About the Orcas:

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! 

Qualifications:

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.

Register for the 2023 Season here. 

2023 Season Schedule

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  

The 2023 Jr. Orcas Schedule is:

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

2022 Fall/Winter Season Schedule:

Here is the 2022 Fall/Winter season schedule. 

Winter Swim 2022/2023 Session 1: Mon, Nov 28-Thu, Dec 29

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 will run from Monday, Nov 28th-Friday, Dec 30th. (No practice Fri, Dec 2nd, Fri, Dec 9th, Fri, Dec 23rd, Mon, Dec 26th and Fri, Dec 30th)
  • Session 2 will run from Tuesday, Jan 3rd-Friday, Feb 3rd (No practice Mon, Jan 16th)
Session 1: Monday, Nov 28th-Friday, Dec 30th
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.

Pricing

The price for the 2022/2023 Winter Swim Sessions will be $250 for each session. 

Notes about Payment

  • 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.

Financial Aid

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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