Orinda Aquatics 2025 "Polar Bear" Fall Swimming Program

Site: Soda Aquatic Center @ Campolindo High School

  • A 40-year history serving the swimming community
  • A team known nationally for character and culture
  • Unprecedented success at all levels
  • Orinda Aquatics coaches will offer Zoom seminars to swimmers and parents on various topics

There are still a few slot available, if you are interested in registering, email the Registration Administrator...

2025 Fall Swimming Registration Link (Opened August 7 - Currently Closed)...

Registration tip: Registration is be done on a computer and not a device.

Fall Parent Zoom Meeting Link (Monday, Aug. 25th 6:30PM)...

Space is limited - once a registration group fills, that group will close. Registration is first come basis.

READ Program Information:

Program Requirements 

  • Minimum age to participate - 7 years old (based on swimming age for next summer, as of June 15, 2026). 
  • Must be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle with proper side breathing in under 30 seconds or better and be able to swim 25 yards of backstroke (this is not a learn-to-swim program). 
  • Swimmers must have competitive swim team experience.

Important Dates 

Monday, August 25th 

Parent meeting via Zoom at 6:30. The coaches will outline the program and answer questions.

Tuesday, August 26th 

First Workout (see schedule below)

Thursday, Sept. 4th

Deadline to drop from the program and receive a refund (less a $50 processing fee)

Thursday, Nov. 20th

Last Workout

Meet Dates (all meets are optional)

Orinda Aquatics Fall Jamboree  Saturday, November 1st - open to all swimmers

 

 

Program/Cost Information*

Program Options (Groups): Cost: Notes: Includes:
Monday/Wednesday Option: $525 2-day Option (Mon/Wed Only)
  • Fall Swimming Team Shirt, Cap & Program Insurance*
Tuesday/Thursday Option: $525 2-day Option (Tues/Thurs Only)
  • Fall Swimming Team Shirt, Cap & Program Insurance*
Full 4-Day Option: $750 All Days
  • Fall Swimming Team Shirt, Cap & Program Insurance*

*Program Insurance Requirements:  All swimmer will be enrolled in AAU swimming insurance which is included in the program cost. AAU insurance covers the swimmers in our program for the entire year and allows swimmers to compete in the FALL JAMBOREE Swim Meet (this does not cover USA Swimming Competitions).

Workout Schedule

Age (swimmers age as of June 15, 2026; next summer)   

 Time:

 Note/Focus:

Group #1: 7&8                      

3:45-4:30

Technique (drill)/stroke balance

Group #2: 9&10

4:30-5:20

Technique/turn focus, 50 pacing

Group #3: 11-12

5:20-6:20

Technique/turn focus, 50 pacing

Group #4: 13&up

6:20-7:30

Same as above with some moderate endurance

 Workout Schedule (subject to change) – workouts will be capped at 40 per workout.

Questions:

General Fall Program Information:

Registration Questions:

Year-round Team Inquiries: 

  Marc Cavallero 

  Matt Ehrenberger      

  Tiffany Forbes 

Important Information

  • Age-group is based on age next summer
  • Workouts groups are either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs or the full 4-day program option.
  • Workout space is limited for each workout group.
  • Swimmers may be asked to move to a different workout for the swimmers’ benefit or workout balance
  • If sign-ups reach capacity, swimmers will be placed on a waiting list

Orinda Aquatics coaches will make themselves available to answer questions regarding year-round, high school, or college swimming, as well as any questions related to swimming development.