Turning the Calendar to Autumn/Fall - OSAC Team update
OSAC News updates
2025-26 Season
From the desk of the Head Coach
(These posts remain available on the Team Website/ NEWS tab for 60 days)
September 21, 2025
OSAC swimmers & families:
As the calendar turns to autumn/fall tomorrow – OSAC has moved through 3 weeks of ‘FORMING’ – our 1st stage of T-E-A-M every season, and into a little bit of ‘STORMING’…navigating new schedules, getting to know new group dynamics and welcome our newcomers - both swimmers and coaches. Our roster is the strongest (30 Splashers – 59 Tides, Waves, Comp – 50 Masters) it has been in several years. Here we go; time to start ‘NORMING’ – getting everyone in step and on the same page. How can you support your swimmer? Be in the know.
This week on Wednesday, Sept 24 – we are offering a terrific learning opportunity for our developing coaches and Waves/Bronze Swimmers. Guest Coach Ron Campbell will lead a breaststroke skills session from 515-645pm.
This week (of Sept 22nd) will be our first week at the ‘Regular Fall/Winter’ training template – with the added fun of our Annual Pancake Breakfast – Team Photo – Equipment orders – Coach Season Preview (Saturday, September 27th—10:30am at St. Mary’s HS gymnasium)
Pancake Breakfast (Saturday, September 27th) full morning details:
Team Photo 10:15am / outside at rear of St. Mary’s HS (plan A) indoors on the Stage (plan B) – All swimmers should be in Black shorts (blue option b) – along with your NEW Team Tee to be distributed following your Saturday morning swim (Finish times - Waves 835am / Silver-Bronze 905am / Gold 1005am); Splash & Tides – Please pick up your shirt Saturday morning in the Y lobby at 10am Sharp…before heading over to St. Mary’s for the Full Team photo.
Silver-Bronze: Regular swim 705-9am / Pick up Team Tee in the Y lobby / Outdoor dryland 915-10am
Waves: Regular swim 705-830am / short break – Pick up Team Tee in the Y lobby / Added * Outdoor dryland 915-10am w/Silver-Bronze
Gold: Regular strength dryland 730-815am / shortened swim 830-955am / Pick up Team Tee in the Y lobby / Head to St. Mary’s for Team Pics
We project to be finished up by 12:30pm….or sooner.
Have you joined the OSAC TeamReach group for your swimmer? If not, please connect with your Group Rep (Trish R – All Comp Groups; Jessica - Tides/Waves) / Not applicable to Splash & Masters. This APP will be your best resource for workout schedules/updates and a communication window (direct only) with your swimmer’s coach.
Next up: Annual Awards 2024-25 season (Friday, October 10th) / Annual “All Team Time Trial” (Tides-Waves-All Comp) Saturday, October 11th
Thanksgiving Monday, October 13th - NO OSAC WORKOUTS – enjoy your family time.
Enjoy the beauty of Fall – see you at the pool.
Coach Ken
