About Us:

The Chapel Hill Summer Swim League (CHSSL) is a seasonal, recreational swim league run entirely by volunteers. The league sponsors organized summer swim competition for age-group swimmers representing its member clubs.

CHSSL includes several teams, most of which require membership in the team’s affiliated private pool in order to participate. A full list of member clubs and their designated contact people can be found under the “Member Clubs” tab on this site.

The philosophy of CHSSL is to encourage maximum participation in a positive and supportive environment that promotes:

• Improvement of swimming skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere
• An understanding that healthy competition is exciting and rewarding, with a strong emphasis on good sportsmanship
• Team spirit, friendship, and positive social interaction among swimmers of all skill levels

The league’s guiding principle is that the best interests of the swimmers always come first. Officials at all CHSSL-sanctioned meets are expected to be familiar with the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League Bylaws. While CHSSL generally follows USA Swimming (USS) guidelines and rules, the league’s philosophy is that meets exist first for the enjoyment of the children and second to determine a winner.

Winning is always secondary to sportsmanship, fun, and the overall well-being of every swimmer.

To contact the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League, please email president.chssl@gmail.com.