All swimmers
see me before 10 Minutes before warmups, along with Before and After each event. Please let me know when you arrive and when you are leaving.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025- SWIMMING COMPETITION
High School Preliminary Session
6:30 AM Doors Open
7:00 - 7:20 AM Coaches’ Meeting
7:30 -…
High School Warmup
3rd warmup 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM lane 4.
From KISL Director
PARKING: UPDATED FROM PAST KISL Meets
We are no longer using the Kingston Pike Building for parking, as it is not permitted. Instead, the following pay-to-park options
are available. Please note these areas are marked in green on the provided map:
1. Volunteer Boulevard
2. Top of…
See attached. Please review to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Coach Scales
Below is the state Qualification Times.
Coach Scales
I hope this message finds you all warm. Regretfully, we had to cancel the McMinn meet, and I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who responded promptly.
As we move forward, our focus now turns to the KISL meet. Please remember that declarations are due Thursday the 16th. Be…
With respect to the KISL meet there may be some confusion with the number of sessions. The first and last sessions are HS only. Prelims and Finals. The middle sessions are MS only.
The 2025 KISL City Meet Championship is on January 26, 2025, and is open for registration. Registration closes on January 16, 2025, at 4 PM. Please sign your swimmer up as soon as possible.
Please go to your schools SwimTopia page and select the Swim Meet Tab then select the…
I hope this message finds you well and staying warm.
Due to the current weather and road conditions, we will be canceling the swim meet at McMinn. However, we have the option to reschedule it for the 17th. If you are available that day, please let me know this evening…
The McMinn County meet is on January 13, 2025, and is now open for registration along with Job Signups. Please sign up your swimmer as soon as possible.
Please go to your schools SwimTopia page and select the Swim Meet Tab then select the RSVP and afterwards don't forget to…
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)