The mission of the ORCA (Oak Ridge City Aquatics) is to provide an organized, competitive swimming program for the youth of the Oak Ridge area. The program is designed for children ages 6-18. It encourages and emphasizes good sportsmanship, self-discipline, fitness, and achievement of goals. ORCA strives to instill a lifelong love of swimming through enjoyment and accomplishment at all levels.
Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards unassisted to participate. Swim tests will be administered. A workout schedule will be available at that time. Swimmers will also participate in GKAISA league swim meets.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Please visit Oak Ridge City Aquatics website for ORCA/ GKAISA League registration forms and information.
https://oakridgecityaquatics.swimtopia.com/
Meet the Coach/Parent Q&A May 16 or 18 at 5 pm – Civic Center, (held just after new swimmer tryouts.)
New swimmer Try-Outs Civic Center Swimming Pool – May 16 or 18 4 pm-5 pm
(Must be able to swim 50 yards, 1 full lap, showing freestyle motion and a grasp on breathing technique. No underwater or doggy paddle swim accepted)
WHO: Oak Ridge City Aquatic (ORCA) Summer League Swim Team. We swim with the Greater Knoxville Swim League and compete with surrounding community pools. We host and travel to meets.
WHEN: Practice has two options; Morning or Afternoon. Monday thru Friday 9:30 am to 11 am AND/OR Monday thru Thursday evenings 5 pm to 6:30 pm starting June 1st and ending towards the end of July at the Championship Meet.
WHERE: Practices are held at the Municipal Outdoor Swimming Pool 25-meter Course. Home swim meets are held in the Indoor pool at the civic center. Away meets will require traveling. The farthest meet may be an hour+ away. Meets are generally held on Tuesday or Thursday in the evening. Participation in Swim Meets is optional but required to participate in the Championship Meet.
FEES: $180.00/swimmer-This fee includes one team suit, swim cap, and t-shirt.
PURPOSE: The purpose of ORCA is to provide an opportunity for fun, low-pressure competition to area swimmers – novice to veteran.
CONTACT: Recreation & Parks Department; vwooten@oakridgetn.gov
Click here for ORCA’s team website
Just Keep Swimming!!!