The first thing to expect is to have fun and enjoy meeting a variety of swimmers from diverse backgrounds and swimming experience. You don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer to swim with us. All ages and abilities are welcome.
We are excited to meet you and have you swim with us. To swim with us,there are a few hoops we have to swim through,so to speak. But it’s easy.
(1) Contact Orca Swim Team Co-Captains Ryan Robertson or Steven Potokar
Let us know when you want to swim with us (make sure to give us at least 2 days advance notice). Click here to send Ryan and Steven an email.
Ryan and Steven will arrange for someone to meet you at the front desk of the Connolly Center because you must be signed in by an Orca Swim Team Board Member.
First-time swimmers get a complimentary guest pass good for 3 swims. Once you have used up that pass,you can buy another swim pass here. You must be a current member of U.S. Masters Swimming to purchase a pass. If you have questions,contact Ryan and Steven.
(2) Be at the Connolly Center at lease 15 minutes early
It takes a few minutes to fill out some paperwork that will let you swim with us. If you are already a member of U.S. Masters Swimming,bring your USMS card with you.
Other things you should bring with you are:
(1) Your Photo ID (Government/Student/Military);
(2) Swim suit and goggles;
(3) A towel;
(4) Your own pad lock if you want to use the lockers in the locker room;and
(5) Your smile.
After we’ve filled out the paperwork,you’ll receive your swim pass. Keep it with you –You must take it out onto the pool deck with you in order to swim.
(3) Get changed in the locker rooms and meet on the pool deck.
The Orca Swim Team Board member who signed you in at the front desk will show you to the locker room where you can change.
Remember to bring your swim pass with you out onto the pool deck. Most of our practices are in the West Pool (Down the stairs).
(4) Meet the Coach
The Orca Swim Team Board member will introduce you to the coach on deck. He or she will help you figure out which lane you should be in.
We have six lanes. Lane 1 has slower swimmers. Lane 6 is where our fastest swimmers swim. We want you to be comfortable and get a good workout with us,so talk with the coach so you can find the right lane for you.
(5) Swim your face off
Our coaches provide a coached workout. If you have any questions,ask your lane-mates or the coach to explain what any unfamiliar terms mean.
Don’t be shy about asking the coach about how to improve your stroke or technique. All our coaches are happy to help you out any way they can.
(6) Come back and swim with us soon
We want you to come back and swim with us often,either for fitness or in competition. We also invite you to take part in the social aspect of being part of the Orca Swim Team.
We have special events,monthly events and compete in swim meets together. The best way to be part of the swimming sensation that is the Orca Swim Team is to jump in.
Click here to sign up!
