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  mid - late summer.

Fall/Winter Season Schedule:

Here is the 2022 Fall/Winter season schedule. 

Winter Swim 2022/2023 Session 1: Mon, Nov 28-Fri Dec 30

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 Friday, Dec 30th 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 and Mon, Dec 26th)
• Session 2 will run from Tuesday, Jan 3rd-Friday, Feb 3rd (No practice Mon, Jan 16th)

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.