Swim Team Registration Information

If you are interested in joining the ORCA swim team, simply come to one of our try-out sessions on Wednesday's at El Modena H.S.  Try-outs are generally at 5:00 PM. However, please check our Practice Schedule to verify the practice start time for the Wednesday you are planning on trying out. 

Minimum requirements for swimmers 12 and under are that the swimmer be able to complete two lengths of the pool (50 yards) swimming freestyle with proper side breathing, and one length of the pool (25 yards) swimming backstroke.  Minimum requirements for swimmers 13 years and older are that the swimmer be able to complete four lengths of the pool (100 yards) swimming freestyle with proper side breathing and two lengths of the pool (50 yards) of backstroke.  Based on the try-out, swimmers will be assigned to a practice group to try that day or recommended for additional swimming lessons.  For more information regarding initial placement and advancement throughout the team, please refer to our Group Outlines.

ORCA is a year-round swim program; therefore, you may start at anytime throughout the year.  On the day of the tryout, our Team Administrator will be available to talk to you about the team and to give you the registration materials. 

How To Register

In order to register your child, you will need the following forms:

• ORCA Swim Team Application and Parent Contract; click HERE
• Southern California Swimming (SCS) $55 annual registration; form provided on-deck at the pool.
• Your Child's Birth Certificate (Original) for SCS registration verification

By your second day of practice, you should return the following to ORCA:

• ORCA Team Application - Completed in full
• Signed ORCA Swim Team Parent Contract
• First month or quarterly swim fees - Check payable to ORCA
• Southern California Swimming (SCS) registration - Completed in full
• Payment for SCS registration - Check payable to Southern California Swimming (SCS)

New members will receive a swim packet which includes:

• A copy of our Mission Statement
• Practice group structure
• Fee schedule
• Practice Schedule
• Swim Meet Schedule
• Team Gear Information Sheet
• Resource Phone List
• SCS/USA Swimming registration card - approximately one month after joining

Program Fees

Per Child Monthly Swim Team Dues:
Bronze - $80
Silver - $85
Gold - $90

Sibling discounts are as follows when paying monthly: $15 off second child; $30 off third child; $45 off fourth child.

Per Child Swim Team Dues if paying Quarterly (3 months):
Bronze - $225
Silver - $240
Gold - $255

Sibling discounts are as follows when paying quarterly: $50 off second child; $100 off third child; $150 off fourth child.

All monthly or quarterly swim payments are due on the first day of the month or quarter and can be paid with a check payable to ORCA.  The Southern California Swimming (SCS)/USA Swimming registration fee of $55.00 must be a separate check payable to SCS (Southern California Swimming).

Please Note:  SCS registration fees are non-refundable.  ORCA swim fees are non-refundable after three days of practice.

Necessary Gear Start-up Cost:

Practice gear is required for each group, along with a team cap and suit for swim meets.  All necessary gear needed will cost between $150 and $220 depending on the group and gender of the swimmer; girls suits are more expensive than boys suits.  Please see our Team Gear link to find out exactly what gear your child will need, and where to purchase it.  Team Gear