News & Announcements
JOIN Baylor Swim Club for the 2020-2021 Season
JOIN Baylor Swim Club for the 2020-2021 season! Returning member online registration opens on Wednesday, August 5th, while new member online registration will open on Monday, August 24th. The first practice for the 2020-2021 season will be on Tuesday, September 8th. Complete registration information which includes a new practice schedule and updated safety protocols & procedures are now available.
Now Hiring LIFEGUARDS
The Baylor School is now hiring lifeguards. Applicants must have a current lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis. We have several different shifts available including mornings and evenings. Morning and Evening shifts are during coached practices. All shifts are at the Baylor School (171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405). Compensation ranges from $9.50 – $12 per hour depending on experience. Please email Laura Pitman for more information. See the job application below.
Baylor School Swimming & Diving Named Named Combined NISCA National Independent School Dual Meet Champions
CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Baylor School Varsity Swimming & Diving team was named by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) as 2019-2020 Combined National Independent School Dual Meet Champions. The Baylor School racked up a total of 11,086 power points between both the boys and girls teams. The NISCA awards program is based on submitted team results of high school athletes (grades 9-12) that are translated into power points. Despite COVID shutting down spring swimming in several states, the National Dual Meet Team Ranking Program had a solid showing with 320 teams entering. Though down from last year’s total, the number still exceeds the total number of teams participating in five out of the last 14 years.
Baylor Swim Club to Move Into Phase 2 of Facility & Practice Re-Opening
CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Baylor Swim Club will now move into phase 2 of a gradual re-opening of the Baylor School Natatorium on Monday, July 6th. Phase 2 includes some expanded practice time and numbers in the facility. On Monday, July 13th we will also bring back many of our 12 & Under athletes for some limited practices. New safety protocols and procedures have been updated and will be implemented to follow all CDC, state, and local government rules & regulations in order to restart practices. Group and private swimming lessons will remain suspended until further notice. Please see the new safety protocols for practices below.
- New Safety Protocols & Procedures– updated 7/6/20
Baylor School Swimming & Diving Receives NISCA Scholar Team Awards
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On July 3, 2020, the Baylor School Swimming & Diving teams were recognized by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) as 2019-2020 Scholar Teams.
The Baylor School boys had a 3.628 team GPA to earn NISCA Silver Level Academic status. The boy’s team also got it done in the pool as they claimed the 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Championship.
The Baylor School girls finished with a 3.600 team GPA earning NISCA Silver Level Academic Status. The girls were equally impressive in the pool taking the 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Championship.
Olympian Missy Franklin & Baylor Alumni Kristen Vredeveld Inspire Baylor Swimmers During Special Zoom Meeting
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On Thursday evening July 2nd, the Baylor Swim Club hosted a private question and answer zoom meeting for its members and athletes with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin and Baylor School alumni Kristen Vredeveld.
Baylor Swim Club athletes were asked to submit questions ahead of time for Missy and Kristen to answer. Franklin and Vredeveld have a unique bond, as they are great friends and were college roommates during their time swimming at the University of California at Berkley. Franklin and Vredeveld discussed various topics that ranged from swimmers’ diet, the best memories of their swimming careers, and how athletes have to deal with adversity in and out of the pool.
Baylor Seniors Make 2020 College Choices
Congratulations to the ten Baylor Swim Club and/or Baylor School seniors who have announced their college choices for 2020. All ten seniors will be continuing their swimming careers in college. Good luck to all of these seniors in their future endeavors both in and out of the pool. See the complete list of seniors and their college choices below.
See the video below as we recognize our senior class of 2020.
