INFO ON SEWANEE MEET-Saturday January 12
(High School Only)
Address: 735 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383
Parking at the University of the South is tentatively FREE on weekends, but in the marked event Parking (University Ave.) and Parking lots.
See link of parking map for spectator parking http://www.sewanee.edu/media/resources/map.pdf.
Admission will…
A big THANK YOU to everyone for your generous Christmas gift. I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and wish for all of you a Happy New Year.
Coach Buchanan
Reminder: Regular practice times today Thursday dec 27 and tomorrow Friday dec 29.
NO DRYLANDS
HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec. 17&18 Monday & Tuesday regular practice times
Dec. 19-21Wednesday-Friday NO PRACTICE
Dec. 24-26Monday-Wednesday NO PRACTICE
Dec. 27&28 Thursday & Friday regular practice times
Dec. 31-Jan. 2 Monday-Wednesday NO PRACTICE
Jan. 3&4 Thursday & Friday regular practice times
Jan. 7 Monday regular practice time resumes
Thanks to…
Baylor meet-HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
Tomorrow Wednesday Dec 12
Meet Start time-5:00
Warm ups will be 4 - 4:50
Be at pool by 3:45
The lane assignments for warm ups are:
Baylor - 2,5,8
Notre Dame/CSAS - 3,6,9
Ooltewah - 4,7,10
We did not receive heat sheets.
Bring money for heat…
Baylor meet-HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
Tomorrow Wednesday Dec 12
Meet Start time-5:00
Warm ups will be 4 - 4:50
Be at pool by 3:45
The lane assignments for warm ups are:
Baylor - 2,5,8
Notre Dame/CSAS - 3,6,9
Ooltewah - 4,7,10
We did not receive heat sheets.
Bring money for heat…
Thank you to all who volunteered and helped make this last home meet a success. Below are the final results from the meet Friday.
**Don't forget to rsvp for the Christmas party and all remaining meets by today at 9pm.
Middle School:
Hunter 139 - 1st
CSAS 58 -…
You will need to sign in to your swimtopia account to mark attending or not attending to ANY AND ALL open events and rsvp for Christmas party Thursday. ALL INFO NEEDED BY 9:00 pm
BAYLOR meet-HIGH SCHOOL MEET ONLY
Wednesday Dec 12
Start time-5:00
Warm ups -TBA
CHRISTMAS PARTY/gift for…
*PARKING: please park in the gravel lots. DO NOT park in the chained off area in front of the pool. If you do, it could cause damage to water pipes underground. Try to stay off of the grassy areas. DO NOT PARK in the lots for the other businesses, you…
Home meet Friday December 7
-MIDDLE AND HIGH MEET
Ooltewah Swim Center
Be at pool at 4:45
warm ups 5:00-5:20
Meet start time 6
Heat sheets will be emailed out as soon as they are available
We will need timers ...(only 4 volunteered) we need 4-6 more. this meet can…
Senior Parents! Don't forget your senior paragraph.
I need it emailed to me no later than 10am Friday.
we will recognize the seniors and their parents at the half way point in the meet
Thank you.
Wendi
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.
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)