Week of July 3, 2017

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.

• 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

Baylor Swim Club Registration for the 2017-2018 Season

The coaching staff just wanted to take some time to update you on registration for the fall. Registration information, dates, and the first practice for the 2017-2018 Baylor Swim Club season is just around the corner. Those swimmers that will be moving up into a new practice group will be notified by the coaching staff at the end of July / beginning of August. Please see the following important information/dates below regarding the 2017-2018 season.

• Click here! for 2017-2018 Registration Information (includes practice schedule, fees, practice groups)
• Monday, August 7- Returning Member Online Registration OPENS
• Tuesday & Wednesday, August 22 or 23- New Swimming Evaluation Placement (5:00-6:00 PM) at the Baylor School Natatorium (new swimmers only need to attend one of the evaluation dates)
• Wednesday, August 23- New Member Online Registration OPENS
• Tuesday, August 29- All-American Swim Supply in the Baylor School Natatorium Lobby (3:30-6:00 PM)
• Thursday, August 31- Practices Begin for ALL groups
• Thursday, August 31- Fall Parent Meeting (6:00 PM)

Please feel free to email Coach Brian if you have any questions regarding the program for the new season.

Freeman Claims 18 & Under National Championships in the 200 & 400 Freestyle

Summer Movie Outing- Tuesday, July 18th

The Junior, AG, and Developmental practice groups will be going to see a movie (the movie, time and location is TBA because movie showings have not been announced yet) on Tuesday, July 18th. The exact time and location will be communicated to all as soon as it is available. Junior group parents are welcome to drop their kids off at the theater, and will be under the Coaches supervision. Those in the AG or Developmental groups are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by a parent at the movie.

Please be sure to bring money for a movie ticket and snacks if you wish to purchase them. This is a great way to keep your kids out of the sun, and get some rest before the upcoming meets. Please email Coach Brian if you have any questions.

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 4 (June 26 & 29) of the CASL Summer league season , Baylor Swim Club athletes put on many great performances. See the links above for a complete recap.

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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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

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