Year: 2020

4 – 0!

Raiders have state qualifying or consideration time in all 11 events – including dive!

Way to go BOYS!

Weekly Highlights & Notes

No Meets – Start of Winter Moratorium

Per KSHSAA, there will be no formal practice or competitions from December 23rd through January 3rd. Coach Berg will be providing daily workouts for the boys via GroupText, but they are optional if you can find pool time. Practice will resume on January 4th.

The boys will be allowed to swim at the SMSDAC during open swim hours. They will be considered a guest and will have to follow JCPRD guidelines, including any applicable fees. Captains will be updating the GroupText with days, times, and locations of “informal” practices.

SMS Swim & Dive Schedule Date Changes

The State Meet has been updated to an all-day meet on February 19th.

The schedule has been updated. Like with everything this year, this can change at a moment’s notice. If in doubt, make sure to check the Sunflower League Calendar.

In addition, KSHSAA also released the latest schedule and guidelines for the state meet.

Items of note …

• Only 24 participants for each event, including diving.
• Swimming will be a timed final.
• Swimmers/Relays must still meet the state qualifying/consideration standards.
• No spectators. Live broadcast via NFHS Network.

Swim Hype Video

During Senior Night, KSMS showcased a “hype video” with our senior boys. If you didn’t have a chance to watch, here is the replay.

Practice Schedule (Swim): 12/21 – 12/22

• Monday, 12/21: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSDAC
• Tuesday, 12/22: 12:45 – 2:30 pm at SMSouth

Practice Schedule (Dive): 12/21 – 12/22

• Monday, 12/21: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSDAC
• Tuesday, 12/22: 12:45 – 2:30 pm at SMSouth

COVID Procedures

• All athletes are required to fill out a COVID questionnaire daily before they come to practice. Athletes should fill out a COVID questionnaire between 10 am and 12 pm. COVID questionnaire can be found on the Swim Website Menubar under COVID Questionnaire.
• Athletes must have a mask/face covering on at all times. They will need to bring a zip-lock bag and before they enter the pool remove their mask and place it in the baggie and secure it. Once they exit the pool, they will need to put the mask back on.
• If they are not feeling well, they MUST stay home and contact one of the coaches. Athletes that stay home may not return to practice or competition until they have been cleared by the SMS school nurse.
• There will be no locker rooms. Athletes coming from home should come to practice dressed in their swimsuit. Athletes coming from school will change in bathrooms. Gym bags will be stowed in the swim area.
• Athletes will be split into groups and groups will spread out around the pool based on their lanes. You are not allowed to change lanes unless specified by a Coach. While on deck, every athlete and coach will wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
• Athletes may not carpool with non-family. If the athlete is driving, make sure to fill out Transportation Form.
• No communal food or drink. No team meals, Saturday donuts, or team lunches. Do not share water bottles.

Merry Christmas!!

3 – 0!

Raiders have state qualifying or consideration time in 9 out of the 11 events.

Way to go BOYS!

Weekly Highlights & Notes

Swim/Dive Meets

The boys’ have one swim and dive meet this week.

Lawrence & Manhattan on December 15th – SENIOR NIGHT

There is no team transportation to this meet. Swimmers and Divers should be at the SMSDAC by 2:00 pm. The meet will begin at 3:30 pm. (Arrival time is earlier than past meets.) 

They will need to be dressed in their suits on arrival at SMSDAC. After the meet is over, swimmers and divers can use the restroom to change into dry clothes for the ride home. The meet should last approximately two hours.

NOTE: Be sure your son has extra masks, a Ziploc bag for his mask (to keep it dry), and his own water bottle and snacks for the meet.

(Links to directions, meet times, and meet information are available on the website’s event calendar.)

SMS Swim & Dive Schedule Date Changes

The meet District Meet originally scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled.

The schedule has been updated. Like with everything this year, this can change at a moment’s notice. If in doubt, make sure to check the Sunflower League Calendar.

Swim & Dive Spectators Starting on Tuesday

On December 8th, KSHAA’s Board of Directors met to discuss adjusting the spectator limits that were approved at the December 4th meeting.

The following motion was made and was carried.

“Effective Thursday, December 10 through January 28, 2021, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two parents/guardians per participant(s) family as allowed by local board of education or health department restrictions.”

In an effort to best meet the goal, high schools in Shawnee Mission will open to spectators starting on December 10th and continue through January 28th. The school will allow entry of up to two parents/guardians per participant in the main gymnasiums and in the Aquatics Center.

Things to note:

• The school will allow entry of up to two parents/guardians per participant.
• Siblings are NOT considered parents/guardians and not allowed access.
• SMS will be using the parent/guardian information in Skyward.
• If more than two parents/guardians are listed in Skyward, the default will be the participant’s parents. If you have more than two parents/guardians, you can use a rotation system. If rotation is going to be used, parents/guardians must contact SMS Office at least one day before the competition. Also, no substitutes are allowed if the parent/guardian is unable to attend.
• Spectators will not be allowed entry into the Aquatic Center until 15 minutes before contest time.
• Spectators must be masked for the entire event.

Senior Night – Tuesday, December 15th

Coach Berg will be highlighting the seniors during this week’s meet. While parents will not be able to go on deck, we will be able to see our boys in person. Congratulations to Owen, Ryan, Nathan, Tyler, and Jorge.

MeetMobile: The SMSDAC uses MeetMobile Swim App to provide real-time meet results and standings during meets. More schools are starting to use this app and it is a way to stay informed of your son’s performance if you can’t be there in person. The app is available in the Apple & Google Play Store. Subscriptions run free (for basic heat sheet only), to $2.49 per month or annually for $6.99 (for real-time event results).

Practice Schedule (Swim): 12/14 – 12/20

• Monday, 12/14: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
• Tuesday, 12/15: Meet: Lawrence & Manhattan
• Wednesday, 12/16: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
• Thursday, 12/17: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
• Friday, 12/18: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
• Saturday, 12/19: 7:00 – 9:30 am at SMSouth

Practice Schedule (Dive): 12/14 – 12/20

• Monday, 12/14: 3:00 – 4:30 pm at SMSDAC
• Tuesday, 12/15: Meet: Lawrence & Manhattan
• Wednesday, 12/16: 3:00 – 4:30 pm at SMSDAC
• Thursday, 12/17: NO PRACTICE
• Friday, 12/18: 3:00 – 4:00 pm at SMSDAC
• Saturday, 12/19: NO PRACTICE

COVID Procedures

• All athletes are required to fill out a COVID questionnaire daily before they come to practice. Athletes should fill out a COVID questionnaire between 10 am and 12 pm. COVID questionnaire can be found on the Swim Website Menubar under COVID Questionnaire.
• Athletes must have a mask/face covering on at all times. They will need to bring a zip-lock bag and before they enter the pool remove their mask and place it in the baggie and secure it. Once they exit the pool, they will need to put the mask back on.
• If they are not feeling well, they MUST stay home and contact one of the coaches. Athletes that stay home may not return to practice or competition until they have been cleared by the SMS school nurse.
• There will be no locker rooms. Athletes coming from home should come to practice dressed in their swimsuit. Athletes coming from school will change in bathrooms. Gym bags will be stowed in the swim area.
• Athletes will be split into groups and groups will spread out around the pool based on their lanes. You are not allowed to change lanes unless specified by a Coach. While on deck, every athlete and coach will wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
• Athletes may not carpool with non-family. If the athlete is driving, make sure to fill out Transportation Form.
• No communal food or drink. No team meals, Saturday donuts, or team lunches. Do not share water bottles.

What an amazing first week of swim and dive!! Through the first two meets, we have state qualifying or consideration time in 8 out of the 11 events. It’s going to be an exciting season.

Weekly Highlights & Notes

Swim/Dive Meets: The boys’ have one swim and dive meet this week.

Olathe West on December 9th

There is no team transportation to this meet. Swimmers and Divers should be at the SMSDAC at 2:30 pm. The meet will begin at 3:30 pm.

They will need to be dressed in their suits on arrival at SMSDAC. After the meet is over, swimmers and divers can use the restroom to change into dry clothes for the ride home. The meet should last approximately two hours.

NOTE: Be sure your son has extra masks, a Ziploc bag for his mask (to keep it dry), and his own water bottle and snacks for the meet.

(Links to directions, meet times, and meet information are available on the website’s event calendar.)

NFHSNetwork is LIVE at SMSDAC: SMSDAC has been set up on the NFHSNetwork.  NFHSNetwork is a live-streaming company that works with the Shawnee Mission School District. With this service, you will be able to watch the rest of the boys swim and dive meets via live-stream. (All of the meets for the rest of the year will be at SMSDAC.) NFHS is supported on Apple, Android, ROKU, AppleTV, and FireTV, as well as any desktop browser. The cost is $10.99 per month or $69.99 annually.

MeetMobile: The SMSDAC uses MeetMobile Swim App to provide real-time meet results and standings during meets. More schools are starting to use this app and it is a way to stay informed of your son’s performance if you can’t be there in person. The app is available in the Apple & Google Play Store. Subscriptions run free (for basic heat sheet only), to $2.49 per month or annually for $6.99 (for real-time event results).

SMS Swim & Dive Schedule Has Been Updated. The schedule has been updated with this year’s meets. Like with everything this year, this can change at a moment’s notice. The event calendar also has all meets, as well as locations and times. If in doubt, make sure to check the Sunflower League Calendar. 

Covid Procedures: Please remind your swimmers/divers to review the Covid Procedures at the bottom of this post before all practices and meets and to follow masking and social distancing guidelines.

Practice Schedule (Swim): 12/07 – 12/13

• Monday, 12/07: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
• Tuesday, 12/08: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
• Wednesday, 12/09: Meet: Olathe West
• Thursday, 12/10: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
• Friday, 12/11: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
• Saturday, 12/12: 7:00 – 9:30 am at SMSouth

Practice Schedule (Dive): 12/07 – 12/13

• Monday, 12/07: 4:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
• Tuesday, 12/08: NO PRACTICE
• Wednesday, 12/09: Meet: Olathe West
• Thursday, 12/10: NO PRACTICE
• Friday, 12/11: 3:00 – 4:15 pm at SMSDAC
• Saturday, 12/12: 9:00 – 10:30 am at SMSouth

COVID Procedures

• All athletes are required to fill out a COVID questionnaire daily before they come to practice. Athletes should fill out a COVID questionnaire between 10 am and 12 pm. COVID questionnaire can be found on the Swim Website Menubar under COVID Questionnaire.
• Athletes must have a mask/face covering on at all times. They will need to bring a zip-lock bag and before they enter the pool remove their mask and place it in the baggie and secure it. Once they exit the pool, they will need to put the mask back on.
• If they are not feeling well, they MUST stay home and contact one of the coaches. Athletes that stay home may not return to practice or competition until they have been cleared by the SMS school nurse.
• There will be no locker rooms. Athletes coming from home should come to practice dressed in their swimsuit. Athletes coming from school will change in bathrooms. Gym bags will be stowed in the swim area.
• Athletes will be split into groups and groups will spread out around the pool based on their lanes. You are not allowed to change lanes unless specified by a Coach. While on deck, every athlete and coach will wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
• Athletes may not carpool with non-family. If the athlete is driving, make sure to fill out Transportation Form.
• No communal food or drink. No team meals, Saturday donuts, or team lunches. Do not share water bottles.