Below is the 2021 Baylor Swim Club Summer Practice Schedule. This schedule takes effect beginning Tuesday, June 1st. Please follow it closely.
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Exam Practice Schedule for Senior/Varsity & Senior 2 Groups
Below is the Senior / Varsity and Senior 2 practice schedule for May 24-28 (Exam Week). Please follow the schedule closely.
Monday, May 24th – Friday, May 28th: 6:00-7:30 AM
May Practice Schedule Changes
Due to several events happening on the Baylor School campus during the month of May, there are several practice schedule changes that affect some practice groups. Please make a note of the following changes below.
- May 14-15– NO PRACTICE for ALL groups due to the ARENA Long Course Invitational at Baylor
- May 24-28– Senior/Varsity & Senior 2 groups should follow the Exam Practice Schedule
- May 29– NO PRACTICE for ALL groups due to Baylor School Graduation
- May 31st– Memorial Day Holiday- NO PRACTICE for ALL groups
Ellie Waldrep Qualifies for WAVE II of U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Atlanta Classic Swim Meet
ATLANTA, GA- This past weekend (May 14-16) five Baylor Swim Club athletes competed in the 2021 Mizuno Atlanta Classic Swim Meet held at the Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, GA. The competition featured many of the best swimmers in the United States, and it was a tune-up meet for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in June. The swim of the meet came from Ellie Waldrep. She blasted a 1:01.04 in the 100-meter backstroke to qualify for Wave II of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. She finished third overall in the event and is now ranked 35th in the world in the 100-meter backstroke. The 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials- Wave II will be held June 13-20, 2021 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE. Due to the pandemic, the Olympic Team Trials for swimming were split into two separate meets. Those athletes competing in Wave II will race for a spot on the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team.
Breanna Belcher Celebrates Commitment to Attend & Swim at Carson-Newman University
CHATTANOOGA, TN– On Wednesday, May 19th Baylor School / Baylor Swim Club athlete Breanna Belcher celebrated her commitment to attend and swim at Carson-Newman University located in Jefferson City, TN in the fall of 2021. She is a two-year boarding student from Cleveland, TN.
Belcher was the 2021 TISCA State Champion in the 100-yard breaststroke swimming a lifetime best of 1:02.44. She is a 2021 NISCA Automatic All-American in the 100-yard breaststroke event. Belcher was also a member of numerous State champion and NISCA All-American relay teams in her two years at Baylor. Finally, she is also an NCSA Junior National qualifier.
Congratulations to Bre Belcher on this great accomplishment. The Baylor Swimming family is so proud of you.
Baylor Swim Club Kicks-Off 2021 Long Course Season at Arena Invitational
CHATTANOOGA, TN– This past weekend May 14-16, 2021, the Baylor Swim Club hosted and competed in the 2021 Arena Long Course Invitational held at the Baylor School Natatorium. Baylor Swim Club had over 80 athletes participate in the two-and-a-half-day meet. Over 200 swimmers from the Knoxville and Middle Tennessee areas competed in the swim meet. Special congratulations to all the Baylor Swim Club athletes that participated in meet, and thank you to all the parents that volunteered their time this past weekend!
Aidan Sims Celebrates Commitment to Attend & Swim at the University of Tampa
CHATTANOOGA, TN– On Thursday, May 13th Baylor School / Baylor Swim Club athlete Aidan Sims celebrated his commitment to attend and swim at the University of Tampa located in Tampa, FL in the fall of 2021. He is a four-year day student from Chattanooga, TN.
Sims is a multiple TISCA State finalist in 50, 100, 200, and 500-yard freestyle events over the course of his four years at Baylor. He was also a five-time NISCA All-American relay member, which helped capture TISCA State titles in 2020 and 2021. Sims is also an NCSA Junior National qualifier.
Congratulations to Aidan Sims on this great accomplishment. The Baylor Swimming family is so proud of you.
Summer Swimming Lessons Schedule Now Available
The 2021 SUMMER (June & July) Swimming Lessons schedule is now available. This summer (June & July 2021) ALL group swimming lessons will be held at the new Wilson Activity Center pool. Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Pre-Swim Team classes will all be offered this summer. This pool is nestled on the Tennessee River and is located between the Ireland Studio Arts Center and the Music Building. Please see complete information at the links below.
Tentative 2021 Spring / Summer Long Course Meet Schedule
Below you will find the tentative 2021 long course swim meet schedule. Please note that all swim meets are subject to change based on COVID-19 in areas hosting competitions.
Meet | Date(s) | Location | Practice Groups Attending |
ARENA Long Course Invitational | May 14-16, 2021 | Baylor School Natatorium | ALL Groups |
Atlanta Classic | May 14-16, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | Selected SR/Varsity/SR2 qualifiers |
U.S. Olympic Team Trials- Swimming WAVE II | June 13-20, 2021 | Omaha, NE | Selected SR/Varsity/SR2 qualifiers |
TNAQ June Invitational | June 18-20, 2021 | Knoxville, TN | ALL Groups |
Southeastern Swimming Long Course Championships | July 16-18, 2021 | Nashville, TN | Qualifying Time Standards |
SwimAndTRI Team Portal & Contact Information
SwimAndTRI is our official team vendor. 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
See the practice equipment list below and information to contact SwimAndTRI to order your equipment.