November 2

Team hosted meet news:  The OA meet at the Soda Center, November 14 &15 will soon be here.  This is your last chance to enter the meet...the online deadline is this Wednesday. The minimum time is an "A" time, with 1 bonus event for each day that you have an "A" time. 

The family work assignments are out - be sure to double check your assignment and contact Julie Fuqua if you have any questions. 

Snack Bar/Hospitality wish lists are filling fast, but we are still in need of a few donations.  Please take a look at the list and fill in where you can.  [ Snack Bar/Hospitality Wish List].

We are thankful to have such a committed & supportive parent group and thank your for your time and food donations.

Keep up the Sales/Annual See’s Candy fundraiser:  The annual See’s Candy fundraiser is in full swing, outside of hosting meets, this is the only fundraiser that is required by OA’s families. See’s candy offers affordable holiday gifts for friends, relatives, co-workers, teachers, the mailman and gardeners.  Prizes will be awarded to the top sellers in the Senior and Junior Group.  We thank you for your support.

Team Policy/Parent Agreement requires all families to sell $350 or $500 for multi-swimmers of See’s Candy or make a tax-deductable $200 donation to Orinda Aquatics. 


 

Monthly Dues Reminder:  All monthly swim payments are due the 1st of each month.  Invoices for each month are generated on the 21st of the preceding month.  You can log into your member account and view your invoices at any time. Please send your payments to:  5101 Coach Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803.  Thank you for making payments on time.  Team Policy: outstanding dues of over a month can result in swimmers being held out of the water until balances are paid.

Upcoming Meets - Pacific Swimming Schedule. [Pacific Meets].

Terrapin Senior Trial & Finals Meet, Nov. 6-8, Concord:  Be there time is 7:30,  Firday Swimmers, check with coaches.  

Last Chance to Enter - Orinda Aquatics A+, Nov. 14 &15, Soda Center:  Team hosted meet.  You must have entered a minimum "A" time standard.  1 Bonus event for each day that you have an "A" time.  This meet potentially will fill before the deadline so please enter early.  Once the meet reaches capacity and closes, we cannot add swimmer (even our own).  


Team Gear:  As part of the annual fee this fall, each swimmer will receive a team suit.  Team suits are on order and should be here soon.

We are a Nike sponsored team and would like all swimmers to have a team jacket and wear a team suit at all Non-Peak/Big Meets. All team attire can be purchased at NorCal Swim Shop in Walnut Creek.  NorCal has OA hats and shirts as well, parents.