Founded in 1962, the Terra Linda Orcas swim team is the oldest of the 10 teams in the Marin Swim League (MSL). We are a Summer league team with our season starting in February for practice, leading up to competitive swimming in late April through mid June. We participate in seven dual swim meets (our team vs. another MSL team). We also have one mid-season All-Stars meet for swimmers across the league with a special qualifying time. Our final swim meet is a Championship Meet with ALL MSL teams competing for the top team score and is open to all swimmers. “Champs” is a great end to a fun swim season and everyone is encouraged to participate. Go ORCAS!
The team is open to all swimmers ages 5-18 who can swim one lap (25 yards) unassisted in the pool. For younger swimmers, and swimmers who are working up to unassisted swimming, we offer a separate Jr. Orcas program in Sping/Summer.
Event | Date | Day | Location | Notes |
Registration Opens | 01/22/23 | Mon | n/a | |
Splash Day Registration Event | 01/28/23 | Sat | TL Community Center | |
Season Opens - New Swimmer Week | 02/27/23 | Mon | TL Community Pool | |
Returning Swimmers Start | 03/06/23 | Mon | TL Community Pool | |
Stroke and Turn Clinic 1: Free | 03/11/22 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
T&B Swimsuit Fittings | 03/13/12 | Mon | TL Community Pool | Sometime this week |
Stroke and Turn Clinic 2: Back | 03/18/22 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Stroke and Turn Clinic 3: Fly | 03/25/22 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Stroke and Turn Clinic 4: Breast | 04/01/22 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Order Orca Caps | 04/02/23 | Sun | Deadline to order personalized swim caps | |
Spring Break Swimming | 04/10/23-04/14/23 | Mon-Fri | TL Community Pool | All Practices Are On |
Junior Orcas Start | 04/10/23 | Mon | TL Community Pool | First of 11 Weeks of Jr. Orcas Program |
T&B Swimsuit Pickup | 04/21/23 | Fri | TL Community Pool | Earlier in the week |
Time Trials | 04/22/23 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Pasta Power Night | 04/28/23 | Fri | TL Community Center | |
Away Meet vs. Sleepy Hollow | 04/29/23 | Sat | Sleepy Hollow Pool | |
Away Meet vs. Novato | 05/06/23 | Sat | Miwok Swim Center | |
Photo Day 1 - Individual Photos | 05/11/23 | Thu | Terra Linda Community Pool | Photos will be taken during practice |
Home Meet vs. Lucas Valley | 05/13/23 | Sat | TL Community Pool | Team Photo will be taken at meet |
Photo Day 2 - Individual Photos | 05/16/23 | Tue | Terra Linda Community Pool | Photos will be taken during practice |
Home Meet vs. Strawberry | 05/20/23 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Orcathon | 05/24/23 | Wed | Terra Linda Community Pool | Annual Fundraiser |
Bye Week | 05/27/23 | Sat | n/a | No Swim Meet |
Memorial Day | 05/29/23 | Mon | No Practice! | |
Away Meet vs. Tidalwaves | 06/03/23 | Sat | Redwood High School | |
Away Meet vs. Marinwood | 06/10/23 | Sat | Marinwood Community Pool | |
Allstars Meet | 06/11/23 | Sun | TBD | Select Swimmers |
Home Meet vs. Scott Valley | 06/17/23 | Sat | TL Community Pool | |
Juneteenth | 06/19/23 | Mon | No Practice! | |
MSL Championship Meet | 06/24/23 | Sat | Miwok Swim Center | All-team Swim Meet |
Awards Night | 06/25/23 | Sun | TL Community Center |
2023 Junior Orcas Schedule | ||
Weeks | Dates | Times |
Week 1 | April 10-April 14 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 2 | April 17-April 21 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 3 | April 24-April 28 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 4 | May 1-May 5 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 5 | May 8-May 12 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 6 | May 15-May 19 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 7 | May 22-May 26 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 8 | May 29-June 2 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
No Session on May 29th for Memorial Day | ||
Week 9 | June 5-June 9 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 10 | June 12-June 16 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
Week 11 | June 19-June 23 | 4:30pm |
5:00pm | ||
No Session on Jun 19th for Juneteenth |
It's been a couple of years since the Orcas have been able to offer Winter Swim and we are so pleased that it is back. There will be two sessions offered, Session 1: Monday, Nov 28th to Thursday, Dec 29th and Session 2: Tuesday, Jan 3rd-Fri Feb 3rd. The winter swimming program will allow your child to work on their technique and stamina and kick start their training before the 2023 season starts at the end of February. From Nov 28th-Dec 15th practices will be held 4-days per week Mon-Thu from 5pm-7pm at the Terra Linda Community Pool, starting Friday, Dec 16th practices will be held Mon-Fri from 5pm-7pm at the Terra Linda High School Pool, 320 Nova Albion Way. The practices will be in combined two-hour block from 5pm-7pm, 10-year-old and under swimmers can still do 5:00pm-5:45pm but are welcome to stay longer than 45 min if they would like additional time. 11-year-old and up can do anytime in 5:00pm-7:00pm and do not have to stay the entire 2-hour practice.
Schedule
2022/2023 Winter Swim Sessions:
Session 1: Monday, Nov 28th-Friday, Dec 30th | |||||
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Dates | Age Group | Days | Times | Location | Notes |
Mon, Nov 28th-Thu Dec 15th | 10 & Under | Monday-Thursday | 5:00pm-5:45pm | Terra Linda Community Pool | |
Mon, Nov 28th-Thu Dec 15th | 11 & Up | Monday-Thursday | 5:45pm-7:00pm | Terra Linda Community Pool | |
Fri, Dec 16th-Fri Dec 30th | 10 & Under | Monday-Friday | 5:00pm-5:45pm | Terra Linda High School Pool | No Practice 12/23, 12/26, 12/30 |
Fri, Dec 16th-Fri Dec 30th | 11 & Up | Monday-Friday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Terra Linda High School Pool | No Practice 12/23, 12/26, 12/30 |
Session 2: Tuesday, Jan 3rd-Friday, Feb 3rd | |||||
Dates | Age Group | Days | Times | Location | Notes |
Tue, Jan 3rd-Fri Feb 3rd | 10 & Under | Monday-Friday | 5:00pm-5:45pm | Terra Linda High School Pool | No Practice 01/16 |
Tue, Jan 3rd-Fri Feb 3rd | 11 & Up | Monday-Friday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Terra Linda High School Pool | No Practice 01/16 |
After you complete the registration process (and submit your checks, if applicable) please allow our registration volunteers 24 to 48 hours to review and approve your account.
The price for the 2022/2023 Winter Swim Sessions will be $250 for each session.
The credit card system adds approximately 3% of the total fee to allow us to use their merchant gateway.
Credit card payment system is now active. If you choose to pay by check, you may register but your registration will not be approved until we receive your checks.
We are happy to provide a payment plan. Please click here to review the details and feel free to email our Treasurer, with any questions.
Please note - you may register through the online system and choose to pay by check. Your registration will not be approved until your check(s) have been received.
If you need financial aid, please contact our President, Andrei Pasternak. Financial Aid Applications will be reviewed and discussed on a case by case basis.
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