Registration information for the 2022-2023 season is now available. |
The Baylor Swim Club is open to all residents of Chattanooga and surrounding areas. The Baylor Swim Club offers a practice group for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Swimmers are placed in groups by the coaching staff after a stroke technique assessment session.
New Swimmer Evaluation Placement & Registration
Baylor Swim Club is open to all residents of the Greater Chattanooga area. All new swimmers joining the club after August 31st who have no previous competitive swimming experience must be evaluated. Swimmers will be evaluated based on skill level, stroke development, and age. Please fill out the form below to secure your space in the evaluation placement.
If you have any further questions please email Laura Pitman or call the Baylor Swimming office at 423-267-8506 x267.
Please note- The minimum requirement to enter the developmental program, a swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle with rhythmic breathing and 25 yards of backstroke. If you feel like your child cannot perform the skills please see information about our Swimming Lessons Program.
Practice Groups
The Baylor Swim Club offers a practice group for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Swimmers are placed in groups by the coaching staff after a stroke technique assessment session.
Please email if you are interested in participating in an evaluation group placement.
About Our Group Levels
Our program group levels offer competitive swimming to all ages and skill levels, from the age of 5 to 19. The Group Levels are a step by step progression through the program. It begins with the Developmental program and ends with the Senior group. Moving swimmers up through the levels is the sole responsibility of the coaching staff. We are very proud to have experienced coaches running each group. Click here for Coach’s Bios.
Developmental Program
Red
This is the introductory group in our swim program. It is designed for the new or younger swimmers entering the swim team arena. This group focuses on stroke development and starts. This group will participate in small developmental meets that are hosted at the Baylor School Natatorium throughout the year.
White
In the white group, swimmers will continue to work on stroke technique and proper starts. This level adds the turns used in competitive swimming including the free and backstroke turns. Some aerobic training is begun as the season progresses. This group is encouraged to participate in club meets that are hosted at the Baylor School Natatorium throughout the year.
Grey
The grey group is the top developmental group. Start, turn, and stroke techniques are still emphasized. Aerobic training is increased along with the teaching of racing strategies. This group prepares the swimmer for entry into the age group program.
Age Group
Entrance Criteria:
- Must attend practice a minimum of 2-3 times per week, understanding that the AG swimmer may still be participating in other sports;
- Can swim a legal 100 IM, and all four strokes legally;
- Successfully swim a set 500-800 yards in length holding proper streamlines, stroke technique, and breathing patterns (Kick Set Minimum: 8×50 Free kick on 1:30; Swim Set Minimum: AG -8 x 100 Free @1:50-2:20, 100IM and 200 Free should be staple events to train)
Juniors
Entrance Criteria:
- Must attend practice a minimum of 4-5 times per week, understanding that a Junior swimmer may still be participating in other sports;
- ”BB” 11-14 swimmer or close (can make within the season)
- Must swim year-round September – July
- Can train on slowest intervals listed for Junior group; (Kick Set Minimum: 5×100 Free kick @ 2:10; 8×50 Free kick on 1:10; Swim Set Minimum: 7×100 Free @ 1:40-1:50; 7×100 IM @ 1:40-2:00.
Senior
Entrance Criteria:
- Has achieved a 14-year-old “A” time in at least two different strokes;
- Has the ability to swim 5 x 200 free on 2:40 (on 2:50 meters);
- Has the ability to kick 10 x 100 free kick on 2:00- short course; 3) Has the ability to swim 5 x 200 IM on 4:00- short course.
Upper School
***Please note: Developmental-Grey, Age Group, Junior, Senior 2 & Senior/Varsity groups are encouraged to attend ALL competitions on the meet schedule that are offered for their particular group.