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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Winter Swimming Lessons Schedule Now Available
Holiday Practice Schedule
The Baylor Swimming Staff would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season. Developmental groups will NOT have practice the week Dec. 23-27. Practices will return to a normal schedule on Monday, January 6, 2020.
- Holiday Practice Schedule – updated 12/19/19
Holiday Pool Party- Thursday, December 19th
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.
Ensworth Aquatics Holiday Classic- THIS WEEKEND: December 6-8, 2019 at the Ensworth School Natatorium in Nashville, TN
This weekend, December 6 – 8, 2019 the Baylor Swim Club will travel forty athletes to Nashville, TN to compete in the Ensworth Aquatics Holiday Classic at the Ensworth School Natatorium in Nashville, TN. The coaching staff is looking forward to some fast swimming this weekend. Please follow the meet and warm-up schedule closely.
- Parking will be on the surface lots around the natatorium. If necessary, overflow parking will be directed to an overflow lot or to the Tennis Center.
- Chairs on the Balcony. Chairs are permitted on the balcony overlooking the pool, but must be placed against the back wall, not against the railing.
Meet & Warm-Up Schedule
Friday
All Ages Session- Warm-Up 4:00-4:50 PM (Please arrive at 3:45 PM), Meet Starts at 5:00 PM
Saturday
11 & Over prelims- 1st Warm-Up 7:15-8:00 AM (Please arrive at 7:00 AM), Meet Starts at 9:00 AM
Finals for 11 & Overs- Warm-Up 4:30-5:20 PM, Meet Starts at 5:30 PM
All swimmers need to see coaches before they leave prelims to see what time they need to return for finals each evening.
Sunday
13 & Over, 11-12 prelims- 2nd Warm-Up 8:00-8:45 AM (Please arrive at 7:45 AM), Meet Starts at 9:00 AM
Finals for 11 & Overs- Warm-Up 4:30-5:20 PM, Meet Starts at 5:30 PM
All swimmers need to see coaches before they leave prelims to see what time they need to return for finals each evening.
Meet Information / Entries
RELAYS
There are NO relays entered in this swim meet.
What to Bring
Baylor cap (RED BAYLOR CAPS ONLY), Arena team suit, goggles, two towels, RED Baylor t-shirt on Fri., 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 Ensworth Aquatics website. This will enable the swimmer to determine if he/she is in the correct place.
- Please see the Expected Protocol for ALL families participating in PRELIMS / FINALS meets- page 18 in the Team Handbook
- 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.
- 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)
Jingle Bell Classic- Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Dalton High School in Dalton, GA
This Saturday, December 7th over fifty Baylor Swim Club athletes will travel to Dalton, GA to compete in the Jingle Bell Classic at Dalton High School. See complete information on warm-up and meet start times below.
Meet & Warm-Up Schedule
Saturday
10 & Under AM Session:3rd Warm-up 8:30-8:50 AM (Please arrive by 8:15 AM), Meet Starts at 9:00 AM
11 & Over PM Session-1st Warm-Up: approx. 12:10-12:35 PM (Please arrive by 11:55 AM); Meet starts at approx. 1:10 PM
Meet Information / Entries
RELAYS
There are NO RELAYS entered in this swim 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., 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 on sale for $5 at the meet) 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. Only swimmers, coaches, and meet volunteers will be allowed on the pool deck during the meet.
- Clerk of Course for 8 & Under events– there will be a clerk of course for ALL 8 & Under events at this meet. All 8 & Unders should report to the clerk of course prior to their race, and then parent volunteers will line them up in the proper heat and lane.
- 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)
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.
Developmental Session II Ends Thurs., Dec. 19th; Session III Begins Mon., Dec. 30th
The second developmental session ends on Thursday, December 19th. If you are planning on continuing for the second session then you do not need to take any action. You will see the charges on January 1, 2020, and the first practice for session III will be Monday, December 30th. Be sure to make a note that the first week of session III our club will be on the holiday practice schedule and they will be held in the AM. Developmental groups will practice on Mon, Dec. 30th, Tues., Dec. 31st, and Thurs., Jan. 2nd from 10:00-11:00 AM. All practices will be held at at the Baylor School Natatorium, and there will be NO PRACTICES at the Hamilton YMCA during this week. Please email if you have any further questions.
Dress Warm: Both Before & After Practice
As we get into the fall and winter season the weather is beginning to get cooler, especially in the evenings. The coaching staff continues to chastise far too many swimmers for arriving in flip flops and leaving wet. Muscles require good care and thrive when pampered. Keeping them warm begins the recovery process after a demanding practice. Changing out of a wet suit into dry clothes may be inconvenient but it makes good sense this time of the year. We thank you for your support.