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    JANUARY 25, 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
    ALLAN JONES INTERCOLLEGIATE AQUATIC CENTER
    2200 Andy Holt Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37996

    8:00am Our Warm-up Session
    Be on pool deck at 7:45
    8:30 Meet Start time
    *lunch - If you want to go to Calhoun’s by the river for lunch reply to this email. Hopefully we can all sit in the same area. But we would like to call ahead and let them know we are coming.

    High School Finals Session
    5:00 warm-up for finals
    6:00 Swimming Finals start time

    We need to provide 4 timers. Each timer will only do half of the meet. Please respond to this email if you would like to time.

    We would like our parents/families to sit together IF POSSIBLE. .. section 153 is in between where the boys and girls will be swimming.

    SEATING: There is limited bleacher seating inside the pool area for swimmers only. Please bring folding chairs, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. Non swimmers are not allowed on the deck and must sit in the stands. Swimmers should bring warm clothing, extra towels, etc.
    SPECTATORS: Families will sit in the stands and are not allowed on deck unless working. Feel free to bring sleeping bags/blankets, chairs, and items to occupy your swimmer when not in the pool. These items are allowed on the pool deck only, not in the stands. Coolers are allowed on the pool deck, not in the stands. There will be a concession stand to purchase drinks and snacks. There is no running or throwing of balls (or any other object) in the building.
    PARKING: There will be free parking available. Parking will be located at the Kingston Pike Building, 2309 Kingston Pike, short 10-15 min walk- .8 mi from the pool. This lot is a gravel area lot. No swim meet parking is allowed around the building or in the paved areas of the lot-paved areas are reserved only for employees of the Kingston Pike building. Shuttle buses (yellow school buses) will run from the parking area to the facility. Buses will start at 6:00am and run until 30 minutes after the session ends. If you choose to not park at the designated areas, you are parking at your own risk and could be subjected to being towed or booted. (Parking Map) *THERE IS NO PARKING AT UNIVERSITY COMMONS - PUBLIX
    HEAT SHEETS: Heat Sheets will be posted on the KISL website no later than Friday morning, January 24. Teams and families may download and print the heat sheets without cost. There will also be heat sheets for sale for all sessions in the lobby for $5 each.
    SWIM SHOP: Swim and Tri will be present for any purchasing needs.
    APPAREL: T-Shirts and other meet apparel will be available for purchase
    CONCESSIONS: The University will have concessions available during January 25.
    USE OF AUDIO/VISUAL: Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cellphone, is not permitted in changing areas, on deck, in the rest rooms or locker rooms. And the use of drones is not allowed.
    DECK CHANGE RULE: *Except where venue facilities require otherwise, changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker rooms or other designated areas is prohibited.
    LOCKER ROOMS: All applicable adults participating in or associated with this meet, acknowledge that they are subject to the provisions of the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (“MAAPP”), and that they understand that compliance with the MAAPP policy is a condition of participation in the conduct of this competition. To follow this policy the UT Team room will be open to coaches and officials only.
    PHOTOGRAPHY:
    Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms, or on deck behind the blocks.
    Flash photography is not permitted during the meet.
    If you have a meet photographer, they must have prior approval from by the KISL board and certified.

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    26-27 Ooltewah High Swim Team Information

    Philipp Davydotchkin Swim Coach [email protected]

    Angie Emmert Swim Club Coordinator [email protected]

    Rebecca Smith Ooltewah Swim Club President [email protected]

    James Johnson Bookkeeper [email protected]

    David McElhaney OHS AD [email protected]

    Who may participate on the team?

    Any student in grades 9-12 may participate on the team. Swimmers should be able to swim the distance of the pool without stopping. Swim experience is helpful, but not required.

    Season

    Swim season is from October 1-January 31.

    Practice location

    Practices will take place at Ooltewah Swim Center (OSC), 6849 Mountain View Road. If you currently swim on a year round team, please let us know. You may continue training with your current team and still compete on the OHS team.

    Practice times

    Practice at the Ooltewah Swim Center will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

    Meets

    We compete against East Hamilton High, Boyd Buchanan, Silverdale, Notre Dame, Athens, Cleveland, Chattanooga Area Home School, Signal Mountain, and a few Georgia teams. Meets typically take place on week nights and Saturdays.

    Swimmers are required to RSVP for each meet and are expected to attend every meet. The current scheduled meets are listed on your schools swimtopia website. Every swimmer parent/guardian is expected to help with volunteering. Please sign up for opportunities that we post.

    Registration/Fees

    26-27 Swim Club Registration Fee:

    $115 This one time fee includes: 1 team cap and all meet fees

    Paid to the School Swim Club via website registration.

    https://ohssc.swimtopia.com

    26-27 SETS Registration Fee:

    $100 All swimmers must register with SETS to practice at OSC. This one time fee includes: required USA Swimming insurance, professional coaching, and support and development for swimmers.

    Paid directly to SETS

    26-27 OSC Practice Fee:

    $100 This monthly fee includes: weekly practices at OSC- pool rental and coaching services delivered by Head Coach Philipp Davydotchkin and his team of coaches.

    Paid directly to SETS

    Sports participation forms and physicals must be completed after April 15th and turned into the school office before attending any practices or meets. Register your swimmer at https://ohssc.swimtopia.com. Registration will open September 16th and should be completed by September 30th.

    Communication

    Team communication is via the Slack app and the Swimtopia website.

    How do I prepare for the swim team?

    Swim lessons are available at Ooltewah Swim Center and other pools for those who feel they may need additional stroke or diving instruction. Otherwise, be prepared to come to practice to work hard but also have fun!

    Equipment needed

    Each team member will need to purchase a suit. There is not a required team suit. Tie back suits for girls are not allowed at meets (they tie in the back like a shoelace) and boys’ suits must be the jammer (fitted) type. Goggles, fins, and a kick board are also needed. Each swimmer is required to wear their school swim cap during the meets. One swim cap per swimmer is provided. Additional caps are available for $10 each. Spirit wear will be through Sports Spectrum. We will let you know more about that just as soon as possible.

    Our goal is to have a team who competes well, but also fosters individual improvement in swimming and character. We are fortunate to have a positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging group of swimmers and parents. We look forward to having you on the team. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

    2026-2027 Ooltewah Club Swim Tentative Schedule

    September 28, 2026 Official Parent Meeting @ 3:30 and 1st day of practice

    October 11-17, 2026 FALL BREAK NO SWIM

    October 23, 2026 Time Trials @ OSC (Fri)

    November 2, 2026 Club @ Athens (Mon)

    November 7, 2026 OHS/EHHS @ Calhoun (Sat)

    November 13, 2026 Club @ home (Fri)

    November 21, 2026 OHS/EHHS @ McCallie Swim and Dive (Sat)

    November 22-28, 2026 THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SWIM

    December 8, 2026 Club @ Cleveland (Tues)

    Dec 20-Jan 5, 2027 WINTER BREAK NO SWIM

    January 11, 2027 Club @ Athens (Mon)

    January 15-16, 2027 HS Championships @ Calhoun (Sat)

    February 5-6, 2027 TISCA State Championships @ Nashville (Fri/Sat)

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