OROVILLE ORCAS SWIM TEAM

Keep a lookout for our 2026 schedule

Practices are typically between 5:45-9:30pm, depending on the number of swimmers and the number of pods of swimmers.

Pods 1-5 practice from 45 minutes to 1:45 min depending on age and ability, Monday - Thursday during the season. 

Note: We only practice 2-3 days per week when there are duals, picture day, or a fundraiser. 

Practice Expectations:

• Arrive 10 minutes before practice; on time is considered late. 
  • This allows swimmers time to put sunscreen, swim cap, and Goggles on, go to the bathroom, talk to friends, etc. 
• ONE piece swimsuits only
• Board shorts are okay, only if they tie at the top 
• Caps and goggles must be worn during practice and meets (caps not required if outside temps are over 100 Degrees)
• Sunscreen is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
• Water Bottles are a must
• Swimmers will be responsible to get their own equipment from the equipment shed and will need to return the equipment when practice is over
• No parents on the pool deck, you may sit on the bleachers. 
• Check the Family Box daily
• Let the coaches coach, and the swimmers swim. 
• Concerns about your swimmer: Leave a note in the coach's folder to schedule a meeting with the coach.  
• Questions about anything - Ask a Board Member

Items Provided by the Orcas Swim Team:

• All practice equipment
• One Swim Cap
• One Swim Team Shirt

Items PARENTS Provide:

• Practice Swim Suits (One Piece)
• Competition Suit (Optional: Check the Team Store), or solid black swim suit
• Extra Caps (Can purchase swim team ones from the Board or at Registration)
• 2 pairs of Goggles
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• 1-2 Swim Towels
• Chairs for parents if needed