2016-17
Last week update.
Last week update.
- Practice normal times Monday-Wednesday. All club swimmers must attend two practices this week; one of those practices must be Thursday. We are tapering so plan on being out of the water by 5:30 PM.
- Thursday practice will be from 3:45 to 5:30. This will include a team meeting from 3:45-4:30. Please do not be late.
- Team dinner Thursday after practice; more details to follow. Divers will receive deck passes at this time.
- All shaving etc. must be done at home; there is no shaving at the state facility.
- Friday all athletes will be excused from school. We will be having a team breakfast at the Weck’s on Paseo at 9:30 AM. Swimmers will receive deck passes at this time.
- Just a reminder, there is no sharing of deck passes. If you are caught giving your pass to someone who does not have one, you will risk being disqualified from the meet.
- Divers: Coach Joe will have information on your schedule and when you need to be at the pool.
- State Prelims. Swimmers need to be at the Academy by 12:45PM. Warm-up will begin at 1:30 PM. First race is scheduled for 3:00 PM. This will last three to four hours. So plan on bringing water and healthy snacks. We will warm down as a team after competition has ended.
- State Finals. Swimmers need to be at the Academy by 9:00 AM. Warm up begins at 9:30 and first race is scheduled for 11:30 AM. This will be another long day going until about 4:30 PM. Please prepare with water, healthy snacks and lunch.
- For state, awards will be presented to finalists after every two events. They will march you out on present you medals on the blocks for the top 8 swimmers. Team awards will be presented after the meet.
- This is what we have worked all season for; please start mentally preparing for a great weekend. Make sure you are eating right, staying hydrated and resting. With taper you may feel extra energy, please conserve that energy and do not waste it.
- We have put in the work, now it is time to have a great end of the season. We must come out ready to swim on Friday, in order to have a great Saturday; it starts with having a great Friday.
- Banquet will be held the 22nd from 5:00-8:00 PM at La Cueva.
State Entries:
| stateentries.pdf |
We are less than two weeks out from State. I want to give everyone a heads up about what to expect.
- If I talked to you about Saturday being your last meet, then you will not need to attend practice for the rest of the Season.
- Practice as usual this week.
- District will be held this Saturday at West Mesa. All swimmers need to be at West Mesa by 6:30 AM. We will warm up from 7:00-7:40 and the meet will start at 8:00AM. This will be a long day, plan on being there until about 2:00 PM.
- Sunday the 12th entries are due at midnight. I will be talking to those of you who have qualified in more than one event to see what you would like to swim. I will do my best to put you in those events, but my final decision will be based on what is best for the team. We are only allowed four swimmers per event at State; my goal is to have as many events with four entered as possible. At this point rosters for State are final. I will be talking with swimmers who will be alternates for relays on Saturday. Each relay is only allowed on alternate who has not qualified for State. There will be many factors taken into consideration as to who makes alternates for relays. If you did not qualify for State or an alternate for State, you will not need to practice after this point.
- For the week of February 13-17th, all club swimmers are required to be at two High School practices. One of them must be Thursday the 16th.
- Thursday the 16th, there will be a team meeting at Highland starting at 3:45 PM for all State swimmers. Please do not be late.
- There will be a team dinner on the 16th, more information to come.
- Friday the 17th, team breakfast at Weck’s on Paseo by 9:30 AM.
- State Prelims. Swimmers need to be at the Academy by 12:45PM.
- State Finals. Swimmers need to be at the Academy by 9:00 AM.
- Banquet will be held the 22nd from 5:00-8:00 PM at La Cueva.
- More information about upcoming events will come as we get closer. I just wanted to get the basic details out as soon as possible.
Metro Meets are one of our biggest meets of the year, feel free to wear your tech suits for this meet.
Both weekends all swimmers need to be at West Mesa at 8:00 AM to watch diving. We will sit in the bleachers on the north side of the pool. When diving ends, we will move to our area between the diving boards. Swimming warm up begins at 9:30 and the first race is scheduled for 10:45 AM. With awards after the meet, plan on being at the pool until 2:00 PM. Please bring snacks and water for the day.
Even if you are not competing in Metro, you are required to be there and support your team.
We will place a second bear wear order. Teddy Decker will collect orders through Boys Metro. They can send the orders home with Logan or give them to me at the meets. The order forms are still available on the web site.
Thank you
Coach Vince
Both weekends all swimmers need to be at West Mesa at 8:00 AM to watch diving. We will sit in the bleachers on the north side of the pool. When diving ends, we will move to our area between the diving boards. Swimming warm up begins at 9:30 and the first race is scheduled for 10:45 AM. With awards after the meet, plan on being at the pool until 2:00 PM. Please bring snacks and water for the day.
Even if you are not competing in Metro, you are required to be there and support your team.
We will place a second bear wear order. Teddy Decker will collect orders through Boys Metro. They can send the orders home with Logan or give them to me at the meets. The order forms are still available on the web site.
Thank you
Coach Vince
| lacventriesgirlsmetro.pdf |
| lacventriesboysmetro.pdf |
All APS activities are cancelled today. This includes practice and dinners. No one will be at Highland, so please do not attend. If your club team has practice later, you should attend that.
The dinner is cancelled. If the hosts are home and want to welcome you in, that is their decision and your decision to attend.
I will keep you updated as to the status of the meet tomorrow.
Thanks
Coach Vince
The dinner is cancelled. If the hosts are home and want to welcome you in, that is their decision and your decision to attend.
I will keep you updated as to the status of the meet tomorrow.
Thanks
Coach Vince
| sundevilentries.pdf |
Attached is the lineup for Saturday. I need all swimmers to be at West Mesa by 7:40 AM. We start warmup at 8:00 and the meet starts at 9:00.
Winter Break practices will be from 8-10 Monday through Friday both weeks of break. If you are in town, you must be there. Club days are still Tuesdays and Friday.
Captains: The other coaches and myself have picked the first round of captains for this year: Kirsten Fotieo, Abi Mayo, Ryan Weeks and Xunchuan Liu. We will still have one more selection as the season goes on.
Thanks
Coach Vince
Winter Break practices will be from 8-10 Monday through Friday both weeks of break. If you are in town, you must be there. Club days are still Tuesdays and Friday.
Captains: The other coaches and myself have picked the first round of captains for this year: Kirsten Fotieo, Abi Mayo, Ryan Weeks and Xunchuan Liu. We will still have one more selection as the season goes on.
Thanks
Coach Vince
| winterbreakminiinvite.pdf |
A couple of reminders.
1. Meeting tomorrow at Highland 4:00 PM. This is a meeting that will be run by the seniors. If you don't normally swim on a Tuesday but want to this day. That is fine.
2. We will be getting out this week at 5:30 Monday to Thursday.
3. Next week we start winter break practices, these are everyday from 8-10. If you are in town, please plan on being there.
Thank you
Coach Vince
1. Meeting tomorrow at Highland 4:00 PM. This is a meeting that will be run by the seniors. If you don't normally swim on a Tuesday but want to this day. That is fine.
2. We will be getting out this week at 5:30 Monday to Thursday.
3. Next week we start winter break practices, these are everyday from 8-10. If you are in town, please plan on being there.
Thank you
Coach Vince
Attached is the line-up for Saturday's meet. Swimmers need to be at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center by 8:00. There has been a change in the schedule, diving will start the meet at 8:00. Swimming warm-up will be at 8:45 AM, The meet will begin at 9:45.
Quick reminders, we will have short practices during Finals week, we will get out Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM. Also Winter Break practices will be 8-10 AM every day. If you are in town, plan on attending these.
Thanks
Coach Vince
Quick reminders, we will have short practices during Finals week, we will get out Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM. Also Winter Break practices will be 8-10 AM every day. If you are in town, plan on attending these.
Thanks
Coach Vince
| clevelandinvite.pdf |
Here is the heat sheet for tomorrow. Feel free to share and print it out. All swimmers competing in the meet need to be there by 7:00 AM, all athletes not competing need to be there by 7:30 AM.
Thanks
Coach Vince
Thanks
Coach Vince
| heatsheet.pdf |
Attached are the entries for the APS Invite. I tried to put as many swimmers in events as possible, while also having the strongest team. We are limited to the number we can enter this meet, so it ws very difficult. Most meets there will be more opportunities to swim.
Swimmers in the meet need to be at West Mesa by 7:00 AM. If you are not swimming in the meet, you will need to be there by 7:30 AM. Even if you are not swimming, you are required to attend the meet.
Inclement Weather: With winter and snow starting I wanted to let you know our policy. If APS cancels school or ends school early, then practice is cancelled. On a day with a two hour delay, we will still have practice. If it is snowing in the afternoon, there will still be practice. At the point where I feel it is unsafe, I will cancel practice early.
Thanks
Coach Vince
Swimmers in the meet need to be at West Mesa by 7:00 AM. If you are not swimming in the meet, you will need to be there by 7:30 AM. Even if you are not swimming, you are required to attend the meet.
Inclement Weather: With winter and snow starting I wanted to let you know our policy. If APS cancels school or ends school early, then practice is cancelled. On a day with a two hour delay, we will still have practice. If it is snowing in the afternoon, there will still be practice. At the point where I feel it is unsafe, I will cancel practice early.
Thanks
Coach Vince
| lacv.pdf |
- Emails: Due to many issues with Active, I am going to switch to using a Gmail, account to communicate with the team. Any questions can be sent to this email address or to my AOL account. We are working on a system for text messages and volunteer sign ups; we will keep you posted as it happens.
- Suits: We have placed the first order of suits, if you are still interested we can make a second order. The cost of this suit will be $65.99 for the girls, $45.99 for the Jammer and $37.99 for the brief. Girls suits will come in thin or thick strap. Checks can be made out to Streamline and I will be collecting them. Suits will not be delivered until they are paid for. If you know your size, email the size and the suit you want. I will have a sizing kit at practice next week if you do not know the size you will need or you can go by the store to try on a suit.
- Charter/Homeschool: If you do not attend La Cueva, but live in the district and are competing on the team, I need to know who you are as soon as possible. I also need a recent copy of your grades, this needs to be dated after November 1st.
- Thanksgiving practice: With the holiday next week, we will move practice on Wednesday and Friday to 8:00AM to 10:00 AM. We will still be at Highland, but we will be training with Albuquerque High. If you are in town, you need to be at practice.
- Car Wash Tickets: A representative from the board, will be at practice next Monday and Wednesday collecting money and car wash tickets. If you still need tickets, you can pick them up at this time.
- Bear Wear: If you missed out on purchasing Bear Wear Tuesday night, we will have a link up soon on our webpapge and let you order through November.
- For the girls team: There will be a team bonding on Tuesday night, November 22 right after practice at Abi Mayo's house, 9205 Ridgefield Ave. NE. We will be tye dying t-shirts so if you can please bring a white t-shirt.
- Suits: We have picked out a suit; we will be going with the TYR Heatwave. The cost of this suit will be $65.99 for the girls, $45.99 for the Jammer and $37.99 for the brief. Girls suits will come in thin or thick strap. Checks can be made out to Streamline and I will be collecting them. Suits will not be delivered until they are paid for. If you know your size, email the size and the suit you want. I will have a sizing kit at practice next week if you do not know the size you will need or you can go by the store to try on a suit. Suits will be ordered after the potluck. I am going to wait one more day to order suits, so please get your order in.
- Charter/Homeschool: If you do not attend La Cueva, but live in the district and are competing on the team, I need to know who you are as soon as possible. I also need a recent copy of your grades, this needs to be dated after November 1st.
- APS Relays: Our first meet is the 17th and 18th of November. Diving is on Thursday the 17th at Valley. Swimming is Friday the 18th at West Mesa. I need all swimmers to be at West Mesa by 2:45PM or as close to that as you can. If you are not going to be at this meet, I need it in writing. The line-up for the meet is posted in the email. The relay that is listed as 100 Medley, is actually a 4*100 Medley relay.
- Thanksgiving practice: With the holiday next week, we will move practice on Wednesday and Friday to 8:00AM to 10:00 AM. We will still be at Highland, but we will be training with Albuquerque High. If you are in town, you need to be at practice.
- Car Wash Tickets: A representative from the board, will be at practice next Monday and Wednesday collecting money and car wash tickets. If you still need tickets, you can pick them up at this time.
- Bear Wear: If you missed out on purchasing Bear Wear Tuesday night, we will have a link up soon on our webpapge and let you order through November.
Thanks
Coach Vince
| apsrelays.pdf |
Due to the meeting tonight at La Cueva we will be ending High School practice at 5:30.
If you did not attend this meeting in the fall, you must attend tonight in order to compete.
Meeting begins at 6:30 in the PAC.
If you did not attend this meeting in the fall, you must attend tonight in order to compete.
Meeting begins at 6:30 in the PAC.
- Suits: We have picked out a suit; we will be going with the TYR Heatwave. The cost of this suit will be $65.99 for the girls, $45.99 for the Jammer and $37.99 for the brief. Girls suits will come in thin or thick strap. Checks can be made out to Streamline and I will be collecting them. Suits will not be delivered until they are paid for. If you know your size, email the size and the suit you want. I will have a sizing kit at practice next week if you do not know the size you will need or you can go by the store to try on a suit. Suits will be ordered after the potluck.
- Charter/Homeschool: If you do not attend La Cueva, but live in the district and are competing on the team, I need to know who you are as soon as possible.
- Mandatory Meeting: On November 14th at 6:30PM in the PAC all athletes competing in a winter sport must attend the Mandatory Athletic meeting with your parent. This is a requirement to compete this winter. If you attended the fall meeting, you do not need to attend this one.
- Potluck Dinner Meeting-Tuesday November 15th, 6:30 PM Location La Cueva Cafeteria:
- Club Meets: I need any club meet you are competing in after the 31st of October in writing, whether on paper or by email, in order to ensure you do not go over the ten meet limit.
- Active: If you have not signed up for the team on the Active website, please do so now. This is how we will communicate with the team. It is new and we are still trying to work out the bugs, please be patient. If you are having trouble, click this link for help.
- No longer swimming or diving: If you are no longer a member of the team and are still receiving communications, please let me know so I can remove you from the list.
- Pancake breakfast: Log in to the team portal to find volunterring information for this Saturday’s pancake breakfast. If you are having trouble finding it, I have attached a photo of where it is on the site. It is in the lower right hand corner. Click the blue link to sign up.
- APS Relays: Our first meet is the 17th and 18th of November. Diving is on Thursday the 17th at Valley. Swimming is Friday the 18th at West Mesa. I need all swimmers to be at West Mesa by 2:45PM or as close to that as you can. If you are not going to be at this meet, I need it in writing.
Coach Vince
Due to the Lobo Invite and the State Soccer Game, practice on November 3rd will be cancelled. If you are able to please support both Soccer Teams at the State Tournament.
Forgive the long e-mail, I do not like sending a lot of information at once but sometimes you have to.
Coach Vince
- Next Week- There is no school on Tuesday and Friday of next week. We will be having practice on these days at our normally scheduled time. If this is your day to attend, please plan to be at practice.
- Attendance: This is a varsity competitive team. As such it is a requirement that you attend practice on your scheduled days. If something comes up, I need to be notified that day by email or text with a reason that you will not be there. Lack of attendance will result in consequences.
- Suits: We have picked out a suit; we will be going with the TYR Heatwave. The cost of this suit will be $65.99 for the girls, $45.99 for the Jammer and $37.99 for the brief. Girls suits will come in thin or thick strap. Checks can be made out to Streamline and I will be collecting them. Suits will not be delivered until they are paid for. If you know your size, email the size and the suit you want. I will have a sizing kit at practice next week if you do not know the size you will need or you can go by the store to try on a suit. Suits will be ordered after the potluck.
- Charter/Homeschool: If you do not attend La Cueva, but live in the district and are competing on the team, I need to know who you are as soon as possible.
- Mandatory Meeting: On November 14th at 6:30PM in the PAC all athletes competing in a winter sport must attend the Mandatory Athletic meeting with your parent. This is a requirement to compete this winter. If you attended the fall meeting, you do not need to attend this one.
- Potluck Dinner Meeting-Tuesday November 15th, 6:30 PM Location La Cueva Cafeteria:
- Club Meets: I need any club meet you are competing in after the 31st of October in writing, whether on paper or by email, in order to ensure you do not go over the ten meet limit.
- Active: If you have not signed up for the team on the Active website, please do so now. This is how we will communicate with the team. It is new and we are still trying to work out the bugs, please be patient. If you are having trouble, click this link for help.
- No longer swimming or diving: If you are no longer a member of the team and are still receiving communications, please let me know so I can remove you from the list.
Coach Vince
We are one week away from practice, just a few reminders.
1. Practice is 4:30 at Highland pool. In order to practice/tryout you must have your physical completed and turned in the La Cueva trainer.
2. All new swimmers must be at practice on Monday. If you are a returning swimmer who only trains with high school, you will need to be at practice on Monday. If you are a returning High School swimmer who trains on a club team, I will see you on November 1st.
3. Check www.lacuevaswimanddive.com for any and all information.
1. Practice is 4:30 at Highland pool. In order to practice/tryout you must have your physical completed and turned in the La Cueva trainer.
2. All new swimmers must be at practice on Monday. If you are a returning swimmer who only trains with high school, you will need to be at practice on Monday. If you are a returning High School swimmer who trains on a club team, I will see you on November 1st.
3. Check www.lacuevaswimanddive.com for any and all information.
10/6/16
Attached is the information sheet from last nights meeting. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]
Attached is the information sheet from last nights meeting. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]
| la_cueva_swimming_and_diving_parent_night.pdf |
9/29/16
We will be having our annual parent/athlete meeting this Wednesday October 5th. This will take place in the lecture hall at La Cueva, the meeting will start at 6:30 PM. I ask that all interested swimmers and divers attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you
Coach Vince
We will be having our annual parent/athlete meeting this Wednesday October 5th. This will take place in the lecture hall at La Cueva, the meeting will start at 6:30 PM. I ask that all interested swimmers and divers attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you
Coach Vince
This will also be a Hawaiian Themed event, please dress in Hawaiian gear.
Hello athletes and families,
I have created an event in the new system for the car wash this weekend. It has volunteers associated with it and you should be able to log in and sign up for the even through Active.
Would you please do this if you plan to attend this event?
I know some of you have alread told me you would be there, but please go in and sign up on the system as well so we can see how well this works.
Also, please note that there is only one time slot for the entire event. Please go ahead and sing up even if you can't be there the entire time.
Thanks!
Teddy
Hello athletes and families,
I have created an event in the new system for the car wash this weekend. It has volunteers associated with it and you should be able to log in and sign up for the even through Active.
Would you please do this if you plan to attend this event?
I know some of you have alread told me you would be there, but please go in and sign up on the system as well so we can see how well this works.
Also, please note that there is only one time slot for the entire event. Please go ahead and sing up even if you can't be there the entire time.
Thanks!
Teddy
You are receiving this email due to participating in the team last year or attending the 8th grade athletic night in the spring. If you know anyone who is interested in joing the team this year, please pass this email on.
1. Please go to the La Cueva swim and dive website, www.lacuevaswimanddive.com, click the register button on the page to fill out your information for the upcoming season. This needs to be done by all swimmers new and returning.
2. Team Picnic: September 10th 4:00 at Hoffmantown church park. Seniors will need to plan activites. There will be a short booster club meeting for any interested parents.
Information meeting: October 5th in the lecture hall at 6:30 PM. Athletes and parents need to be there
1st day of tryouts: October 24th.Highland Pool 4:30 PM.
1. Please go to the La Cueva swim and dive website, www.lacuevaswimanddive.com, click the register button on the page to fill out your information for the upcoming season. This needs to be done by all swimmers new and returning.
2. Team Picnic: September 10th 4:00 at Hoffmantown church park. Seniors will need to plan activites. There will be a short booster club meeting for any interested parents.
Information meeting: October 5th in the lecture hall at 6:30 PM. Athletes and parents need to be there
1st day of tryouts: October 24th.Highland Pool 4:30 PM.
Thanks to everybody who came to the picnic yesterday. Here is an update on a few important dates:
The La Cueva Swim Team will be holding a pre-season parent meeting on October 5 at 7PM in the lecture hall. Please plan to attend to learn details about the season including practice, meets, rules, tryouts, fees, dates of events, volunteering opportunities, and more. Swimmers are welcome to attend as well.
October 26th is the first day of practice. I will go over in more detail on the 7th as to when, where and who needs to plan on being there.
Coach Vince
The La Cueva Swim Team will be holding a pre-season parent meeting on October 5 at 7PM in the lecture hall. Please plan to attend to learn details about the season including practice, meets, rules, tryouts, fees, dates of events, volunteering opportunities, and more. Swimmers are welcome to attend as well.
October 26th is the first day of practice. I will go over in more detail on the 7th as to when, where and who needs to plan on being there.
Coach Vince
9/21/15
The Seniors have met and will be bringing pizza, ice, napkins and utensils, and extra water.
They ask that others bring the following.
Chips/fruit/vegetables- freshman
Drinks- sophomores
Desserts- Juniors
The picnic will be at Hoffmatown church at the play area/park to the west of the church this Sunday at 4:00 PM.
Thanks
Coach Vince
9/15/15
I hope everyone is getting back into the pool and having a great start to the school year. Our annual team picnic will be held on the 27th of September. It will start at 4PM and be held at the park west of Hoffmantown church. Seniors will be letting us know of what people need to plan on bringing. If you know of anyone who is interested, please let them know.
Thanks
Coach Vince
I hope everyone is getting back into the pool and having a great start to the school year. Our annual team picnic will be held on the 27th of September. It will start at 4PM and be held at the park west of Hoffmantown church. Seniors will be letting us know of what people need to plan on bringing. If you know of anyone who is interested, please let them know.
Thanks
Coach Vince
