ABOUT THE PATRIOT HS SWIM PROGRAM
A volunteer-run program designed to challenge homeschool athletes to grow in their spiritual walk, self-discipline, leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Also, develop a camaraderie among teammates and a love for swimming. We strive to share the love of Christ with others. 

REGISTRATION
Registration opens September 1st and closes October 31st. 
REGISTRATION IS OPEN (9/1.) PLEASE SEE THE BLUE BUTTON BELOW. 

PRACTICES
The Patriots Swim team will come together for swim meets against other area middle and high school teams. However, since there are no team practices, all swimmers must find other opportunities for coaching and practice. Both “homeschool” daytime practices and evening practices are available in the list below.

Below are the options available:   
1.  Southeast Tennessee Swimming offers practices at 3 different locations -- Ooltewah Swim Center, Hamilton YMCA, and Athens YMCA.  For more information and exact practice times (homeschool daytime or evening) at each location, please email [email protected] or visit  https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/sesets/page/home 

2.  McCallie offers a practice time specifically for middle and high school students who want to compete during the winter season only. They also offer daytime homeschool practices as well as year-round swimming.  For more information please contact Roger Dahlke at [email protected] or visit https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/sescac/page/home   

3.  Baylor Swim Club offers evening club practices. For more information please contact Laura Pitman at [email protected] or visit https://www.baylorswimming.org/join-baylor-swim-club
 
4.  Hamilton YMCA offers practices during the day for homeschoolers while the North River YMCA has evening practices. For more information please contact Kristen Hall at [email protected], by phone at (865) 333-8108, or visit https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/swim-club
 
MEET SCHEDULE 2024-2025
Oct 24, 2024 Meet at Ooltewah Swim Center 
Nov 19, 2024 Meet at Ooltewah Swim Center 
Nov 23, 2024 McCallie Invite Prelim/Final
Dec 10, 2024 Meet at Ooltewah Swim Center 
Dec 21, 2024 Dalton Winter Invite Prelim/Final 
Feb 7-8, 2025 TISCA State Meet Knoxville @ UTK (Qualifying Times)
 
EXPECTATIONS OF ATHLETE

• Be on time and prepared to begin at the scheduled time.
• Wear the proper swimwear.
• Be respectful to your coaches, teammates, and others.
• Follow all instructions from your coaches.
• Always be a good sport.

AGES BRACKET
Rising 9th - 12th grade girls and boys.

COST
$100 per swimmer includes a swim cap. You will receive a $10 discount if you have a Patriot swim cap from last season. The team fee is due at registration on TeamSnap. (No cash accepted.)

COMMUNICATION
Registration and communication throughout the season will be via Teamsnap. All families are required to download and utilize the TeamSnap app. 

​WORD TO PARENTS
The best thing you can do as a parent is be their biggest fan and encourager no matter their skill level. Encourage your child to get plenty of rest, water, and food during and before the meet.

 REGISTRATION IS OPEN (9/1.) To register, please click on the blue registration button. You will be redirected to our Teamsnap website to complete all athletic forms and waivers required to participate with CSTHEA Patriots. Please allow at least 15 minutes to complete the registration. Registration places you on the roster; please allow 24 hr to process your registration.

registration

​If you have more questions, please email [email protected].

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