The following groups have reached capacity:
- M/W 7&8 group is full
- M/W 9&10 group is full
- T/Th 9&10 group is full
- T/Th 11-13 group is full
Register below:
Space is limited - once a registration group fills, that group will close.
Please READ the below information before registering.
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Orinda Aquatics 2022 "Polar Bear" Fall Swimming Program
Site: Soda Aquatic Center @ Campolindo High School
- A 35-year history serving the swimming community
- A team known nationally for character and culture
- Unprecedented success at all levels
- This year, Orinda Aquatics coaches will offer Zoom seminars to swimmers and parents on various topics
Program Requirements
- Minimum age to participate - 7 years old (based on swimming age for next summer, as of June 15,2023).
- Must be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle with proper side breathing in under 30 seconds or better and be able to swim 25 yards of backstroke (this is not a learn-to-swim program).
- Swimmers must have competitive swim team experience.
Important Dates
Tuesday, August 30th |
There will be a parent meeting via Zoom at 6:30. The coaches will outline the program and answer questions. |
Wednesday, August 31st |
First Workout (see schedule below) |
Saturday, Sept. 3rd |
Deadline to drop from the program and receive a refund (less a $25 processing fee, or a $60 fee if the USA Swimming registration has been submitted) |
Thursday, Nov. 17th |
Last Workout |
Meet Dates (meets are optional)
Orinda Aquatics C/B/BB+ |
October 1&2: open to all swimmers (please register early as capacity is limited) |
Orinda Aquatics Fall Jamboree |
November 13th – open to all swimmers |
Please note: families participating in meets will be required to fill a timing slot at that meet.
Program/Cost Information
Program Options: | Cost: | Notes: | Includes: |
Monday/Wednesday Option: | $390 | 2-day Option (Mon/Wed Only) |
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Tuesday/Thursday Option: | $390 | 2-day Option (Tues/Thurs Only) |
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4-Day Option: | $585 | All Days (must register for both M/W Option & T/Th Option). Will get a credit back of $195 when registering for both options. |
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Workout Schedule
Age (swimmers age as of June 15, 2023; next summer) |
Time: |
Note/Focus: |
Group #1: 7&8 |
3:45-4:30 |
Technique (drill)/stroke balance |
Group #2: 9&10 |
4:30-5:20 |
Technique/turn focus, 50 pacing |
Group #3: 11-13 |
5:20-6:20 |
Technique, turns, 50 pacing |
Group #4: 14&O |
6:20-7:30 |
Same as above with some moderate endurance |
Workout Schedule (subject to change) – workouts will be capped at 36 per workout.
Questions:
Program General: Registration: Year-round Swimming: |
Marc Cavallero at [email protected] Matt Ehrenberger at [email protected] Kati McDermott at [email protected] |
Important Information
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Orinda Aquatics coaches will make themselves available to answer questions regarding year-round, high school, or college swimming, as well as any questions related to swimming development. |