Week of June 19, 2017

Richard Quick Invitational- THIS WEEKEND: June 23-25, 2017 at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn, AL

This weekend over forty Baylor Swim Club athletes will travel to Auburn, AL to compete in the in Richard Quick Invitational at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center on the campus of Auburn University. Please come ready to give 100% effort in every race that you will swim in this weekend. This will be the last chance to qualify for the Southeastern Swimming Long Course Championships in July. 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.

PARKING INFO: All legal parking spots on the road leading to the pool are open and all spaces in the old coliseum lot are also available.  Camps for all sports run all summer and use many of the same lots. The racquetball courts next to the pool on the east side are being demolished.  Destruction should be complete but dump trucks will be running clearing the area while the meet is going on at least Friday and Saturday.  There are signs posted for alternate walking routes to get to the pool entrance from the coliseum side of the pool.

Meet & Warm Up Schedule

Friday
13 & Over prelims- Warm Up 7:00-8:10 AM (Due to the long sessions please check with your coach as to when you should arrive), Meet Starts at 8:20 AM
12 & Under timed finals Warm-Up approx. 2:15 PM (Please arrive by 2:00 PM), Meet Starts immediately after 30 min. warm-up
13 & Over Finals- Warm Up 5:00-5:50 PM, Meet Starts at 6:00 PM
All swimmers need to see coaches before they leave prelims to see what time they need to return for finals each evening.

Saturday
13 & Over prelims- Warm Up 7:00-8:10 AM (Due to the long sessions please check with your coach as to when you should arrive), Meet Starts at 8:20 AM
12 & Under timed finals Warm-Up approx. 1:15 PM (Please arrive by 1:30 PM), Meet Starts immediately after 30 min. warm-up
13 & Over Finals- Warm Up 5:00-5:50 PM, Meet Starts at 6:00 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 prelims- Warm Up 7:00-8:10 AM (Due to the long sessions please check with your coach as to when you should arrive), Meet Starts at 8:20 AM
12 & Under timed finals Warm-Up approx. 2:00 PM (Please arrive by 1:45 PM), Meet Starts immediately after 30 min. warm-up
13 & Over Finals- Warm Up 5:00-5:50 PM, Meet Starts at 6:00 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
Click here! for Meet Entries- updated 5/9/2017
Click here! for Meet Information
Approx. Session Timeline
Meet Info Page

RELAYS
There are NO relays in this meet

What to Bring
Baylor cap (RED BAYLOR CAPS ONLY), Arena team suit, goggles, two towels, T-SHIRTS- GREY on Fri., RED on Sat., and WHITE on Sun., sweat shirt/pants, activities (gameboy, books, etc.), 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 is posted on the Auburn Aquatics website) This will enable the swimmer to determine if he/she is in the correct place.
• The top 48 swimmers in each 13 & Over event will have finals in the evening (400s are top 32)- Please see the Expected Protocol for ALL families participating in PRELIMS / FINALS meets- page 17 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. 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 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- Swim Meet Policies, pages 15-17- Competitions, and page 17-18- Meet Entries. (Baylor Swim Club Team Handbook: 2016-2017 Season)
  

Practice Schedule Changes for June & July

There are several practice schedule changes to be aware of for the end of June and July. Please make a note of these changes on your calendar.

• June 22- NO afternoon PRACTICE for the Senior groups due to the Richard Quick Invitational in Auburn, AL
• June 23-24- Senior & Senior 2 practice- (7:30-9:00 AM); NO Practice for Junior group due to the Richard Quick Invitational in Auburn, AL
  
• June 30- Due to the July 4th holiday the following week AG will practice on Fri., June 30th (9:00-10:30 AM)
• July 3- NO PRACTICE for Developmental & AG Groups
• July 4- Independence Day Holiday- NO PRACTICE for ALL Groups
• July 5-7- Due to the Independence Day holiday AG & Developmental will practice Wed., Thurs., & Fri during this week at the normal AM time.
• July 14-15- NO PRACTICE for the Junior groups due to the CASL City Meet in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
• July 17-20- NO PM Practice for Junior group, Only AM practices will be offered for the Junior group during this week.
• July 20- Final Baylor Swim Club Practice for the Summer; Practice is TBA for those swimming at Zones or Futures Championships

Southeastern Swimming LC Championship Meet Information Now Available

Meet information for the 2017 Southeastern Swimming LC Championship (July 20-23) in Huntsville, AL is now available in the meets-info/results section of the website.

SES LC Championship Meet Information

CASL Bill Cauklins City Meet Information Now Available

Meet information for the CASL Bill Caulkins City Meet (July 14-15, 2017) in Fort Oglethorpe, GA is now available on the website. This meet is only open to those on CASL summer league teams. See the link below for the meet information.

CASL Bill Caulkins City Meet Information

CASL Nights at the Races

It is once again time for another great season of CASL summer league swimming, and Nights at the Races. Below is just some information the Baylor Swimming Staff would like to pass on to you.

Every Baylor Swim Club member who participates, officiates, coaches or attends a Monday or Thursday night meet has a great opportunity to spread the word about the benefits of Baylor Swim Club and year round swimming. Our coaches will make the rounds at many meets, but we can't be everywhere. These Monday and Thursday night meets are a great way for all members get involved in building our program.

So have a blast every Monday and Thursday night! Be a good sport, make to new friends, and spread the word about the Baylor Swimming program, the greater Chattanooga area program on the move!

Good Luck And Have Fun!

The Baylor Swim Club Coaching Staff

CASL Nights at the Races Weekly Recap

In Week 1 (June 12 & 15) and Week 2 (June 15 & 18) of the CASL Summer league season , Baylor Swim Club athletes put on many great performances. See the links above for a complete recap.

Summer Practice Schedule Begins Monday, June 5th

Below is the 2017 Baylor Swim Club Summer Practice Schedule. This schedule takes effect beginning Monday, June 5th. Please follow it closely.

Click here! for the Summer Practice Schedule

Hotel Information for the 2017 Long Course Season

Below you will find hotel booking information for away swim meets during the 2017 long course season for the Baylor Swim Club. In order to access this information you will need to login to the member section of the website.

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Spring Parents Meeting Information Handout Now Available

Thank you to all that were able to attend the Spring Parents meeting. The Parent Information handout from the spring parent meeting held on April 6, 2017 is now available on the website. See the link above for all the parent meeting information. The handout from the meeting will be emailed out to the entire club, and it is posted in the member news section of the website.

Please email if you have any questions.

SUMMER Swimming Lessons Schedule Now Available

The SUMMER (June & July) swimming lessons schedule is now available. ALL swimming lessons registration and payment for the 2016-2017 season must be completed online. Online registration dates for both RETURNING and NEW members are also available.

Please see the Swimming Lesson Page for the online registration link and complete information.

Deck Pass & Membership Card Information

Deck Pass is the official mobile application for USA Swimming. Deck Pass is truly for all ages and abilities. There is something for everyone, whether you are an athlete, parent, coach, official, volunteer, or simply a fan. Please see the following important information below regarding Deck Pass- USA Swimming's APP, and information about your USA Swimming Membership card(s).

We have gone ahead and created a page in the member news section with all the information about the Deck Pass APP, however in order to access it you will need to login to the members section of the website. See the link below.

Click here! for Deck Pass and Membership Card Info

Swimmers Folders / Awards from Meets

New folders have been created for the 2015-2016 season and are available. All awards from meets and past meets will be filed in the athletes folders on the pool deck. Each athlete on the Baylor Swim Club should have a folder where these awards will be placed after meets. Many ribbons and medals from past meets have also been filed there as well. Please have your child check the folders on the pool deck after practices. The folder boxes are located on a table next to the staff office on the pool deck. If for some reason your child does not have a folder, please email Coach Brian.

Fall Parents Meeting Information Handout Now Available

Thank you to all that were able to attend the Fall Parents meeting. The Parent Information handout from the fall parent meeting held on September 1, 2016 is now available on the website. See the link above for all the parent meeting information.

Team Handbook Now Available

The 2016-2017 Baylor Swim Club Team Handbook is now available on the website. 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.

Volunteer Handbook Now Available

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.

Locker Room Use

This is a reminder to all Baylor Swim Club members, that the only locker rooms that should be used are the lower school boys and girls locker rooms. The upper school locker rooms and lockers are reserved only for Baylor School Varsity swimmers. Please remember not to leave any personal belongings in the locker rooms or lockers. All equipment and belongs need to be taken home each night after practices. If any personal belongings or equipment are left in the locker rooms, it will be collected and placed in the lost and found area in the equipment room / endless pool room. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

The coaching staff has been posting some important information that you will need to know so please take the time to get a login and begin checking the MEMBER NEWS section on a consistent basis. Below you will find directions on how to get a member login.

Directions for Member Login

• Go to the main menu on the www.baylorswimming.org homepage and click LOGIN
• On the login screen click REGISTER in the bottom left hand corner of the login box
• On the REQUEST LOGIN page please fill out all of the required information.
• Once this is completed the administrator of the website will verify that you are a member of Baylor Swim Club.
• Following this you will receive an email giving you further login directions with a username and password

After you have logged in for the first time, please take the time to fill out the brief family information form. We are trying to collect as much info electronically as possible. You can find the family info form under the members tab on the main menu.

If for some reason you are having issues logging in or you need your password reset please email Coach Brian.

Below are links to the two sections that are now blocked without a member login
MEMBER NEWS
FUNDRAISING

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Parents, I just want to review some billing items with you. The TeamUnify system will bill accounts to you on the 1st of every month. The statements will contain your monthly dues and any other charges such as caps meet fees hospitality fees, etc. and a late fee will be assessed on the 21st of each month. Any payments that are unable to be processed on the 1st will accrue processing fees in addition to the charges. This fee comes from our processing merchant. Any accounts that are 30 days past due will result in your child being held out of the water.

Our developmental sessions are 8 week sessions so you will receive statements bi-monthly with the monthly dues. As long as you are registered before the first day of the session you will be ready to participate in that session. Once you have registered the first time you will no longer be charged the USA and Club registration fees. Those fees are only charged at the beginning of each new swim year. Through TeamUnify you will automatically be billed for the next developmental session unless you have emailed the club by the 5th day of the month preceding the next session. So if you do not want to participate in session 2 you must email the club no later the October 5th. Telling your coach that you are not doing the next session will not keep you from being billed. Be sure to send the email to the club.

We will not allow children to practice until the online registration has been completed.

If you are planning on taking a break and your child is in AG, Junior, or Senior, remember in order not to be billed for the next month I need to have written notification at least 30 days in advance. So for example, if you know you are not going to swim in December I must receive an email from you stating that no later than Nov.1. If the written statement is not received by that date you will be charged. Please understand that telling the coach does not count as proper notification. Notifications must be sent to Laura Pitman.

If you have any further questions please email Laura Pitman

Follow Baylor Swimming on Social Media

While our website continues to be our central source of information, now you can keep up with all the latest Baylor Swimming news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Channel. Simply use this page as your portal for easy access to Baylor Swimming's social media pages.

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Baylor Swimming
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN   37405
Office phone:  423-267-8506 x267

Director of Competitive Swimming / Head Coach / Aquatics Director: Dan Flack
Director of Operations / Assistant Coach: Laura Pitman
Head Age Group Coach / Swim School Director: Brian Gill
Asst. Sr. & Varsity Coach / Site Director at the Hamilton YMCA / Jr. Group Coach: Ed Dailey