school, 2:50 pm to approximately 3:45 pm for ALL SWIMMERS & DIVERS! We will meet outside of the office at 2:50 pm after school. We have reserved an upstairs large area in the Hallway for this session. Wear Clothes you can stretch in. Bring your YOGA Mat and something to take notes with. You may use your cell phone, IPAD or pen and paper. Christina Kwon will be our Mental Performance Coach who will lead us through this very beneficial process throughout our season. It is extremely important for all athletes to attend. Briefly, We will cover techniques and strategies for Goal Setting, Building Confidence, Focus and Concentration, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Visualization and Communication. These skills will help you in every aspect of your life not just in the Water! Please make EVERY EFFORT to attend. After our Initial Orientation on November 13th for about 45 minutes, we will have brief 10-minute sessions weekly.
- Saturday, December 14th: Senior Hosted Breakfast at Senior Elizabeth Lemeshewsky's home. Thank you Lizzy and Mama Katie! We would love all swimmers and divers attend. Time and address will be confirmed.
- Pre-season camp will be entering our 4th and final week next week. We will be running some of our tryout sets next week so that you are prepared for Tryouts the first 3 days of Official Practice. Weather permitting, please make every effort to attend!
- Please review my e-mail below if you need any additional reminders!
THANK YOU JAGS for your Pre-Season Enthusiasm and for getting in shape before the season starts!
LOVE Coach Nicole
11/1/24 NEWSLETTER
Happy Friday JAGS!
We are off to a great start at Swimming & Diving Pre-season and appreciate how consistent our Pre-season athletes are attending!
Even though our season has not officially started yet, We have a busy schedule leading up to our first official day of Regular practice on Monday, November 18th! Please review the following important Dates & information for Swimmers & Divers:
- Sunday, November 3rd: Team Suit & Apparel orders due end of day on-line. All swimmers are expected to order a new Team Swim Suit and Cap! https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs24
- Wednesday, November 13th: "The Performance Mind" Mental Performance Orientation & Introduction session at RCHS immediately after school, 2:50 pm 3:45 pm for ALL SWIMMERS & DIVERS! Exact Location at RCHS TBD. Bring your YOGA Mat! We are so excited to add a Mental Performance Program for all swimmers & divers this season. Christina Kwon will be our Mental Performance Coach who will lead us through this very beneficial process throughout our season. Orientation is on Wednesday, November 13th. It is extremely important for all athletes to attend. Briefly, We will cover techniques and strategies for Goal Setting, Building Confidence, Focus and Concentration, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Visualization and Communication. These skills will help you in every aspect of your life not just in the Water! Please make EVERY EFFORT to attend. After our Initial Orientation on November 13th for about 45 minutes, we will have brief 10-minute sessions weekly. More details will be provided. Please bring something to write with can be your phone, computer or paper and pen.
- Monday, November 18th: First official day of Regular practice at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15 - 4:45 pm. Try outs will be held first 3 days of Practice.
- Saturday, November 23rd: Annual RCHS SwimLabs Stroke Analysis Team Afternoon in 20 minute session between 4-6 pm. Take advantage of this awesome opportunity which will jump start your season with technique analysis! Sign up at Camp or e-mail Coach Nicole. We will then put you in touch with SwimLabs for your waiver.
- Register for Girls Swim & Dive. Pay both the Regular Swim & Dive Fee and Team Fee on MySchoolBucks. Make sure you have a current Sports Physical uploaded BEFORE you practice on Monday, November 18th!
- Order Yard Signs, Water bottle & Car Stickers from Katie Lemeshewsky at Katie.lemeshewsky@dcsdk12.org
- Turn in your Signed Team Contract to Coach Seaquist in Room 2300. Contracts available on our website.
- Car Pool to Camp Practices at Westridge: We have several Seniors who have offered to Drive Swimmers to camp after school Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Coach Nicole has phone numbers and will provide at camp. Thank you seniors.
- Stay Informed: Knowledge is Power! Check for updates on our RCHS Girls Swim & Dive website, Twitter (X) @Canyonswimdive, Instagram - Rcswimdive, AutoRemind Text rcswimdive to 81010
Thank you to our Coaches, Kathy, Seaquist & Jenny, Manager Courtney and Seniors for all you are doing to keep us organized and informed. Thank you to our Team Parents who are hard at work behind the scenes organizing a fantastic season for us all. Thank you JAG swimmers & divers for committing to our JAG Swim & Dive Family!
Be the Best you can Be!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
10/5/24 Newsletter
Dear JAG Swim & Dive Family,
One More week of school until Fall Break! Hope you are enjoying this Gorgeous Fall Weather and are getting excited for the start of your 2024-2025 Girls HS Swim & Dive Season! We have a fun filled Month ahead before the start of our regular season on November 18th!
Don't miss our RCHS JAG Swim & Dive Pre-Season Meeting & Suit & Apparel sizing is this Thursday, October 10th in Coach Seaquist's Room 2300, 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm. Sam from Out of Breath Sports will bring suits and Apparel for sizing. The order deadline for all will be November 10th!
Swimmers, Divers & Parents are welcome to attend the meeting and it is important to have either a Swimmer, Diver or Parent attend. We will distribute Meet & Activity Schedules for the season along with Parent Volunteer opportunities, Team Contacts & much more. If you know of any new swimmer or divers, please let them know about our meeting if I don't have their contact information.
Please make note of the following important updates & reminders before our Meeting on October 10th:
- Tuesday, October 22nd: Pre-Season Swim Camp starts at Westridge Rec Center 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. RCHS Swim Preseason Camp 24-25
Register on MySchoolBucks. Fee is $150 for 4 weeks. If you don't attend school at RCHS you can make payment the first week of camp! Last Day of Camp is Friday, November 15th. Pre-Season Swim Camp will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays including Halloween & Veterans Day. Arrive with plenty of time to park, get your suit, cap & goggles on and be on deck. Don't forget to bring your RCHS HRCA Rec Center cards to show upon entry. I will have plenty available on your first day if you did not get one at our Pre-Season meeting.
- Registration for Regular Season Swim & Dive will open on Wednesday, October 23rd: Regular Season Practice for Swimming starts on Monday, November 18th. Swim Practice at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15 - 4:45 pm on Mon -Wed-Fri.
And Northridge Rec Center Tues & Thurs 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Try outs will be held on the first 3 days of official practice. More details will be communicated at our meeting and Pre-Season Swim Camp!
- Sports Physicals: You must have your Sports Physicals uploaded upon Registration! If you have a current Sports Physical, please make sure Karissa Osoba, Athletic Secretary, moves it over to Girls Swim & Dive once Registration opens. You do not need to have a Sports Physical for our Pre-Season Camp. You do have to have your Sports Physical prior to your first Day of Official Practice on Monday, November 18th!
- Please e-mail Tara Broyd at tlbroyd@icloud.com if you or a new swimmer or diver are not receiving Team E-mails or if you have a new e-mail address.
All Documents from Pre-Season Meeting will be posted on our website.
Your Coaches, Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Managers Courtney and Emerson and Coach Nicole are all looking forward to a fast & fun season ahead!
See you on Thursday October 10th!
GO JAGS!!
Coach Nicole
9/8/24 Newsletter
Welcome back to school JAG Swim & Dive Family!
Hope you are all enjoying this Beautiful Fall Weather! We are super excited to get our season rolling with some fun Pre-Season festivities.
Before we review upcoming events, I want to send a very special thank you to our Seniors for hosting such a fun Pool Party on August 6th! We had a great turnout and truly appreciate all Seniors who helped make this happen. Thank you Maddie Brynda, Amelia Soano, Alyssa Cook and Lenja Osborne for organizing as well.
In addition, Thank you to all Volunteers, Parents & Swimmers (including Coach Jenny) who Made Waves in the Fight against Pediatric Cancer in Colorado at Swim Across America Denver at Chatfield Res on August 17th! We had our biggest team ever placed 8th in Team Fundraising with $4,500 raised for Cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado. Our very own Skylar Brand sang the National Anthem to kick off the Swim. You can find some wonderful photos on
https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Denver?pg=entry&fr_id=7091
Please review the following important information regarding Homecoming fun and important Pre-season dates:
- Saturday, September 14th, 3-5 pm: Homecoming Decorating afternoon at Coach Nicole's house: 13079 Whisper Canyon Rd. Gate Code is 5729. All new & existing swimmers & divers are welcome and encouraged to attend! Theme is Bring Home the Olympic Gold - Go Team USA! Seniors will bring all supplies, so bring yourselves & creativity to design Posters & decorate the trailer!
- Thursday, September 19th, 4:30 pm: RCHS Homecoming Parade! All JAGS are encouraged and welcome to ride the float. Arrive at Redstone Elementary school at 4:30 pm. Stay tuned for updates and info on what to wear on the float. Please bring at least one bag of candy to throw out to all the kiddos along the parade route.
- Thursday, October 10th, 2:50 pm after school: Team Suit & apparel sizing for swimmers/divers & Pre-Season Meeting in Coach Seaquist's Room #2300. Plan on attending this meeting where you can try on and learn how to order Team Suits, Caps & Apparel. Out of Breath Sports will be there to help! We will also discuss our upcoming season, rules & eligibility & special events. Parents are welcome to attend too.
- Tuesday, October 22nd, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: Pre-Season Camp for swimmers at WESTRIDGE REC CENTER starts on Tuesday, October 22nd and will continue every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from October 22nd through November 15th. There will be a one-time fee of $150 for the entire 4 weeks. You may come as many days as you are able. Please come prepared with swimsuit, goggles & towel. This is a great opportunity to get in shape & bond with our JAG Swim & Dive Family. Payment may be made on MySchool Bucks once it is available. For those of you who attend other schools or homeschooled you may pay via check on first day of camp. You do not have to have an updated physical for Camp, however you will have to have a current physical on record at RCHS for all athletes prior to your first practice on November 18th.
- Monday, November 18th, 3:15 - 4:45 pm. First Official Day of Practice at Eastridge Rec center. Regular Practice Schedule this season will be Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15-4:45 pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays at Northridge Rec Center 7 pm - 8:30 pm.
The first 3 days of practice, tryouts will be held. (November 18, 19, 20) All new swimmers must attend tryouts. Existing Swimmers should plan on attending at least one day of tryouts but are welcome to attend all. If you are a Club Swimmer, please e-mail Coach Nicole your best times and favorite event at nicolevanderpoel@msn.com.
- All other information will be updated as needed via e-mail or website, Instagram, Twitter.
- Thank you to all of our Coaches: Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and our Managers Courtney & Emerson for all you do for our JAG Swim & Dive Family!
Look forward to seeing you all next Saturday at Coach Nicole's for Homecoming Float Decorating!
Good Luck to all of our JAGS in Fall Sports and our Football Team including Coach Seaquist!
GO JAGS!!!
Coach Nicole
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