Men's Swim of the Year: Congratulations to Steven Stumph who was award the Men's Swim of the Year by Pacific Swimming for his National Record breaking swim in the 100 Breaststroke at the 2013 NCS Championships. Steven's time of 53.37 is the fastest 100 Breast in high school history. Of note, Steven also broke the Junior National record in the 200 Breaststroke at the December 2012 Short Course Junior Nationals. Steven is currently a freshman swimming at USC.

Orinda Aquatics is excited to announce the launching of its new Alumni Network. Spanning over fifty universities and colleges, twenty-three states, and two decades, the Orinda Aquatics alumni have truly been extraordinary in their pursuit of the highest level of academics, athletics, and professional development. Over the history of OA, approximately ninety percent of our graduates have gone on to become collegiate athletes, one of the highest percentages on a national basis. Additionally, OA swimmers have an impressive track record of extensive collegiate careers with continued development. OA Alum, Kris...

Regular Workouts: Monday thru Friday; Sat/Sun: OAPB meet at Soda. Jr group dryland: Tuesday - Jr3 all; Jr2 8th grade. Thursday - Jr3 all; Jr2 7th grade. [Workout Schedule]. Practice Equipment - all swimmers need to the follow equipment: Sr groupr - fins, paddles & snorkel; Jr 2/3 - fins & paddles; Jr 1 - fins. Caps/Shirts/Mesh Bags - If you have not received your caps(2), team shirts and mesh bags, check in with your coaches (Adult Large & XL shirts have not arrived yet) Team Buddies - check in...

Regular Workouts: Monday thru Saturday. This Saturday - Senior group no workout @ Marin Sr Meet. Junior Group - come and race - Pentathlon Challenge Saturday ( regular time 8:15-10:00) Jr group dryland: Tuesday - Jr3 all; Jr2 8th grade. Thursday - Jr3 all; Jr2 7th grade. [Workout Schedule]. Practice Equipment - all swimmers need to the follow equipment: Sr groupr - fins, paddles & snorkel; Jr 2/3 - fins & paddles; Jr 1 - fins. Personal Cap Oder forms - Orders due this Wednesday, Sept. 24th. New Swimmer Registration:...

It was a great day for young athletes as 320 local kids ventured into the world of triathlons. Orinda Aquatics supports this special event which is run by the Orinda Foundation to raise monies for valuable programs in our community such as Rides for Seniors., the 4th of July Parade, etc. We recognize the participants for doing a great job (one participant from Oakland actually learned to swim just 4 weeks ago so that he could participate!) and the parents who were instrumental in OA's role in supporting the event,...

Orinda Aquatics recognized its graduating Senior Class at their recent awards banquet. The following link is a recap of the group (twenty in all with eigtheen competing in college) and the letters they wrote back to the team. Senior Banquet Recap

Summer ended strong for OA with a 6th place finish at Far Westerns (out of 200 teams), along with great swims at the US Open followed by the 2013 Speedo Junior Nationals also held in Irvine, California. At Juniors, Orinda Aquatics was represented by Talbot Jacobs, Albert Miao, Gabe Ostler and Jolen Griffin. Talbot swam best times in all of his events: 100 free (53.44 lead-off split), 200 free (1:54.86), 400 free (4:03.51), 200 back (2:08.57), and 100 fly (59.56). Albert swam best times in his back events: 100 back...

Kevin Lai Kevin Lai returns to Orinda Aquatics after five years coaching abroad in Asia and one year in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Kevin was a former nationally ranked swimmer and coach for Orinda Aquatics and is very excited to be back home. Kevin’s local career included Sleepy Hollow, MCC, MVP, Campolindo and Miramonte High School. Kevin was very impactful in all of these programs. In Asia, Kevin was the Head Age-Group Coach for the Hong Kong Island Stingrays, a highly competitive team of over 500 swimmers. Over the span of two...

Several OA swimmers/alums are competing this week in the highly competitive 2013 US Open Swimming Championships held in Irvine, Ca. The team is represented by Chris Leon (OA/Cal Aquatics), Chris Peterson (OA/UCSB) and Steven Stumph (OA). Chris Leon: 200 breast Ronnie and Steven (adjusting to the SoCal lifestyle)

July 1st, the date when college swim coaches are allowed to contact recruits, has come and gone and many rising senior athletes are more than anxious about their college recruiting process. Jon Howell, Head Coach – Emory Swimming and Diving, met with over 100 Orinda Aquatics swimmers and their parents to give his perspective on the college admissions process. He provided valuable insights into the various Divisions, coaches’ decision making, timelines, preparation, navigating admissions and insights into the recruiting process. While over 90% of Orinda Aquatics swimmers continue in collegiate...