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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Holiday Pool Party- Thursday, December 19th
We are going to celebrate the season with a holiday pool party on Thursday, December 19th. All should make every effort to attend as it will be a great time. There will be NO practice for all the swimmers/divers on this date, in place of practice we will be having our Holiday pool party.
WHO’s Invited: Juniors, Age Group, Hamilton YMCA groups, Developmental, & Baylor Diving Club.
WHAT: Baylor Swim Club & Baylor Diving Club Holiday Pool Party
WHEN: Thursday, December 19th (6:15-7:30 PM)
WHERE: Baylor School Natatorium
WHAT TO BRING: All swimmers should bring some holiday treats/dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Dinner will not be served during this party so swimmers should eat before they attend. DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR SUIT.
If there are any parents that would be willing to help manage the food for our holiday party please email Coach Brian. Thank you to all those in advance that are willing to help at this fun event for our swimmers and divers.
Scratch Deadline for Pilot Flying J January Classic- Tues., Dec. 10th
The Scratch Deadline for the Pilot Flying J January Classic (Jan. 10-12, 2020) in Knoxville, TN is Tuesday, December 10th. Please be sure to Attend or Decline for the meet through TeamUnify. This swim meet is open to all Developmental, AG, & JR practice groups.
Meet Information is now available in the meets-info/results section of the website.
Thanksgiving Practice Schedule
Below is the Thanksgiving practice schedule for November 25-30. Please follow the schedule closely, and be sure to make a note of all the schedule changes. Practices will return to a normal schedule on Monday, December 2nd. The Baylor Swimming Staff would like to wish all families a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
Meet Entries for December Meets Now Available
Meet entries for the Ensworth Holiday Classic (Dec. 6-8) in Nashville, TN and the Jingle Bell Classic (Dec. 7) in Dalton, GA are now available for viewing. They can be found on the meets-info/results page or they can be viewed by logging into your TeamUnify account. The scratch deadline for these swim meets have passed, please email Laura Pitman by 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 14th with any issues.
Ensworth Holiday Classic
- Meet Entries– updated 11/18/19
- Meet Information
Jingle Bell Classic
- Meet Entries– updated 11/22/19
- Meet Information
Waldrep Takes Down Two High School National Records at SpringHill Suites Elite High School Invite
CHATTANOOGA, TN- This past Saturday (Nov. 16) the Baylor School Varsity swim team hosted and competed in the 2019 SpringHill Suites Elite High School Invitational. The 25 short course meter competition featured the McDonogh School from Owings Mills, MD and Cardinal Gibbons High School located in Raleigh, NC. Baylor School junior, Ellie Waldrep took down two 25-meter High School National Records. She claimed national records in both the 200-meter IM (2:16.88) and the 100-meter backstroke (59.87). The previous record in the 100-meter backstroke was held by Baylor School alumni Arden Pitman Meek which was set back in 2008.
Now Hiring LIFEGUARDS
The Baylor School is now hiring lifeguards for the winter, and spring seasons. Applicants must have a current lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis. We have several different shifts available including mornings, mid-day and evenings. Morning and Evening shifts are during coached practices, midday is lap swim. All shifts are at the Baylor School (171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405). Compensation ranges from $8.50 – $12 per hour depending on experience. Please email Laura Pitman for more information. Seethe job application below.
One Hundred & Thirty-Nine Baylor Swim Club Athletes Raced in 30th Annual Martha Bass Invitational
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On November 2-3, 2019, the Baylor Swim Club hosted and competed in the 30th Annual Martha Bass Invitational held at the Baylor School Natatorium. One Hundred and thirty-nine Baylor Swim Club athletes participated in the two day meet. Over 400 swimmers from the states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama competed in the swim meet. Special congratulations to all the Baylor Swim Club athletes that participated in the meet, and thank you to all the parents that volunteered their time this past weekend!
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.