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    January 4th

    Practice has resumed on regular schedule, except for dry lands.  NEXT WEEK we will be resuming dry lands, so Monday and Wednesdays, middle school swimmers will stay (in the water) until 5:00, and on Tuesday high school swimmers will go to Fit One at 4:00.  On THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, we have our last home meet, and senior recognition.  

     

    WE WILL TAKE TEAM PHOTOS BEFORE THE HOME MEET.  All swimmers must be AT the pool ready for pictures AT 5:00.  We will take an "all-teams" picture, then by individual schools.  Warm-ups will be at 5:30 and the meet will start at 6:00.  These pictures will be given to the schools for the yearbooks.  Ooltewah Middle students must wear their team shirts and warm-up pants.  They cannot be pictured in their team swim suits.  We will also offer picture packages and individual pictures, with profits benefiting the team.  IF YOU WANT INDIVIDUAL PICTURES TAKEN FOR PRE-PAID PACKAGES, BE THERE BY 4:30.

     

    The high school team swims Saturday at Sewanee.  The coaches want swimmers in the pool there by 12:15, and it's in Central Time, so we can leave OHS at noon to get there around noon Central.  There may be some swimmers that need rides, so please let Mrs. Childress know if you can take someone, or if your swimmer needs a ride.  

     

    If you have not booked your hotel room for the KISL meet, we were hoping to have the block until January 8, but they may have cut-off availability after January 1.  Call the hotel directly.   Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown  Address: 618 West Main Street Knoxville, Tennessee   37902  Phone Number:1-865-522-5400​  Ask for the group rate of $129.00 for Ooltewah/East Hamilton High Schools Swim Teams.

     

    Entries for the KISL (high school only) meet will be due Tuesday, January 12.  Coach Buchanan will have forms at practice by the end of the week.

     

    A separate email went out regarding the Middle School Championship meet.  EMAIL YOUR ENTRIES--swimmers should choose two events, and the coaches will set the relays.  Details about when to be at Baylor for that meet will follow closer to the date.

     

     

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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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