11/25/23 Newsletter:
Dear JAG Swimmers & Divers,
We have such a fun & fast first week of Competition ahead and are so excited to swim & dive in our first meets of the season!
It is imperative you review & make note of the following important updates & reminders!
- Monday, November 27 Swim Practice 3:15 - 4:30 at Eastridge Rec Center, Mt. Vista Swim Meet Entries will be posted on our website!
- Monday, November 27 Team Suit/Apparel Pick up & Meeting: 5 pm at RCHS Library. Special Thank you Ellen Stotler & all who help organize.
- Tuesday, November 28 Swim Meet RCHS vs. Mt Vista: 3 pm Warm up, 4 pm Start at Northridge Rec Center. Meet Theme is BLACKOUT. Let's honor ALL of our Seniors at the first meet of their Senior Season by wearing all of your JAG Black Out gear! Swimmers will be released from school at 2:15 pm in order to arrive at Northridge Rec Center, change and ready for warm up at 2:55 pm! Don't forget your team suit & RCHS JAG Swim Cap & Goggles, Towel and warm clothes! Coach Nicole will bring extra caps if you did not order one. JAGS we have a longstanding history of showing the very best support of our Teammates and being graceful competitors, which will be remembered long after your races! We know you will all shine with that Graceful JAG Pride! Volunteer Timers, please arrive by 3:25 or earlier for a 3:30 pm Timer Meeting. Special thank you Molly Lush for all of your set up and clean-up work. Thank you Jackie Sivahop for your help on the Console. Thank you to our Head Timer Jorge Zapparoli for taking on this awesome Task! Thank you Tara Broyd for organizing Sign up Genius for meet volunteers! Thank you Ken Natividad & Mira Brand for being our official Photographers!
- Wednesday, November 29 JAG Swim & Dive Team Photos for all athletes at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15 pm. Please wear your Team suit or a Black suit for the Team Photo and you may also take individual photos. More Details to follow! Swimmers will have a short practice after team photos!
- Friday, December 1, Big Cat Brawl Swimming Preliminaries at Littleton HS: Warm up 3:45 pm, Meet starts at 5:30 pm Meet Entries will be posted on our website during Wednesday. We will all be sitting with our Teams in the Gym. Please bring warm clothes, towels & Blanket to sit on during Prelims. There is a $5 charge for Spectators. JAGS, WE ARE the Big Cat Brawl Inaugural Champion!! Let's win that Trophy back!
- Saturday, December 2, Big Cat Brawl Dive Meet at Littleton HS: Meet starts at 9 am.
- Saturday, December 2, Big Cat Brawl Swimming Finals at Littleton HS: for the Top Swimmers from each team. Warm up 11:30 am, Meet starts at 1 pm. Finalists will be informed.
- Tuesday, December 5: Rock Canyon vs. Legend HS Swim Meet at Northridge Rec Center 3 pm warm up 4 pm start. Swimmers Dismissed at 2:15 pm in order to change and be ready to warm up by 2:55 pm. More Details to follow!
- Wednesday, December 6: Team Dinner & JAG Spirit Night after practice at 5 pm at NEWKS Eatery 10012 Commons Street, Lone Tree 80124. ALL swimmers & divers will feast for Free! In addition, Parents, feel free to grab your own dinner that evening and please spread the word throughout our amazing community! Swing by NEWKS for dine in or take out anytime between 5-8 pm and be sure to mention you are there supporting the Rock Canyon Swim & Dive Team as NEWKS will be donating a % of the proceeds to our Team! Thank you so much Allie Rogers for organizing and making this very special community Team event happen!!
- IMPORTANT JAG Reminders:
- Meet Entries are Coach determined. If you are entered in a meet you will swim in that meet. Changes are VERY difficult to make. Be prepared just in case you will be added in a relay or another event on meet day. Don't worry, we will tell you if that is the case!
- Turn in your Team Contract if you have not done so already!
- Club swimmers must swim & attend 2 practices per week or 1 practice and a swim meet unless you have a previously approved reason
- Arrive to practice on time unless you have a previously approved reason.
- Bring your water bottles. Hydrate and eat a healthy snack or lunch prior to practice
- Show your JAG Pride through your Grace & Sportsmanship both in and out of the pool!
Thank you to Coach Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Managers Courtney & Emerson for all of your support and hard work. Thank you to our wonderful JAG Parents for all of your support and dedication to your daughters and our JAG Swim & Dive Family. Thank you to Courtney and our Seniors Devon Barclay, Sophia Lush for your help with our JAGS Auto remind, Instagram & Twitter keeping us all in the loop. Check our website, emails, twitter & auto remind often for updates. We are looking forward to such a wonderful, fast and fun Swim & Dive Season.
JAGS as we enter into our Competition Season stay positive, focused and disciplined in everything you do. Your determination and hard work will pay off both in and out of the pool. Be the best YOU can be!
"I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it!" Inspirational Quote from Olympian Michael Phelps
LETS GO JAGS!!!
Coach Nicole
11/16/23 Newsletter:
Dear JAG Swim & Dive Family,
We are off to a Fantastic Start of our 2023-2024 Swim & Dive Season! As we head into our Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, we have some VERY
Important Updates and Reminders! Please review all of the following Updates & Reminders. I have attached our Meet Schedule as a reminder.
- SWIMLABS Annual RCHS Team Stroke Analysis this Saturday, Nov. 18 in 20 minute sessions between 4-6.
Thank you to all who have signed up for this extremely helpful above and underwater stroke analysis. We still have a few
sessions open so please call SwimLabs in Highlands Ranch (303) 798-7946 to reserve your analysis & time! Address is 5640 County Line Place, Highlands Ranch, 80126. Coach Nicole will be there and Coach Jenny will be one of the instructors! SwimLabs counts as one of your official practices.
- Thanksgiving week practices: Eastridge Rec Center 3:15 - 4:45 every day except Thanksgiving day!
- NEW LOCATION forTeam suit & apparel pick up and Meeting for Parents & Swimmers Monday, November 27 will be at
5 pm at Rock Canyon HS Library not Eastridge! You will practice until 4:30 pm and then we can all go to RCHS by 5 pm! Thank you Ellen Stotler and other Volunteers helping with Equipment & Apparel orders.
- CAPTAIN VOTING: Stay tuned for a separate Google Document which will be sent via e-mail and also available on website by this weekend. We have a very Magical Group of Seniors who have been members of our JAG Swim & Dive family for the past 4 years and we will be voting on your Swim Captains over the Thanksgiving week and will close on Monday, November 27th. Every swimmer & diver including Freshmen will be voting for 2 Seniors to make your Season Sparkle and we are confident all Seniors will help make your season special. We have one Senior Diver Claire Coddington who will be your Dive Captain. Stay tuned for this special voting which will include their Names and more information! We will have 3-4 Captains depending on Ties and final registration numbers. WE LOVE YOU ALL SENIORS!
- Contracts: Please review, sign & turn in your JAG contracts! These are very important and we are confident and expect you will follow.
- Practice Expectations: You must attend practice daily unless you have Coach approved absences ahead of time. You will be dismissed 10 minutes early if approved by your last class teacher in order to arrive to Practice in time and ready to swim at 3:15 pm. You may not be dismissed 10 minutes early unless you are swimming at RCHS High School practices. Club Swimmers must attend 2 practices per week which may include swimming at a meet.
- Mt. Vista Dual Meet on Tuesday, November 28 at Northridge Rec Center, warm up 3 pm, Meet starts at 4 pm. You must have 5 practices prior to November 28 to be eligible to swim at our first meet per CHSAA rules. Swimmers will all be dismissed at 2:15 in order to arrive at Northridge to warm up at 3:00 sharp! Your coaches determine meet entries and relays. You will all be swimming at Mt. Vista meet. Entries will be posted on our website after Thanksgiving. Notify Coach Nicole immediately if you are not able to attend and why. If you are entered in the meet you will swim! We are so excited to be hosting our first meet! Please stay tuned for more information. Special Thank you Molly Lush, Tara Broyd & Jackie Sivahop to all Parents who have Volunteered to time and help set up and clean up. We will have a Sign-Up genius available on our website for volunteer needs. We are so excited to be hosting our first meet! Please stay tuned for more information.
- Big Cat Brawl at Littleton HS on December 1 & 2: Exciting News about Prelims! All swimmers will swim at Littleton Invite Prelims and you will all be able to swim in 2 individual events! Warm up at 4 pm, Meet Starts at 5:30 pm. Please notify Coach Nicole if you have not already, if you are not able to attend on Friday, December 1st! Only 1 finisher from each team attending the meet will swim at Finals on Saturday afternoon at Finals. Once the top finishers heat is full, we will be able to have the next top finishers from RCHS until 3 heats are full. This is an excellent opportunity to swim 2 individual events!
- Wonderful Community Service Opportunity for JAG Swimmers & Divers on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Ronald McDonald House from 4-7 pm. Let's Serve together this December! Please see special attachment from Jamie Osborne and thank you Jamie for organizing this Magical Holiday service Opportunity!
- Stay informed: Please check our website, Twitter, Instagram, Auto remind and your e-mails during the week ahead for updates!
- We are so excited for our 2023-2024 Swim & Dive Season and are honored to Coach each and every one of you!
THANK YOU to Coaches Seaquist, Coach Jenny, Coach Kathy, Managers Courtney & Emerson for all you do for our Team and to all of JAG Swimmers, Divers & Parents for your hard work and dedication. We are thankful for you!
Wishing you all a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving week and see you in the pool!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
11-12-2023
We are so excited for the start of our 2023-2024 Swim & Dive Season! By now you have received reminders, updates and all the information you need to start the season informed. Just in case, please review the following important reminders & updates.
Make special note, JAG Swimmers will be dismissed 10 minutes early every day in order to arrive at Eastridge Rec Center and be ready to get in the water by 3:15 pm! Remember to bring your Rec Center Card, suit, cap, goggles & towel!
- REGISTER! Please make sure you Register for Girl's Swim & Dive, update your physicals and upload them when you register. Pay both our Girls Swim & Dive Fee and Additional Team Fee. You cannot participate in official practice until you accomplish all of the above!
- National Singing Day was a Huge Success! Thank you JAGS who attended the Celebration on Wednesday, November 8th: Congratulations to one current and one former JAG Swimmer on their Signing to swim D1 in College! First, Congratulations to our amazing JAG Senior Swimmer Gabi Dyer who committed to the University of Kansas and former JAG Swimmer, Abigail Wood who committed to Niagara University! We are so proud of you both!
- The First Official Day of Practice is Monday, November 13 at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15-4:45 pm. You will be dismissed 10 minutes early during the season in order to arrive at Eastridge Rec Center ready to swim at 3:15 pm. Remember to bring you HRCA Rec Center card, cap, suit, goggles & towel! We have extra HRCA Rec Center cards if you do not have one. We will have official Try outs first 3 days of practice. Club Swimmers please attend at least one day of Try outs. We have practices Monday through Friday. All practices will held same place and time including Thanksgiving week except for Thursday, November 23rd. You must attend 5 official practices to be eligible to compete in our first meet on November 28th!
- Out of Breath Swim Suit & Apparel Orders second store will stay open until end of day, Tuesday, November 12th! https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs23 You may not receive your suit & apparel by our first competition on November 28 However, you will receive shortly thereafter.
- Swim Suit & Apparel pick up & Parents meeting will be held on Monday, November 27th at 4:45 pm immediately after practice at Eastridge Rec Center room TBD. Thank you Ellen Stotler and other volunteers for helping with our orders.
- Tuesday, November 28: First Swim Meet at Northridge Rec Center. You will be dismissed at 2:15 pm from school to be at Northridge for Warm up at 3 pm sharp! We are hosting Mt. Vista. Thank you Molly Lush & Jackie Sivahop for your help and other parents who have signed up to Volunteer! We will send out a separate e-mail regarding how to register to Volunteer as Timers if you have not done so already! We need you!
- SIGN UP FOR SWIMLABS: Our Annual JAG Team analysis afternoon will be on Saturday, November 18th in 20 minute Sessions staring at 4 pm ending at 6 pm. This is an extremely valuable tool for swimmers of all levels and a great opportunity to learn & improve early in the Season. You receive and in & above water video analysis of 2 strokes of your choice. Coach Jenny will be one of the Instructors and Coach Nicole will be watching each analysis! You only need to come to your scheduled analysis time. Call SwimLabs directly at (303) 798-7946 to schedule your time. You all receive a substantial discount on your analysis and also on any lesson packages or purchases made at SwimLabs!
- Big Cat Brawl at Littleton HS on December 1 & 2: Exciting News about Prelims! All swimmers will swim at Littleton Invite Prelims and you will all be able to swim in 2 individual events! Warm up at 4 pm, Meet Starts at 5:30 pm. Please notify Coach Nicole if you have not already, if you are not able to attend on Friday, December 1st! Only 1 finisher from each team attending meet will swim at Finals on Saturday afternoon at Finals. Once top finishers heat is full we will be able to have the next top finishers from RCHS until 3 heats are full. This is an excellent opportunity to swim 2 individual events!
- Wonderful Community Service Opportunity for JAG Swimmers & Divers on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Ronald McDonald House from 4-7 pm. Let's Serve together this December! Please see special attachment from Jamie Osborne and thank you Jamie for organizing this Magical Holiday service Opportunity!
- Please Review Katie Lemeshewskies e-mail below regarding Yard signs and other fun JAG goodies! Thank you Katie!
Dear Parents of the Girl's Swim Team,
We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to inform you about a fantastic opportunity to show your support for our Girl's Swim Team and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented athletes. You can now purchase customized yard signs, which are an excellent way to boost team spirit and create a sense of community support and car stickers, for those that want to take their support on the road ;)
To make the purchasing process convenient for everyone, we have set up a system through "My School Bucks," our trusted online platform for various school-related transactions. Here are the details:
1. Log in to your "My School Bucks" account.
2. Click on the "School Store" link and filter content to only athletics at Rock Canyon
3. Select the yard signs or car stickers options and follow the on-screen instructions to place your order (note that hyperlinks are included).
Your contributions will not only help to fund team activities and events but also make a visible statement of our dedication to our talented swimmers. The yard signs and car stickers are not only for parents but for the entire community to join in and support our athletes.
The deadline for placing your order is November 15. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your support for our Girl's Swim Team and to help make this season memorable for our athletes.
Thank you for your continued support of the Girl's Swim Team. We look forward to seeing our community come together to cheer on our amazing swimmers.
Best regards,
Katie Lemeshewsky (Elizabeth's mom)
Rock Canyon Social Studies teacher and proud parent of a swimmer
THANK YOU, Coaches Jeff, Jenny, Kathy and Managers Courtney & Emmerson, for all of your help on all pre-season projects and communications! In addition, special thank you Seniors Devon Barklay and Sophia Lush for all of your help with communications via auto remind & Instagram!
Have wonderful week JAGS and look forward to seeing you in the pool soon!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
11-6-2-23
Dear JAG Swimmers & Divers,
Can you believe it? The first official day of our 2023-2024 Swim & Dive Season is one week away! We have only one week of Pre-Season camp and have had such an awesome turnout and great practices. In addition, we are looking forward to seeing all of you in person once our official season begins.
We have some very important reminders & updates, so please make note of the following:
- REGISTER! Please make sure you Register for Girl's Swim & Dive, update your physicals and upload them when you register. Pay both our Girls Swim & Dive Fee and Additional Team Fee. You cannot participate in official practice until you accomplish all of the above!
- National Singing Day: Wednesday, November 8th: National Early Signing Day Celebration for RCHS Athletes in the commons at 7 am! Join me as we congratulate one current and one former JAG Swimmer as they partiicpate in the official National Early signing day! We will be celebrating our amazing JAG Senior Swimmer Gabi Dyer as she signs to swim D1 and attend the University of Kansas. We will also be celebrating one of our former JAG Swimmers, Abigail Wood, who swam with us for two years as she signs to swim D1 for Niagara University! We are so proud of you both!
- First Official Day of Practice is Monday, November 13th at Eastridge Rec Center 3:15-4:45 pm. We will have official Try outs first 3 days of practice. Club Swimmers please attend at least one day of Try outs. We have practices Monday through Friday. All practices will held at this place and time including during Thanksgiving week except for Thursday, November 23rd. You must attend 5 official practices to be eligible to compete in our first meet on November 28th!
- Out of Breath Swim Suit & Apparel Orders were due on November 1st however we are giving you one more opportunity with a 2nd order. which will be due on November 12th! https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs23 You may not receive your suit & apparel by our first competition on November 28th but you will receive shortly thereafter.
- Pre-Season Dive Camp is on at Littleton HS M, W, F 4 -5:30 pm. $15 per day of participation. Thank you Coach Kathy!
- Swim Suit & Apparel pick up & Parents meeting will be held on Monday, November 27th at 4:45 pm immediately after practice at Eastridge Rec Center room TBD. Thank you Ellen Stotler and other volunteers for helping with our orders.
- Tuesday, November 28: First Swim Meet at Northridge Rec Center. You will be dismissed at 2:15 pm from school to be at Northridge for Warm up at 3 pm sharp! We are hosting Mt. Vista. Thank you Molly Lush & Jackie Sivahop for your help and other parents who have signed up to Volunteer! We will send out a separate e-mail regarding how to register to Volunteer as Timers if you have not done so already! We need you!
- SWIMLABS: Our Annual JAG Team analysis afternoon will be on Saturday, November 18th in 20 minute Sessions staring at 4 pm ending at 6 pm. This is an extremely valuable tool for swimmers of all levels and a great opportunity to learn & improve early in the Season. You receive and in & above water video analysis of 2 strokes of your choice. Coach Jenny will be one of the Instructors and Coach Nicole will be watching each analysis! You only need to come to your scheduled analysis time. Call SwimLabs directly at (303) 798-7946 to schedule your time. You all receive a substantial discount on your analysis and also on any lesson packages or purchases made at SwimLabs!
- Big Cat Brawl at Littleton HS on December 1st & 2nd: Exciting News about Prelims! All swimmers will swim at Littleton Invite Prelims and you will all be able to swim in 2 individual events! Warm up at 4 pm, Meet Starts at 5:30 pm. Please notify Coach Nicole if you have not already, if you are not able to attend on Friday, December 1st! Only 1 finisher from each team attending meet will swim at Finals on Saturday afternoon at Finals. Once top finishers heat is full we will be able to have the next top finishers from RCHS until 3 heats are full. This is an excellent opportunity to swim 2 individual events!
- Wonderful Community Service Opportunity for JAG Swimmers & Divers on Sunday, Dec. 17th at Ronald McDonald House from 4-7 pm. Let's Serve together this December! Please see special attachment from Jamie Osborne and thank you Jamie for organizing this Magical Holiday service Opportunity!
- Please Review Katie Lemeshewskies e-mail below regarding Yard signs and other fun JAG goodies! Thank you Katie!
Dear Parents of the Girl's Swim Team,
We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to inform you about a fantastic opportunity to show your support for our Girl's Swim Team and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented athletes. You can now purchase customized yard signs, which are an excellent way to boost team spirit and create a sense of community support and car stickers, for those that want to take their support on the road ;)
To make the purchasing process convenient for everyone, we have set up a system through "My School Bucks," our trusted online platform for various school-related transactions. Here are the details:
1. Log in to your "My School Bucks" account.
2. Click on the "School Store" link and filter content to only athletics at Rock Canyon
3. Select the yard signs or car stickers options and follow the on-screen instructions to place your order (note that hyperlinks are included).
Your contributions will not only help to fund team activities and events but also make a visible statement of our dedication to our talented swimmers. The yard signs and car stickers are not only for parents but for the entire community to join in and support our athletes.
The deadline for placing your order is November 15. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your support for our Girl's Swim Team and to help make this season memorable for our athletes.
Thank you for your continued support of the Girl's Swim Team. We look forward to seeing our community come together to cheer on our amazing swimmers.
Best regards,
Katie Lemeshewsky (Elizabeth's mom)
Rock Canyon Social Studies teacher and proud parent of a swimmer
Special thank you to Coaches Jeff, Jenny, Kathy and Managers Courtney & Emmerson with all of your help on all pre-season projects and communications! In addition, special thank you Senior Devon Barklay for all of your help with communications via auto remind & Instagram!
Have wonderful week JAGS and look forward to seeing you in the pool soon!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
10-30-2023
HAPPY HALLOWEEN JAGS!
Hope you are enjoying the "Frighfully" cold weather! Looks like we're going to be warming up the rest of the week! Speaking
of Warming up, we are Warming up for the start of our 2023-2024 Swim & Dive Season and as we approach our first official day
of Practice on November 13th at Eastridge Rec Center we have some important updates & Reminders.
- Thank you Senior Swimmers & Divers and your parents for hosting such a yummy & wonderful Breakfast yesterday! The Clubhouse, decorations & very special message cards given to the swimmers were so inspiring & lovely! We have such a special group of Seniors and are looking forward to having an awesome Jag Swim & Dive Season to honor all of you! Thank you so much for treating us to a wonderful Breakfast! We will post photos on the website!
- Swim Camp is definitely on tomorrow for Halloween at Westridge Rec center 3:30 - 4:30 pm! The rec centers will close at 5 pm.
- Order your Swim Suit & Apparel from Out of Breath Sports by NOVEMBER 1st! You must have a team suit & cap to wear at all swim in Meets. Apparel is Optional. Parents you also may order!https://outofbreathsports.tuosystems.com/stores/rchs23
- Big Cat Brawl at Littleton HS on December 1st & 2nd: Exciting News about Prelims! All swimmers will swim at Littleton Invite Prelims and you will all be able to swim in 2 individual events! Warm up at 4 pm, Meet Starts at 5:30 pm. Please notify Coach Nicole if you have not already, if you are not able to attend on Friday, December 1st! Only 1 finisher from each team attending meet will swim at Finals on Saturday afternoon at Finals. Once top finishers heat is full we will be able to have the next top finishers from RCHS until 3 heats are full. This is an excellent opportunity to swim 2 individual events!
- Tryouts will take place first 3 days of official practice! Swimmers will all perform test sets. New & Club Swimmers must attend at least one day of tryouts!
- Competition Rules: You must attend at least 5 days of practice when Swim Season starts in order to compete in our first meet per CHSAA Rules!
- Please Review Katie Lemeshewskies e-mail below regarding Yard signs and other fun JAG goodies! Thank you Katie!
Dear Parents of the Girl's Swim Team,
We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to inform you about a fantastic opportunity to show your support for our Girl's Swim Team and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented athletes. You can now purchase customized yard signs, which are an excellent way to boost team spirit and create a sense of community support and car stickers, for those that want to take their support on the road ;)
To make the purchasing process convenient for everyone, we have set up a system through "My School Bucks," our trusted online platform for various school-related transactions. Here are the details:
1. Log in to your "My School Bucks" account.
2. Click on the "School Store" link and filter content to only athletics at Rock Canyon
3. Select the yard signs or car stickers options and follow the on-screen instructions to place your order (note that hyperlinks are included).
Your contributions will not only help to fund team activities and events but also make a visible statement of our dedication to our talented swimmers. The yard signs and car stickers are not only for parents but for the entire community to join in and support our athletes.
The deadline for placing your order is November 15. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your support for our Girl's Swim Team and to help make this season memorable for our athletes.
Thank you for your continued support of the Girl's Swim Team. We look forward to seeing our community come together to cheer on our amazing swimmers.
Best regards,
Katie Lemeshewsky (Elizabeth's mom)
Rock Canyon Social Studies teacher and proud parent of a swimmer
- Pre-Season Dive Camp will now be on Friday, Nov. 3rd at Littleton HS M, W, F 4 -5:30 pm. $15 per day of participation. Thank you Coach Kathy!
- Registration for Regular Season Swim & Dive will open on Tuesday, October 24th Get your physicals and Register
- Please e-mail Tara Broyd at tlbroyd@icloud.com if you or a new swimmer or diver are not receiving Team E-mails!
Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Managers Courtney and Emmerson and of course me are all looking forward to a fast & fun season ahead!
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
GO JAGS!!
Coach Nicole
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