The coaching staff has gone ahead and made some practice schedule changes during the Middle School and High School swimming seasons because of meets being held at Baylor. If the practice group was not canceled, rescheduled or listed then practice will be held at the regularly scheduled time. (All practices at the Hamilton YMCA remain the same as scheduled). Please be sure to make a note of these changes.
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Martha Bass Invitational- THIS WEEKEND: November 2-3, 2019 at the Baylor School Natatorium
This weekend the Baylor Swim Club will host and compete in the 30th Annual Martha Bass Invitational (November 2-3, 2019) at the Baylor School Natatorium. The coaching staff is looking forward to some great performances this weekend. Please see all the important information below about attending the swim meet this weekend.
VOLUNTEER Information
Please be sure to check the job sign-ups carefully for when you are to report as some of the times have been updated. You will receive an email reminding you to check the volunteer job sign-up on TeamUnify to verify positions and report times. All volunteers must sign in at the Volunteer Check IN Table in the pool lobby BEFORE each session. Please be sure to sign in at the VOLUNTEER table BEFORE your session starts as it is these sheets we will use to determine who has worked and who did not fulfill their requirements. It is imperative that all volunteers report at the assigned time.
Also there have been some changes with people and slots. The system would not allow the changes to be made in Team Unify so please refer to the attached ( and emailed) job sign up list.
The volunteer person at the table will check you off the list when you sign in. You will be given name tag to wear during the session.
We need all swim club families to help to make this meet run smooth. Thank you for being so willing to serve and support our staff and your swimmers. Our club staff and swimmers greatly appreciate all that you all do for the club. We could not be successful without you.
Meet & Warm-Up Schedule
Saturday
13 & Over AM session- Warm-Up: 7:15-8:05 AM (Please arrive by 7:00 AM), Meet starts at 8:15 AM
12 & Under Mid day session- Warm-Up: approx. 10:20-10:50 AM (Please arrive by 10:05 AM), Meet starts at approx. 11:00 AM
13 & Over PM session-Warm-Up: approx. 2:20-2:50 PM (Please arrive by 2:05 PM), Meet starts at approx. 2:55 PM
Sunday
13 & Over AM session- Warm-Up: 7:15-8:05 AM (Please arrive by 7:00 AM), Meet starts at 8:15 AM
12 & Under PM session- Warm-Up: approx. 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive by 11:15 AM), Meet starts at approx. 12:05 PM
Meet Information / Entries
RELAYS
There are NO Relays in this meet
What to Bring
Baylor cap (RED BAYLOR CAPS ONLY), Arena team suit, goggles, two towels, NEW Baylor Swim Club WHITE registration t-shirt on Sat., and any Baylor t-shirt on Sun., sweatshirt/pants, activities, water bottle, and healthy snacks. Please be sure to wear some warm clothing before and after you swim, this includes socks and or shoes to keep your feet warm.
Here are some Important Things to Remember About Going to a Swim Meet
- Prior to the beginning of the meet, ALL parents should write the events the child will be swimming on the child’s arm. This should include event #, heat #, and lane #. (This information can be found by accessing a heat sheet, which will be posted on the website in the hosted meets section on Thursday, 10/31) This will enable the swimmer to determine if he/she is in the correct place.
- All Baylor swimmers will be sitting together in a designated area. All swimmers must remain in that area while they are not swimming an event. Only swimmers, coaches, and meet volunteers will be allowed on the pool deck during the meet. The field house adjacent to the pool will be available for swimmers to camp out to wait for events. Only swimmers, coaches, and meet volunteers will be allowed on
- There will NOT be a clerk of course for 8 & Under’s at this meet. However, there will be parent volunteer kid pushers that will be helping the 8 & Unders get to their correct heat and lane for all events.
- Immediately before and after each race, your child should see the coaching staff to get feedback on their performance. This is the best time for the child to get a clear understanding of what things they did well, and what they still need to work on.
- All swimmers are responsible for getting behind the blocks in their correct heat and lane before each race.
- Parents, please remember that the coaches are not responsible for getting swimmers to the blocks for their race. The coaches need to make sure they watch every child’s race. Go out and have fun, and swim your best.
- All parents must remain off the pool deck and in the stands above the pool during the swim meet. The pool is reserved for swimmers, meet officials, and meet volunteers ONLY.
- PLEASE REMEMBER: We are not all about awards and time standards. Your child may not always have a best time or get an award, but they may do other things that the coaching staff and the swimmer should be proud of.
- For more detailed information regarding attending swim meets please see the following pages in your team handbook: page 14-15- Swim Meet Policies, pages 16-18- Competitions, and page 18-19- Meet Entries. (Baylor Swim Club Team Handbook: 2019-2020 Season)
Practice Schedule Changes During the Week of Halloween (Oct. 28-31)
Due to Halloween falling on Thursday, October 31st there are a few practice schedule changes that will affect several groups during the week of October 28-31. Please follow the schedule below.
- Mon., Oct. 28th– ALL groups on a regular schedule
- Tues., Oct. 29th– ALL Developmental groups 2-day & 3-day /week should practice on this day. ALL other groups are on a regular schedule.
- Wed., Oct. 30th– Developmental groups 3-day /week ONLY | Those that are at Hamilton YMCA site Dev 3/day (4:30-5:30 PM) and AG (4:15-5:30 PM) athletes will practice at the regular times at the Hamilton YMCA | ALL other groups are on a regular schedule.
- Thurs., Oct. 31st– NO PRACTICE for Developmental, AG, & Junior groups due to Halloween (This includes Hamilton YMCA athletes) | Senior/Varsity (3:45-6:15 PM) & SR2 (5:00-7:00 PM) will be on a regular schedule.
Scratch Deadline for December Swim Meets- Tues., Nov. 5th
There are two very important meet scratch deadlines approaching. The scratch deadline for the Ensworth Holiday Classic (Dec. 6-8) at the Ensworth School in Nashville, TN and Jingle Bell Classic (Dec. 7) in Dalton, GA is Tuesday, November 5th. See complete details about both of the December meets below.
Ghosts & Goblins Invade Baylor for Halloween
CHATTANOOGA, TN– On Thursday evening, October 24th, the Baylor Swim Club and Diving Club had their annual Halloween Bash at the Baylor School. Over eighty swimmers and divers with ages ranging from five to fourteen-years-old dressed up in their Halloween costumes, and participated in the event.
All members attending the party were also asked to bring at least two canned foods to be donated to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to prepare for the holiday season.
Baylor Swimmers in College for the 2019-2020 Season
Baylor currently has a total of eleven alumni swimming in college programs across the country. In the alumni section of the website, the Baylor swimmers in college for the 2019-2020 season has been updated. Follow them on this page through their 2019-2020 college season.
Best of luck to the following Baylor alumni on a great season: Zach Althoff, Anne Dassow, Trey Freeman, Emily Gill, Jason Green, Jack Kirby, Piotr Kurleto, Leanne McMaster, Jameson Mitchum, Addison Smith, and Luis Sebastian Weekes
Baylor Makes Waves in Nashville at Ensworth October OPEN
NASHVILLE, TN– On the weekend of October 19-20, 2019 fifty Baylor Swim Club athletes competed in the Ensworth October OPEN held at the Ensworth School in Nashville, TN. Overall it was a solid early season performance from the athletes that attended the competition.
Hotel Information for the 2019-2020 Short Course Season
Below you will find hotel booking information for away swim meets during the 2019-2020 short course season for the Baylor Swim Club.
Fall Parents Meeting Information Handout & Safe Sport Forms
Thank you to all that were able to attend the Fall Parents meeting. The Parent Information handout from the Fall Parent Meeting held on August 29, 2019 is now available on the website. See the link above for all the parent meeting information.
Below you will find links to the Safe Sport forms that were distributed at the parents meeting last week. If you have not filled these forms out please take the time to fill them out and return them via email to Laura Pitman, or drop them off at the pool office.
2019-2020 Team Handbook Now Available
The 2019-2020 Baylor Swim Club Team Handbook is now available in the Members section. The Team Handbook consists of all the policies and procedures for members that have joined the Baylor Swim Club. See the link above for the team handbook.
The Baylor Swim Club Volunteer Handbook is now posted online. Listed below are many of the opportunities available for parents to contribute and show their support of the Baylor Swim Club. Most positions are only necessary during home meets. See the link above for the volunteer handbook.
