Arapahoe Boys Swim & Dive Team Newsletter – Week 11
Week of May 1, 2023

Hi Swim & Dive Families!
Welcome to week 11 of the AHS Boys Swim & Dive Team!
We’re in the home stretch with only A League and State remaining!
There is a LOT of info in this email so PLEASE read all the way through.

First off:
Congratulations to all B League swimmers!
24 of 25 individual season-best times! Wow!

A special THANK YOU to freshman Michael Stickley who swam in three relays in order for Arapahoe to have two relay teams in all three relay events!
Thank you Michael!!!

Congratulations to our newest A League Qualifiers!

• Grayden Wandry – 200 Free & 100 Free
• Aiden Gayeski – 200 Free
• Carson Troupe – 50 Free & 100 Free
• Senet Adams – 50 Free
• Connor Finnigan – 100 Backstroke
• Alex Pazos – 100 Breaststroke
  

B League Results

• Meet Results
• Meet Results with Improvements
• Meet Results – All teams

Top Times by Event after B League

• Top Times

Morning Practice this Week

• Monday in water by 7 am
• Wednesday in water by 7 am
• Friday is highly recommended as a warm-up-loosen-up swim... this will be discussed this week with A league swimmers
  
• A-League middle-distance swimmers
  • Alex Chakounis
  • Mason Oliva
  • *Aiden Purcell - may not attend Wed. morning practice
  • Will Ricenbaw
  • Wyatt Rottshafer
  • Aiden Gayeski
  • Cameron Sawin
  • Elliot Skurdahl - *Wednesday only
    

Tapering, Shaving and Tech Suits

Please read and understand the following advice regarding:

• The tapering process
• Shaving for your final competition
• The importance of “High-Tech-Fast” suits
• Download and read this document
  
  

Heart of a Warrior Scholarship for Seniors

• Submission deadline – Friday, May 5^th
• Nominee must write a short essay about
  • What it means to be a warrior
  • How he has been a leader
  • How he has impacted team culture
• Please submit your essay to: [email protected]

Academic All American Application

• Final Deadline for Diving applications is May 25^th, 223
• All other All American Applications are due by June 15^th, 2023
• Apply here
• Richmond’s number is: 01-3693
  

Tuesday, May 2^nd - Swim & Dive Team Booster Meeting

• ALL PARENTS are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting!
• @ Max Taps – 2680 E County Line Rd. Highlands Ranch
• 7:00 PM
  

Friday, May 5^th and Saturday May 6^th
Centennial A League at Arapahoe High School

• We need lots of help for Swimming & Diving!
  PleaseSign-up here to volunteer
  
  

SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 5th

3:40 PM - 5:15 PM - Swimming Warm-up
4:45 PM - Coaches Meeting
5:30 - Prelim swimming begins

Saturday, May 6th

7:30 AM - Diving Warm-up
8:30 AM - Coaches Meeting
8:50 AM - Boards close - officials meeting with athletes
9:00 AM - Diving Prelims begin (Round 1-5)
TBD - Short (5-10 minute break) to transition to Semis
TBD - Diving Semis begin (Rounds 6-8P)
TBD - 15 Minute break to transition to Finals
TBD - Diving Finals being (Rounds 9-11)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Diving estimated to be complete

SWIMMING FINALS

11:30 AM -12:50 PM - Finals swim warm-ups
12:30 PM - Coaches Meeting
1:00 PM - Finals begin

**Please note – there will be a short meeting following finals for all boys (and their parents) – who qualified for state. If your son qualifies, please be prepared to stay for the meeting.

SEATING

Only coaches and officials allowed on deck. Seating area will be open to spectators at approximately 4 PM Friday May 5th

ADMISSION

Adults: $5.00 per session
Students with ID: $3.00 per session
Meet Volunteers: FREE

Tuesday, May 9^th – Pre-State Dinner

• What: for all swimmers/divers competing in State
• When: Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 PM
• Where: Fix Home – 27 Falcon Hills Drive – Highlands Ranch 80126
  

STATE INFORMATION

Thursday, May 11^th – 5A State Diving

• At VMAC - 5310 E 136^th Ave. Thornton 80602
• Pool Opens - 8:00 AM
• Warm-ups begin – 8:20 AM
• 5A Diving competition begins – 9:55 AM
• Awards following conclusion of last dive – 2:30 PM (approximate)
  

Thursday, May 11^th – 5A State Swimming Prelims

• At VMAC - 5310 E 136^th Ave. Thornton 80602
• Pool Opens to athletes and coaches – 2:45 PM
• Doors open to spectators – 3:00 PM
• Warm-ups begin – 3:30 PM
• Clear pool – 4:45 PM
• 5A Swimming Prelims begin – 5:00 PM
  

Friday, May 12^th – 5A State Swimming Finals

• At VMAC - 5310 E 136^th Ave. Thornton 80602
• Pool Opens to athletes and coaches – 2:45 PM
• Doors open to spectators – 3:00 PM
• Warm-ups begin – 3:30 PM
• Clear pool – 4:45 PM
• 5A Swimming Finals begin – 5:00 PM
  
• Parking at State
  Horizon High School will NOT BE OPEN for any parking during any times of the State Championship. You will need to park at TrailWinds Open Space if the VMAC parking lot is full. DO NOT PARK at the Recreation Center. They will tow you! Please make sure that you are making your parents and fans aware of this! Is it also posted on the website. Here is the link: 2023 Boys Swimming & Diving Postseason Information - Colorado High School Activities Association (chsaanow.com)
  
  
• Tickets
  TICKETS FOR BOYS STATE SWIM AND DIVE ARE NOW ON SALE: https://gofan.co/app/school/CHSAA?activity=Swimming%20and%20Diving.
  NO HARD TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT VMAC, GOFAN DIGITAL TICKETS ONLY! PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL OF YOUR FANS ARE AWARE OF THIS
  
  

Saturday, May 13^th - State Dinner

• What: for all swimmers/divers who competed in state and their families
• Where: Sazon - 9447 Park Meadows Drive – Lone Tree 80124
• When: Saturday, May 13^th – 6:00-8:00 PM
• More details and RSVP info coming soon
  

Wednesday, May 17^th – End of Season Banquet

• Arapahoe High School Cafeteria
• 6:00 PM
• RSVP Here!
  
  

Lifeguard Re-Certification Class

• Sunday, May 21^st – 9:00 am- 1:00 pm AND
• Monday, May 22^nd – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
• Plus online Lessons
• Cost $140.00
• Email Mrs. Abner to get signed up: [email protected]
  
  

Volunteering Update
We could still use some help with our End of Season Banquet

Until Next Week...
Please let us know if you have any questions: [email protected]!

Go Warriors!