Week of Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving Week)

Matt Ehrenberger

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Senior Group - Thanksgiving Week Schedule:

  • UPDATED: AM's: Monday & Wednesday All Sr Swimmers: 5:45-7:30
  • ​Monday & Tuesday:
    • ​Sr4: 3:50-5:40
    • Sr2/3: 5:40-7:15
  • Wednesday: 4:00-6:00 All
  • Thursday & Friday: None (facility closed)
  • Saturday AM:
    • Sr4: 7:15-9:00
    • Sr 2/3: 9:00-10:30

​Junior Group - Thanksgiving Week Schedule:

  • ​Monday & Tuesday:
    • Jr 2: 4:45-6:10 (Jr 3 w/Sr 2/3)
    • Jr 1: 6:10-7:30
    • NO Dryland
  • Wednesday: 6:00-7:30
  • Thursday & Friday: None (facility closed)
  • Saturday AM:
    • Jr 2: 7:30-9:00 (Jr3 w/ Sr 2/3)
    • Jr 1: 9:00-10:15

Week of Dec. 1: Portland Senior Travel Meet & TERA C/B/BB+ Meets

Senior Group:

  • Monday AM: None
  • Monday & Tuesday PM: Regular
  • Wednesday AM: 5:45-7:30 Portland Travel Meet Swimmers
  • Wedneday PM: 4:30-6:00 Seniors not traveling to Portland
  • Thursday PM: 4:30-6:00 All
  • Friday - PM ONLY: 4:30-6:00
  • Saturday - None (Coaches at Meet)

Junior Group:

  • Monday & Tuesday: Regular
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 6:00-7:30
  • Friday: 6:00-7:15 (No Dryland) - TERA Meet Friday Events
  • Saturday: None @ TERA Meet

Dryland Note: dryland is canceled if it is raining. 

 

Thanksgiving Message from the Coaches:​ We are very THANKFUL and GREATFUL to have the opportunity to coach your swimmers and to have such a giving and supportive parent community! Happy Thanksgiving Orinda Aquatics!!!!

 

MISC INFO:​

  • SELL, SELL, SELL: See's Candy Fundraiser is On (Nov. 1 - Dec. 6): See's has never been easier with online odering and direct delivery. Prizes for top sellers! See's how to and order information was emailed last week. Find your See's Fundraiser Link... If you need any help or have any question contact our See Coordinator, Heidi Mispagel: Email Heidi...  or Call/Text: 415.613.5992
  • Holiday Parties:
    • ​Saturday, Dec. 20th after workouts
  • Updated Buddy Lists:

MEET SCHEDULE & ENTRY INFORMATION: Team policy is that swimmers stick to the approved team meet schedule and only enter meets listed for their swim group. Updated 2025-26 Meet/Event Schedule....

MEET ENTRY NOTE:  Before entering ANY meet, be sure the meet is on our TEAM meet schedule and be sure your swim group is supposed to enter. DO NOT enter meets blindly (it impacts our team & official requirements when swimmers enter meets and then do not attend). Before entering ANY meet, check the team meet schedule FIRST and be sure the meet is listed on our meet schedule for your swim group.   

 

DECEMBER MEETS:

CLOSED: Junior Group: TERA C/B/BB+, Dec. 6&7, Concord. Junior Group Meet. Swimmers that will be competing in the 14&under Age Group Champs meet should swim 1-day and only enter events that you are not swimming at Age Group Champs.

SENIOR TRAVEL - Coach Entered: Tualitan Hills Holiday Classic Invitational. Dec. 4-7, Beaverton, Oregon. Senior Group qualified swimmers by Invitation. Must have at least 1 qualifying time to attend (5 bonus events allowed). Questions, talk to the Senior Group Coaches.

14&Under Qualifiers: Winter Age Group Champs, Dec. 12-14, San Ramon (hosted by SRVA). This is a single age, Trials and Finals Meet for All 14&unders withAGC Qualifying times (Single Age). Up to 6 Bonus events! 

 

FIRST MEETS OF 2026 (The first two meets of the 2026 Season that the team will be attending):

TEAM Hosted: Senior Open Meet, Jan. 24&25, Soda Center. All 13&up Qualified swimmers. Must have at least one Senior Open Qualifying time. Bonus Events: 2 bonus events allowed (we petitioned the Senior Committee to get 2 bonus events)

Junior Group: Zone 2 Winter Championships Meet, Jan 31-Feb. 1, Chabot College, Hayward. Only the Junior group will be attending this meet. 

 

GENERAL MEET ENTRY INFORMATION:

  • Swimmers are responsible for meet entry and entry fees
  • Meet Entry is online - thru the online platform - FASTSWIMS
  • New Swimmers - you can enter meets (even before registering with USA swimming - must be registered before the meet)
  • You should enter 3-4 events each day
  • Try new events - if not sure, ask your coach
  • You must enter an entry time. Estimating Times for 1st-Time Events...
  • Meets tend to fill up fast and close well before the entry deadline. Be ready to enter when the meet opens
  • It is recommended that you create a free FASTSWIMS account
  • Parents must fill a team assigned timing shift at meets that your swimmer is entered
  • If you are interested in becoming an official (Stroke n Turn). No experience required - just a willingness to volunteer!

  

BEYOND THE POOL: 

SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND (SSDL):

  

MERCHANDISE:

Team Apparel/Equipment: Order apparel/team gear or equipment online at  Conejo SwimWorks Team Store....

MISC:

USA Swimming Registration:  All swimmers must have current USA registration. 

  • 18-years-old or soon to be 18-years-old athletes:
    • Once you turn 18, you must create own SWMM's membership account.
    • You are required by USA swimming to take the Athletic Protection Training (APT) course. The course is free and can be access online in your SWMM's account under the Education Tab. 

MASTERS CORNER: 

Masters: For Information on the Regular Orinda Aquatics Masters program or Open Water swimming, please email New Master's Coach Tiffany Forbes and visit the Orinda Aquatics Masters Website...