The Scratch Deadline for the Martha Bass Invitational (November 3-4, 2018) at Baylor is Monday, October 15th. Please be sure to Attend or Decline for the meet through TeamUnify. This swim meet is open to all Developmental, AG, JR, SR2, and SR/Varsity practice groups. This is a Baylor hosted swim meet so all parents must volunteer.
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Cardinal Christmas Classic Added to Meet Schedule
The Cardinal Christmas Classic (Nov. 30 – Dec. 2) to be held at the University of Louisville Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville, KY has been added to the meet schedule. This meet is open to Junior, Senior 2, and Senior/Varsity athletes ONLY (This is an AM prelims / PM finals competition). In order to get a space for our team to attend this meet the scratch deadline for is Monday, October 15th. Please be sure to attend / decline for the meet through your TeamUnify account. Meet information is not yet available, and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Baylor Swimming Offices Closed for Maintenance: Oct. 3-9
The Baylor Swimming Offices will be closed for maintenance beginning Wed., Oct. 3 – Tues., Oct. 9 as the staff office will be getting new carpet installed. During this period of time, the aquatics staff will not have access to the phones or their office computers. The staff will be periodically checking email during this time, and it would be the best way to get in touch with any of the coaches. This does NOT affect any practices or swimming lessons over this period of time. All those attending swim practices and swimming lessons should enter the pool from the back of the building, as the lobby and front entrance will be closed off. Thank you for your patience.
Fall Break Practice Schedule for SR/Varsity & SR2
Below you will find the Fall Break Practice schedule for the Senior/Varsity and Senior 2 groups.
- Thursday, October 4th 1:30-3:30 pm | SR2 will be on a regular schedule (5:00-7:00 PM)
- Friday, October 5th 8:00-10:00 / 3:00-5:00 PM
- Saturday, October 6th 7:30-10:30 AM
- Monday, October 8th 8:00-10:00 AM / 3:45-6:00 PM
Thank You Parents
Parents,
I cannot tell you how awesome you all were in volunteering at the meet this weekend! You did a fantastic job. The meet ran smoothly and that is thanks to each of you. It was so awesome to also see the joy on your children’s faces while competing in the meet. They all learned so much. What a great first meet!
Once again, you all just proved that the Baylor Swim club has THE BEST parents.
Way to go!
I hope you each can get a little extra rest this week.
Thanks again,
Laura Pitman- Meet Director
Billing Reminders
The October billing will include the meet entry fees from the 2018 Fall Kick-Off Classic as well as the $120 yearly hospitality fee. Developmental swimmers will see these charges, but your next Developmental session fees will not come out until November 1.
SAVE THE DATE- Halloween BASH Thurs., Oct. 25th
Please be sure to save the date for the Annual Baylor Swim Club Halloween Bash. It will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 6:15-7:30 PM on Court C in the Field House. The party is open to the following practice groups- Juniors, Baylor Middle School swimmers who are on the club team, Age Group, Developmental, Hamilton YMCA groups, and Baylor Diving Club. Complete information on the party will be available shortly.
Smith & Freeman Recognized as USA Swimming Scholastic All-Americans
CHATTANOOGA, TN- USA Swimming released the roster for its 2017-2018 Scholastic All-America Team, and two Baylor Swim Club / Baylor School student athletes were selected for this honor.
Making the Scholastic All–America team from Baylor are rising senior Addison Smith and alumni Trey Freeman. Freeman is currently a freshman swimming at the University of Florida.
Halloween Party Parent Volunteers Needed
It is time once again start planning a Halloween Party for the JR, AG, & Developmental practice groups. The party will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 6:15-7:30 PM in the Field House on Court C. Complete information on this event will be in the weekly update newsletter. The coaches need some help planning the event, probably around six parents. If any parents would like to help coordinate the event please email Coach Brian. Thanks for your help.
SwimAndTri TEAM Portal & Contact Information
Below you will find login information for Baylor Swim Club’s online TEAM PORTAL on www.SwimAndTri.com and the most up to date contact information for our team vendor, SwimAndTri. If you need to order team suits or practice equipment please order from the TEAM PORTAL or contact their Knoxville, TN location. Below are directions on how to login to the Baylor Swim Club TEAM PORTAL on http://www.swimandtri.com