Orca's Weekly Announcements - Please Read
Good Evening Families,
Please read everything below for important information:
Upcoming Important Dates
- June 9 - Last day to register for Chico Invitational
- June 11 - Picture Day
- June 12 - Intrasquad Meet - Registration Open
- June 14 -16 - Chico Invitational at Durham Pool - Registration Open
Chico Invitational - June 14th - 16th at Durham Pool
- Registration open - https://ome.swimconnection.com/meets/3331
- Registration Deadline - June 9th or when the meet is full.
- Fees - $10 splash fee, $5 per event
- All swimmers are encouraged to register. We are here to help you register.
- Watch for next week's email for specifics regarding this meet.
Registering for Invitationals and Duals for the First Time
This how-to video will help you register smoothly for the first time on Swim Connection for Invitationals and how to register for duals on our website.
https://youtu.be/zb4nK77Y_Cs?si=zWkH9dreSdAmibgw
Remind - Phone App
If you have not done so yet, it's important that you download Remind and register. We use this for last-minute communication about the pool, meets, weather, etc.
https://www.remind.com/join/24e9c8g
Calendar Sync
Another great tool to keep you connected is our calendar sync on our website. This allows you to see our calendar directly in your calendar. Follow the steps below to sync.
- Click Here: https://orovilleorcas.swimtopia.com/swim_meets
- Click Subscribe and follow the directions
Fireworks Sales - Largest Fundraiser for the Team
Fireworks sales are our largest fundraiser. From June 28 to July 4th, we ask that all families take at least one shift to help us. The funds raised from this event help us to purchase needed equipment, pay coaches, rent the pool, and so much more. Please note that the Gridley Invitational is the same weekend as the fireworks booth.
Sign up here: https://orovilleorcas.swimtopia.com/swim_meets/595677/shift_assignment
Extra Practice for Invitationals
Swimmers needing to increase endurance before an invitational they are registered for may come in from 6-6:30 and swim laps to build endurance. Only swimmers registered for an invitational may do this, and parents must message Coach Sarah on Remind before showing up.
Hotels for Champs (NVAL's)
Our hotel block for NVAL's deadline is fast approaching. Please see below for all the information. This is the largest meet of the year, and we strongly encourage swimmers to come. To qualify, swimmers must attend two invitationals.
- Where: Redding Aquatic Center
- When: July 25 - 28
- Lodging: Oxford Suites
- Deadline to Purchase Discounted Room Block Rooms - June 25th
- King Suite - $135 Per Night
- 2 Queen Suite $155 Per Night
- Call - 530-221-0100 - Mention: Oroville Orcas Swim Team 2024
- Free Breakfast, and All Rooms are Suites
- This meet starts Friday morning, so most families travel Thursday evening to Redding.
Got Questions? Find a board member in their maroon polo on the deck at practice. We are happy to help any way we can and to answer any questions.
