| Baylor Swim Club's Competitive Swimming Program |
(2011-2012 Season, updated July 2011)
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The Baylor Swim Club offers the finest year-round
USA Swimming age group and senior swimming
programs in the Greater Chattanooga area.
We have created a program that caters to
swimmers of all ages and abilities. In addition
to ensuring proper technique and conditioning,
our program's emphasis on the development
of self-esteem, sportsmanship and teamwork
prepares the swimmer for success in both
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New Swimmer Evaluation Placement & Registration
Baylor Swim Club is open to all residents of the Greater Chattanooga area and can join at any time during the year. All new swimmers to the Baylor Swim Club are required to have an evaluation to determine proper practice group placements. Swimmers will be evaluated based on skill level, stroke development, and age.
Swimmers joining the club after Sept. 6th who have no previous year-round competitive swimming experience may be evaluated on the following dates: Nov. 28, Jan. 10, Feb. 21, and April 10. All evaluations will be held at the Baylor School Natatorium at 5:30 PM. Please email if you plan on attending a session. If you have any further questions please email Laura Pitman or call the Baylor Swimming office at 423-267-8506 x267
Baylor Swim Club is open to all residents
of Chattanooga and surrounding
areas.
Baylor Swim Club offers a practice group
for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.
Swimmers are placed in groups by the coaching
staff after a stroke technique assessment
session.
Please email if you are interested in participating in
an evaluation group placement. |
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About Our Group Levels
Our program group levels offer competitive swimming to all ages and skill levels, from the age of 5 to 19. The Group Levels are a step by step progression through the program. Beginning with the Red Group and ending with the Senior 2 group. Moving swimmers up through the levels is the sole responsibility of the coach staff. We are very proud to have specific experienced Coaches running each group (Click here! for Coaches Bios)
Developmental Program
Our developmental program is the beginning level of our program. This is the level in which we hope to create a life long love of the sport of swimming. The swimmers in this group are exposed to the 4 competitive strokes and learning proper technique. They are also introduced to USA Swim meets. With in the developmental program there are 2 groups, red and silver.
Click Here! for Developmental Session
Dates
Red
This is the introductory group for the first time swimmer. Stroke fundamentals and love of sport are emphasized. Swimmers in this group must be able to swim 25 yards unaided of freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers may attend a 2 day or 3 day a week group and to participate in Baylor Swim Club hosted meets.
Silver
The silver group refines and builds upon fundamentals introduced in the red group while introducing more advanced drills and efficiency techniques as well as starts and turns. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 2-3 days per week and all local swim meets. |
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Age Group
At this time swimmers are introduced to the basic training environment. The focus is on technique while introducing race strategy and basic interval training. The continuing improvement on stroke technique, starts, and Turns are a focus every single day in practice. Dry land includes basic calisthenics and flexibility. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 3-4 practices a week.
Juniors
This is the final step your child will take in Age Group swimming. Swimmers will need to focus on conditioning and training consistently. At this level re-fining technique is the number one priority while endurance training is introduced into the program. Dry land training consists of flexibility exercises and calisthenics. Classroom seminars on stroke technique are offered. This higher level of training prepares Junior swimmers for the transition to the Senior program. Swimmers in this group are expected to attend a minimum of 5 practices each week.
Senior
This group’s focus is on training for the highest level of United States Swimming competition. Skill development, speed and endurance training as well as strength training through dry land exercises and weights. 9 Practices a week are offered.
Senior 2
This group will practice during the same time frame as the Baylor Varsity team. Swimmers may only be a member of this group by invitation from the Head Coach. This group will be made up of non Baylor School swimmers. Members of this group for the 2009-2010 season will be notified prior to the September 1st registration date.
MS/HS Prep
This group is designed for middle school and high school students who want to continue to swim year round on a reduced level. Practices are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and include stroke technique and age appropriate dry land training for strengthening and conditioning.
DIRECTIONS
Baylor Swim Club practices are held on the
campus of the Baylor School in the state of the art Baylor School Natatorium.
- From I-75 take I-24 West, or from I-59 take
I-24 East
- Take exit 178 (U.S. 27 North)
- After crossing the Tennessee River, take
the 5th exit, (U.S. 127, Signal Mountain)
- Proceed under the overpass, moving to the
left turn lane after the second traffic light.
The entrance to the campus is located on
the left at the third traffic light, directly
across from Mountain Mart Citgo convenience store.
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