2-6-25
Dear JAG SWIMMERS, DIVERS & PARENTS,

We are Ready to ROCK at the 2025 Colorado Girls HS Swimming Championships Thursday & Friday, Feb 6^th & 7^th at VMAC!

GOOD LUCK TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR 2025 STATE TEAM:  
Eva Bishop, Maddie Brynda, Avery Clements, Kaitlyn Gebhardt, Lane Groce, Lenja Osborne, Cailee Turk, Teagan Wetzel, Peyton Willner, Lily Zhang!

JAGS, if you would like to come & cheer on our Team, Tickets and information available on the link below.
 
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Thursday, Feb 6th:  Swimmers arrive at VMAC by 2:30 pm, Doors open at 3 pm JAGS are scheduled to enter at 3:05 pm!  All State Swimmers please meet by the entrance towards the front so we are ready to enter!  Warm up starts at 3:45 pm. Prelims start at 5:30 pm. Spectators Doors open at 3:45 pm
Friday, Feb 7th:  Finalists arrive at VMAC by 2:30 pm, Doors open at 3 pm. Warm up starts at 3:30 pm, Finals Start at 5:15 pm. Spectators Doors open at 3:45 pm
JAG SWIM & DIVE BANQUET RSVP DUE THURSDAY, FEB 6TH BY 11:59 PM.  Please RSVP ASAP if you have not already done so! JAGS WE HAVE SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE!  We would LOVE to have all of our JAG Swim & Dive family attend our 2025 Swim & Dive Team Banquet on Wednesday, February 12^th at 5:30 pm.  Because there is NO CHARGE for all attendees, you can use the following Google Sign up link.  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccZASU-e6gYbxVjL35QxD2popit8hdpzcrBu6-vX0kLHkkdw/viewform?usp=header
Thank you to all of our JAG Team Parents who have made our season so very special so far and the best is yet to come!

In the words of our Wonderful Principal, Andy Abner:  ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A JAG!
GOOD LUCK AT 5A STATE JAGS!
Coach Nicole

Dear JAG SWIMMERS, DIVERS & PARENTS,

Saturday, February 1, 2025 will forever be one of the most Magical days in JAG Swim & Dive History!  Congratulations to our All of our A-League Swimmers, Divers, Parents, Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy & Manager Courtney on a True Team effort in every sense of the word.  You truly shined as Athletes & Competitors and we are so proud of your Grace, Determination & Sportsmanship! Special Thank you Christina Kwon our Mental Practice/Performance Coach as well for helping us grow in mental strength & confidence! Every JAG who swam or dove in Prelims & Finals along with all of our Swimmers & Parents who also who came to support our Team is a ROCKSTAR!  Complete results are posted on our website!

Let's Celebrate our 2025 A-League JAG Finalists: (Top 18)

200 Medley Relay:  1st Place -  Lane Groce, Lily Zhang, Lena Osborne, Eva Bishop
200 Free:  12^th Place - Kaitlyn Gebhardt, 13th Place - Maddie Brynda, 14th Place - Zea Rogers
200 IM:  7^th Place - Cailee Turk,  11^th Place - Lily Zhang
50 Free:  3^rd Place - Lane Groce, 7th Place - Eva Bishop, 8^th  Place - Lenja Osborne, 18^th Place - Mila Cimbura
Diving - A-League:  8^th Place - Sophie Tobin, 11th Place - Alyssa Cook   B-League:  Kate Thompson - 7th, Eleanor Leddick - 11^th Place
100 Fly:  2^nd Place - Lenja Osborne, 4th Place - Teagan Wetzel, 5th Place - Cailee Turk, 9^th Place - Gaby Herfter
100 Free:  6^th Place - Peyton Willner, 12th Place - Mila Cimbrua, 18th Place - Rihanna Taki
500 Free:  5^th Place - Kaitlyn Gebhardt, 8th Place - Maddie Brynda, 12th Place - Avery Clements, 14th Place - Zea Rogers
200 Free Relay:  1st Place - Eva Bishop,  Lenja Osborne, Kaitlyn Gebhardt, Lane Groce
100 Back:  3^rd Place - Teagan Wetzel, 7th Place - Peyton Willner, 12th Place - Avery Clements, 14th Place - Sofia Zapparoli
100 Breast:  2^nd Place - Lily Zhang, 6th Place - Lila Obrien, 10th Place - Zoe Solano, 14th Place - Maddie Sivahop
400 Free Relay:  4^th Place - Peyton Willner, Teagan Wetzel, Maddie Brynda, Lane Groce

Next up 2025 - 5A State Championships:  Congratulations to our 2025 JAG State Team!  We are so proud of you and excited for you to Shine on Thursday & Friday at Colorado 5A State Championships at VMAC in Thornton.  

GOOD LUCK TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR 2025 STATE TEAM:  Eva Bishop, Maddie Brynda, Avery Clements, Kaitlyn Gebhardt, Lane Groce, Lenja Osborne, Cailee Turk, Teagan Wetzel, Peyton Willner, Lily Zhang!

JAGS, if you would like to come & cheer on our Team, Tickets and information available on the link below.
 
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Thursday, Feb 6th:  Swimmers arrive at VMAC by 2:30 pm, Doors open at 3 pm Warm up starts at 3:45 pm. Prelims start at 5:30 pm. Spectators Doors open at 3:45 pm
Friday, Feb 7th:  Swimmers arrive at VMAC by 2:30 pm, Doors open at 3 pm. Warm up starts at 3:30 pm, Finals Start at 5:15 pm. Spectators Doors open at 3:45 pm

JAGS WE HAVE SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE!  We would LOVE to have all of our JAG Swim & Dive family attend our 2025 Swim & Dive Team Banquet on Wednesday, February 12^th at 5:30 pm.  Please RSVP by Thursday, February 6^th by 11:59 pm. Because there is NO CHARGE for all attendees, you can use the following Google Sign up link.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccZASU-e6gYbxVjL35QxD2popit8hdpzcrBu6-vX0kLHkkdw/viewform?usp=header

Thank you to all of our JAG Team Parents who have made our season so very special so far and the best is yet to come!
In the words of our Wonderful Principal, Andy Abner:  ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A JAG!

GOOD LUCK AT 5A STATE JAGS!
Coach Nicole

Dear JAG Swimmers, Divers, Parents, Grandparents & Siblings,
It's time to celebrate our Amazing 2024-2025 Swim & Dive Season at our Fabulous Banquet on Wednesday, February 12^th at 5:30 pm at Park Meadows Event Center, 9445 Park Meadows Drive!  
There is NO COST for ALL attendees at this year's Banquet which is Wonderful.  However, you MUST RSVP on MSB by WED, FEB 6th, 11:59 pm by using the following link so that we can accommodate all attendees!  
If you do not attend RCHS and cannot use the Link, please let me know ASAP & we can help you RSVP!

RCHS Girls Swim Banquet 24-25

RCHS Girls Swim Banquet 24-25 Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Place: Meadows Event Center in Lone Tree, 9445 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 Time: 5:30pm-7:30 pm. Please include total number of family members attending (including the swimmer/diver) Swim funds will cover all who RSVP, no charge to attend. www.myschoolbucks.com

We are so excited to Celebrate! THANK YOU TO OUR BANQUET COMMITTEE for all you are doing to make our Banquet so special!
GO JAGS!!!
Coach Nicole
JAG  Swim & Dive Family,
We truly cannot thank you all enough for Making our JAG Athletes the absolute best we can be!  We had perhaps our busiest and most successful weeks in JAG History last week.
Not only did you make bracelets & cards for the Beautiful cancer patients at Children's Hospital Colorado but you also raised over $2200 so far to fund critical cancer research at our JAGS & Ranch Swim to Win event on Tuesday with our Ranch swim & dive Brothers!  The very next day,  you swam and dove your hearts out at Heritage achieving new PR's and Qual Times on Wednesday at Heritage HS and supported each other in and out of the pool.  Our C-League Swimmers had a blast swimming fast at Regis on Friday and our B-League Swimmers had their best meet of the season on Saturday at Heritage HS!  Complete results are posted on our website.  Special thank you to all our JAG swimmers & divers& parents for attending C & B League meets, cheering,  making posters for and inspiring their JAG Sisters! We could not have asked for a more Graceful show of support! 
Our Season is not over yet!  Please review the following iupdates & nformation regarding our CONTINENTAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET Friday & Saturday, Jan 31 & Feb 1, Swim & Dive Banquet information & beyond!

1. Friday, Jan 31st:  Continental A-League Swimming Championship Prelims at Heritage HS.  Warm up 2:50 pm Prelims start at 4:30 pm. Stay tuned for details regarding early dismissal for participants. A-League List attached.
2. Saturday, Feb 1st:  Combined Continental A & B League Diving at Grandview HS. Warm up7 am, Dive starts at 8:30 am  Good luck Coach Kathy & our Divers: Sophie, Katie, Alyssa & Eleanor 
3. Saturday, Feb 1st, Continental A-League Championship Swimming Finals at Heritage HS. Warm up for finalists at 1 pm, Finals Start at 2:30 pm.  Each team is allowed 4 finalist per event based on time.
4. Thursday & Friday, Feb 6th & 7th: CHSAA 5A State Swim & Dive Championships at VMAC Pool. Stay tuned for details! State ticket info below:
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6. WEDNESDAY, FEB 12TH 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Park Meadows Event Center, 9445 Park Meadowns Drive, link will be posted on our website. Please join us to CELEBRATE our 2024-2025 JAG Swim & Dive Family

Thank you Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Manage Courtney for all you do to help us be the best we can be!
GO JAGS!!! We love you!
Coach Nicole
JAGS Rock at our Last Home meet of the Season against Thunder Ridge to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness at our First Annua PINK MEET!
Thank you for swimming your hearts out and representing our JAG Community with Grace.  Complete results posted on our Website!
Special thank you to all Team Parents who set up and ran an amazing Home meet!  You truly help us all be the best we can be!
We have such a fun week ahead as we head into our Championship meets!  Please take a moment to review the following important information regarding the week ahead:

1. Tuesday, Jan 21st: , JAG "Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer in Colorado with Ranch Swim & Dive" 
   JAGS, GET READY FOR A SUPER FUN & IMPACTFUL EVENING, Tuesday, Jan 21st as we Make Waves with Swim Across America - Denver in the Fight against Pediatric Cancer at our Joint Rock Canyon Girls & Highlands Ranch Boys Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado! Register Now and start fundraising with family and friends at  http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025 Cash & Check donations accepted as well. Waivers will be provided or you can complete when you register. You do not have to register on line but it makes fundraising easier and more fun!
   
   6 PM: JAGS meet at Northridge at 6 pm in the Wetterhorn Room near the entrance at Northridge, to make Bracelets for the Cancer Patients at Children's Hospital Colorado!  Beads and all supplies will be provided.  All we need is YOU!
   6:45 PM:  Then at 6:45 pm the HRHS Boys Swim Team will arrive and may also go to Wetterhorn room to put on fun SAA Tatoos & Swim Caps.
   7:00 - 8:00 PM:  7 pm Go down to the pool, take photos, swim a combined warm up & practice with relays etc.  Why are we doing this you ask?
   All of us have been affected by cancer! Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure! Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!
   Special Thank you Christina Kwon and the HR Boys Swim Team for your Participation and support!  Thank you Team Parents (RCHS & HRHS) for your help! Together we can find a cure for cancer through the Sport we LOVE!  Swimming!
2. Wednesday, Jan 22nd:  Heritage vs. Rock Canyon dual meet for swimmers & divers at Heritage HS. MEET THEME is Dress up! Show your JAG Pride Business Casual or Dress to honor our last dual meet of the season! Swimmers competing in C & B League will swim one or two events to help prepare for your Big Meet! Swimmers & Divers will be dismissed at 2:30 pm.  Warm up 4 pm, Meet starts at 4:30 pm. 
3. Friday, Jan 24th:  Continental C-League Swim Meet for C-League Qualifiers at Regis HS Warm up starts at 3:30 pm, Meet starts at 5 pm
   Participating Swimmers will be dismissed at 2 pm. Coaches will notify swimmers of events!  GO JAGS!
4. Saturday, Jan 25th:  Continental B-League Swim Meets for all Qualifiers at Heritage HS.  Warm ups will be assigned to teams starting at 8:30 am.  Meet starts at 11:00 am!  Details will be provided later this week on Rock Canyon Warm up.  Please see fun B-League flyer attached for details on Concession, Race to end Hunger food drive and advertising opportunities. Stay tuned for Details on Warm up & start time. 
   Race to End Hunger Food Drive:  B-League Swimmers & Parents, please bring your canned & boxed food items or donate to the Annual B-League Race to End Hunger Food Drive competition!  
5. Friday, Jan 31st:  Continental A-League Swimming Championship Prelims at Heritage HS Stay tuned for details
   Saturday, Feb 1st, Continental A-League Championship Swimming Finals at Heritage HS. Stay tuned for details.
6. Saturday, Feb 1st, Continental A & B DIVING championships will be held at Grandview HS. Warm ups begin at 7:15 am, Meet starts at 8:15 am
7. Thursday & Friday, Feb 6th & 7th: CHSAA 5A State Swim & Dive Championships at VMAC Pool. Stay tuned for details!
8. WEDNESDAY, FEB 12TH:  Time to CELEBRATE our 2024-2025 JAG Swim & Dive Family at our ROCK CANYON JAG SWIM & DIVE BANQUET! 5:30 - 7:30 pm Stay tuned for Details on location etc.
9. Mental Performance & Practice:  As we head into the last few weeks of our 2024-2025 Swim & Dive Season, It is time to revisit your Mental performance skills to use at EVERY practice & upcoming meets!  Exercise your Breathing techniques, write down your PURPOSE for Practice which should tie into you GOALS! We will review at Practice this week! We are so thankful for our MP Leader Christina Kwon who will be at our Swim Across America Event Tuesday, Jan 21st to guide us!

Thank you Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Manage Courtney for all you do to help us be the best we can be!

Please take a moment to reflect on the following Quote by Olympic Champion Rowdy Gaines:
"It's never too late to achieve your dreams!"
GO JAGS!!! We love you!
Coach Nicole
Senior Celebration Program / Photo

CONGRATULATIONS JAGS ON YOUR AMAZING TEAM VICTORY AT OUR FIRST MOUNTAIN VIEW HOLIDAY INVITE on Saturday, Jan 11^th  Out of 11 Teams, JAG swimmers & divers were victorious.  This was truly a Team effort in every way!  Thank you, JAG Athletes, Parents, ALL Coaches & Manager for all of your hard work and support in making this meet a HUGE success!  Special shout out to Cara Obrien (Lila) & Barbara Vigil & Xavier for stepping up to time at the Invite!  Thank you so much!

SENIOR CEREMONY, Sunday, Jan 12th: To our Rockstar Seniors - Eva Bishop, Serena Thomas, Elizabeth Lemeshewski, Amelia Solano, Maddie Brynda, Zea Rogers, Alyssa Cook, Sofia Herfter, Aimee Barton, Lenja Osborne, Maya Amerlan, Sophie Tobin and Kristie Vetter, We loved celebrating you all at our Magical 2025 Senior Ceremony on Sunday at Rock Canyon HS!  I have attached the Beautiful Program prepared for your special day!  Special Shout out to our Underclassmen who spoke on their Special Senior's Behalf and our Team Parents, lead by Tara Broyd, for making this ceremony the Best Ever! Seniors, you are all incredible young women and role models and we are so very proud of you!  

Please Review the following important reminders, announcements & schedule updates:

1. Thursday, Jan 16th:  Rock Canyon JAGS GO PINK dual meet vs. Thunder Ridge in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness this Thursday, Jan 16th at Northridge Rec Center. Warm up starts at 3 pm sharp, Meet starts at 4 pm.  You will be dismissed from school a 2:15 pm. Entries will be posted Wednesday evening.  Meet Theme is PINK OUT!
   
   TIMERS NEEDED!  Parents, please e-mail me asap nicolevanderpoel@msn.com to volunteer to time at our last home swim meet!  We need 8 more Timers! Timers need to attend Timer/Ref meeting at 3:30 pm. 
   THANK YOU to our Head Timer for this meet, Cara Obrien, meet set up crew lead by Alecia Brynda, Computer Genius Jackie Sivahop and ALL Parents who are helping at this meet by timing and volunteering to clean up!  We appreciate you!
   
   PINK MEET: Both Rock Canyon and Thunder Ridge will be wearing PINK CAPS provided by RCHS and have received permission from CHSAA to put on Pink Ribbon Tattoos to represent Breast Cancer Awareness! Support JAGS Go Pink Club founded by our very own Amelia Solano and Claire Weiffenbach in support of Susan G. Komen Foundation, by wearing all PINK to school & our swim meet! 
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   Lastly, although we had our Senior Ceremony on Sunday, we will honor our Wonderful Seniors by being the best we can be both in & out of the water! 
2. Monday, Jan 20^th Team Dinner Cancelled.  In lieu of the fun filled week ahead, we will be cancelling our 2^nd Team dinner!  We will all be together, Tuesday, Jan 21st at our Rescheduled Swim Across America Event with Ranch at Northridge!
3. Tuesday, Jan 21st: , JAG "Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer in Colorado with Ranch Swim & Dive" 
   JAGS, GET READY FOR A SUPER FUN & IMPACTFUL EVENING, Tuesday, Jan 21st as we Make Waves with Swim Across America - Denver in the Fight against Pediatric Cancer at our Joint Rock Canyon Girls & Highlands Ranch Boys Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado! Register Now and start fundraising with family and friends at  http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025 Cash & Check donations accepted as well. Waivers will be provided or you can complete when you register. You do not have to register on line but it makes fundraising easier and more fun!
   
   6 PM: JAGS meet at Northridge at 6 pm in the Wetterhorn Room near the entrance at Northridge, to make Bracelets for the Cancer Patients at Children's Hospital Colorado!  Beads and all supplies will be provided.  All we need is YOU!
   6:45 PM:  Then at 6:45 pm the HRHS Boys Swim Team will arrive and may also go to Wetterhorn room to put on fun SAA Tatoos & Swim Caps.
   7:00 - 8:00 PM:  7 pm Go down to the pool, take photos, swim a combined warm up & practice with relays etc.  Why are we doing this you ask?
   All of us have been affected by cancer! Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure! Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!
   Special Thank you Christina Kwon and the HR Boys Swim Team for your Participation and support!  Thank you Team Parents (RCHS & HRHS) for your help! Together we can find a cure for cancer through the Sport we LOVE!  Swimming!
4. Wednesday, Jan 22nd:  Heritage vs. Rock Canyon dual meet for swimmers & divers at Heritage HS.
   Swimmers & Divers will be dismissed at 2:30 pm.  Warm up 4 pm, Meet starts at 4:30 pm. 
5. Friday, Jan 24th:  Continental C-League Swim Meet for C-League Qualifiers at Regis HS Warm up starts at 3:30 pm, Meet starts at 5 pm
   Participating Swimmers will be dismissed at 2 pm. Coaches will notify swimmers of events!  GO JAGS!
6. Saturday, Jan 25th:  Continental B-League Swim Meets for all Qualifiers at Heritage HS.  Stay tuned for Details on Warm up & start time
7. Friday, Jan 31st:  Continental A-League Swimming Championship Prelims at Heritage HS Stay tuned for details
   Saturday, Feb 1st, Continental A-League Championship Swimming Finals at Heritage HS. Stay tuned for details.
8. Saturday, Feb 1st, Continental A & B DIVING championships will be held at Grandview HS. Warm ups begin at 7:15 am, Meet starts at 8:15 am
9. Thursday & Friday, Feb 6th & 7th: CHSAA 5A State Swim & Dive Championships at VMAC Pool. Stay tuned for details!
10. WEDNESDAY, FEB 12TH:  Time to CELEBRATE our 2024-2025 JAG Swim & Dive Family at our ROCK CANYON JAG SWIM & DIVE BANQUET! 5:30 - 7:30 pm Stay tuned for Details on location etc.
11. Mental Performance & Practice:  As we head into the last few weeks of our 2024-2025 Swim & Dive Season, It is time to revisit your Mental performance skills to use at EVERY practice & upcoming meets!  Exercise your Breathing techniques, write down your PURPOSE for Practice which should tie into you GOALS! We will review at Practice this week! We are so thankful for our MP Leader Christina Kwon who will be at our Pink Meet on Thursday at our Swim Across America Event next Tuesday, Jan 21st to guide us!

Thank you Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy and Manage Courtney for all you do to help us be the best we can be!

Please take a moment to reflect on Colorado's very own Missy Franklin's Quote:  
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have!  

GO JAGS!!! We love you!

Coach Nicole
Dear Jag Swim & Dive Family,
We are thrilled to reschedule our JAG "Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer in Colorado with Ranch Swim & Dive" for Tuesday, January 21st! 
SAME TME, SAME PLACE:
The Good News is Fundraising is already ahead and we can make this a record year for our SAA-Denver Fundraising!  Please send out the link to friends and family and have them donate to you!
Please review the e-mail below for information:
JAGS, GET READY FOR A SUPER FUN & IMPACTFUL EVENING TOMORROW, JAN 9TH as we Make Waves with Swim Across America - Denver in the Fight against Pediatric Cancer at our Joint Rock Canyon Girls & Highlands Ranch Boys Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado!  
Register Now and start fundraising with family and friends at  http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025 Cash & Check donations accepted as well.
Waivers will be provided or you can complete when you register. You do not have to register on line but it makes fundraising easier and more fun!
6 PM: JAGS meet at Northridge at 6 pm in the Wetterhorn Room near the entrance at Northridge, to make Bracelets for the Cancer Patients at Children's Hospital Colorado!  Beads and all supplies will be provided.  All we need is YOU! 
6:45 PM:  Then at 6:45 pm the HRHS Boys Swim Team will arrive and may also go to Wetterhorn room to put on fun SAA Tatoos & Swim Caps.
7:00 PM:  Go down to the pool, take photos, swim a combined warm up & practice with relays etc.  Why are we doing this you ask?
All of us have been affected by cancer! Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure!
Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado on Jan 9th! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!
Special Thank you Christina Kwon and the HR Boys Swim Team for your Participation and support!  Thank you Team Parents (RCHS & HRHS) for your help!
Together we can find a cure for cancer through the Sport we LOVE!  Swimming!
Coach Nicole
JAGS, GET READY FOR A SUPER FUN & IMPACTFUL EVENING TOMORROW, JAN 9TH as we Make Waves with Swim Across America - Denver in the Fight against Pediatric Cancer at our Joint Rock Canyon Girls & Highlands Ranch Boys Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado!  

Register Now and start fundraising with family and friends at  http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025 Cash & Check donations accepted as well.
Waivers will be provided or you can complete when you register. You do not have to register on line but it makes fundraising easier and more fun!

6 PM: JAGS meet at Northridge at 6 pm in the Wetterhorn Room near the entrance at Northridge, to make Bracelets for the Cancer Patients at Children's Hospital Colorado!  Beads and all supplies will be provided.  All we need is YOU! 

6:45 PM:  Then at 6:45 pm the HRHS Boys Swim Team will arrive and may also go to Wetterhorn room to put on fun SAA Tatoos & Swim Caps.

7:00 PM:  Go down to the pool, take photos, swim a combined warm up & practice with relays etc.  Why are we doing this you ask?

All of us have been affected by cancer! Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure!
Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado on Jan 9th! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!

Special Thank you Christina Kwon and the HR Boys Swim Team for your Participation and support!  Thank you Team Parents (RCHS & HRHS) for your help!

Together we can find a cure for cancer through the Sport we LOVE!  Swimming!

Coach Nicole

1-6-25
Wish all of you a very Happy New Year!  Congratulations JAGS on "Rockin" in the New Year with your 2nd Place finish at Cherry Creek HS Eric Craven Classic Invite!  Results will be posted on website!  You all represented your Teammates and School with such grace and we are super proud of you!

We have such a Special and Fun week ahead!  Please carefully review and make note of the following VERY important updates and information!  We don't want you to miss a thing!

1.  Practice Schedule Jan 6 - Jan 10:  Back to Regular Schedule (Eastridge Rec Center 3:15-4:45 pm Monday Wednesday & Friday - Friday you will be have a one hour practice) Northridge Rec Center Tuesday & Thursday 7 pm,  with a Special event during regular practice on Thursday, Jan 9th details below.
2. Thursday, Jan 9th: Rock Canyon JAGS & HR Boys Swim to Win the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer in Colorado!   http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025 Please arrive at Northridge at 6 pm to make Bracelets for the Cancer Patients at Children's Hospital Colorado!  Beads and all supplies will be provided.  All we need is YOU! Then at 6:45 pm the HRHS Boys Swim Team will arrive, and you will all put on fun SAA Tatoos & Swim Caps, take photos, swim a combined warm up & practice with relays etc.  Why are we doing this?  
   Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure!
   Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado on Jan 9th! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!
   Additional Information Below!!! 
3. Saturday, Jan 10th:  Mountain View HS New Years Invite at Mountain View Aquatics Center (3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland, Co  80537) Notify Coach Nicole ASAP if you will NOT be able to attend and WHY! Meet entries DUE by Tuesday afternoon! Meet info below: 
   
   Timer needed: Rock Canyon needs to supply ONE TIMER for the entire meet.  Timer meeting 9:15 am meet starts at 9:30 am.  Parents please let me know if you are willing to time in Loveland and you can take shifts.  Meet will last 4-5 hours.
   
   Dive warm up starts at 8 am for all divers
   
   Swim Warm up for Rock Canyon HS starts at 8:30 am!  Please car pool and leave yourself plenty of time to arrive in Loveland no later than 8 or 8:15 am to park and set up in the gym! This will be a fun and fast meet with opportunity for awesome swims! Team area will be in gym so bring chairs, towels, blankets etc to sit on and warm clothes. 
   Teams competing:  RCHS, Wellington, Colorado Academy, Regis, Grandview, Douglas County, Roosevelt, Valor, Liberty Common, Estes Park, MVHS!
   We are excited to attend this MVHS New Years Invite where all swimmers & divers can compete at the same pool at the same time! Swimming & Diving will compete simultaneously as they have a separate Diving well.  Coach Kathy and our awesome divers will be there!    
4. JAG SWIM & DIVE SENIOR CEREMONY - Sunday, Jan 12^th, 2 pm - 4 pm, in the Commons at Rock Canyon HS.  All JAG Swimmers & Divers, Please join us as we celebrate our Special Seniors on Sunday, Jan 12th.  It is hard to believe that all of our Wonderful Seniors will be Graduating and moving on to their next amazing Chapter in Life!  We are so grateful be a part of their Life Journeys.  Thank you to all of our Awesome Swim Parents & JAG Juniors who are helping to make our Seniors feel as Magical as they are!
5. Head Timer needed for Home Meet, Thursday, Jan 16^th against ThunderRidge!  We are so grateful to Jorge Zaparolli as our Head Timer extraordinaire.  Jorge will be out of town Thursday, Jan 16th.  Please notify me if you are willing to be our Head Timer on Jan 16^th at Northridge. Head Timer should arrive at 3:15 pm.   Timers need to arrive for Timer meeting at 3:30 pm.  

As we approach the 2^nd half of our season, continue to focus, work hard and diligently at practice and breathe. Take care of yourselves physically and mentally.  Rest, hydrate, eat healthy with plenty of fruits, veggies, protein & healthy carbs and try to get plenty of Rest.  Continue to shine in and out of the pool.  You have all supported each other so beautifully and that positive energy helps us all be the best we can be!
Quote for the week ahead:  "You cannot put a limit on anything. The more you Dream, the Farther you get" - Michael Phelps

See you at practice Monday, Jan 6^th at Eastridge at 3:15!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
 

YAY Now it is our turn for a super fun SAA-Denver combined Pool Swim with HR Boys and RCHS girls, Jan 9^th at Northridge Rec center.  Arrive no later than 6:45 pm.  Actually our girls will be already be there making Bracelets for the kiddos at Children's Hospital Colorado!

Every year 12,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer!  Together we can find a cure!

Make Waves with the HR Boys and RCHS Girls swim team in the fight against Pediatric cancer in Colorado on Jan 9th! All funds raised go directly to Critical cancer research at Children's Hospital Colorado! We will have prizes for top fundraisers and fun giveaways!  Each swimmer receives an SAA-Denver cap to swim in and keep!

I will bring all of our SAA-Denver swag, giveaways prizes and caps.  All swimmers will need to sign a waiver which I will bring!

I thought we could put on our caps and do some tattoos early at 6:45 pm.  Then put on our caps, take photos and would love Christina's input on a short warm up and practice then some Mixed Relays, warm down and photos!

Please use the link below for fundraising.  Cash and Checks will be accepted on Jan 9^th as well!

 

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/JagAThon2025

 

Looking forward to a fabulous event and Christina thank you so much for bringing your HR Boys crew with you!  Let's get some awesome photos!

 

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE JAGS!

We have a quick update on the Eric Craven Classic Invite on Friday!

1. New Warm up time:  10 am.  Arrive by 9:45 with warm clothes, something to sit on in the gym, snacks
2. Meet Theme:  ERAS, The End of an Era:
   1.  Seniors - Rep Black
   2.  Juniors - Fearless Gold
   3.  Sophomores - Speak Now Purple
   4.  Freshmen - Debut (Blue)  
3. Cherry Creek is NOT charging spectators for admission but rather asking for a donation to their SAA-Denver Efforts!
   Let's all support their efforts!  https://swimacrossamerica.org/ericcraven
4. Practice will resume on Thursday, Jan 2^nd at Northridge 7 pm

HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES and GOOD LUCK AT ERIC CRAVEN CLASSIC INVITE!

Coach Nicole
12-29-24
Dear JAG Swim & Dive Family,
Hope you all had a Wonderful Holiday season so far and are enjoying time with family and friends.
We are so looking forward to seeing you in the pool Soon!  Please review the following information regarding meet results and the week ahead!

1. COACHES INVITE RESULTS: Congratulations to all of our Coaches Invite Swimmers who competed on Saturday, Dec 21st!  We had several swimmers compete in finals and are so very proud of them! Finalists include Eva Bishop, Maddie Brynda, Kaitlin Gebhardt, Lane Groce, Lenja Osborne, Teagan Wetzel & Lily Zhang.
2. HOYT BRAWNER AWARD RECIPIENT: Special Congratulations to our very own Maddie Brynda who received the very prestigious Hoyt Brawner Award at The Coaches Invite Meet on Jan 21st.  This award is given to ONE Swimmer and is based on Academics, Citizenship and Athletic Achievement!  We are so proud of you Maddie!
3. HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Monday Dec. 30^th at  Eastridge 3:15 - 4:45, No practice Tuesday, Dec. 31st  or Wednesday, Jan 1st- Happy New Year,  Thursday, Jan 2^nd @ Northridge, 7 pm - 8 pm
4. ERIC CRAVEN CLASSIC INVITE MEET Friday, Jan 3 at Cherry Creek HS Pool. Warm up 9 am, Meet starts at 11 am.  Meet should be over by 2 pm. Bring Snacks, Beverage, Warm clothes for sitting in the Gym. Every swimmer will be able to compete in 2 individual events which is a great opportunity for all . Relays will be limited.
5. Swim Across America Denver at CC HS! New This year Eric Craven Classic Makes Waves to Fight Pediatric Cancer with Swim Across America Denver.  CC Girls Swim & Dive will be fundraising, and all are encouraged to donate.  SAA-Denver will have a table with Giveaways and prizes for anyone donating over $25.  Meet entries will be posted Tuesday, Dec. 31st!  Please see flyer attached and webpage link below.
    https://swimacrossamerica.org/ericcraven
6. Parent Volunteer Sign up Genius: Thank you to all who have signed up and volunteered! Parents, PLEASE take a moment during the Holidays to review, commit & volunteer.  Look through the following Sign up Genius and sign up to time, set up and clean up at our next home swim meet on Jan 16th. We also need help with League Championship Bags, Senior Ceremony & Beyond.  We LOVE and need all of our Parents! 

      Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs
      League Championship Bags – Donations and Assembly volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53289326-continental
HAPPY 2025 JAG SWIM & DIVE FAMILY! Look forward to seeing you all this week!
GO JAGS!
COACH NICOLE
12-19-24
Dear JAG Swim & Dive Family,

Congratulations on your incredible attendance and effort at our REGIS dual meet on Dec. 17th.  We are so proud of all Swimmers & Divers for shining both in and out of the pool!  Regis Swimmers & Coaches agree with me as well!  Thank you for representing your JAG Swim & Dive Family with Pride!  Meet Results on our website! Please review your Mental Performance & Practice Questions regarding your Regis Meet!  We will revisit with Christina Kwon during the Holidays.

Please review the following important updates:

1. ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY & GIFT EXCHANGE: Thank you to all who attended our Annual JAG Holiday party and gift exchange!  This year's party was so Festive and Special.  We want to thank Lenja, Jamie and the Osborne family for providing us with the Fabulous Scandanavian Feast both Sweet & Savory!  We especially enjoyed Lenja's explanation of the history and significance of each and every home made Scandanavian Treat and Tradition.  In addition, thank you so very much Tara Broyd ,Amelia and Zoe Solano for providing the HOA2 Clubhouse for all of us and for setting up & cleaning up! Thank you to al who contributed.
2. COACHES INVITE (THE REX MEMORIAL INVITE):  We are so proud and excited to bring 17 swimmers to The 2024 Rex Abelein Memorial Coaches Invite Swim Meet at VMAC Pool on Saturday, Dec. 21st!  All swimmers had to make a qualifying time in order to participate and the best swimmers in Colorado in all classed will be competing! FYI this is a Prelim/Final Meet.  Doors open for Swimmers & Spectators at 6:30 am, warm up starts promptly at 7 am to 8:15 am and Prelims start at 830 am.  Prelims will last 4 hours.  Top 30 Athletes will compete in Finals.  Finals Warm up starts at 2:30 pm, Finals meet starts at 3:30 pm. Swimmers please arrive to VMAC Pool by 6:15 am to secure our Deck Seating & start warm up!  Spectators are welcome to both prelims & finals.  GO JAGS!
   GOOD LUCK TO OUR 2024 Coaches Invite Swimmers:  Maya Amerlan, Eva Bishop, Maddie Brynda, Avery Clements, Kaitlyn Gebhardt, Lane Groce, Gaby Herfter, Lila Obrien, Lenja Osborne, Zea Rogers, Zoe Solano, Rihanna Taki, Serena Thomas, Teagan Wetzel, Peyton Wilner, Sofia Zapparoli &  Lily Zhang!
3. 2024-2025 JAG TEAM CAPTAINS: It is an honor to announce our 2024-2025 Swim & Dive Team Captains!  Thank you to Coach Seaquist for setting up Google vote and tallying. Thank you so all who voted. WE HAVE 5 JAG SWIM CAPTAINS ~ Amelia Solano, Elizabeth Lemeshewsky, Madison Brynda, Lenja Osborne & Eva Bishop. Thank you Captains for already shining and supporting our JAG swimmers & divers!  We are looking forward to your Leadership.
   JAG DIVE CAPTAINS ~ Sophie Tobin & Kristie Vetter!  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR CAPTAINS.
   Special Note, We have a such a magical group of Seniors and appreciate all you have done & will continue to do for our JAG Swimming & Dive Family.
4. Holiday Practice Schedule: Dec. 19 at Northridge, 7 pm , Friday & Monday (12/20 & 12/23) at Eastridge 3:15 pm.  No practice Dec. 24 through Dec. 27.  Practice at Eastridge on Monday, Dec. 30 at 3:15 pm. No practice Tuesday, Dec. 31 & Wednesday, Jan 1st.  Practice resumes on Thursday, Jan 2 at Northridge 7 pm. SWIM during the Holidays!  You have made great progress up to this point!  Let's stay motivated!
   Regular practice schedule resumes, Monday Jan 6.  
5. ERIC CRAVEN CLASSIC MEET:  Friday, Jan 3 at Cherry Creek HS.  Thank you to all who have notified us that you will not be able to attend.  Please notify Coach Nicole if you cannot attend ASAP!  Warm up TBD (usually late morning) This is a fast and fun opportunity for you all to compete in 2 individual events and bond with your teammates!
6. Parent Volunteer Sign up Genius: Thank you to all who have signed up and volunteered! Parents, PLEASE take a moment during the Holidays to review, commit & volunteer.  Look through the following Sign up Genius and sign up to time, set up and clean up at our next home swim meet on Jan 16th. We also need help with League Championship Bags, Senior Ceremony & Beyond.  We LOVE and need all of our Parents! Thank Amy Cimbura for setting up:
   
   Senior Ceremony 1/12 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288914-rchs
   Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs
   League Championship Bags – Donations and Assembly volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53289326-continental

Wishing our JAG Swimmers, Divers, Parents, Families, Coaches & Manager a Special Holiday Season filled with PEACE & LOVE. Thank you for your continued support and positive energy!  We have a Fantastic Season ahead!  
GO JAGS AT COACHES INVITE! 
COACH NICOLE

12-16-24
Happy Sunday JAG Swim & Dive Family! We want to give a Heartfelt thank you to all of our Special Seniors for making our New Swimmers & All Teammates feel special on Saturday at the Senior Hosted Breakfast!  You have set a wonderful tradition by surprising your Freshmen and New Swimmers with a super early pick up and Treat!  Thank you to all Parents who helped make this happen as well.  Finally Thank you Elizabeth & Katie Lemeshewsky for hosting and for all who contributed!

We have a fun and fast week ahead so please make note of the following important updates and reminders:

1. Regis Meet Tuesday, 12/17 at Regis HS.  Rock Canyon Warm up 3:20 pm, Meet stats at 4 pm.  Emerson Leddick will be filming during the meet we are so excited!  We will be celebrating our DIVERS finally as we can support & watch them dive.  As a Bonus some of the divers will be swimming!!  Meet Theme is CHRISTMAS!  Wear Christmas attire to school on Tuesday! Meet entries are done!  If you are entered in the meet you are swimming.  It is extremely difficult to make any changes at this point.  We will post entries and a meet program on our website.
2. Annual Holiday Party & Gift Exchange Wednesday 12/18 5 pm at HOA2 Clubhouse.7306 Oxford Dr. Castle PInes Please bring a $15 or above Holiday gift for the gift exchange!  Special Thank you Jamie Osborne & Tara Broyd and all parents who are making this a special event for all!
3. THE REX COACHES INVITE Qualifying meet this Saturday, 12/21  at VMAC pool in Thornton.  We are so proud to bring 20 swimmers so far to this very competitive event.  We will share the athletes Names after our Regis Meet.  
4. HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:  Monday, Dec. 23rd Regular Practice schedule Eastridge
   NO PRACTICE: Tuesday December 24^th through Friday December 27^th 
   Regular practice resumes Monday, December 29^th & Tuesday, December 30th
   NO PRACTICE: Wednesday, Jan 1^st New Years Day
   Regular Practice schedule resumes Thursday, Jan 2nd
5. ERIC CRAVEN CLASSIC INVITE AT CHERRY CREEK HS ON FRIDAY, JAN 3RD.  Notify Coach Nicole immediately if you will not be in town for this meet!
6. Please review your Mental performance & practice questions below this e-mail!

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS THIS WEEK JAGS! Swim practice and our Meet at Regis will be an awesome break from studying, help your stress level, make your brain sharp and actually help you retain knowledge during finals!  

Thank you Coach Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy, Manager Courtney and all of our wonderful parents who are supporting our JAG Swim & Dive Family!
GO JAGS! We LOVE YOU!
Coach Nicole
12-11-24
Please review the following NEWSFLASH Info:

1. Legend vs Rock Canyon tomorrow, Dec 12: !Meet theme is Adam Sandler!  Wear your Adam Sandler Gear to school tomorrow! 
   Swimmers dismissed at 2:15 pm. Warm up starts promptly at 3 pm.  Meet entries will be posted tonight and
   Meet Program Tomorrow.   All swimmers are expected to swim unless previously approved.  This is our first Home meet and we are highlighting our Special Seniors!  Legend is super excited to race Rock Canyon!  We will shine both in and out of the water!  Special note:  We are allowing an extra JV heat in the 50 & 100 Free per CHSAA rule so there will be 2 JV heats and 1 Varsity heat of 50 & 100 Freestyle!
2. PARENTS, WE NEED 3 MORE TIMERS FOR TOMORROW.  Please volunteer on the link in previous email below! Timers will need to attend Timer meeting starting at 3:30 pm. 
3. Special Thank you to our Head Timer Jorge Zapparoli, Meet Set up Alecia Brynda, Heather O'Meara and Set up Crew,  Computer Console extraordinaire Jacki Sivahop, Sign up Genius Amy Cimbura and all Team parents helping with Set up, Timing & Clean up!
4.  VOTE FOR SWIM TEAM CAPTAINS:  Link is available on our website.  Hoping to have all vote & announce before our Regis Meet on Tuesday!
5. SENIOR HOSTED BREAKFAST, Saturday, Dec. 14 at Elizabeth Lemeshewsky's home! 9569 Bellmore Lane, 9 am start.  Thank you Elizabeth & Katie & Seniors for hosting!  ALL ATHLETES Please attend.  Speaking of our SENIORS... WE LOVE YOU!  Thank you for all of your support of our JAG Swimmers & Divers!  You are all wonderful role models and we are grateful to all of you!  
6. REGIS MEET:  Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Regis HS.  Swimmers Dismissed at 2 pm to arrive at Regis. Regis parking lot is crazy after school try to arrive early.  Warm up 3:20. Meet starts at 4 pm.  We are so excited to have our Divers attend. Notify Coach Nicole IMMEDIATELY if you are unable to attend and why!

See you soon at Practice!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole
12-9-24
CONGRATULATIONS JAG  SWIMMERS & DIVERS on a hard fought 3-Peat Championship Swim & Dive meet Friday & Saturday at the BIG CAT BRAWL!
We are so proud of all of you who participated and came to support your JAG Swim & Dive Family!  The Beautiful Bronze Cat Statue belongs to all of you!
The Meet Referee stopped me at the end of the meet to share that it is a Pleasure to watch all of our athletes compete and show grace under all circumstances.  Best compliment ever!  Thank you JAGS for representing yourselves, Parents & School so well!

Complete results will be posted on our website once we receive from our Meet Host!  Highlights of Swim Finals include the following: 
(Note in Finals Each Heat scored separately, 1-6, 7-12, 13 - 18) 

      Medley Relay, 1st Place/ New Meet Record:  Lane Groce, Lila Obrien, Teagan Wetzel, Eva Bishop
      200 Free:  Maddie Brynda - 5th, Avery Clements - 6th, Gaby Herfter - 7th
      200 IM:  Mackenzie Tempel - 16th
      50 Free:  Eva Bishop - 2nd, Peyton Willner - 5th
      100 Fly:  Teagan Wetzel - 2nd, Cailee Turk - 3rd, Gaby Herfter - 7th
      500 Free:  Avery Clements - 4th, Maddie Brynda - 5th, Zea Rogers - 7th
      200 Free Relay:  3rd Place - Eva Bishop, Cailee Turk, Maddie Brynda, Maya Amerlan
      100 Back:  Lane Groce - 2nd, Teagan Wetzel - 3rd, Peyton Willner - 5th
      100 Breast:  Maddie Sivahop- 5th, Lila Obrien - 6th, Zoe Solano - 7th
      400 Free Relay, 2^nd Place:  Teagan Wetzel, Maddie Brynda, Avery Clements, Lane Groce

Monday, Dec. 9th: TEAM DINNER AT NEWKS MONDAY,  5 PM - 6 PM:  We encourage all swimmers & divers to attend.  We will also do a brief recap Session with Christina Kwon on our Mental Performance program so hope to see you all there! Dinner is free for all athletes.  Friends & Family should order dinner as NEWKS is donating a % of proceeds go to RCHS Girls Swim & Dive!  Flyer Attached

Thursday, Dec. 12th: Home Swim Meet against Legend HS:  Swimmers dismissed at 2;15 pm.  Warm up starts promptly at 3 pm.  Meet Starts at 4 pm. Parents, please volunteer to time & help on Sign up Genius!  Thank you Head Timer Jorge Zapparoli! Timers, please arrive before 3:30 for the timer meeting. This will be a fun and competitive meet.  Meet entries will be posted on Wednesday.

Saturday, Dec. 14th:  Senior Hosted Breakfast for ALL Swimmers & Divers: 9 am at Elizabeth Lemeshewski's Home:  9569 Bellmore Lane
Special Thank you Elizabeth & Katie Lemeshewski and Seniors for Hosting this very special breakfast! ALL SWIMMERS AND DIVERS encouraged to attend!

Parent Volunteer Sign up Genius:  Thank Amy Cimbura for setting up our Sign up Genius for Home swim meets, Holiday Party, Senior Ceremony and beyond.  Parents please take a moment to review and volunteer is you have not already: 

1. RCHS Home Meet v Legend 12/12 We need 4 more timers please! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53287538-rchs

     2024 Holiday Party & Gift Exchange https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288223-2024

1. Senior Ceremony 1/12 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288914-rchs

1. Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs

1. League Championship Bags – Donations and Assembly volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53289326-continental

Google Vote for Swim Team Captains will be available soon.  Thank you Coach Seaquist!  All Swimmers Freshmen through Seniors will vote!

Thank you Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy, our Fabulous Seniors, Manager Courtney, Team Parent Volunteers & all JAG Swimmers & Divers for all you do to make this Season Shine!
See you all tomorrow at Practice and Team Dinner!
GO JAGS!
Coach Nicole

12-6-24
Congratulations Jags on a HUGE Team Win against Mt. Vista for both JV and Varsity. Results are available on our website. 
We are so proud of you for many reasons. Not only did you try your best, but you represented yourselves, your JAG Family, and your own families with Grace and Confidence. You supported each other, cheered for each other, stayed until the end of the meet and showed JAG Pride.  

Please review the following important updates & information:

1. Team Meeting:  Thank you to swimmers, Coaches, Manager Courtney & parents for attending our Team Meeting and Apparel pick up meeting Monday.  Special Thank you Seniors for helping us set Team Standards.  We will organize and share with all Team Members uphold.  Thank you to all parents who helped including but not limited to Katie Lemeshewsky, Tara Broyd, Jamie Osborne, Amy Cimbura, Jackie Sivahop, Cara Obrien with organizing e-mails, Jenny Leddick and more! We are hoping to have our White caps tomorrow!
2. BIG CAT BRAWL: Lets bring home the Big Cat Trophy for the 3^rd Year!  Meet theme is Jaguar/Big Cat print! Wear your animal prints to school!
   1. Friday, December 6 swimmers dismissed at noon. New warm up time 3 pm. Arrive at Littleton HS by 2 pm.  Prelims start at 3:35 pm. Spectators will pay an entry fee. Swimmers Bring Snacks, warm clothes and blanket to sit on in the gym. No athletes allowed in Bleachers only in gym This will be a very well attended meet and Prelims will run long but will be fun!  Bleachers will be full! Concessions will be available.  
   2. Saturday, December 7 Diving warm up 7:30 am, Diving starts at 9 am. 
   3. Saturday, December 7 Swimming Finals warm up 11:30 - 12:45 pm. Meet starts at 1 pm. 
   4. Format: Each school will advance 1 finalist in every event this year.  The remaining spots will be filled by fastest finishers in prelims regardless of Schools up to 18^th place.  A School may not advance more than 3 swimmers per event and only 1 relay per team. 
3. Team Dinner at Newks Monday, December 9^th at 5 pm - 6 pm after practice: All Athletes are encouraged to attend.  Yummy Dinner provided for Swimmers & Divers.  Newks is donating a percentage of Purchases from 2-8 pm to our JAG Swim & Diver Family!  Flyer attached! Please share with Friends & Family.  Have them mention they are supporting the RCHS JAG Swim & Dive team!  
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4.  Parent Volunteer Sign up Genius:  Thank Amy Cimbura for setting up our Sign up Genius for Home swim meets, Holiday Party, Senior Ceremony and beyond.  Parents please take a moment to review and volunteer is you have not already: 
   1. 
      RCHS Home Meet v Legend 12/12 We need 4 more timers please!
   1. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53287538-rchs
   1.  
   1. 2024 Holiday Party & Gift Exchange
   1. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288223-2024
   1.  
   1. Senior Ceremony 1/12 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288914-rchs
   1.  
   1. Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs
   1.  
   1. League Championship Bags – Donations and Assembly volunteers
   1. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53289326-continental
5. Thursday, December 12th:  Rock Canyon vs. Legend HS at Northridge Rec Center.  We are so excited to host our first home meet next Thursday. Swimmers will be dismissed at 2:15 pm.  Warm up starts promptly at 3 pm. Meet starts at 4 pm.  Timers, please arrive no later than 3:30 pm for the Timer meeting. Swimmers must Notify Coach Nicole ASAP if you are not able to attend and why.  Meet entries will be finalized early next week and posted on Wednesday, December 11th.
6. Mental Performance & Training Program Next Steps!  We are already learning and growing with our Mental Performance and Training Program and look forward to our next update with Christina Kwon. It is time for all athletes to solidify your individual process & outcome goals!  We will meet with Coach Christina next week.  Stay tuned for details! Christina may attend Team Dinner Monday!
7. Google Vote for Swim Team Captains will be available soon.  Thank you Coach Seaquist!  All Swimmers Freshmen through Seniors will vote!

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW AT BIG CAT BRAWL! Stay hydrated tomorrow at School and get some rest tonight!

We love you JAGS!

Coach Nicole

12-2-24
Dear Jag Swim & Dive Family,
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families.  We are so very Grateful for all of you and your families!
We have a Fun & Full Week ahead when you return to school.  Please carefully review the following updates & information so that you are prepared and excited for the week ahead.

1. SwimLabs Team Stroke Analysis was a huge success!  Thank you to those who were able to take advantage of this opportunity! SwimLabs is an extremely helpful tool for all of us to Fine tune our Strokes and we would love for you all to continue going to SwimLabs in the future if you wish to have a detailed  video analysis of you favorite and least favorite strokes
2. JAG SENIORS ROCK!  Special thank you to all of our Jag Seniors for your leadership and support of your JAG Swim & Dive Families! Thank you for your hard work organizing & communicating through Instagram, Autoremind, setting up Big-Littles with Freshmen, organizing Senior Hosted Breakfast, Providing more bonding opportunities for our Team, Setting Team Standards and offering Rides from School on Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and much more. Thank you so very much to all of your support Seniors. 
   We will be voting for JAG Swim Captains through Google Vote which will be sent in separate e-mail and link available on our website.  All JAGS Freshmen through Seniors will be voting.  Stay tuned for more details.
3. Mental Performance Training & Mental Strength Training Homework:  Please take some time to review the attached Document and the following video of our Mental Performance & Strength Training Program lead by Christina Kwon: Special Thank you Emerson Leddick for producing! https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F192UwL4YBusKmgZw9RHxoHrDBMctPVQKh%2Fview&data=05%7C02%7C%7C08905c2a2b0b4c30be4508dd10bbadb7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638685120430147217%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jmqhTrPrlnrjURh4fgqxGQkY8c70cYCQbwiLQVUZu2s%3D&reserved=0
   Please review your Homework which is "Ask yourself "Why do you Love to swim or dive?  What brings you to the pool every day? Why is this Team our RCHS JAGS your team?"  We will revisit and review next week.  In addition, our Seniors are Setting Team Standards for all to uphold.  Thank you Seniors who shared your Standards this week at practice and will communicate these at our meeting on Monday!
4. JAG FRESHMEN:  Please complete the Big Little Questionnaire if you have not done so already. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe2N0fAeDwfqWGStEnVOdZbssesBePpeP6EydD6PdanMg9yFg%2Fviewform&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cf3480357c2a848503dd008dd10de64ea%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638685269544539629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wTQ4EwhFKPfM97MAfQ6rnOWf36v%2F9EgV3R7uUwC6P8U%3D&reserved=0
5. Monday, December 2nd: Team Suit & Apparel Pick up/Parent Swimmer Meeting.  Practice will end at 4:30 pm so you can go to our Team Suit & Apparel Pick up/Parent & Swimmer Meeting at 5 pm in the Library.  Thank you, Coach & Parent Jenny Leddick, for your help picking up all of our Gear.  Juniors & Seniors will help transport swimmers from Eastridge Rec Center to RCHS. Please attend, pick up your JAG GEAR, Parent opportunities available to Volunteer for the season and much much more.
6. Tuesday, December 3rd:  ROCK CANYON VS. MT. VISTA SWIM MEET at Northridge Rec Center. We are the AWAY Team.
   1. Meet Theme is NEW JAG GEAR!  Wear you new JAG Apparel to school to show your Team Spirt!  
   2. Meet Entries will be posted on Monday
   3. Early Dismissal at 2:15 pm for all JAG Swimmers
   4. Arrive at Northridge Rec Center by 2:45
   5. Warm up at 3:20 pm, Meet starts at 4 pm.
7. Wednesday, December 4th:  TEAM PHOTOS FOR ALL SWIMMERS & DIVERS!  3:15 at Eastridge Rec Center.  Please wear Team suit or Black Suit. Be prepared to take an individual photo! Information on how to order on line will be available. Brief practice will follow Photos.
8. Friday, December 6^th & Saturday, December 7th:  BIG CAT BRAWL Invite at Littleton HS.  We are so excited for our 3^rd BIG CAT BRAWL Meet and are the current 2-year Champs! Let's bring that Big Cat Trophy Back a 3^rd year! All Swimmers & Divers will compete in this super fun meet!  
   Friday - Early Dismissal at noon on Friday, December 6th.  Swim Prelims 2 pm - 3:15 pm. Prelims start at 3:30 pm.  
   Saturday - Dive Prelims, Semis & Finals 7:00 am Meet starts at 9:00 am 
   Saturday, December 7th:  BIG CAT BRAWL Swimming Finals for Top  18.  Only 3 Swimmers will be allowed to compete in Finals per school.Warm up 11:30 am, Finals start at 1:00 pm
9. Mountain View New Years Invite, Jan 11^th : Add to your Schedule!  All swimmers & Divers will participate in this one day Meet at the Mountain View Aquatic's Center in Loveland!  Details will be posted. 
10. Thank you Katie Lemeshewski for your hard work producing JAG Swim & Dive Yard signs, stickers & more!  You may pick up at Team Meeting Dec. 2nd
11. Sign up Genuis for Volunteer Opportunities for Swim Meets Below: Every JAG family must volunteer! Thank you Amy Cimbura for your hard work on this! We will have more sign up Genius for other events soon.
    Home Meet 12/12 vs Legend:
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53287538-rchs 
    Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs 
12. 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  
13. Thank you Cara Obrien for all of your help organizing our New and Improved e-mail list! You may have received a duplicate e-mail. 
14. Thank you Coaches Seaquist, Jenny, Kathy, Manager Courtney and Team Parents & Seniors who are helping keep us organized. 
15. Treat Yourselves to Olympic Gold Medalist Gretchen Walsh on Unfiltered Waters Podcast with Elizabeth Beisel and Katie Hoff.  She has many life lessons about swimming and beyond to share!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unfiltered-waters/id1718814345?i=1000678402452

JAGS we are going to have a great week ahead starting our Season.  Your Senior Swimmers & Divers are there for you to lead and support.  In order to reduce your stress, prepare early for each day.  Make sure your Swim Gear is ready the day before. Practice with Intention. Get ahead of your homework. Eat Healthy, Hydrate and Rest. Do your Breathing exercises if you feel stressed. Support each other in school and in the Pool.  All of these practices will help you be the best you can be!

Quote for the week ahead:  "Confidence Comes From Practice"  Gretchen Walsh, Olympic Gold Medalist

Time to Rock JAGS!

Coach Nicole
Happy Sunday JAG Swim & Dive Family,

We are so excited for the start of our Swim & Dive season tomorrow!  Please thoroughly review the following very important reminders and updates:

1. REGISTER, PAY YOUR FEES (Both Registration and Additional Team Fee), UPDATED SPORTS PHYSICAL MUST BE UPLOADED You will not be able to swim unless you have done these steps and are cleared. Check with our Athletic Secretary Karissa Osoba if you have questions.  (303) 387-3010
2. TRYOUTS FIRST 3 DAYS OF PRACTICE:  Club Swimmers must attend one day of Tryouts. All New Swimmers should attend all 3 days unless club swimmer who needs to attend one day of tryouts.  You are welcome to attend ALL days of camp and after you have completed Test Sets and tryouts you will get a good practice in!
3. REGULAR PRACTICE SCHEDULE:  Monday-Wednesday-Friday, EASTRIDGE REC CENTER 3:15 - 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Thursday NORTHRIDGE REC CENTER 7- 8:30 PM. All Registered swimmers will be dismissed 10 minutes early to arrive to Eastridge on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Arrive on time ready to swim by 3:15 pm!  
4. SWIMLABS TEAM STROKE ANALYSIS, Highlands Ranch, 5640 County Line Place, e-mal is: info@swimlabs.com, website is www.swimlabs.com. This Saturday, November 23rd.   We have an awesome group taking advantage of this opportunity.  Sign up for your 20 minute Stroke analysis and video session at SwimLabs in Highlands Ranch!  We have a few sessions open from 4:20 pm to 5:40 pm. Sign ups at Practice.  Arrive 10 minutes early, bring a towel and you may leave after your session.  Please complete a Waiver by calling or e-mailing SwimLabs ((303) 798-7946 or have your parent or guardian sign a waiver when you arrive. Ask Coach Nicole or Coach Jenny at Practice if you have any questions!  
5. THANKSGIVING WEEK PRACTICE SCHEDULE:  Monday-Wednesday-Friday 3:15 - 4:45 pm, TUESDAY Nov 26 Practice held at WESTRIDGE REC CENTER 3:15 - 4:45 pm.  NO PRACTICE on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,  November 28! Enoy your family!
6. SWIM GEAR: You may bring equipment ( fins, pull buoys, paddles and snorkel) to practice after the first 3 days of tryouts. We will use them occasionally.
7. JANUARY 11TH, SATURDAY: NEW SWIMMING & DIVING HOLIDAY INVITE FOR ALL SWIMMERS & DIVERS, AT MOUNTAIN VIEW AQUATIC CENTER IN LOVELAND. We are so excited to add this opportunity for all swimmers & divers to compete on Saturday, January 11!  Please add to your schedule.  This is a fantastic time in our season to reach some qualifying goal times! More details will be provided.  Diving will occur during the swim meet. 
8. MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING & MENTAL STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM!  We are inspired and excited to add this new program to our JAG Swim & Dive Season.  The Mental Performance Training & Mental strength training introductory session, led by Christina Kwon, was held on Wednesday, November 13. Thank you to all who attended and participated in this first session.  Special Thank you to Emerson Leddick for videoing the session. We will send and post a link to the Video.  We will be incorporating this program into our season.  ALL ATHLETES must watch this video as there is homework.  We will revisit our homework during practice and have another session the first week in December. I have attached a RECAP of our initial session.  Please familiarize yourselves. 
   HOMEWORK for all Athletes:   KNOW YOUR WHY! There is no right or wrong answer!  Why do you love to swim or dive? What brings you to the pool every day? Why this Team (Rock Canyon)? Knowing your why is crucial to knowing your purpose!  
9. Sign up Genuis for Volunteer Opportunities for Swim Meets Below: Every JAG family must volunteer! Thank you Amy Cimbura for your hard work on this! We will have more sign up Genius for other events soon.
   Home Meet 12/12 vs Legend:
   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53287538-rchs 
   Home Meet 1/16 vs Thunderidge:
   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A722ABF85-53288104-rchs 
10. 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 in and out of the pool!

GO JAGS!

Coach Nicole


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!

1.  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
2. 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. 
3. 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. 
4. 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!  
5. 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

11/7/24
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!

1.  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
2. 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. 
3. 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. 
4. 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!  
5. 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