TCAT Swim Team
Tennis Club Aquatics Teams
"TCAT" PENGUINS
The Chapel Hill Tennis Club is thrilled to have the TCAT Penguins return for SUMMER 2026! TCAT participates in the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League and offers quality coaching and technique instruction. The goal of our team is to facilitate improvement of swimming skills in an enjoyable atmosphere while emphasizing healthy competition and good sportsmanship. We strive to provide fun, friendship, and love of swimming for children of all skill levels, novice to expert. TCAT is open to children ages 4-18 who can swim 15m (Half pool length) unassisted. If your child is new to swimming, they may participate in our Lil’ Penguins program, a bridge to our TCAT swimming. Lil’ Penguin have their own practice time, different from those of TCAT.
Cost
Register Today, Click on the links below!
Lil’ Penguin - $75/season - Register
1st Penguin - $150/season - Register
2nd + Penguins $145/season - Register
Meet-only swimmers = $75/season - Register
(must be pre-approved by TCAT director)
For any registration questions, contact Swim Team Director Patty Andrade Schrader: patty@chapelhilltennisclub.com
Children may attend any of our practice options, including morning or afternoon sessions. Afternoon practices can be more crowded than others, so please plan accordingly based on your schedule. All practices are at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club pool.
The Tennis Club Aquatics Team (TCAT) coaches can’t wait for the 2026 season to start. Head Coach Penguins Daisy Collins and Jackson Schooff will be leading the waddle of penguins this summer. Both Daisy and Jackson bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to TCAT
Afternoon Practices, TCAT Only
Monday - Thursday
Monday, May 18 - Thursday, July 17
2026 Practice Schedule
Morning Practices
Monday - Saturday
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, July 16
TCAT will be using:
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TCAT will be using the Speedo Linear Lava swimsuit
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Swim Caps are sold in the Pros Shop.
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Team Suits are optional
The Chapel Hill Tennis Club will be hosting suit fittings on Sundays, 4/19 & 5/3, from 1 - 3 pm.
Join TCAT coaches, fellow TCAT swimmers, and Volunteer Parent Representative Patty Andrade Schrader for a meet/greet while also trying on the team suit!
Go To: augustaswim.com
Click on TEAM LOGIN
Username: TCAT
Password: 1234
TCAT Suit
Have any questions?
Meet Our Swim Coaches
Our 2026 season will be led by Head Coaches Daisy Collins and Jackson Schooff. Joining them to bring back the Championship Trophy for a repeat Chapel Hill Summer Swim League win is Helen Barritt, Krishna Beattie, Ben Brock, Yari Brock, Susannah Ghitelman, Cohen Martin, Denali Cutbush-Taylor, Sylvie Pike, Kitty Pope, Zola Ramirez, Lana Schrader, Annie Schooff, Leo Slebos, Ada Walter, Andrew Volpe, Annelisa Volpe, and Fletcher Wulbur. Our staff coaches are also available for lessons all summer long.
Contact Patty Schrader, Swim Team Director, with any TCAT-related questions or concerns. patty@chapelhilltennisclub.com
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LIL' PENGUINS
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Lil' Penguins is our TCAT bridge or “pre-team” program
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Lil’ penguins is for those 8u swimmers who would like to be part of TCAT, but who are unable to swim the required 15m unassisted
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Lil’ Penguins can participate in all of the fun TCAT socials from the beginning of TCAT season in May
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A Lil’ Penguin swimmer can move to TCAT practice times and participate in summer meets once they can swim 15m (1/2 length of the pool) unassisted.
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Lil’ Penguins Monday-Saturday mornings beginning Monday, June 15, through Thursday, July 17.
Personalized swim lessons with our Lesson Coaches are another option for those families who are unable to commit to Lil’ Penguins
For all Saturday meets, arrival/warm-ups begin at 8:00 am, and the meet starts at 9:00 am. For all Wednesday meets, arrival/warm-ups begin at 4:00 pm, and the meet starts at 5:00 pm.
MEETS
SOCIALS
Sunday 4/19 - TCAT Suit Fitting in Clubhouse
1- 3 pm. Meet/Greet Coaches
Sunday 5/3 - TCAT Suit Fitting in Clubhouse 1- 3 pm. Meet/Greet Coaches
Sunday 7/19 at 5 PM - Season End Banquet
More Socials TBA!!!
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Chapel Hill Tennis Club will also be adding a Master's swimming program led by TCAT Head Coach Daisy Collins!
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Daisy is a member of the USA National Team, a 3-time National Champion, and a knowledgeable
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We are excited to be offering a 4-week post-season clinic this summer!
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July 20th - August 12th, Practices will be held mornings only, Monday-Saturday
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The season will conclude with an inter-squad meet and breakfast on Saturday, August 12.
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More info regarding registration to come… POST SEASON CLINIC
POST SEASON
Lil PENGUINS & TCAT CLINIC
Masters Swimming
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Chapel Hill Tennis Club will also be adding a Master's swimming program led by TCAT Head Coach Daisy Collins!
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Daisy is a member of the USA National Team, a 3-time National Champion, and a knowledgeable coach.
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More info soon!