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Head Coach:  Dene' Ehrhart dehrhart@chicousd.org
 
Asst Coach:  Melanie Merlo mmerlo@chicousd.org
 

Fall 2024 Information 

We will be starting swim early this season.  Please join us at the Bidwell Junior High Pool starting August 5th - August 8th (Monday - Thursday) and August 12th - August 15th (Monday - Thursday) from 7:00 - 8:45 am.  We will be providing stroke instruction to new swimmers and workouts for returning swimmers.
  Athletes must be cleared to get into the water, see below.  
  
Getting Cleared
clic here for physical form  
 
Physicals may be turned into main office or athletic office

Trying Out for the Swim Team
New swimmers to Chico High:  You must be able to Swim 500 yards in under 10 minutes, make it through a test set of 25’s & 50’s and be able to make 4 practices the first week of the season.  It is highly recommended that you have prior experience in competitive swimming.  You can gain experience through one of the suggestions below if you do not already have it.  
 
Tryouts  
Monday, August 19th @ 5:30 pm at the Bidwell Junior High Pool.  New swimmers must be able to complete a 500 yard swim (20 laps) in under 10 minutes.  
 
Approximate Weekly Practice Times During the Season
Monday 5:30 - 8:30pm (swim and yoga)
Tuesday 5:30am - 7am  /  5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday Dual Meets (required for all swimmers)
Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 pm (swim and yoga)
Friday 5:30 - 7am
Saturday 9:00 - 10:30am
 
Swimmers are asked to make 4 practices a week in addition to swim meets.  The team consists of approximately 60 male and female athletes.  Practice times include approximately 1.5 hours of swimming and additional times for yoga and drylands.

Summer Options for Swim Programs &/or Help with Swimming
It is highly encouraged to swim during the summer, either on your own or with one of these programs.  Please feel free to reach out to Coach Dene’ for additional information dehrhart@chicousd.org
 
Chico Aquajets
You can also contact Andrew H directly at coachandrew@chicoaquajets.org
 
Durham Dolphins

Northstate Narwhals / Coach Betsy
While the Narwhals does not have space open on the team, Coach Betsy is available for swim instruction at 530.518.7946
 
Contact
Coach Dene’ Ehrhart 
Join the google classroom CHS Swim Team
 
Swimsuits - Orders and Fittings
Check out our instagram page at chswimming for details
Fitting for suit sizes @ TBD
 

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